From quantum hard drive to foliated manifoldOne major open problem in quantum information theory is how to build a quantum hard drive, i.e. a quantum system that can store quantum information reliably for a long time without active error correction. No completely satisfying solution to this problem has been found, but in the search a whole ...
I fell in love with foundation models because they radically improved data systems that I had been trying to build for a decade. Motivated by this experience, the bulk of the talk focuses on efficient building blocks for foundation models. The first line of work describes fundamental trends in hardware ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
From Astronomical Research to Communicating AstronomyAstronomy, sometimes considered a gateway science, can stir great curiosity and inspire students to pursue a STEM-related career. I was trained as an astronomer specialized in spectroscopy of distant galaxies, before deciding to change my focus from galaxies to people. In this talk, I’ll share what is intriguing about those ...
Mercedes Burns is an evolutionary biologist and arachnologist. She is currently an assistant professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, since 2017. Her research primarily focuses on the evolution of sexual reproduction and attendant sexual conflict, which occurs between males and females due to their differing ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Testing relativity on a tabletop with a miniature network of optical lattice atomic clocksThe remarkable precision of optical atomic clocks offers sensitivity to new and exotic physics through tests of relativity, searches for dark matter, gravitational wave detection, and probes for beyond Standard Model particles. While much of optical clock research has focused on improving their absolute accuracy, many searches for new physics ...
This presentation will introduce the concept of virtual power plants (VPPs), describe their potential for facilitating affordable decarbonization of the power sector, and address barriers to deploying VPPs at scale.Speaker: Ryan Hledik, BrattleAttend in person or online
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Fukushima nuclear waste release: Is it safe? Hear from scientists &. healthThe public will hear from scientists, environmental experts, and health professionals as the world faces, for the first time ever, the planned release of 31,000 tons of contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean by March, 2025, and then more releases over the next 40 years. This is an in-person event. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuesday, 11/07/23
Future Cities TrendsFuture Cities Trends is the opening session of our program and will provide a comprehensive outlook on the evolving landscape of urban development in Switzerland and the US, focusing on three sectors: construction, energy, and digital transformation. The 15 selected Swiss project will present their work followed by keynotes from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20
AI, Medicine, and the Limits of the Human Mind - Livestream“Will we still have doctors in 20 years?†is a common question. The answer is yes. But medicine, along with both the doctor and patient roles, will be fundamentally transformed by AI. Rather than simply automating tasks that doctors already do, AI will open up transformative new possibilities - along ...
Where: Cost: Free
Roundtable: Sustainable Urban Future in San FranciscoJoin us for a roundtable discussion on Urban Policy in collaboration with SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association, a nonprofit public policy organization.This panel will delve into the future of sustainable urban development in San Francisco, with a focus on infill projects, green buildings and ...
Quantum information science seeks to exploit the collective behavior of a large quantum system to enable tasks that are impossible (or less possible!) with classical resources alone. This burgeoning field encompasses a variety of directions, ranging from metrology to computing. While distinguished in objective, all of these directions rely on ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Open House: Guided Tour of Metropolis Exhibitions + Utopian Cities: From Current Solutions to Future RealitiesAs part of our 20th anniversary programming Metropolis, we are featuring several exhibitions on display in our space at Pier 17.Discover the U.F.O.G.O. Exhibition from ECAL (Ecole cantonale d’art de Lausanne), Urban Futures Stories with Your 2040, and our Swiss projects selected for the anniversary program.All exhibitions will let you ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Ask me Anything (AMA) on Big Data Technologies and Applications - LivestreamRaghavendra K. Chunduri submitted his PhD Dissertation in Scalable Machine learning in School of Information Technology and Engineering, at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. He received his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in computer science and engineering from JNTU University, India. Currently Raghavendra is working as a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering ...
Where: Cost: Free
Unmasking the Future of AITo many of us, it might seem like recent developments in artificial intelligence emerged out of nowhere to pose unprecedented threats to humanity. But to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, a trailblazer in AI research, this moment has been a long time in the making. Dr. Buolamwini has spent decades pondering the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, $20 Mbrs in person, $10/Free online
 Next Scientist is a new Wonderfest series of online presentations. Every Next Scientist Zoom consists of two 30-minute presentations (including 10 minutes of Q&A), each featuring a young researcher describing next-level science:Creepy or Captivating: A Spider Scientist's PerspectiveHow have recent discoveries about spiders changed beliefs that have been passed down ...
Special LASER: Russia's Media Art Scene - LivestreamSpeakers:Nina Czegledy, Ontario College of Art University, TorontoAnna Frants, Cyland, St. PetersburgElena Gubanova, Media Artist, St. PetersburgNatalia Kolodzei, Russian Academy of ArtsOlga Sishko, Pushkin State Museum of Art History, MoscowRegister at weblinkÂ
The Digital is a Ruin: Digital Space, Geography and the End of the WorldUsing the case study of urban and ruin imaginaries in the virtual worlds of digital spatial media, this presentation examines the potentiality of digital space as both a conceptual term and increasingly prevalent shorthand for the perceived hybridity of digital and material experience. The focus on urban ruin engenders questions ...
