ExtraOrdinary! FestivalCome enjoy the summer’s most imaginative and playful exhibition! Immerse yourself in ExtraOrdinary! and the stunning artworks made from everyday objects. Don't forget to bring out your inner artist-scientist with our fun programs for all ages: tinker with cardboard and add to a collective creation, join a crochet jam, get ...
The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to a world-wide audience of science fans, critical thinkers, and, in the words of Carl Sagan, questioners of “extraordinary claimsâ€. Join us for two engaging days of speakers, interviews, and discussions. And test your wits on a round of SkeptiCal trivia, and ...
Where: Cost: $20 to $30
Monday, 07/22/24
What Does Machine Learning Have to Offer Mathematics?The interaction of machine learning with math has attracted a lot of attention, because mathematics is in some respects a closed world with well-defined rules (like chess, and unlike poetry-writing) but also a domain where success is ultimately judged by human assessments of ingenuity and importance, not rigid criteria (like ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuesday, 07/23/24
Predicting the President: Origins of Computer ForecastingEvery election night, millions of Americans hit refresh on their browsers and social media and tune into the news for the latest predictions on who’s going to win.But what’s the technology that makes these predictions possible? Join CHM for a riveting story at the intersection of technology and democracy as ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Whale Conservation in San Francisco Bay and Beyond - LivestreamDive into whale conservation in San Francisco Bay and beyond! Join Kathi George, The Marine Mammal Center’s Director of Cetacean Conservation Biology who will lead us on an exploration of cetacean research initiatives at The Marine Mammal Center including maritime collaborations that reduce the risk of entanglement and vessel strike ...
Where: Cost: $10 suggested donation
Stargazing and Beyond: A Global Network of Citizen AstronomersAstronomy is a science that inspires everyone, which makes it a great tool for expanding scientific literacy. It also has a uniquely powerful ability to make us aware of Earth’s value and fragility. And by inspiring people to engage in citizen science, astronomy fosters not only scientific research but also ...
The electrical conductivity of crustal and mantle rocks is a transport property determined, in most cases, by the minor fractions of material contained in pore space between nonconducting mineral grains. Thus conductivity can be used to estimate porosity, tell freshwater from saltwater, oil from water, melt from solid rock, and ...
Join SF Bay ACM Chapter for an insightful discussion on LLMs and GPT systems has amazed everyone with excellent results for question and answering problems being able to pass exams and tests with ease. However we don’t see these systems being conscious and we don’t see them having emotions. This ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 07/25/24
After Dark: Growing GreenDig into new ideas about agriculture and food, and discover how we can contribute to a more sustainable future through renewable and natural resources. Don’t miss Open Question, our brand-new conversation series, where you’ll learn about eco-friendly food systems from leading experts. And hear from Florencia Pech-Cárdenas, our 2024 Osher ...
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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Open Question: Bioeconomy - What do sustainable food systems look like?Building sustainable food systems is an urgent issue around the world. In 2021, the UN estimated that over one-third of available food goes uneaten through loss or waste worldwide - creating a burden on global economy and environment. Join us to learn about the future of renewable food systems, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Friday, 07/26/24
Women in Batteries ConferenceGet ready to be inspired at the Women in Batteries Conference, brought to you by Volta Foundation & Stanford StorageX Initiative. The Women in Batteries Conference is a pioneering event with a mission to celebrate and empower women in the battery industry.The Women in Batteries initiative by Volta Foundation kicked off with a captivating monthly interview ...
The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star†scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeFascinating history talk about Lick ObservatoryAfter-hours gift shop accessAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small telescopesNatalie Batalha has been a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General
Saturday, 07/27/24
Stewardship Saturday: Planting Trees to Restore San Francisco and the OceanThis free program for high school students features rotating themes exploring the science of the Center.Join Friends of the Urban Forest and The Marine Mammal Center as we work to support the environment in San Francisco by planting trees! Urban greening not only improves the health of the land and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
BubblefestGet ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, there’s something awe inspiring for everyone! Dive into the action with hands on ...
Where: OaklandCost: TBA
TechFest: Game PlayCHM’s all-day TechFest events offer special family-oriented experiences included in the price of Museum admission. We’ll be bringing you tech-themed demos, performances, hands-on activities, and more. Explore CHM exhibits, shop in the Museum store, enjoy a tasty treat from the Cloud Bistro, and have fun at Techfest!We're celebrating the world ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Sunset Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch - Longwall Canyon trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro! You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area.The ...
