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
Climate Adaptation Science FairWe want to stay in the Bay Area...but how?! Between the housing crunch and atmospheric rivers it's been a little stressful.KQED, The Lawrence Hall of Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the Children's Creativity Museum are teaming up to create an event all about solutions. Discover how we can adapt ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10.
Baking with the Stars: Recipes for getting started in AstrophotographyBaking and astrophotography share many things in common: You need the right equipment, attention to detail, and a creative flair. If it seems intimidating, following a recipe can be a great way to start. SFAA member Jason Griesbach will guide you through four astrophotography recipes, using only modest equipment. The ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #145: Semiconductors, Missing Antimatter and the Mighty American BeaverThis month we're asking the Big Questions:Where's all the stuff that's supposed to make up the universe?Can we solve the climate crisis and keep our smartphones?Could we perhaps solve the climate crisis with help from beavers?Answers to these questions - and more - will be at our August 21st show!"The ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 advance, $15 at door
Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry - LivestreamThe world of mental healthcare is very much caveat emptor: buyer beware. Today, people looking to care for their mental health face a market with at least 600 "brands" of psychotherapy - and counting. Most are ineffective, and many could be harmful. The $5.6 trillion dollar wellness industry includes countless ...
Where: Cost: Free
What’s the (dark) Matter with our Universe? Rubin Observatory is on the Case!Discovering millions of galaxies and unraveling the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy is far out! Join us when SLAC engineer Hannah Pollek will talk about the LSST Camera and how it will help the Vera C. Rubin Observatory catalog the cosmos, creating a decade-long 3D-movie of space. Have ...
What is faster than a speeding bullet? What can fly though turbulence without fastening its seat belt? What can tell us about the origins of our solar system at the same time performing its main mission to understand our closest star? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe! The Parker Solar Probe (PSP) ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Try for YourselfTinker, touch, notice, play - and prototype! Tonight's After Dark invites you to unplug and play with exhibits in development and share your feedback with us. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how some of your favorite exhibits came to be, play with brand-new ones before anyone else, and connect ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, free for Members
Small Town Universe paints an intimate and captivating portrait of life in Green Bank, West Virginia, home to the world's most sensitive radio telescope and the only U.S. town where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned. In this uniquely radio-quiet community, scientists use the telescope to search for signs of ...
Speaker: John Brewer started as an Assistant Professor at San Francisco State University in 2019 where his research group is focusing on the detection and characterization of exoplanets. His most recent work demonstrated the power of Extreme Precision Radial Velocities to uncover previously hidden planetary architectures in well studied systems. ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General
Saturday, 08/24/24
Science at Cal - Music and the BrainMusic is everywhere. At a party, on the street, in our bodies - and in our minds. In fact, music is a powerful tool for understanding the brain. What happens when a song gets stuck in your head? Why does certain music make us move? Join us in the ...
Much of what we think we know about space comes from film and television, but Hollywood’s job is to entertain more than to educate. In this presentation, Prof. Thomas Targett of Sonoma State university will sort fact from fiction, taking a tour through the worlds of Star Trek, Star Wars, ...
Dr. Claire Poppett is a researcher in astrophysics at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory who specializes in Astronomical Instrumentation. She is particularly motivated to research and develop new technical solutions that are necessary to build the next generation of astronomical instruments in order to answer the big questions about ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General
Sunday, 08/25/24
Why Tides MatterDocent Laurel Stell will talk and walk you through all things tides. What are they? How do they affect wildlife? How have humans reshaped the Bay's tidal lands?Depending on conditions, this program will be held either in our open-air pavilion or inside the Environmental Education Center of the Don Edwards ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Sunset Raptor Encounter in Coyote ValleyJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA) in welcoming master falconer and educator Antonio Balestreri to Laguna Seca in North Coyote Valley! Guests will experience several of our native raptor species, including an American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl, and ...
