PitchapaloozaJoin us for Pitchapalooza! This hands-on workshop will help you hone your ability to pitch your scientific research in compelling - and understandable - language to the media, funders, policymakers, and others. You’ll work in small groups to craft your research “elevator pitch” for a non-specialist audience. We’ll take you ...
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the “Trial of the Century”: Tennessee vs. John T. Scopes, the first major legal assault against the teaching of evolution in America. Mostly because of the fictional movie Inherit the Wind, the Scopes “monkey trial” is wrongly perceived as a victory for evolution over ...
This month, we have two very exciting and wildly different talks lined up: Dr. Andy Mayo (SFSU) will tell us all about the atmospheres of massive, alien planets. Then stick around for a talk by Dr. Massimo Pascale (UC Berkeley), who will teach us about a little trick to explore ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
The Lifecycle of a Plastic Bottle & Plastic Free JulyDid you know that only around 9% of all of the plastic that has ever been produced has been recycled?? Different cities have different requirements to get your products recycled, AND not every plastic can be recycled. ?Join Liz Hall (Green Waste) and our very own Shannon Simpson (Monterey Audubon ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Wednesday, 07/09/25
Dropped Prey of the Endangered California Least TernExplore the foraging habits of the California least tern in San Francisco Bay! This endangered seabird nests in Alameda during the summer, plucking fish from the upper waters of the Bay and bringing them back for their chicks to eat. Sometimes the terns drop the fish on the ground. Why ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Systemic Racism in Science CommunicationThe importance of increasing public understanding of scientific issues, like the environment and health, is rising, especially in our most vulnerable communities. As a result, scientists are learning the importance of making their work more accessible. But first, we must confront the inequities embedded within the systems that we exist ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Astronomy 2: StarsJoin the ASP's Brian Kruse, Director, Teacher Learning Center and Formal Education for a series of workshops on the Nuts and Bolts of teaching astronomy.In this two-hour workshop, join experienced teachers who have taught astronomy to cover the “nuts and bolts'' of stars, their classification and life cycle. Discover how ...
Salmon and trout (salmonids) are keystone species in the Pacific Northwest, but their populations are threatened by overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change. Accurate population monitoring is essential to understand and address these risks, yet current methods are manual and laborious. Counting by watching sonar imagery is widely trusted, which ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 07/10/25
Science-Self-Fandom: Promoting your work and your worthThe ability to highlight your professional strengths, promote your work, and identify and endorse your transferable skills does not come naturally for most of us. But self-advocacy is not self-indulgence - it's essential. This session empowers researchers to promote their work, highlight transferable skills, and share their story with confidence. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
SETI Live: How Ceres Froze OverModeling the Ice-Rich Crust of an Evolving Dwarf Planet Join planetary scientist Beth Johnson and Dr. Ian Pamerleau, lead author of a groundbreaking new Nature Astronomy study, for a deep dive into the icy mysteries of Ceres - the largest object in the asteroid belt and the only dwarf planet to be ...
Where: Cost: Free
How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America - LivestreamMultilevel marketing (MLM) is (by design) difficult for most people to understand. These programs offer a world of pink Cadillacs, white-columned mansions, tropical vacations, and - most precious of all - financial freedom. But overwhelming evidence suggests that most people lose money in multilevel marketing and that many MLM companies ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife: UpcycleTrash or treasure? Embrace the DIY spirit with repair stations, junk journaling, and creative reuse
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Unplug and PlayDance, play, and connect with friends. Explore our brand-new exhibition Adventures in AI while sipping a cocktail, enjoy our stunning Bayfront view from Pier 15, and find your community at the Bay Area’s beloved museum of science and creativity.
The list of individuals who have managed to escape the rabbit hole of conspiracism is short, but there is an even shorter list of individuals who have then gone on to become popular skeptical podcasters. Former conspiracy enthusiast Coleman Watts discusses why people fall for cults and cons, and how ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 07/11/25
Broader Impacts 2.0 - Livestream“Broader impacts” describe the effects of research on society - the benefits beyond academia through avenues like public policy, the economy, science literacy, and community partnerships. This session, co-hosted with the Berkeley Research Development Office, demystifies NSF’s broader impacts criterion and offers concrete tools for designing, evaluating, and embedding meaningful ...
Where: Cost: Free
Exploring the Extreme Universe - SOLD OUTDr. Amy Furniss will discuss how we observe the most extreme photons in the Universe and what astrophysical objects create these photons. With her work on VERITAS, the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System, she will provide a summary of how ground-based gamma-ray observatories work, how they work together ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
Saturday, 07/12/25
Family Nature Adventures: The Amazing World of Insects!Uncover the fascinating lives of nature’s insects and pollinators during this month’s adventure! Engage in exciting activities, experiments, and crafts to learn about the incredible characteristics of native insects and pollinators. Discover how these creatures play a vital role in populating your favorite flowers. Join a guided walk through the redwood forest ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Tule Boat WorkshopJoin Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino of the ‘ottoy Initiative for a hands-on workshop celebrating Ohlone cultural traditions and the waterways of the Bay. Learn how to craft a traditional tule boat, an essential watercraft of the Ohlone people, and test it in the pond in our Forces That Shape ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with Admission
Performance: We Love the LightHave you ever wondered what's going on up there beyond the sky? Join artist and astrophysicist, Nia Imara, as she takes the audience on a breathtaking journey among the stars, planets and galaxies in a dynamic, multimedia show about our awe-inspiring universe and humanity's place in it. Full of spectacular ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Music of the Spheres - Creatures from Outer Space: 'Spider Pulsars'In the depths of space, strange stellar beasts lurk - spider pulsars, neutron stars spinning at incredible speeds, slowly erasing their nearby companions with highly energetic winds. What are these cosmic predators, and what secrets do they hold about the universe's most extreme environments?Performer: Adrea CastianoSpeaker: Jorge Cortes, UC Santa ...
Planets around other stars are not just the domain of science fiction anymore. Over the past 30 years astronomers have gone from no knowledge of planets around other stars to being able to say how common or rare they are (spoiler: they’re common). Are any of these planets habitable? Do ...
From our daily routines to seasonal changes, there are so many ways to experience our relationship with the Sun. For something upon which we rely so heavily, there are still quite a few mysteries that surround it! One of the biggest questions scientists have about the Sun seems so simple: ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members/Seniors
