NASA Artemis 1 Splashdown EventAs NASA’s Artemis 1 mission comes to a thrilling end, you’re invited to watch the uncrewed Orion space capsule splashdown live in Chabot’s theatre. Then, learn more about the landing by exploring NASA Ames Visitor Center, learning more from a NASA expert and practice landing your own capsule in a ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Glider Discovery DayDiscover the world of flight in a special outdoor family event!Learn the names of the different parts of the airplane, then join in the fun the help build a full-size Penguin airplane! Then, assemble a balsa wood glider and join a fun festival of flight outdoors in the museum’s Courtyard. ...
It’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Monday, 12/12/22
Democratizing NLP: considerations from resources to algorithms - LivestreamIn recent times, there is an enormous increase in the use of digital media as a channel for communication. This, combined with the fact that natural language is a ubiquitous mode of communication, has increased the volume of natural language data available for processing. Also, this has resulted in opportunities ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 12/13/22
December Bird Walk - FULLJoin Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden's many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Limited to 15 participants. Register at weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 General, $20 Members
Realtime Machine Learning and End-to-end ML PlatformTech Talk 1: Seven Reasons Why Realtime ML Is Here to Stay. Abstract: Machine Learning is being adopted and validated by an increasing number of industries, businesses, and projects. However, a significant portion of these use cases are offline and batch in nature. The transition to realtime predictions is a ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Lost Landscapes 02022 Bay and Gateway: Past Glimpses and Possible FuturesThis year's LOST LANDSCAPES pictures the infrastructures, peoples and landscapes of California, centering on San Francisco’s everyday past and the futures we have tried to build. Casting an archival gaze on San Francisco and cities, towns and places throughout California where nature and culture meet, the film recalls moments in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Geminids Meteor ShowerJoin us on our observation decks and be dazzled as we make our annual trip though the Geminids Meteor shower. The Geminids, named for the radiant or location where the shower appears to originate, are one of the best meteor showers to catch this year. The culprit and source of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $7 Youth, Free for members
Wednesday, 12/14/22
Geminids Meteor ShowerJoin us on our observation decks and be dazzled as we make our annual trip though the Geminids Meteor shower. The Geminids, named for the radiant or location where the shower appears to originate, are one of the best meteor showers to catch this year. The culprit and source of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $7 Youth, Free for members
December LASER Event - LivestreamA Special LASER: "Art & Science at Ars Electronica 2022" with: Christa Sommerer (Austria-France) on "The Artwork as a Living System" Klaus Spiess (Austria) on "Ecolalia" Bill Ayton (Media Artist) on "Interplanetary VR Sustainable Futures" Annick Bureaud (France) on "Art and Science" Register here
Where: Cost: Free
Traumatic Brain Injury, Art, and Nature - LivestreamJoin John Muir Laws and Celeste Palmer, founder and President of Bridging the Gap Connecting Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, for a discussion of art, nature, and healing.Art and nature are essential aspects of our being here on earth. Nature offers us peace and a rich place to learn; there is ...
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was successfully launched on December 25, 2021. Following the commissioning of the telescope and its instruments, the first science observations started in late June. On July 12, 2022, the world saw its spectacular first images. From December 12-14, astronomers from around the world will ...
James Morris received his Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2019, and is now a graduate student in Dr. Brian Perry’s Lab at CSU East Bay. James is researching the degradative capabilities of wood rot fungi associated with eucalyptus trees.James hopes that this ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Sustainable Food Gardening In Our Own Backyards - LivestreamHave you ever wanted to skip a trip to the grocery store? Join Trinity Tomsic to learn how to grow your food in abundance. Trinity Tomsic, Executive Director of Garden to Table Silicon Valley will teach you how. Garden to Table Silicon Valley is focused on creating a sustainable, local ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 12/15/22
RVfpga: Teaching Computer Architecture WorkshopLearn how to use RISC-V to teach computer architecture and the design of systems on chip (SoCs) in this hands-on, in-person, one-day workshop with the authors of RVfpga.This free workshop is to show how to teach next-generation computer science, electrical, and computer engineering students with hands-on real-world expertise in computer architecture ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Addressing HIV/AIDS, PrEP and STI After the PandemicJoin us for our annual year-end program and celebration of "The Michelle Meow Show" at The Commonwealth Club. First, we'll have a fascinating discussion with health experts drawing on the latest surprising research, and then we'll have a social hour with food, drink, and entertainment.In what we hope is the ...
