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 ...
