Quantum Computing in Practice - LivestreamQuantum computing is a rapidly emerging field that uses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are far beyond the reach of even the most powerful traditional supercomputers. While there is tremendous promise, quantum information is remarkably delicate, and building systems that can manipulate it poses an enormous ...
Come learn more about the Western Snowy Plover, a diminutive shorebird that calls the beaches of Monterey Bay home. Point Blue Conservation Science ecologist Kriss Neuman has spent decades studying this tiny, threatened shorebird and will share information on the plover’s life history and breeding ecology, discuss why California’s sandy ...
The most energetic phenomena in the universe tend to reveal themselves through intense, short-lived signals. These violent transient events include novae, supernovae, and mergers of both neutron stars and black holes. Their signals - their natural messages - can span the entire electromagnetic spectrum, and may include gravitational waves as ...
Meghan Kelly works at the intersection of cartography, feminist theory and digital storytelling. They are particularly interested in the role of power in spatial data, map design and mapping processes. Their most recent project, for example, examines the ubiquity and use of satellite data in the news and our everyday ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Virtual Skeptics on the PubThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow science-forward skeptics and with others inhabiting our oblate spheroidal planet.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.Click here to join.
Who gets included in neuroscience - and who gets left out??Many common tools in psychophysiology and neuroscience - like EEG, EDA, and fNIRS - struggle to work accurately across different skin tones and hair types. While not intentionally exclusionary, these technologies often fail to accommodate darker skin and curlier or ...
After Dark: Unplug and PlayPlay with eye-opening exhibits, test your knowledge at science trivia, and enjoy a dance performance in our Bay-adjacent gallery.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
After Dark: Unplug and PlayEnjoy a laid-back evening of connection, curiosity, and creative play! Explore movement and memory through WHEEL from the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company. Play a round of science trivia, examine the true meaning of connection with Paradox Lab, and have fun with hands-on exhibits designed to spark conversation and delight.Students 18+, ...
What can fashion teach us about sustainability, culture, and justice??Join Grace Toléqué??"Stanford lecturer, researcher, and fashion designer??"for a compelling look at fashion, environmental justice, and sustainability in West Africa.?Drawing on West African sartorial traditions, this lecture explores how custom-made clothing, reuse, and women-led cultural practices have long embodied principles of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25
Friday, 02/27/26
International Polar Bear Day: Melting Ice, Mighty Bears - LivestreamStep onto the frozen Arctic seas (without leaving your classroom) to meet the largest bear on Earth, the polar bear. This session takes students through icy hunting grounds, explains how shrinking sea ice changes their way of life, and invites them to think like Arctic scientists. With real polar bear ...
Stewardship Saturday: Exploring Human and Marine Mammal AdaptationsThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join Seymour Marine Discovery Center and The Marine Mammal Center for a hands-on event exploring marine mammal adaptations. Together, we will conduct experiments comparing and contrasting our human capabilities with various marine ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Science Saturday: Reptile RevelryJoin us for a FREE Science Saturday celebrating the remarkable lives of reptiles and amphibians! With family-friendly games, crafts, and special guests, this event includes free admission to the Museum.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Science Saturdays: Hands-on Exploration for KidsFrom how snow forms, to how erosion impacts the earth, to how we can read the clues that animals leave behind, we’ll explore topics that will both engage, fascinate and help us all be a little more conservation-minded. Each month will cover a different topic, such as Weather & Climate, ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $20/child
Sunday, 03/01/26
Solar ObservingIt’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 ...
This talk explores how to push the boundaries of robotic autonomy and mobility. We review the current state of adaptive legged locomotion and navigation policies, and discuss pathways toward policies that generalize beyond their developers’ original intentions. We examine how such policies can be trained across diverse modalities and data ...