Full-color 3D holographic augmented-reality displays with metasurface waveguidesEmerging spatial computing systems seamlessly superimpose digital information on the physical environment observed by a user, enabling transformative experiences across various domains, such as entertainment, education, communication and training. However, the widespread adoption of augmented-reality (AR) displays has been limited due to the ...
Most people know of Tom Steyer as the billionaire investor and climate organizer who ran for president in the 2020 election on a climate platform. Though he didn't win, his dedication to supporting and advancing climate solutions has remained steadfast.In his new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General in person, $5 Online, members discount
In 2012 a New York Times reporter Steve Lohr investigated the modern history of the phrase Big Data and attributed it to the speaker, who started using it in the early 1990s at Silicon Graphics (SGI). His article generated requests by Silicon Valley meetup groups, so the speaker generated a ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Moving Cargo, Keeping Whales: Identifying Solutions for Ocean Noise Pollution - LivestreamWhales, as well as all marine organisms, rely on sound for daily life functions, such as communicating, navigating, and foraging. Human activities introduce high levels of noise into the ocean. Commercial shipping, in particular, has increased to the point that ships make a larger contribution to ocean noise than natural ...
Since 1950, when physicist Enrico Fermi casually posed the question, the mystery has only deepened: Why hasn't ET visited us? Current evidence and reasoning suggest that life has been evolving in the cosmos for billions of years. Moreover, low-speed interstellar travel requires relatively modest technology. So why is the UFO ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/28/24
Summer Bird Walk - SOLD OUTJoin Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Limited to 15 participants.This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved ...
iNaturalist, the world’s largest citizen-science platform, engages millions of users every month in documenting and identifying biodiversity across the globe. The wealth of data generated by this community is becoming an invaluable resource for scientific research and conservation efforts. From discovering new species and setting conservation priorities to aiding species ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Neural Mechanisms of Natural Spatial Behaviors in BatsOur lab seeks to understand the neural basis of natural spatial behaviors in mammals. To do so, we take a neuroethological approach that leverages the specialization of the bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) for 3D spatial movement and in particular, its ability to elegantly navigate at high spatial precision during high-speed flight ...
When a star at its life's end explodes, a debris cloud expands away from the now-dead star. The debris forms intricate and amazing structures in the expanding cloud and can cause the formation of a variety of molecules. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have collected information regarding Cassiopeia ...
Where: Cost: Free
Astronomy on Tap: Baton Rouge - LivestreamMagnetars: Serving Up Giant Flare EnergySpeaker: Aaron Trigg, Louisiana State UniversityHow to Go FastSpeaker: Dr. Colin TurleyEditor's Note: In the past, this chapter of Astronomy on Tap has live streamed their talks. The website doesn't indicate that this is the case, but they still provide their YouTube address. If not ...
Where: Cost: Free
Fair Play? - Human and AI Biases in GamingThis event will investigate the impact of artificial intelligence on the gaming industry, focusing on the role of AI in enhancing creativity within game design. The discussion will explore how AI-driven tools and algorithms are revolutionizing game development, from procedural content generation to advanced character AI and dynamic storytelling.The discussion ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
After Dark: ExtraOrdinary ClosingDon't miss one of the final After Darks before ExtraOrdinary has to close! Bask under the vibrant Analogue Technicolor, play with luminescence at CLOUD, and bring out your inner artist-scientist with many more fun exhibits that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. No kids allowed - but you can still ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 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 ...
Human space flight has depended on real-time control, guidance, decision-support, and problem solving from the ground for the past 60 years. Human exploration beyond cis-lunar space will require a greater level of autonomy than is currently possible. This talk will discuss the history of NASA’s human space flight missions in ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Friday, 08/30/24
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, 08/31/24
Stewardship Saturday: Restoring and Exploring the South BayJoin The Marine Mammal Center and Santa Clara County Parks as we take a summer stroll through the South Bay wetlands led by interpretation rangers. Through this event, you will participate in weeding and learn about the importance of restoring salt ponds and the invasive plant removal in the bay ...
Meet your avian neighbors in the family event focused on the birds of Monterey County.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
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 ...
