The Science Behind 'Inside Out 2' - LivestreamJoin us to explore the science behind Pixar’s highly anticipated new film, Inside Out 2, and delve into the complexities of emotion and the teenage brain.This illuminating one-hour event will feature a conversation with GGSC Faculty Director Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., and Lisa Damour, Ph.D., who both served as scientific consultants ...
The Wood Lab of Avian and Urban Ecology at Cal State L.A. is a group of conservation-minded individuals who work to understand the effects of global and environmental change on biodiversity. In his Birdy Hour presentation, Dr. Wood will share about the group's research - which is centered on terrestrial ...
Speculative fiction authors predicate their stories on creative “what-if†questions. Ray Nayler will demonstrate the close relationship of this process to scientific thinking. Using examples from his debut novel The Mountain in the Sea, Ray will discuss how he used a “what-if†question - “what if a species of octopus ...
Where: Cost: Free
New Directions in Property TestingProperty testing algorithms seek to determine whether an unknown massive object has some particular property of interest, or is “far†from having the property, while inspecting only a tiny portion of the object. Recent years have witnessed significant progress on both classic property testing problems and the development of several ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Thursday, 07/11/24
Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution - LivestreamMultiple controversies over the teaching of evolution in public schools have rocked the nation over the past century. Evolution’s foes have consistently used the same arguments, but their ambitions have shifted: from outright banning the teaching of evolution to “balancing†it with a supposed alternative to blunting it through claims ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: See for YourselfUpend your perception this Thursday night at After Dark! Shoes become faces, cardboard whispers, and LEGO - pieces are the stuff of legends in our special exhibition ExtraOrdinary!. Bring your friends to decipher the secret behind Building Blocks and make new ones at Bamboo Weaving Star. Plus, hands-on workshops where ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Making Cancer Non-lethal in Our LifetimeWhat will it take to make cancer non-lethal in our lifetime? What advancements in medical research are underway to achieve this goal and what are we still working to discover about the "emperor of all maladies"? Joining us at Manny's to discuss his work in the field and goals for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General
NightLifeConGear up for the first ever NightLifeCon! Featuring all things anime, comics, and sci-fi.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Multimedia Forensics: Challenges and Opportunities in the Era of Large Models - LivestreamWith the implementation and wide application of related tools such as ChatGPT and Sora, people realized that seeing is indeed no longer believing. More recently, the emergence of diffusion models with powerful generation capabilities has driven this topic forward. Subsequently, as the powerful tools for deepfake generation, corresponding detection technologies ...
Nour Skaf is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of California, Santa Cruz in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Department with a focus in instrumentation and data analysis for exoplanet direct imaging. She received her PhD in exoplanet science in 2023 from Observatoire de Paris. Her PhD research was a cooperative effort ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General
Saturday, 07/13/24
BioBlitz at Coyote Creek Visitor CenterA BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and ...
Human minds love to discover patterns, to find intuitive explanations, and, most of all, to be certain. Yet our world is complicated and filled with randomness. Statistical thinking provides us with practical tools for making sense of an uncertain world. It can lead us to make surprising conclusions from the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Perils of Plastic Foodware and the Path to Healthier MaterialsCome join us for an eye-opening event with Sue Chiang! Learn about the dangers of plastics in our foodware and discover the journey towards healthier materials. Sue Chiang will share valuable insights and tips on how to make better choices for your health and the environment. Don't miss out on ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Twilight Tales at the RefugeJoin us on a summer evening at the refuge in Alviso to hear tales of rails, tales of tails, and tales of gold, silver, and … garbage. You’ll learn why the refuge was created and why it is so important to all of us. Then as the sun sets, you’ll ...
Where: AlvisoCost: 0
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as conditions ...
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: $60 General, $99 Preferred, $129 Preferred+
Foothills Family Nature WalkEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help community members get to know our local open space areas. Small groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based activities, and a ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Sunday, 07/14/24
Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Maintenance Work Day at the EECHelp us with some trail maintenance around the Environmental Education Center! Activities may include weeding, litter pickup, or spreading gravel. All gloves and tools will be provided, so just make sure to dress comfortably and bring a can-do attitude. Please arrive promptly at 9:20am to allow time for check-in before ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
The Lawrence CarnivalStep right up to our pop-up boardwalk for a science carnival! Ooh and ahh as acrobats from Oakland’s own Les Aerielles soar through the air in a trapeze arts performance. Then, try your hand at a series of carnival games and win prizes. Finally, learn the science behind your favorite ...
It’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