We, and all living things, are more than inhabitants of Earth - we are Earth! Life and its environment have coevolved for billions of years, transforming a lump of orbiting rock into a cosmic oasis that supports and is shaped by life.. . .Join acclaimed science writer Ferris Jabr as ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, $12 Members in person $10/Free online
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+
Starry Nights Star PartyThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA), working with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA), is glad to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO) Open Space Preserve. This site, just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose, features dark skies. It's dark enough to ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Sunday, 07/28/24
Hike at Windy HillJoin POST on a guided hike on one of the first open spaces we protected as an organization! A POST Representative will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before hiking groups leave to explore a strenuous but rewarding 7 mile hike with 1,500 feet of elevation ...
Where: Portola ValleyCost: Free
BubblefestGet ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, there’s something awe inspiring for everyone! Dive into the action with hands on ...
The nearest black hole lurks 1,500 light-years from Earth (~ 10 quadrillion miles!), and it neither emits nor reflects light. How can we possibly detect - far less investigate - such wondrous holes in the fabric of spacetime? High-precision astrometry is the key: adaptive optics allow ground-based telescopes to see ...
I decided to save the world when I was very young. I’ve spent my career figuring out how to actually do that, and settled on being a science communicator. I will share my career journey in this seminar, focusing on key inflection points of my life and jobs, including how ...
Where: Cost: Free
Form Follows Data - LivestreamSpeaker: Adrien Segal, Artist, Oakland, CARegister at weblink to receive connection information
Join us for a fun and educational Plastic Free July Trivia Night at the Ecology Center Store and Resource Center! Test your knowledge of the harms of plastics & petrochemicals in a lively quiz night. Come with friends (teams are limited to 6 players) or make new ones while learning ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10-30
Thursday, 08/01/24
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Be a cloud puppeteer, meet gods and imaginary mythological creatures built from LEGO® pieces, weave with others on a giant loom, find patterns in miles of hanging yarn, watch shoes smile, and more at ExtraOrdinary!, our fanciful summer exhibition.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Radio Axion: Tuning in to the Dark Matter Airwaves We observe that 85% of the matter in the universe is in the form of invisible "dark matter" -- but we still do not know what this dark matter is. My favorite dark matter candidate is an "axion" - a hypothetical particle suggested by the problem of explaining the fundamental ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 08/02/24
Vintage Computer FestivalA favorite among computer enthusiasts worldwide, VCF is a two-day event offering an extraordinary showcase of historical computers with insights into their preservation and presentation.From pristine original machines to unique modern hacks, there's something for everyone. Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, and try ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $35 General, $27 Senior, $17.50 Member
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities ...
Where: San MateoCost: $25.95 General, $21.95 Child & 62+, Members free
First Fridays are back at Chabot and we can’t wait to party with you! This month, join us under the moonlight for an exciting evening dedicated to our nearest celestial neighbor, the Moon. Explore the mysteries of the lunar surface as you immerse yourself in interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Adult $5 Youth, Seniors, Students, Free member
Saturday, 08/03/24
Vintage Computer FestivalA favorite among computer enthusiasts worldwide, VCF is a two-day event offering an extraordinary showcase of historical computers with insights into their preservation and presentation.From pristine original machines to unique modern hacks, there's something for everyone. Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, and try ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $35 General, $27 Senior, $17.50 Member
Have you ever wondered what's inside a scientific ocean buoy? Take a close look at the critters and seaweed that colonize the bottom of our NOAA data-collection buoy when we pull out of the water for its yearly servicing.On Bay Day, we'll provide microscopes, hand lenses, and activities that get ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Nike Missile Site Veteran Open HouseVeterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm The SF-88 Nike Missile Site is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold War, from ...
Dr. Escandon will go through the origins, history and current state of affairs in gene therapy - emphasizing both the hope and the areas where great care and ethical concerns lie.Speaker: Rafael Escandon, consultantRegister at weblink to receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 08/04/24
First Sundays at Oakland Museum of CaliforniaEvery first Sunday of the month, General Admission to the Oakland Museum of California's (OMCA) Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6!In between exploring the galleries, OMCA invites guests to ...
