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The ability to prepare highly functionalized molecules in general and predictable ways is central to modern drug design and discovering new treatments for human disease. The aim of our program is to create new methods to solve the longstanding synthetic challenge of asymmetrically constructing biologically active small molecules. Classical synthetic ...
Using more than 20 state-of-the-art 3D core-collapse simulations tounprecedented late times (fully in 3D), I provide correlations betweencore-collapse supernova observables and progenitor core structures thatemerge. This is the largest such collection of 3D supernova models evergenerated and allows one to witness and derive testable patterns thatmight otherwise be obscured when ...
Electrolytes, polyelectrolytes, and hydrogels are essential components in energy and biotechnology applications, offering unique potential for designing materials that replicate biological functions. Our research explores the physical properties of materials containing electrical charges, explains organization and transport mechanisms, and identifies strategies to control emerging functionalities.Speaker: Monica Olvera de la Cruz, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Health of Our OceansJoin us as industry-leading experts from Monterey Bay Aquarium, Stanford’s Doerr School, and SRI explore ocean health and the impact on our future. We are pleased to host Julie Packard ??" marine biologist and Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium ??" who will talk about her groundbreaking work in ...
Dr. Dennis E. Desjardin is Professor Emeritus of Biology/Mycology at San Francisco State University and Director Emeritus of the H.D. Thiers Herbarium. He has spent the past 40 years teaching mycology at universities and conducting field studies throughout the world, primarily in understudied tropical forests documenting mushroom diversity. He was ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #100: From Venus to Hidden Galaxies - LivestreamOn tap this month, we have Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Steward Observatory astronomers Drs. Wesley Tucker and Michael Jones taking us on a journey from our own planetary neighbor, Venus, out into the cosmos to find galaxies.Click here to watch
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 10/16/24
Bay Area Planetary Science ConferenceThe Bay Area Planetary Science (BAPS) Conference was created to bolster collaborations among planetary enthusiasts around the Bay Area, CA. We welcome participants at all academic levels, students and professionals alike. BAPS does not focus on any specific sub-field within the planetary sciences, and welcomes contributions from all areas relevant ...
The deep sea is one of Earth’s most diverse and least understood ecosystems, where biodiversity is shaped by both natural and anthropogenic processes. This seminar explores the intricate dynamics of deep-sea life through three key phenomena: woodfalls, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (DWH), and sediment patchiness. Woodfalls create ephemeral but ...
Speakers: Aaron Micallef and Giancarlo TroniThe speaker originally scheduled for today, Sora Kim, UC Merced, has been rescheduled for November 6, 2024.
As global food demand grows, new approaches are needed to produce food in resource-limited environments beyond traditional agricultural systems. I will discuss two areas of research from our group: (1) our development of a hybrid inorganic??"biological artificial photosynthesis system that uses electrochemically derived acetate to cultivate food-producing organisms independent of ...
Steady advancement in microelectronics technology over the past six decades have had transformative impact on life in modern society, as they have enabled exponential growth in information collection and processing, ushering in the age of artificial intelligence. Challenges for sustaining the AI revolution will require disruptive innovation and collaboration to ...
The adoption of renewable energy technologies hinges on the availability of many critical minerals. To meet the large demand for critical minerals, it is vital to scale up mineral supply chains that are resilient and sustainable. In this talk, Karan will introduce the STEER program at Stanford which is guiding ...
In this talk, Jesse Conklin will discuss how his own career in ornithology, including 18 years of research on Alaska-breeding Bar-tailed Godwits, has been irreparably entwined with the quest to understand just how far a bird can fly. Jesse will discuss how our understanding of the godwits’ incredible trans-Pacific migration ...
Space exploration is increasingly privatized, from Earth's orbital space to the Moon and beyond. This has led to increasing congestion and environmental degradation of low-Earth orbits. Along with dramatic rises in ground-based light pollution, this has caused brightening night skies worldwide. The loss of dark skies and increasing space debris ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 10/17/24
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
Invertebrate Pirates: Mechanism and Evolution of a Stolen DefenseThe complexity of life is a critical driver of animal biodiversity. Complex phenotypes, which are those that integrate both co-opted and novel features at multiple levels of biological organization (e.g., genes, tissues, behaviors), are commonplace in biology. Many even require other organisms to function, but we know little about how ...
This presentation shows the steps to design a bandpass filter starting with a specification of the passband, then to derive a prototype lowpass filter using network synthesis, and finally to convert to a bandpass filter.Speaker: Robert Lee Bruce, RetiredAttend in person or online (see weblink for Zoom information)
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles and a Just FutureCalifornia’s Salton Sea region is home to some of the worst environmental health conditions in the country. Recently, however, it has also become ground zero in the new “lithium gold rush”??"the race to power the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy storage market. The immense quantities of lithium lurking ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, discounts for members
NightLife: Hella '89NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Decision TimeDiscover the science behind decision-making at After Dark. Explore our galleries for eye-opening exhibits that reveal the psychology and sociology behind elections, voting, and collective decision-making. How do we reach consensus, and how do we influence each other in the process? Make the best decision of your week by joining ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
Generative AI & The Future of InnovationDiscover the future of creativity and technology at our event with a panel discussion on "Generative AI & The Future of Innovation." This gathering brings together professionals from various industries to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing everything. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or a creative thinker, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Students
How the East Bay Got Its Regional Parks - LivestreamCelebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the East Bay Regional Park District with an evening of short presentations about the history of the Park District and its role in protecting birds.Speakers:Amelia Marshall is a local history author; Natalie Reeder is a Wildlife Biologist at East Bay Regional Park ...
