Ecological Puzzles & Passion: Tales of Cyanos, Sensors, & Community ScienceFreshwater ecosystems have long inspired human interest, passion, and investment. They are essential to our economic, environmental, and personal wellbeing. Freshwater lakes around the globe, however, are degrading. Especially concerning are the toxic cyanobacterial blooms that are on the rise worldwide. Until recently, cyanobacterial blooms were thought to be prevalent ...
Where: Cost: Free
SETI Live: From Moon to Mars: What Aretmis II Means for the FutureAs NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon with Artemis II, what does it really take to live and work on the lunar surface?Join host Simon Steel and planetary scientist Pascal Lee as they explore the science and strategy behind humanity’s next giant leap. From cutting-edge spacesuit design and testing to the challenge of choosing where ...
Where: Cost: Free
PARC Forum: The future of defense technologiesJoin us at SRI’s PARC Forum as we explore the future of national and global security and defense technologies. California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis will be joined by Christopher Kirchhoff (head of AI strategy and global security at Scale AI and Defense Innovation Unit advisor) and Raj M. Shah (managing partner ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlaySurprising experiences and memorable interactions - what more can you ask for on a Thursday night?
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLife: Colors of IndiaNon Stop Bhangra is taking over with an explosion of vibrant color, big sound, and all-night movement. Experience the beauty, sounds, and flavors of India right here in the Bay through a one-of-a-kind night for the senses. From live music and dance performances to food, drinks, and an Indian Bazaar, ...
Most every page of Andy Weir’s latest sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary, glows with the promise of science and technology. In Weir’s first novel, 2011’s The Martian, the protagonist endures interplanetary travel, and struggles to survive on a harsh new world. However, in Project Hail Mary, the hero faces a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General in person, $10 online
Alone in the Algorithm: Human Connection in the Age of AIJoin California magazine’s Pat Joseph in conversation with UC Berkeley Professor Jodi Halpern and renowned technologist Jaron Lanier to explore the seductions and dangers of artificial intelligence against the backdrop of America’s deepening loneliness epidemic.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $40
Reinventing the way we break down plastic wasteFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 03/27/26
AI Literacy Weekend at The Tech InteractiveCurious about artificial intelligence? You are not alone. AI is shaping the world around us, and during AI Literacy Weekend at The Tech Interactive, visitors can explore how it works through playful challenges, surprising experiments, and hands on activities for all ages.From spotting AI generated images to seeing how machines ...
Where: San JoseCost: $38.00
Saturday, 03/28/26
AI Literacy Weekend at The Tech InteractiveCurious about artificial intelligence? You are not alone. AI is shaping the world around us, and during AI Literacy Weekend at The Tech Interactive, visitors can explore how it works through playful challenges, surprising experiments, and hands on activities for all ages.From spotting AI generated images to seeing how machines ...
The Garden is thrilled to host plantsman extraordinaire Daniel Hinkley for a colorful globe-trotting botanical adventure. For forty years, Dan has been an advocate for the diversity of plant life as a traveler, lecturer, nurseryman, designer, and naturalist. He has authored four books, including The Explorer’s Garden: Rare and Unusual ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 General, $20 members
Robo Expo @ ChabotMartian rovers. Driverless cars. Huggable food delivery bots. Whether assisting in data collection on faraway planets, zooming through city streets, or vacuuming kitchen floors, autonomous robotics have become a regular part of life here in our part of the galaxy.Join Chabot for a fun, hands-on exploration of robotics, featuring OUSD’s ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $19 Kids, Free for members
Science Saturday: Celebrating Women in ScienceJoin us for Science Saturday celebrating the achievements of women in science, past and present! We’ll learn about botany through the lens of the Museum’s founder, Mary B Norton. We’ll dive into marine biology with the famous mayor of Pacific Grove, Dr. Julia Platt, plus special guests, crafts, and games. This family-friendly ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Science Saturdays: Hands-on Exploration for KidsJoin the EV each month on the last Saturday from 10-11:30am for a hands-on exploration of nature and science.From 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 ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $20 per child
TechFestCHM’s all-day TechFest events offer special activities and experiences for all ages included in the price of Museum admission. We're celebrating Apple's 50th Birthday! Come get hands-on with vintage Apple computers from Retro Roadshow, create Apple-themed party hats, dance to 50 years of hits, play "Pin the iPod," and more!
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free with admission
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Please click the link to register via EventBrite. Space is limited.
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Whale Entanglement: Risks, Responses, and PreventionExplore the operations of the Whale Entanglement Team (WET)®, including the detailed process of a whale rescue, the challenges faced, and technological advancements in the field. This work is conducted under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, through a permit issued to the Marine Mammal Health ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Secrets of the SunThough we rely on the Sun every single day, there are still many things we don’t know about it. Researchers around the world use telescopes, satellites, and computer models to try and solve some of the Sun’s greatest mysteries. Join Dr. Becca Robinson as she tells the story of how ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Sunday, 03/29/26
AI Literacy Weekend at The Tech InteractiveCurious about artificial intelligence? You are not alone. AI is shaping the world around us, and during AI Literacy Weekend at The Tech Interactive, visitors can explore how it works through playful challenges, surprising experiments, and hands on activities for all ages.From spotting AI generated images to seeing how machines ...
