Family Nature Walks - Foothills Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
NASA Artemis 1 Launch Watch PartySee the most powerful rocket in the world take off in Chabot’s 60-foot diameter giant screen Theatre. Posters and NASA apparel are encouraged as we celebrate this exciting moment in space exploration.Then, head to NASA Ames Visitor Center to explore the thrilling, challenging and inspiring process of scientific discovery through ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
There is no Planet B - LivestreamWe have entered the era of New Space, when private interests have been given the green light and are finally making headway into the commercialization of the final frontier. It's already past the time for tough questions. Will mining asteroids really save the Earth? Can humans avoid extinction by moving ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 09/04/22
Einstein!100 years ago, Albert Einstein faced difficulty proving his then-new theory of gravity called “general relativityâ€. Our astronomers played the pivotal role in proving general relativity true - one of many scientific feats in Lick Observatory’s history!At the end of the play, you will have the chance to engage the ...
When the San Francisco Hunters Point Naval Shipyard closed in 1974, it left behind a toxic legacy of radioactive contamination in the soil and groundwater. San Francisco has plans to redevelop the land once it’s declared safe, bringing new homes and businesses to the area. But as sea levels rise, ...
In this second part of our series on conspiracy theories and other false narratives, we'll look at practical actions we can take and tools we can use to have fruitful discussions with friends and family who have been misled.There are ways that we can help untangle the snare of a ...
The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were applauded by scientists, the media, and the public. But there is far more to our expectations from this remarkable space instrument than just pretty pictures. In this introductory talk, astronomer and educator Andrew Fraknoi explains what makes the Webb a ...
1.5 C - Carbon to Value - Panel EventClimate Tech Action Network (CTAN) presents 1.5°C, a quarterly climate technology panel event that will focus on the engineering and scientific challenges facing different verticals of the climate crisis. We are bringing together some of the hottest startups in the field to explore the complex trade-offs in cost, feasibility, scalability, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $0 - $10
Thursday, 09/08/22
Streamlining Building Decarbonization for a Cleaner California - LivestreamCalifornia plans to be carbon neutral by 2045 and have 7 million climate-ready homes by 2035. For many buildings, this won’t be easy: decarbonizing will require upgrades to electrical service and/or panels across all 7 million of these buildings. Reaching the state’s ambitious targets will be nearly impossible unless energy ...
Dr. Mehrdad Ayati has identified eight critical challenges that currently face the aging population. Join Us at the Club for a discussion on healthy aging and Dr. Ayati’s proposed solutions to these critical challenges.Topics will include global aging trends and demographics, overmedications, inappropriate use of vitamins and supplements to stay ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General live, $10 online
The State of Data EngineeringWhat is the current state of data engineering? What other projects are gaining steam in 2022? Which tools are on their way to becoming de facto standards in the industry? Join us as we discuss the current impact of Data Engineering and what the future holds.Speakers:Adi Polak - Treeverse.ioHolden Karau ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
After Dark: SeaworthyHave you ever wondered how oceanic buoys operate and what they measure, or what critters cling to their undersides? Join marine scientists, technicians, and educators as they pull a one-ton carbon dioxide (CO2) buoy out of the water and explore its scientific instruments and the organisms that have colonized the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Have you ever looked at a field journal and thought, “Wow, I wish I could do that!†Although some field journals may look like a piece of art, you don’t have to be an artist, scientist or even a seasoned birder to be a journaler. Anyone can do it, and, ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife: Smoke and MirrorsNow you see me, now you don’t. Behold the power of illusion as both humans and animals entertain and mystify your senses for one magical night.Featured programming:Sometimes things are not as they seem, especially when you're a snake. Join the Academy’s herpetologist, Erica Ely, as she explains why mimicry isn’t ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.25
All About the SunImagine a fireball whose volume is 1.3 million earths, made up mostly of hydrogen and helium, and has a temperature of 27 million degrees Fahrenheit at its center. That is our sun! It holds the entire solar system together; without it, life as we know it would not be possible.Speaker; ...
Are we living in a post-truth world where facts no longer matter? Scientific research into “debunking†misinformation shows that there is still a place for facts. But when facts are not enough, what can we do? This talk will address fears of the backfire effect, as well as provide evidence-based ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 09/09/22
Bair Island Interpretive WalkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute. This easy 1.5 mile walk with little to no ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Strong Light-Matter Interaction in the Deeply Sub-wavelength RegimeThe interaction between light - or more broadly, electromagnetic fields - and condensed matter underpins an extremely broad range of modern technology. As devices shrink into the nanoscale, we inevitably enter the deeply sub-wavelength regime for optical frequencies and below. In this talk, I will present two examples ...