Join us for this engaging discussion which will offer participants specific advocacy lessons learned from a newly released study of “the Golden Era†of environmental policymaking 1962-1975, lessons from California battles won in Congress that are directly applicable to the challenges of the 21stcentury. The environmental policy challenges ahead - ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Automating Illusions: Behind the Hype of Generative AIImage and text-generating tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT have created both anxiety and hope in the world of design and creativity. Join us for a thought-provoking talk that aims to untangle the hype surrounding generative AI tools. By critically reviewing their history, analyzing media portrayals, and exploring ethical dimensions, we ...
The penetration of anthropogenic transient tracers, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and sulfur-hexafluoride (SF6), into the oceans represents an opportunity to trace intermediate-to-abyssal water masses as they leave the surface mixed layer and estimate the ventilation rate of the global ocean since 1940. I will present analyses based on four decades ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Generative AI: Race, Art, and PowerFrom ChatGPT, DALL-E, Bard, and Midjourney, the use of AI as a creative tool has increased dramatically both from technological breakthroughs and a flood of new users. Users and researchers have offered both praise and criticism - about the veracity of AI-generated art, race and gender bias engrained in these ...
 SThe importance of groundwater as a resilient water supply has increased in recent years, and efforts are underway to achieve groundwater sustainability and reduce overdrafts in aquifers. However, understanding climate-groundwater feedbacks in coupled natural-human systems are complex given the groundwater response time to environmental drivers and challenges in quantifying recharge. ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Future of Food: A Benefit Event for Hungry MindsJoin us at The Lawrence for an immersive evening for hungry minds exploring the future of food. This celebratory benefit event will include tastings inspired by food innovators, interactive experiences, a seated dinner, and a thought-provoking talk from our featured speaker, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission
Science on Tap: Brews and EthnobotanyScience on Tap is our new series that mixes the best parts of learning about science with some of the best brews on the central coast! Each event will feature a happy half-hour highlighting beverages from our partners at local breweries followed by a panel discussion from experts about the ...
Where: SeasideCost: $15 General, $10 members, Free for Students
After Dark: Tinker, Touch, PlayUncap your markers and unleash your creativity at tonight’s After Dark with the Drawing Board. Choose your own design and use a giant pendulum to create mesmerizing artworks that you get to take home with you - available at every After Dark. Want to create more art? Conjure unexpected figures ...
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.Venture into our latest ...
The Milky Way’s hot stars generally form in open clusters within the thin disk. However, there are a small number of early-type stars that are observed at high altitudes above the disk and were likely ejected from their birth clusters within the past few million years. My student Brandon Schweers ...
This talk introduces a collection of studies recently published in Science and Nature about the effects of algorithms and virality on political attitudes and behavior in the 2020 US election campaign. The findings are among the first published studies stemming from the most comprehensive research project to date examining the role ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 11/10/23
Bair Island Walking TourJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute.This easy 1 mile walk with little to no ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Dive Into The Marine Mammal Center - LivestreamAre you new to The Marine Mammal Center? Do you want to learn more about how we care for seals, sea lions and otters? Are you intrigued by our work on climate change, ocean trash and whale conservation? If you want to know more about The Marine Mammal Center and ...
These tours are led by our wonderful crew of ocean-loving docents, and visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at Bodega Marine Laboratory and its history on the Sonoma Coast. Plus, you'll get to meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures.The front gates will be ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: Donations suggested
Saturday, 11/11/23
Building Enterprise Large Language Model ApplicationsThis workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to building AI applications with large language models. Attendees will learn the foundations of models like GPT-3.5/GPT4 and LLaMa2, including how they work, how to access them, and best practices for fine-tuning and prompting. A key part of the day will involve hands-on work ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: The Amazing World of Insects and Helpful PollinatorsThrough engaging activities, experiments, and stories, children will discover the diverse and extraordinary characteristics of these tiny creatures. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors will guide the participants on a memorable hands-on exploration, encouraging their curiosity and nurturing a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Lunar Landing Sites, Past and Future - PostponedAs we look back on the discoveries of the Apollo program, now more than fifty years ago, and stand on the verge of a new generation of lunar exploration through the Artemis Program, it is appropriate to reflect upon the sites chosen for lunar exploration. In this talk, we will ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Free National Parks DayAdmission to most US National Parks is free today, in honor of Veterans Day
Visit our birding station at the Charleston Slough observation deck, where our volunteers will help you identify ducks, shorebirds, and more. No need to sign up - come by anytime we’re there! This event is wheelchair accessible.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Smell of Money: Film Screening and Discussion"Who pays the price for what we want?" A century after her grandfather claimed his freedom from slavery and the family land, Elsie Herring and her North Carolina community fight the world's largest pork corporation for their freedom to enjoy fresh air, clean water, and a life without the stench ...