Where: OaklandCost: $1 - $25.
Tuesday, 08/06/24
Let's Try and Be More Tolerant: On Tolerant Property Testing and Distance ApproximationA property testing algorithm is required to accept objects that have a prespecified property P and reject those that are relatively far from having P. To this end, it is given query (or sampling) access to the object, and is allowed a small failure probability. Its query/sample complexity is required ...
Deep-sea coral reefs rely on relatively low organic matter input that is often characterized by large fluctuations in quantity and quality. Understanding how reef-forming deep-sea corals allocate this limited energy to reproduction is crucial, especially as climate change impacts both food input and metabolic demands on reefs. By comparing deep ...
Where: Cost: Free
2024 International Observe the Moon Night - LivestreamJoin NASA’s Night Sky Network and the International Observe the Moon Night team to learn about this global observing event, how you can get involved, and about the program resources available to event hosts this year.There are many ways to observe, and many ways to get involved! Find out about ...
$500,000. It should be easy money for the right person. The Center for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG) Paranormal Challenge offers a $500,000 prize to anyone who can demonstrate any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power under scientific testing conditions. It is, by far, the world's largest prize for scientifically proving superpowers ...
Explore sea level rise through the lens of both art and science! Learn about the facts, figures and feelings that will impact our environment for decades to come, and hear from artists and scientists on what they're doing to adapt to our shifting reality.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
What Does Climate Science tell us about the current extraordinary year of extremes? Where are we in deploying Climate solutions?Speaker: Peter Sinclair is a Videographer, specializing in environmental and renewable energy issues, based in Midland, Michigan. His YouTube video series, "Climate Denial Crock of the Week", the blog of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/09/24
Astro 101: Intro to AstronomyThis event provides an introduction to astronomy. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, and learn something about how we see them through our ...
Dr. Steph Sallum is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Irvine. She studies planet formation directly with high resolution imaging and interferometry. She develops and applies interferometric techniques on adaptive-optics corrected telescopes, and uses them to image young stars and protoplanetary disks. This approach allows her to ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details:Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 08/10/24
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 ...
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.Dr. Jorge Moreno is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Pomona College, and the fourth Mexican scholar to receive tenure in astronomy/astrophysics in the United States. He is also the 2023-2025 IDEA ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $60 General, $99 Preferred, $129 Preferred+
Sunday, 08/11/24
Family Story Walk: A Home for SaltyStory Walks are a great way to connect children & families to nature. Join us for a free Story Walk through the habitats of Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge! As you walk down the trail, stop and read the story about Salty, the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, who ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
2024 Summer Science GamesOn the same day as the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, join us for a friendly competition. Like the Olympians, you can be "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together." Use your physics and engineering knowledge to compete in a variety of science challenges and games. Build and ...
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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Perseids Meteor ShowerJoin Chabot astronomers for a watch party of the Perseids - one of most abundant meteor showers of the year. Every August, the Earth passes through the debris of the giant comet Swift-Tuttle, the origin of this famed shower. Named for the region of the sky where the shower appears ...
Transforming Hearing Aids into Multifunctional Communication and Health Devices with Artificial Intelligence With over 1.5 billion people suffering from hearing impairments according to the World Health Organization, hearing aids are crucially important medical wearable devices. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to increased risks of social isolation, depression, dementia, fall ...
Where: San JoseCost: $3 in person, free online
Tuesday, 08/13/24
Nucleophilic addition with computations: From the Felkin-Anh rule to the Grignard reactionThe study of the Grignard reaction is part of our long-standing interest in the study of nucleophilic addition. Many years ago, calculations could be performed using very simplified models of the reagents. These very simplified models of the chemical systems were successful in providing qualitative insights for many reactions. Today, ...
Wonderfest: The Most Famous EquationAround the world, people recognize that E=mc^2 oozes cosmic insight. But what does this "most famous equation" really say? What are energy and mass? And what makes the speed of light, c, so important? [Hint: mass, moving at speed c, doesn't turn into energy!] Using little more than common experience ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/14/24
28th Annual Intern Symposium - LivestreamSummer interns at the Monterey Bay Research Institute give short presentations on their work. See list of talks, speakers, and times at the weblink, where you can also register.