Have you ever admired the flashing of fireflies, or wondered at jellyfish that glow? Tonight, learn about bioluminescent life, from fireflies to marine organisms. Get hands-on with the science behind this phenomenon, and experience artworks that capture its radiance.Glowing Cells With Ulises Diaz 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Moore Gallery 4, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Fungi - LivestreamAlan Rockefeller is a mycologist living in Oakland, California. He spends half the year hunting mushrooms in Mexico where he documents a wide variety of fungal species. His experience in the field has focuses on mushroom identification, DNA analysis, microscopy and photography.In the lab, Alan sequences the DNA of mushrooms ...
STEM networking every Third Thursday at CuriOdysseyEnjoy a private museum experience and expand your network.In our monthly Speaker Series, you will hear from leading professionals as they share best practices, anecdotes, and insights into industry trends.Drinks. Bites. Connections.Beer & wine are available for a $5 donation benefitting STEMCorps mentoring initiative.Ages 21+ please.
Where: San MateoCost: FREE
NightSchool: Words for a Changing World - LivestreamWhat better time for a little reflection than the final NightSchool of the year? As we face an increasingly variable natural world, examining how we feel and experience change can be as valuable as data collection and research. This session of NightSchool sits at the intersection of art and science ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 12/17/22
Family Nature Walks - Baylands 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: Palo AltoCost: Free
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
Science of LightVisit the wonders of little houses all lite up in the Vallejo Adobe on the grounds of the California Nursery Historical Park.   Then take a closer look at light on how it reflects, refracts and diffracts providing wonderful images to humans. There will be 10 light challenges from the Vallejo ...
Where: FremontCost: $10 advance, $15 in person
Investigating Space: Water on the MoonIs there water on the Moon? We’re about to find with the upcoming mission of NASA’s Prime-1 lunar project. Before Artemis astronauts land on the Moon in 2024, robots will scout the surface for resources and collect information about the lunar South Pole. Some landers and rovers will come equipped ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Fort Point Candlelight TourThe Candlelight Tour of Fort Point is a popular guided program that allows visitors to experience the fort in a new light. This evening tour will maze through the shadows of the historic structure by candlelight and visitors will see the glimmering lights of the Golden Gate Bridge towering up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Youth
Sunday, 12/18/22
Afternoon Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
It has been estimated that indigenous Mexicans consume about 300 species of edible mushrooms country-wide throughout its eight climate regions, one of the most climate diverse countries in the world. All of Mexico’s climates are found in the Southern State of Oaxaca. Despite its inclusion geographically in North America, the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 12/22/22
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. Ever wonder what you’re really made of? Check out Cells to Self in the Moore Gallery 4 Corridor. You’ll find art and exhibits that explore ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Drop-in anytime between 9 am and 11 am to bird with us! SCVAS volunteers will be stationed at Palo Alto Baylands on the north side of the duck pond with binoculars and scopes to help you identify the huge variety of shorebirds and ducks that call the Bay Area home. ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Christmas Eve King Tides walk on Berkeley waterfrontF5C President Susan Schwartzleads a smallish group (15 tops) in a leisurely stroll along the Berkeley waterfront at Sea Breeze Deli. We'll talk about the history and future of the Berkeley waterfront, including ways to deal with changes due to expected sea-level rise. Binoculars and cameras welcome as we observe ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Fort Point Candlelight TourThe Candlelight Tour of Fort Point is a popular guided program that allows visitors to experience the fort in a new light. This evening tour will maze through the shadows of the historic structure by candlelight and visitors will see the glimmering lights of the Golden Gate Bridge towering up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Youth
Thursday, 12/29/22
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. The end of the year is a time for reflection and celebration - and that’s certainly true in our Seeing and Reflections gallery. Here, you ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Saturday, 12/31/22
Fort Point Candlelight TourThe Candlelight Tour of Fort Point is a popular guided program that allows visitors to experience the fort in a new light. This evening tour will maze through the shadows of the historic structure by candlelight and visitors will see the glimmering lights of the Golden Gate Bridge towering up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Youth
Wednesday, 01/04/23
SETI Live: What's Coming in 2023 - LivestreamWe have to admit that 2022 was an impressive year for space science, what with JWST starting to collect science data and even releasing early results, the launch and return of the Artemis 1 mission, the DART mission, a NASA Juno flyby of Europa, and the end of the NASA ...
