BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Infinitely YoursImmerse yourself in an emotional, dream-like meditation on climate catastrophe and the Anthropocene, the period of time, which constitutes a distinct geological age, when human activities have had a significant environmental impact on Earth.In Infinitely Yours Miwa Matreyek shape-shifts to express the impact humans have on the environment from various perspectives. From traversing landscapes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Monday, 07/03/23
BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Tuesday, 07/04/23
BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Thursday, 07/06/23
The Ideological Subversion of Biology - LivestreamIn “The Ideological Subversion of Biology,†the cover feature of the July/August 2023 issue of Skeptical Inquirer, Jerry A. Coyne and Luana S. Maroja deliver a powerful and provocative warning about the dangers of trying to make scientific reality conform to the political winds. It’s an absolute must-read for anyone ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and choose your own adventure with 600+ interactive exhibits. Curious about how we make those exhibits? From Gallery 2, you can take a peek into our workshop, which is always open to public view. You’ll see woodworking ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Step into a world where art and science intertwine, as Oikonos and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center proudly present “The Winged Sentinels of Monterey Bay,†a free-to-attend art exhibition.This art show will unveil the work of talented local artists who have immersed themselves in the ecologic wonders of Año Nuevo ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
First Friday: Lifecycle of the Stars Join us for an evening of learning about the stellar processes that have shaped the evolution of galaxies and planetary systems as we explore the birth of stars. Stars are born within the clouds of dust scattered throughout galaxies. From nebulas to supernovas and all the stages in between, you’ll learn ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
Lick Observatory Evening with the Stars - SOLD OUTOur Evenings with the Stars programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the “stars†you won’t forget!The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star†scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 07/08/23
Summer Science Fundays - Fun with PhysicsAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Sunday, 07/09/23
Robot FaireRobot Faire 2023 is a kids friendly tech festival, with robot construction workshops, robot competition events, and robot talent shows.There will be exhibition booths from robot vendors. The most fun activities are for both kids and adults includes:Battle BotsRobot kickboxingRobot footballRobot raceRobot Nerf gun fightRobot escape roomFTC Lobster Cup InternationalBuild ...
Where: San MateoCost: $10 - $20
Solar ObservingIt’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: Morgan HillCost: Free
Monday, 07/10/23
Are we building a Tech world that we really want?Tech innovations have been historically - for 1000s of years - moving the needle of our civilization. Digital tech, such as the internet and AI, do so with an increasingly faster pace.However, historically technology (and science) has also created significant risks - from climate ones (e.g., the industrial revolution) to ...
In 1940, John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts chartered the fishing vessel Western Flyer for a six-week exploration of Mexico’s Gulf of California, resulting in the publications Sea of Cortez (1941) and The Log from the Sea of Cortez (1951). The boat returned to fishing for decades, changed names and owners, disappeared, ...
Where: Cost: Free
July LASER Event - LivestreamVictoria Vesna (UCLA) on "Vibrations Matter: Art & Science of Deep Listening" Yizhou Dong (Mt Sinai) on "Lipid nanoparticles enabled mRNA therapeutics" Sara Ludy (Media Artist) on “Materializing the Immaterialâ€See weblink for details
Where: Cost: Free
Chasing Arrows: The Truth About Recycling - Virtual Watch Party & Panel Discussion - LivestreamReduce, reuse, then recycle: this was where recycling was intended to fit within the circular economy. Instead, the petrochemical and packaging industries have exploited this fundamental premise and used recycling as a cover to increase plastic production exponentially. The truth is: The onus for solving our plastic pollution crisis isn’t ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 07/13/23
After Dark: BiophonyTonight, in celebration of the West Coast premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra, we tune our ears to the sounds and the science of the biophony. This term, coined by soundscape artist Bernie Krause, is a way of describing the total nonhuman symphony created by all living organisms in a habitat. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLife LIVEThe NightLife LIVE concert series kicks off with funk-soul sounds from the legendary Tommy Guerrero and a psychedelic opening set by Ritmos Tropicosmos.Jam out to musicians across genres from indie pop to hip hop and bossa nova at our crowd-favorite outdoor summer concert series. From July to October, every second ...