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Elias Aboujaoude on the profound impact of online communications technology on our mental health, from dating apps to social media.Dr. Aboujaoude, a clinical professor at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry, will delve into how our sense of self, connections with others, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, Members receive discounts
Thursday, 08/15/24
Lunch Break Science - LivestreamLunch Break Science is a dynamic live web series featuring fascinating short talks, engaging interviews, and lively Q&A with Leakey Foundation scientists. Each episode digs deeper into the latest human origins discoveries, with topics like Neanderthals, chimpanzee behavior, and more! Even better, you can interact with researchers during the show ...
Where: Cost: Free
A New Approach to Climate Modeling - LivestreamSpeaker: Michael Wehner, Senior Scientist in the Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division at LBNL.Wehner is leading the development of a new approach to climate modeling called "end-to-end attribution." This approach is helping scientists better understand how much worse disastrous weather is becoming, and enabling them to quantify the differences ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Secret Life of the Universe - Livestream"The Secret Life of the Universe" by Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, the SETI Institute's chief scientist and Director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, is coming out this week, both in the US (August 13, 2024) and in the UK (August 15, 2024). Scriber/Simon & Schuster publishes both ...
Where: Cost: Free
Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's??'There's HopeDr. Paul Alan Cox is an American ethnobotanist whose scientific research focuses on discovering new medicines by studying patterns of wellness and illness among Indigenous peoples. Chosen by Time magazine as one of 11 Heroes of Medicine, Dr. Cox leads a remarkable team of world-class scientists. Their objective is singular: to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General in person, $5 online
ACROBiosystems South San Francisco Cell and Gene Therapy WorkshopJoin ACROBiosystems' CROConnect Cell and Gene Therpy Workshop to connect with top scientists from ImmuneBridge and Gator Bio to gain insights on advnced cell and gene therpy techniques!Admission includes networking dinner & drinks and the raffle for CRO's limited edition golden llama. PLUS, free parking at the conference center!Register at weblink
Where: South San FranciscoCost: Free
Mainstream Monotony - AI in Journalism & StorytellingIn an age where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, the boundaries between human experiences and AI-generated narratives get blurred. This panel discussion challenges journalists, neuroscientists and entrepreneurs to explore the impact of AI on the creative process of storytelling.In a recent interview, OpenAI CTO Mira ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
After Dark: InsectacularInsects may be small, but they have a huge impact on our environment. Hear from researchers and scientists tonight and learn about entomology, the benefits of eating insects, and the wonder of the diverse bugs all around us. Then stop by our Living Systems Gallery, where you can take a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, free for Members
Author Michael Pollan is coming back to Manny's discuss all the things! His recent works, his upcoming work, how to eat, advances in the efforts towards psychedlics for therapuetic use, and his thoughts on the world today.He's doing this to support the civic work of Manny's at this critical time ...
When you watch and listen to birds, have you wondered about what the birds themselves see and hear? Ed Yong, author of An Immense World, will take us on a magical tour through the sensory lives of our feathered friends. We'll learn about the secrets hidden in their plumage and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/16/24
Sustainability Undergraduate Research in Geoscience & Engineering Research SymposiumThe Sustainability Undergraduate Research in Geosciences and Engineering (SURGE) program provides visiting undergraduates a mentored research experience in topics related to Sustainability. We invite all Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability members, family, and friends to join us in celebrating the culmination of their work. SURGE scholars will be presenting the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Family Astronomy: Radio AstronomyFamily Astronomy is back! Witness the beauty of the cosmos up close and let the wonders of the universe leave you awestruck. Radio waves have a significant role in unravelling the mysteries of the universe. This session will showcase an illuminating journey into the captivating realm of radio astronomy. Our ...
Where: OaklandCost: See description
Saturday, 08/17/24
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, 08/18/24
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Work Day at the EECHelp us with some trail maintenance around the Environmental Education Center! Activities may include sign cleaning, pruning overgrown vegetation, weeding, and litter pickup. 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 ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Monday, 08/19/24
August Butterfly WalkJoin Garden volunteers Sally Levinson and Andy Liu for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them.Registered children welcome. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Groups larger than 6 people, please ...
Join us on a journey through the Sun's galactic backyard as we explore our corner of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Using the latest 3D models enabled by the Gaia space astrometry mission, we will map the nearest 10,000 light years around our solar system, revealing nebulous clouds of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
