RedoxBlox, a silicon valley funded high temperature battery startup, has invented a new class of energy storage - thermochemical energy storage (TCES). Much like electrochemical solutions, RedoxBlox uses a chemical reaction to store energy to achieve Li-Ion levels of energy density, but without the need for any rare earth or ...
Future role of wearables in precision medicine and mental healthThis talk will explore the progress made in the integration of wearable devices into precision medicine and mental health, highlighting key milestones and challenges. Over the past decade, wearable technology has advanced from basic step counters to sophisticated devices capable of ...
In this talk, I will discuss some of our recent efforts to derive effective descriptions of the collective dynamics of active fluids, a broad class of systems for which local energy injection is converted into directed motion. Such systems evolve far from equilibrium, which precludes the standard formulation of hydrodynamic ...
Speaker: Mark Lipsitch, Harvard UniversityRoom: Auditorium
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Physics of MicromachinesMicroelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a highly interdisciplinary field that produces devices integral to modern daily life such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. Daniel Contreras went from physics in undergrad to graduate school in electrical engineering to study MEMS and now works as a professional engineer in radio frequency (RF) semiconductors.This talk ...
Anyons, particles with quantum statistics that go beyond that of bosons and fermions, rapidly transitioned from theoretical possibility to reality in the quantum Hall effect. However, the extreme conditions required for those realizations, including strong magnetic fields, have posed limitations. Recently, significant advances have led to the observation of anyons ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Stargazing with the SETI InstituteJoin us for a night of outdoor stargazing at the Library and a celebration of 40 years of the SETI Institute! We'll kick things off in the Library Program Room at 7 p.m. with a 40th anniversary party, followed by a short talk from Simon Steel of the SETI Institute ...
In this presentation I will highlight recent work from my group focused on the use of photochemistry and photocatalysis to aid the synthesis of high-value molecules. The presentation will focus on: Boryl radical reactivity. Amine-ligated boryl radicals are highly reactive open-shell intermediates with significant potential for the synthesis of ...
I will present our experiments leveraging electron and nuclear spins out of equilibrium to build highly sensitive, deployable, chemical sensors. These sensors utilize solid-state systems, such as semiconductors, where nuclear spins can be optically “hyperpolarized” to levels thousands of times greater than thermal equilibrium. Remarkably, these nuclei also exhibit extended ...
Oil and gas are the most traded commodities on the planet; they are also the chief causes of the most grievous harm our species has yet faced, the burgeoning climate crisis. This lecture will examine how the export of hydrocarbons, in particular, has become an enormous threat to efforts to ...
Despite implications of the prefix "uni," many scientists now think that there might be more than a single universe! Our universe may be just one example in a far larger "multiverse," but an unusually complex one that is conducive to the existence of life. Come learn - and inquire - ...
Born in California, OceanWell is developing a planet-friendly technology to harvest water molecules from the ocean using reverse osmosis (RO) membranes in a new way. Unlike the heavy industrial RO process typically conducted on land, OceanWell passively extracts freshwater from the deep sea without harming marine life. Its LifeSafe circulation ...
Over the last decade, competition has intensified between gas and electric utilities to meet all building energy needs for homes and businesses, including sectors like heating and cooking. Policy incentives to transition from gas to electric appliances as part of greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies and improvements in electric technologies ...
This presentation will analyse how digital capitalism renews wealth inequalities and urban segregation through the transformation of urban housing markets by real estate platforms. Focusing on post-apartheid South Africa, I examine how housing, a foundational site of racial capitalism, has been re-coded financially, algorithmically and legally into an asset class ...
Organisms have been making exquisite inorganic materials for over 500 million years. Although these materials have many desired physical properties such as strength, regularity, and environmentally benign processing, the types of materials that organisms have evolved to work with are limited. However, there are many properties of living systems that ...
Despite ominous foretelling of a slowdown, the computational throughput has increased by orders of magnitude over the last decade. Energy efficiency is critical not only to maintain this incessant advancement, but also to ensure that electronics does not become a drag on the finite energy resources of the world. This ...
We are at the beginning of one of the most significant industrial transitions in history, moving from an economy based almost exclusively on carbon-producing fossil energy - coal, oil and gas - to one eventually fueled by renewable energy - sun, wind, steam, and innovative technologies that generate and enable ...
In 2023, Wild Care's Executive Director Stephanie Ellis was tasked with incubating two sets of Osprey eggs, raising the chicks and finding them suitable wild foster nests. This year, she has been placing Osprey eggs (from USDA) into active nests, and working with a local utility company to get chicks ...
Speaker: Eric DunhamAttend in person or online (see weblink for stream information)Room 350/372
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Anthropogenic impact on biodiversity: consequences for biotic interactions and human wellbeingAlthough a major emphasis in conservation science is the global extinction of species, the current pulse of massive population loss has a plethora of ecological consequences for ecosystem process via the disruption of species interactions. This presentation will illustrate how the decline and extinction of local ecological processes has cascading ...