Bioblitz at Coyote Creek Visitor Center with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful and Bioblitz.clubJoin Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, Bioblitz.club, and POST for a BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: 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
Investigating Space: Revealing Star Formations with the James Webb Space Telescope Explore the James Webb Space Telescope, which is the most ambitious, complex, and pioneering mission embarked upon by NASA, its international partners, and the Space Telescope Science Institute. In the short time this pioneering infrared space telescope has been operating it has expanded our knowledge of the lifespan and variety of ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Potrero Hill STEM Festival 2023STEM Saturday is a neighborhood festival committed to providing fun, exciting and hands on STE(A)M activities to diverse populations in Potrero Hill and beyond. Our mission is a free, all-community event that inspires young people to become tomorrow’s STEM leaders.Join us on for an OUTDOOR gathering at The Potrero Hill ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Ice Cream Shake-UpAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Tech Topple: Watch The Dominos FallYouTube sensation Flash Domino and his group of chain reaction masterminds attempt to build a world-record domino topple that will leave you in awe! See their construction in process, then join us for the big topple. Plus, don’t miss the return of a special IMAX movie “Dream Big!†and chain ...
Where: San JoseCost: $22 - $27
Sunday, 07/16/23
Presidio: Changes Through TimeJoin the National Park Service and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the GGNRA!This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from the Spanish fort all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Raptor Encounter in Coyote ValleyJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA) in welcoming master falconer and educator Antonio Balestreri to Laguna Seca in North Coyote Valley! Guests will experience several of our native raptor species, including an American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl, and ...
Demand for lithium ion batteries is expected to grow 500 percent by 2030, and the race for raw materials is on. Lithium mines around the world are opening or expanding, while children as young as six in the Congo carry sacks of cobalt-laced rocks on their backs for less than ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Since the first public release of images obtained with the James Webb Space Telescope in July 2022, this observatory has been pushing the current state of knowledge from the farthest reaches of the Universe to some of the closest objects we can observe in the Solar System. The detection of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Variety is the spice of life: how diverse host populations mitigate diseaseSpeaker: Signe White, UC BerkeleyOpening windows into bacteria with cryo-electron tomographySpeaker: Kanika Khanna, UC BerkeleyAttend in person or via Zoom. See weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Message to an Ocean World: The Europa Clipper Mission - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network on Tuesday, July 18 at 6:00pm Pacific Time (9:00pm Eastern) when Dr. Cynthia Phillips from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory brings us up to date on the Europa Clipper mission, schedules for launch in October 2024.Europa Clipper is a NASA mission that will launch in ...
Where: Cost: Free
California Nature Trivia with California Academy of Science and Deep LookKQED and the California Academy of Sciences challenge you to a night of nature trivia! Join KQED Science Reporter Laura Klivans and Academy scientists and curators for questions about local flora and fauna. The event features short videos by Deep Look, a PBS/KQED series that zooms in close to show ...
While multiple lines of evidence suggest the existence of dark matter in the Universe, the theory describing it remains completely unknown and requires new search ideas to resolve its identity. It turns out that stars and planets can be ideal playgrounds to discover dark matter. In this lecture, Dr. Rebecca ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #89: Mass Effect + Star Stories - LivestreamIt’s Mass Effect, Not Weight Effect: Astronomy and Physics in the Mass Effect UniverseSpeaker: Jasmin WashingtonOnce Upon a Time, There Was a Massive StarSpeaker: Jeniveve PearsonOn tap this month, we have Steward Observatory graduate students Jeniveve Pearson and Jasmin Washington! Jeniveve will be telling us the life story of a ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 07/19/23
A Sign in Space - WRETI: Writing in Response to ETI - LivestreamA Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #134: Sharks, DNA, & Tarot!Sharks Aren’t Infesting San Francisco Bay, But They Do Live Here!Sharks don’t infest the waters they are in, they just live there! San Francisco Bay, CA is no exception. In fact, one of the highest-ranking apex predators, the broadnose sevengill shark, uses this bay as a place to pup their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Thursday, 07/20/23
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve which hosts tide pools ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: Free
Lunch Break Science: Chimp behavior, borders, and empire - LivestreamIsabelle Clark explores chimpanzee territorial behavior and social development, providing exclusive insights into the captivating Ngogo chimpanzees featured in Netflix’s docuseries Chimp Empire.Take a break from your day and feed your brain with The Leakey Foundation! Watch this episode live on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or at the weblink.
Where: Cost: Free
It’s Elemental: Lithium Recovery for a Sustainable Electrified Future - LivestreamLithium is an essential element in energy-dense batteries and is a key ingredient for a low-carbon future, but we do not currently produce enough to satisfy the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage for the electricity grid. While lithium can be found abundantly around the globe it ...
