Metalloproteins catalyze some of Nature’s most amazing and difficult chemical transformations. One such transformation, of interest to our laboratory, is the use of a high valent Fe-based oxidant to facilitate the functionalization of a traditionally inert Câ€"H bond. Since this chemistry is vital to a variety of biochemical pathways, metalloproteins ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
First Results From NASA's James Webb Space TelescopeThe 21-foot-diameter James Webb Space Telescope was launched in December 2021 after 14 years of delays. The telescope has reached its final destination, one million miles from Earth. This past July, NASA released its first full-color images. Check out these stunning images in detail and learn about future studies with ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Sunset Science: Mysteries of Deep SpaceEnjoy an autumn night with a festive gathering for the whole family that will explore the deepest regions of our universe in our family friendly program followed by telescope viewing on our observation deck. Engage in hands on activities that explore nebulas, galaxies, star formations and black holes and learn ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $5 Youth, Members Free
Astro 101: Sights of the Cosmos, Intro to AstronomyThis event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome).
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 09/24/22
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
Family Science Day at College of San MateoEvent Schedule:12:00 - 6:00 PM: Science Workshops and planetarium shows in Science Building 36. Science demonstrations by CSM faculty; astronomy workshops by SMCAS, SLAC, and KIPAC; planetarium shows, telescopic observation of celestial bodies, and much more!1:00 - 4:00 PM: Makerspace. The CSM Makerspace welcomes you to our free, drop-in crafting ...
Learn about the latest shark research and visit outdoor booths of shark experts, artists, and conservationists. Enjoy beverages, popcorn, a food truck and live music. Bring a low-back chair for the outdoor screening of shark films that will start promptly at 7:30 pm. Don't forget layered clothing, weather can be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsJazz Under the Stars is amonthly public stargazing event! Join us on the 4th floor planetarium for a night of smooth jazz, bright stars, and a lot of fun! We play our jazz from CSM's own KCSM 91.1. Founded in 1964, KCSM has grown to become one of the top 35 ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Monday, 09/26/22
Probes of galaxy interactions: from the Magellanic Stream to lensed supernovaeWe have been working on a variety of projects, which are generally connected by trying to understand the distributions of dark matter. First, we used hydrodynamic simulations of the Magellanic Stream to estimate the mass of the MW potential. The simulated streams are sensitive to the MW potential because the ...
DART: Can We Change an Asteroid’s Course and Save Planet Earth?NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, is the world’s first full-scale planetary defense test, demonstrating one method of asteroid deflection technology. True to its name, DART is a focused mission to prove whether a spacecraft can autonomously navigate to a target asteroid, intentionally collide with it and protect Earth ...
A new neural network for optimal time series processing - LivestreamWe have recently discovered a new kind of neural network, called a Legendre Memory Unit (LMU) that is provably optimal for compressing streaming time series data. In this talk, I describe this network, and a variety of state-of-the-art results that have been set using the LMU. I will include recent ...
Managed recharge is increasingly applied to enhance groundwater supplies and also offers opportunities to improve groundwater quality. Key considerations include the nature of water sources, the composition of soils, the potential presence of legacy contaminants, and biogeochemical processes that can reduce contaminant loads during infiltration. This presentation will summarize California's ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Cybersecurity Futures 2030: Looking Around the CornerThe need for long-term strategic foresight in cybersecurity has never been greater.The emergence of Web 3.0. A proliferation of inexpensive tools available to cyber criminals and malicious actors. Global supply chain frictions and shocks. Powerful new technologies, which raise fundamental questions about our digital health and safety even as they ...
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the Universe, our cosmic home for the last 13.8 billion years. But how does the story end? In this lecture, Prof. Mack will share what modern astrophysics tells us about the ultimate fate of the cosmos, and what the ...
What do the songs of the rorqual family of baleen whales tell us about their ecology - how they live and interact among themselves and within their environment? In this fascinating presentation, Dr. John Ryan, Senior Research Specialist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, will share what we are ...
Could frightening claims of world-wide climate change be mistaken? Do we really know that climate change is happening, and that humanity is the cause? In optimistic and pessimistic scenarios, how bad could it get? ... even in the Bay Area?! Finally, have we passed a global climate-change "tipping point," or ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wonderfest: The Mathematics of Language - RescheduledIf your native language (Irish, Igbo, Ilocano, . . .) is threatened by competition from another language (likely English!), and if preserving that language is important, what options do you have? Which approach to language preservation is most likely to be effective? Or... How much time do you have before ...
Coupled human-environment systems are characterized by uncertainty, limited predictability, bounded rationality, indeterminate causality and evolutionary change. To determine the impact of specific policy intervention, an integrated analysis approach is needed that provides a holistic view of complex interactions within such systems. In this seminar, Kaveh Madani, the head of the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Cocktails and Conservation: Oakland's Official BirdIt takes a flock of humans to save the Black-Crowned Night Heron - the official bird of Oakland! Join us to hear from Golden Gate Audubon, International Bird Rescue, and the Oakland Zoo Heron Rescue Team, an alliance of orgs that are Taking Action for Wildlife to keep this funky ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10
A big passion for 'little animals'We are surrounded by millions of invisible microbes that play important roles in everything from our daily routines to global nutrient cycles. For generations, scientists have dedicated themselves to the study of these invisible microbes or ‘little animals’ as they were once known. Today, popular science and news articles abound ...
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and let a DJ from Hip Hop for Change set the vibe. To experience some of our more time-sensitive exhibits in action, you’ll have to check your watch. Will you let yourself be enveloped by Fog Bridge ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
The ToNightLife Show Starring BigPictureGooood evening, San Francisco! We’re inviting you to be our live ‘studio’ audience at the first ever ToNightLife Show. This evening's show stars BigPicture, an exhibition of breathtaking nature photography, and features a special performance by the one-and-only Parangal. With a mix of in-depth interviews, special performances, and eclectic music, ...
