This student-run monthly series spotlights the latest research from Stanford, presented by PhD candidates and postdocsSpeaker: Elizabeth Zhang, Stanford UniversityRegister at weblink
The compositional diversity and the growth of eruptible melt-rich horizons in magma reservoirs is regulated by the processes that control melt-crystal separation. Melt-crystal separation is generally driven by relatively small density differences (in silicic magmas) and the phase separation process must be taking place at a faster or comparable rate ...
In the competitive landscape of energy markets, convergence bidding has become an essential strategy for enhancing market efficiency. This presentation explores the principles and benefits of convergence bidding, focusing on its role in aligning prices between Day-Ahead Markets (DAM) and Real-Time Markets (RTM).Gridmatic, a leader in energy trading, utilizes cutting-edge ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Determined: A Science of Life Without Free WillIn his best-selling book Behave, Dr. Robert Sapolsky argued that while we may not grasp the precise marriage of nature and nurture that creates the physics and chemistry at the base of human behavior, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Out of this comes a perspective that as biological organisms, ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Feeling EmotionalUnlock the powerful and varied world of emotions tonight. Can you really catch feelings from those around you? And can you judge an emotion from someone’s face alone? Discover how people are motivated by emotions, perception, and memory, and maybe even embrace feelings that you usually shy away from.What's That ...
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 ...
Come hear our guest speaker as he discusses how artificial intelligence and microgravity are poised to revolutionize the future space economy in a variety of different ways, from machine vision and navigation, to medical advances and additive manufacturing. Aside from the technical aspects, Mr. Tadros will also touch on some ...
Round robin of noted scientists and amateur astronomers showing photos/videos of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse.Join us to see stunning images and videos of the most recent Total Solar Eclipse last April 8. The eclipse started in the Pacific, touched land in Mazatlán, Mexico, entered through Texas, crossed several ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
India's Digital RevolutionFrom launching a digital identity system used by 1.3 billion people, to evolving from a primarily cash-based society to the country with the highest volume of digital payments in the world, India's digital transformation is a remarkable success story. A set of public sector digital technologies known as the "India ...