Join POST and Dr. Emily Fairfax??"ecohydrologist, beaver dam enthusiast, and Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota??"for an engaging evening where we’ll gnaw through the big issues and chew on the critical role of beavers in our climate.This event offers a unique opportunity to interact with the speaker ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 10/18/24
Land x Good Fire: Trione-AnnadelJoin 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: Santa RosaCost: Free
Maker Faire Bay AreaSee the weblink for information on activities, classes and schedules, talks, and free ferry shuttle service from Vallejo (Saturday and Sunday only).Single day advance tickets: $48 General, $24 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $60/$30Weekend advance tickets: $80 Adult, $40 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $100/$50Parking passes for weekend ...
Urban air mobility (UAM) enables highly automated, cooperative passenger- or cargo-carrying air transportation services in and around urban areas. In order to increase the volume of UAM operation, the key is to understand and enable the “highly automation.” The highly automation does not just apply to vehicle automation but to ...
Ancient and unhurried, long-lived and majestic, turtles - some individuals living longer than 200 years - have a lineage that stretches back to the time of the dinosaurs. In literary terms, turtles are "the perfect conduits for meditations on aging, disability, and chosen family," according to Scientific American. Such meditations ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Saturday, 10/19/24
Maker Faire Bay AreaSee the weblink for information on activities, classes and schedules, talks, and free ferry shuttle service from Vallejo (Saturday and Sunday only).Single day advance tickets: $48 General, $24 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $60/$30Weekend advance tickets: $80 Adult, $40 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $100/$50Parking passes for weekend ...
Join YSI as we walk around Alum Rock Park and teach you about our feathered friends! Learn how to identify birds by their key characteristics, how to use binoculars, and then make a craft that will help you attract birds into your backyard!A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Electric Home Tour 2024This fall, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet (Acterra) invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes across the Bay Area. Homeowners throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties will open their doors to showcase the electric appliances and equipment they’ve installed as replacements for gas-powered products. Building on ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
In the evolution of the Universe, there remains a gap in understanding the formation of first stars and galaxies, ~300,000 years after the Big Bang. These early stars brought with them the first light in the Universe, thus leading to ‘Cosmic Dawn’. Although this is an event of the past, ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Sunday, 10/20/24
Land x Good Fire: Northwest Sonoma CountyJoin 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: Sonoma CountyCost: Free
Maker Faire Bay AreaSee the weblink for information on activities, classes and schedules, talks, and free ferry shuttle service from Vallejo (Saturday and Sunday only).Single day advance tickets: $48 General, $24 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $60/$30Weekend advance tickets: $80 Adult, $40 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $100/$50Parking passes for weekend ...
Where: Mare IslandCost: See description
Monday, 10/21/24
Global Encryption Day ConferenceGlobal Encryption Day (GED) is an annual event organized by the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), designed to raise awareness about the importance of encryption in protecting privacy and securing digital communications. It brings together various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, technology companies, and individuals, to advocate for strong encryption policies ...
What can we learn about the structure of individual minds, human or artificial, using large-scale social data, such as the textual or visual data flowing through search engines and social media platforms? In this talk, I present a range of studies showing that large-scale social data can reveal striking insights ...
Topology plays a key role in describing quantum matter, which has been greatly explored in recent decades [for an introduction: Hasan & Kane, Rev. of Mod. Phys. 82, 3045 (2010)]. I present how tuning a topological insulator featuring a Dirac fermion can be used as a platform to realize emergent ...
Neutrinos, the only neutral elementary fermions, have provided many surprises. Flavor oscillations reveal the non-conservation of the lepton flavor number and demonstrate that neutrino masses are finite; yet they are surprisingly much smaller than those of other fermions (by at least six orders of magnitude!) It is then natural to ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Dark Matter Searches Using Gravitational Wave DetectorsDr. Nancy Aggarwall of UC Davis conducts precision measurements of fundamental physics. She uses techniques from Quantum Optics, atomic physics, and condensed matter physics to look for new physics in the form of dark matter candidates or gravitational waves from astrophysical, cosmological, and exotic sources.
The spins of black holes in binaries observed with gravitational waves are an essential probe of physics on multiple scales, from the astrophysical formation environments of compact binaries to fundamental physics. At the same time, the imprint of spin on the observed signals is weak, making constraints more challenging compared ...
