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 ...