Marek Miltner (birthname Marek Szeles) is a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, between Czech Technical University in Prague and Stanford. He received his MPhil in Technology Policy from Cambridge University (UK) in 2021 and his MEng in AI and Computer Science from Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU in Prague ...
Hardware engineering is a critical to designing and manufacturing successful high frequency systems and presents unique and complex challenges. This presentation will discuss what delineates RF, microwave, and high frequency engineering as a specialization and describe some design and testing methodologies useful in application. Additionally, some basic simulations and troubleshooting ...
E.ON is one of Europe's largest energy companies with the business areas of energy distribution grid, energy infrastructure solutions and energy sales. With a 1.6-million-kilometer-long energy distribution grid and around 47 million customers, E.ON is playing a leading role in shaping a green, digital and decentralized energy world.In this inaugural seminar, Birnbaum will ...
Today, polymers face some of the consequences of their pervasive success in society: plastics littering, discussions about microplastics and environmental persistence, and the emissions from their fossil production. For a circular economy within the planetary boundaries, polymer design, production, use and end of life have to change: Recycled and biobased ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
After Dark: See For YourselfAt the Exploratorium, Thursday nights are a portal to a new world of fun. Come play with over 700 exhibits that will turn your perspective upside-down - sometimes literally. Investigate your reflection in the Giant Concave Mirror, find the missing colors in our Monochrome Room, and much more, all accompanied ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, members free
NightLife just got a whole lot cuter! Join us for a night of fuzzy fun with Muttville, Ramon Puppetry, and more!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Friday, 10/04/24
Bair Island Walking TourJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you ...
Iron-sulfur proteins are found in all kingdoms of life and carry out some of the most kinetically challenging reactions in the biosphere. In this talk, I will discuss my group’s efforts to understand how the remarkable functions of these proteins derive from the unique electronic structures of their iron-sulfur clusters. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
First Friday Nights at CuriodysseyJoin us for a Summer Sunset! Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits with the band, Right Time! while enjoying animal presentations, authentic Singaporean food from Satay By The Bay, and tacos from Carnitas Aguirre. Kids will imagine, create, and tinker with giant tangrams and maze puzzles!
Where: San MateoCost: $21.95 General, discount for members
First Friday: OTHER WORLDSWelcome the change of season by exploring what’s up in the sky, what’s going on in space this Autumn. Fun activities for all ages include a DJ Disco DanceParty, Spaceship Runway design your own space fashion, Star Stories on the observation deck, guest speakers, bar in the courtyard and live ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Adult, $5 under 12 & Seniors, Free for members
SETI Talks: A Celebration of Science, Art and StargazingIn partnership with Chabot Space & Science Center’s First Friday program, this event kicks off a series focused on the Drake Equation. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier, the evening will spotlight the first term of the equation: star formation. Attendees can enjoy Sun and stargazing with Dr. Ian Weaver using ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 General, $5 youth, Srs, Students, free members
Night OwlNight Owl is soaring back to the Museum and bigger than ever! Come ready to meet beautiful owls, enjoy delicious drinks and fantastic food, buy one-of-a-kind goods, and maybe just meet the new (fluffy) love of your life! This year’s Night Owl can’t be missed: Owl Hour with Antonio Balestreri and ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $45 General, $35 Members, $50 at door,$75 VIP Hour
The Astrobees are free-flying robots that operate inside the International Space Station (ISS) and were launched to the ISS in 2019. Designed as a mobile camera, an astronaut assistant, and a research platform, they have successfully performed hundreds of activities in space supporting dozens of research projects. The robots were ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 10/05/24
Fall FestivalCome celebrate our valley's rich agricultural history! The 8th Annual Fall Festival will have local arts, crafts and food, kids activities, agricultural workshops, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, pumpkin patch - and more.
Where: San JoseCost: Free ($6 parking fee)
Family Nature Day at Huddart ParkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks, San Mateo County Parks, and San Mateo County Health for a family-friendly morning filled with hikes for all ages, hands-on learning experiences and arts activities. Register now to reserve a free ticket for you and your friends and ...
Where: WoodsideCost: Free
Land x Good Fire: Austin CreekJoin fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about Good Fire.Join fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about good fire. Land x Good Fire is part of the Resilient Forests and Watersheds Workshops ...
Where: GuernevilleCost: Free
Science in the ParkScience in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Supervisor Elisa Marquez and created by the late Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), the environment, and health, while having fun and supporting the school districts ...
Where: HaywardCost: Free
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
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 - 3pmThe SF-88 Nike Missile Site is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Owls of the Tennessee ValleyJoin us on an easy four-mile, three hour dusk hike through the Tennessee Valley where we will search for and learn more about the owls that reside in and visit the Tennessee Valley.Registration required (see weblink)
Where: Mill ValleyCost: 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 ...
