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 ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/02/23
All Hands on Science: Cranky CrittersJoin us for an all-ages hands-on workshop where you can create an artifact to take home with you! We’ll repurpose and reimagine everyday materials to create little mechanical marvels.Create your own Cranky Critter - a whimsical kinetic sculpture that animates a character’s tail when a crank is turned. You'll use ...
