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 ...