It’s always fun to capture bird behavior while out photographing our favorite subjects. During this evening’s presentation, we’ll take a photo tour of avian feeding habits - not only their vast menu (from seeds to sparrows to snakes to sirens), but also various feeding behaviors, including courtship feeding, interspecific feeding, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 01/07/23
Biohackers Pandemic Chat - LivestreamWondering when this Covid thing is ever going to end? Want to know what is going on in China right now? And what about that Monkey Pox? Join members from local community labs Counter Culture Labs and BioCurious, as we discuss the latest news and science on COVID-19, plus guest ...
Where: Cost: Free
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space Preserve - CANCELEDJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Fort Point Candlelight TourThe Candlelight Tour of Fort Point is a popular guided program that allows visitors to experience the fort in a new light. This evening tour will maze through the shadows of the historic structure by candlelight and visitors will see the glimmering lights of the Golden Gate Bridge towering up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Youth
Planet Formation from a Dynamical Perspective - RescheduledRecent observational advances have allowed the discovery of thousands of exoplanets and an initial characterization of their orbital and physical parameters. As this population has grown, it is increasingly apparent that existing models of planet formation are incomplete. The Kepler/K2/TESS data have presented counterexamples to prevailing theories, including theories of ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Black Hole Monsters at the Centers of Galaxies - LivestreamIronically, black holes create the most luminous objects in the universe. The speaker studies super-massive black holes at the centers of galaxies, and is a member of a team that has imaged the “black hole shadows†in the center of the galaxy M87 and in our Galaxy. He will discuss ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 01/08/23
Point Reyes Fungus FairJoin us for the 16th annual Point Reyes National Seashore Fungus Fair! Learn about the fungi of the Point Reyes National Seashore. See a display of remarkable colors and shapes of wild mushrooms that were collected right in the park. The fair will also include a number of displays on ...
Where: Point Reyes StationCost: Free
Low Tech Oyster Mushroom Cultivation WorkshopJoin us to observe an oyster mushroom cultivation workhop and learn how to easily produce fresh oyster mushrooms at home without using sterilization.Video will be streamed on our YouTube channel. There are limited seats for the physical workshop. Register to attend in person. Â
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Monday, 01/09/23
The Future of mRNA TechnologyThe Innovation @ Penn program is honored to welcome Katalin Kariko, PhD, who co-discovered (with Penn Medicine colleague Drew Weissman) that nucleoside modifications suppress the immunogenicity of RNA, which has widened the therapeutic potential of mRNA in treating diseases. This led to the development of the two most effective vaccines ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Cephalopod Eye Development and the Evolution of Visual System ComplexityKristen Koenig went to undergrad at UC Berkeley where she majored in History and Molecular and Cell Biology. At Berkeley she studied butterfly wing patterning with Dr. Nipam Patel and after undergrad Kristen worked at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute where she studied sea urchin speciation with Dr. Harilaos Lessios. ...
This talk aims to outline salient features of renewable energy integration and coming electrification. Electric energy systems (EES) are an infrastructure that is the focus of a slowly evolving energy landscape. Reliability and resilience encapsulate the key performance criteria, while new technologies such as sensing, storage, and power electronics reshape ...
The stars beckon. Alas, interstellar distances are fantastically challenging. (A lightbeam needs 1/7th of a second to go around the world, but over 4 years to reach our Sun's nearest-neighbor star, Proxima Centauri.) Determined explorers at Breakthrough Starshot are developing miniature robot space probes - to be accelerated by laser light ...
 The hard problem of consciousness really is hard, and what makes it so hard is accounting for the contents of experience: qualia. This talk will consider several theories of mind, and briefly discuss their shortcomings when explaining qualia. It will be proposed that these theories have been looking in the ...
Dr. Nicole Arcilla has been conducting research in bird ecology and conservation for over 20 years. Her talk will explore the world of bird migration along and across the Pacific coast and ocean, including Peregrine Falcons’ annual journeys from the Arctic tundra to South American coastal deserts, Pacific Golden Plovers’ ...
After nearly three years of increased "sheltering at home," you may have noticed more six-legged critters sharing your shelter. Scientists, too, have been taking a closer look at these more numerous (and more brazen?) insect invaders. What surprising findings have the researchers uncovered?Speaker: Vernard Lewis, UC Berkeley, emeritusSee weblink for ...