Where: San JoseCost: $38.00
Family-friendly and Bilingual Bird Walk at the UCSC ArboretumJoin the Bird School Project as they help kick-off the celebrations for Hummingbird Month in the beautiful gardens of the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden. This bird walk is beginner and family-friendly. Bring binoculars if you have them, if not, binoculars or a monocular will be provided for you during ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $10 General, $8 Seniors, $5 Age 4 -17
Bair Island Sunset StrollJoin 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 ...
Dr. David Ensminger is an alumnus of the SSU Biology Graduate program, specifically the Crocker Lab. From Dr. Ensminger's Bio: "...I am a broadly trained biologist and my interests are in how challenges in the environment can alter the traits, phenotypes, and behaviors of organisms across vertebrate taxa. My goal ...
Adam is an economist at UC Berkeley who studies consumer behavior in health insurance, retirement saving, and other social insurance programs. His research focuses on generating policy insights that improve economic security and welfare.
Probing vibrations at single-molecule level is essential for achieving bond-specific chemical control in realistic heterogeneous environments. Here, we introduce a new measurement scheme integrating frequency-tunable infrared excitation with scanning tunneling microscopy to characterize vibration-mediated nuclear motions of single molecules. We first validated the technique by monitoring the infrared-induced rotation of ...
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded in part to climate scientist Syukuro Manabe, largely due to his early and accurate estimate of Earth’s climate sensitivity to increasing CO2. This estimate relied on a proper coupling of radiation and convection - the two avenues by which energy flows through ...
Europe’s energy system is changing fast - but in a very different way than in the U.S. While the U.S. is expanding nuclear capacity as a cornerstone of its future energy mix, several European countries have chosen a different route and rely more strongly on renewables, system innovation, and sector ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Plastics Proliferation - Impacts of Plastics PollutionContinued plastics proliferation generates more pollution impacts of macroplastics and microplastics on human&animal health and biodiversityDuring this conference organized by UFE San Francisco Bay Area in collaboration with FACC California Sustainability Committee, four exceptional speakers will share an update on impacts of plastics pollution (macroplastics, microplastics, nanoplastics) on human & ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members, Students Free
The Bahamonde group is interested in the development and mechanistic understanding of Ni-catalyzed processes that involve light-mediated steps - either to generate radicals that can be trapped enantioselectively or to promote C - heteroatom reductive eliminations at room temperature. Like other first-row transition metals, Ni participates in both one- and ...
The Great Valley forearc (GVF) basin preserves >13 km of stratigraphy deposited during latest Jurassic-earliest Cretaceous to Miocene time, preserving one of the most complete sedimentary archives of the North American Cordillera. This research investigates the mechanisms driving forearc basin development through integration of sedimentology, sandstone petrography, and geochronology. In turn, I compare the evolution of ...
Endless Learning and Wonder - 40 Years Observing Killer Whales - LivestreamPlease join us as we hear from marine biologist and killer whale expert Nancy Black. Nancy started Monterey Bay Whale Watch 34 years ago guaranteeing her regular on-the-seas observations and study of marine life in what is known as the "Serengeti of the Oceans". She has been photo-identifying Monterey Bay killer ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 04/01/26
In Science We Trust? Understanding Americans’ Confidence In Science, Scientists, And Scientific Institutions - LivestreamThe Hoover Institution Center for Revitalizing American Institutions webinar series features speakers who are developing innovative ideas, conducting groundbreaking research, and taking important actions to improve trust and efficacy in American institutions. Speaker expertise and topics span governmental institutions, civic organizations and practice, and the role of public opinion and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Earth on a chip: AI-based autoregressive models of the Earth systemRecent advances in machine learning offer transformative potential for Earth system modeling, yet purely data-driven climate and weather emulators face critical challenges of instability and unphysical behavior when integrated over long timescales. This talk presents a unified framework for AI-based autoregressive Earth-system models that are stable, physically consistent, and computationally ...
Planetary-scale outflow channels were carved by catastrophic floods flowing into Mars’ northern lowlands, inspiring the hypothesis that they may have fed oceans. However, the sizes and durations of these catastrophic events remain highly debated. To estimate flood discharge, previous studies have typically assumed that canyons were filled to the brim ...
Offering a snapshot of Andrea Pollio’s recent book, Silicon Elsewhere, this talk explores the concept of arbitrage as a central logic shaping Digital China’s presence in Kenya’s Silicon Savannah.Beyond geopolitical and geoeconomic narratives, Pollio demonstrate how discourses of arbitrage identify and capitalize on perceived temporal and developmental lags between these ...
This talk will review recent work adapting tools from causal inference, including tools for estimating decompositions, average treatment effects, and heterogeneous treatment effects, to problems involving sequence data, such as sequences of words in text, sequences of jobs in worker careers, and sequences of measured behaviors and actions in customer ...
Across oceans, rivers, and murky streams, many fish have evolved the remarkable ability to generate and detect electricity. While the famous electric eel often steals the spotlight, it’s far from the only aquatic electrician. From stealthy sharks detecting faint signals from hidden prey to lesser-known species quietly scanning dark waters ...