Where: Cost: Free
Weird Earth: Strange Ideas about Our Planet - LivestreamMany strange notions about Planet Earth are finding a foothold in the mainstream:Â Flat-earthers, geocentrists, hollow earth, expanding earth, dowsing, crystal healing, and so many more. Thanks to the internet, these nonsensical theories get much more publicity - and many more believers - than they did just a few years ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: World Wide Web. Of Life.We’re all aware that our planet’s ecosystems are being impacted and often threatened or endangered by humans - but we’re also an integral part of those ecosystems. Tonight, we’ll try to get out of our human-centered mindset to observe the interdependence of all living things in an ecosystem and consider ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
 Learn about USGS science seeking to understand the effects of climate change and future of snowpack.Most of the water in the western U.S. comes from the snowpack of the high-elevation mountains. Changes in timing, magnitude, and duration of snowmelt may substantially alter downstream water availability.Speaker: Andrea Creighton, USGS HydrologistÂ
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UCSF's Dr. Monica Gandhi became one of the most prominent public health experts in the country. National and local political leaders, health professionals and media often turned to Dr. Gandhi for her thoughts and recommendations on how to handle the constantly shifting dynamics and demands of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, 10/free online
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: The Shadow the Scientist InitiativeHave you ever wondered how scientists actually use the largest telescopes in the world? Since 2020, you can actually eavesdrop in real time and interact with scientists while they carry out these scientific observations, thanks to Shadow the Scientist (StS), a UCSC initiative to connect the public to our science!If ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Offshore Wind and Seabirds in California - LivestreamOffshore wind is an important part of the solution to meet California’s clean renewable energy goals, reduce our carbon pollution, and mitigate the worst outcomes of climate change. But offshore wind energy infrastructure may have negative impacts on the marine environment, including seabird collision. Seabirds already face many challenges and ...
Our Evenings with the Stars programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the “stars†you won’t forget!The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star†scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 07/22/23
Bubblefest WeekendLearn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders of these remarkable spheres. Play with bubbles of all shapes and sizes, see dry ice bubble demonstrations and be inside a giant bubble! Learn about how bubbles can teach ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20 General, $15 Child, $10 Seniors, Members free
Voyage of Dreams: From Apollo to ArtemisThe USS Hornet will be hosting a big Space Expo as we celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon mission.We have a great line up of space exploration experts, space exploration companies and Hornet crew members that were part of the Apollo missions. There will be fun and educational ...
Where: AlamedaCost:
Observing Animals and NatureHumans are just one species in a vast, interconnected ecosystem. How are different species - plant, human, animal - existing in relation to each other? Today, convene with insects, flora, sea life, and more; reflect on your relationship with other species; and learn about the rich lives of other species. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Summer Science Fundays - Chemistry FundayAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for an evening of stargazing at Land’s End! We meet at the USS San Francisco Memorial at El Camino del Mar parking lotTelescopes will be set up to show you the craters and mountains of the Moon, planets, bright and colorful double stars, ...
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Sunday, 07/23/23
Bubblefest WeekendLearn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders of these remarkable spheres. Play with bubbles of all shapes and sizes, see dry ice bubble demonstrations and be inside a giant bubble! Learn about how bubbles can teach ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20 General, $15 Child, $10 Seniors, Members free
Sunset Photography Hike at La Honda CreekJoin 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 POST ambassadors on the ...
 Is anybody else out there? As a child, Aomawa Shields was always looking at the sky and dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Now an astronomer and astrobiologist at the top of her field, Dr. Shields studies the universe outside our Solar System, researching and uncovering the planets circling distant stars ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with discount code
Tuesday, 07/25/23
International Conference on Applied Data Science - LivestreamAgenda:8am - 9am PT AI-based Decision Frameworks for Smart Environments - Some Case StudiesProf. Ram Mohana Reddy Guddeti, India9am - 10am PT Performance-based content generation for language learningDr. Kostas Karpouzis, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, Greece.10am - 11am PT Panel Discussion: Should AI development really take ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Age of Print and the InternetAs a technology, print at its birth was as disruptive as the digital migration of today. Now, as the internet ushers us past print culture, Jeff Jarvis offers an overview of important lessons from the era we leave behind.Jarvis traces the epoch of print from its fateful beginnings to our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, 10/free online
Going from the State of the Art (SOTA) to the Future of LLMs and Generative AIWhat is the future of AI? There has been a buzz lately about ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs). It helps to understand the past, current state of the art, before discussing the future trends, concerns and excitement. This presentation intended to broadly cover many topics, to get a broad ...
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has killed 7 million people. (16% of those deaths were in the US, yet we have only 4% of global population). Last century, the influenza virus killed more than 20 million. Humankind may face famine, war, and disease for centuries to come, but we are learning to ...
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a powerful, cost effective, scalable, and automatable tool that can enhance marine ecosystem/biodiversity monitoring programs. However, unlocking the full promise of eDNA requires transitioning this rapidly evolving field into routine marine biodiversity operations. This talk highlights successes and ongoing challenges in operationalizing eDNA for routine biomonitoring ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 07/27/23
After first contact: meeting the cosmic in-law - LivestreamA workshop considering some of the following questions:Â Should we reply? Why and how should we send a message? What do we say after we say hello? In deciphering the message, what have we assumed? How will we treat each other? Will we have immunity as diplomats or traders? With ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: ListenShhh . . . do you hear that? Hearing is one of the first senses a new baby usually develops as a way of understanding the world, as it allows us to take in complex and nuanced information about our environment. Listening helps us judge size, distance, and velocity - ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLife: HellaYAAAAY AREAAAA! This NightLife, we’re hella juiced to honor our favorite place: The Bay. Come through and celebrate the region’s famed and far-reaching legacy, from hip-hop history to homegrown fashion favorites and more. Featuring special programming from KQED.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
The Future of Science Storytelling with DataJoin us for an evening on telling the stories of science with data. Storytellers from Cal Academy, The Los Angeles Times, and Reuters will share visualizations, followed by a panel discussion and reception.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Cosmic Shadow Theater: Casting Light on GalaxiesThe afterglow from the Big Bang, called the "cosmic microwave background radiation," serves as the backlight in a shadow theater where galaxies are the actors. The structure of galaxies is still mysterious despite ever-improving telescope observations, because many of their components - including dark matter and diffuse gas Â- are ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 07/28/23
Sunset Science: Starlight Astronomy What does a star’s color tell us about the star? What do we learn by studying a star’s spectrum? How fast does a star’s light travel through space? Why do stars appear to twinkle in the night sky? Astronomy is the science that investigates objects in space and is informed ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $5 Kids, Free for Members
Saturday, 07/29/23
Stewardship Saturday: Exploring the Bay Shore with Cafe OhloneThis free program for high school students features rotating themes exploring the science of the Center.In collaboration with Cafe Ohlone and The Marine Mammal Center, join us on a hike through the marshes, along the bay shore and up the hill with Cafe Ohlone co-founders and chefs Vincent Medina and ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Science Safari - Let's talk Herptiles!Come learn about our scaly and slimy friends at YSI! Learn about the amazing group of Herptiles and what makes them such unique creatures. Have a chance to touch a toad’s warty skin, feel the scales of different types of snakes, and stretch like a newt! We hope to see ...
Where: Los GatosCost: Free
Beyond the Curb: Berkeley Recycling Center Tour - FULLCalling all recycling enthusiasts! Join the Community Conservation Centers and the Ecology Center for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Berkeley Recycling Center. Discover the magic of recycling as we explore the inner workings of the facility. Let’s go beyond the curb and uncover the secrets of transforming materials into ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Les AeriellesAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Open HouseThis free community event is your chance to learn about MBARI’s latest discoveries and technology innovations. Meet members of our science, engineering, marine operations, and communications teams, test your skills building and piloting an underwater robot, make children’s crafts, check out our fleet of deep-sea robots, and view our research ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Sunday, 07/30/23
Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful Sunday walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
Easy Hike at WavecrestJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a very easy 2-mile walk at Wavecrest Open Space in Half Moon Bay! We’ll walk through groves of trees and fields where we’ll have a great chance to spot a variety of birds, especially raptors! We’ll also walk along the coastal bluffs where we ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
Monday, 07/31/23
Race, Religion, and the Corporation: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - LivestreamTwo Supreme Court decisions issued on June 29, 2023, promise to fundamentally reshape the relationship between employers and employees. These decisions will make it easier for employees to obtain religious accommodations, and harder for employers to promote diversity. In Groff v. DeJoy, the Court held that Title VI of the Civil ...
Get ready for the summer push of Terns in our county. The lakes and ponds along the bay provide opportunities to see the common and not-so-common Terns in the South Bay. Join Matthew Dodder for one session overview of our resident and migrant Terns with useful tips on how to ...
Where: Cost: $43.35 General, $27.59 Members
Tuesday, 08/01/23
Mysteries of the Universe & Time Machines This week 200 members of the Cosmic Microwave Background Stage-4 (CMB-S4) collaboration are meeting at SLAC to focus on the continuing development of this science research project. CMB-S4 and the next generation telescopes will provide measurements of the cosmic microwave background at unprecedented precision and permit fundamental new insights into a broad range ...
 Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, demonstrating success in multiple areas in recent years. But by their very nature, AI problems don't have definitive correct solutions. Programs can give wrong answers, be unfairly biased against some groups, and can be hard to understand. Dr. Peter Norvig literally wrote the book on artificial intelligence. In ...
