As organizations increasingly adopt AI technologies, establishing effective governance frameworks is essential to managing risk, maintaining trust, and enabling responsible innovation. In this session, I will provide an introduction to AI governance and the foundational components of a successful governance program. We will explore responsible AI principles and policies, approaches ...
Quantum Computer Music: The Soundtrack of Our Future in SpaceIf humanity steps beyond Earth, how will our culture, art, and music reshape themselves?By harnessing the strange, wave-like physics of the quantum realm, next-generation sensors are already redefining space exploration and off-world navigation. At the same time, quantum computers are opening a radical new frontier for human artistic expression.Join us ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Part of NightLife
Friday, 08/07/26
LASERS! Galactic Odyssey at The Tech InteractiveStep into a full-sensory experience where music becomes light. LASERS! at The Tech transforms The Tech Interactive's Dome Theater into a stunning canvas of color, motion, and sound, using cutting-edge laser technology to create immersive visual journeys synced perfectly to music.Lasers! Galactic Odyssey combines animated stories, abstract imagery, and a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16.00
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Where: San MateoCost:
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 08/08/26
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve which hosts tide pools ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: ReptilesThis Months Theme: Reptile Roundup - Discover the Cold-Blooded Creatures of the Forest!Slither, crawl, and explore the world of reptiles that inhabit the redwood forest!Interactive Workshop: Learn about local reptiles, from snakes and lizards to turtles, and discover how they survive in their unique environments.Guided Nature Walk: Head into the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $35 Youth 3 - 8, $15 off for members
LASERS! Galactic Odyssey at The Tech InteractiveStep into a full-sensory experience where music becomes light. LASERS! at The Tech transforms The Tech Interactive's Dome Theater into a stunning canvas of color, motion, and sound, using cutting-edge laser technology to create immersive visual journeys synced perfectly to music.Lasers! Galactic Odyssey combines animated stories, abstract imagery, and a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16.00
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Starry Nights Star PartyJoin the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The viewing site, Rancho Canada del ...
Join us as we explore the marine mammals just under our Golden Gate bridge. We will learn about California sea lions at PIER 39, harbor seals, dolphins and even whales that come into the bay.30 minute presentations at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Tuesday, 08/11/26
Wonderfest: Genetics of Extinction (& Survival) + Next-Gen Meds with Light & ElectricityIt’s a science double feature! Wonderfest presents two half-hour talks - each followed by Q&A (of course) - by outstanding UC Berkeley researchers:Biologist Dr. Stephen Gaughran on The Genetics of Extinction (and Survival) - Species are now disappearing faster than at any point in the last several million years. Decades of ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/12/26
Total Solar Eclipse Watch PartyJoin us at Pier 15 for a live broadcast of the total solar eclipse!Since 1998, the Exploratorium and NASA have worked together to broadcast stunning images of solar eclipses from around the world. This summer, our team of scientists and educators is ready to bring you the latest visuals from ...
Slow Morning Walk at Lower La Honda CreekAre you looking for a fun, educational activity for the whole family this summer? Do you want a leisurely-paced hike with other community members?Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayYour monthly invitation to hang out and try something new - play science trivia, find your community, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
With the release of the Spielberg blockbuster “Disclosure Day,” there has been great public interest in UFO claims and cases. In this illustrated, non-technical talk, astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will discuss the scientific, skeptical understanding of UFO (or UAP) claims. He will show what really happened in several famous cases, including ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 08/15/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why the refuge was established and why it is just as important for us. This program is led by USFWS volunteer ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why the refuge was established and why it is just as important for us. This program is led by USFWS volunteer ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 08/16/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Like thoroughly scientific alchemists, nuclear chemists work to create elements that don’t exist naturally on Earth. These new super-heavy atoms could be long-lived, residing on proton-packed islands of stability off the far end of the periodic table. What new elements have most recently been added to the periodic table? How ...
Deep-ocean predators depend on patchy prey resources embedded within a poorly understood physical environment, making it difficult to determine how oceanographic variability structures prey fields and shapes predator behavior at bathypelagic depths. Using goose-beaked whales in the Southern California Bight as a case study, I will synthesize recent work combining ...
As software delivery accelerates, traditional testing approaches struggle to keep pace with Agile and DevOps environments. Modern systems demand more than automated test cases - they require a shift toward quality engineering practices that embed reliability, scalability, and continuous feedback into every stage of development.This talk explores how test automation ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 08/20/26
After Dark: ExtraterrestrialIs anyone out there? Decode cosmic signals, imagine alien life, and dive into other possibilities offworld.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Feathers of the Forests - LivestreamTune into the soundscape of Bay Area forests and discover the birds that bring coastal redwoods and oak woodlands to life.These landscapes are alive with birds, even when they’re out of sight. From towering redwood forests to rolling oak woodlands, native and resident birds help shape healthy ecosystems, and their ...
Where: Cost: Free
Gardening for Birds of Prey - Lessons from the Urban RaptorsIn recent years, a pair of Bald Eagles built a nest in Mountain View Cemetery and on an Alameda golf course. Peregrine Falcons call the Campanile home along with other buildings and bridges in the region. Dozens of Osprey nests line the East Bay shoreline from Hayward to Vallejo. And as ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Open Question: Extraterrestrial - Is there Live in Outer Space?As we learn more about exoplanets and other worlds, experts expect that we will soon discover life beyond Earth, an exciting (and perhaps concerning) prospect. But how do we define intelligent life? And how does our imagination prepare us for the potential discovery - and its impact on the world ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Raptors in the Concrete JungleYou’ve heard the gossip; you’ve seen the headlines. In recent years, Bay Area Bald Eagles built nests in a school yard in Milpitas, in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, and on an Alameda golf course. Peregrine Falcons have called UC Berkeley’s Campanile Tower home along with other buildings and bridges ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Friday, 08/21/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 08/22/26
Wildlife tracking hike in the Sonoma ValleyJoin us for an engaging, curiosity-led morning of wildlife tracking at Bouverie Preserve with trail camera project manager, Kate Remsen. This hike and workshop is designed to welcome nature enthusiasts of all experience levels - no prior tracking knowledge needed. Whether you’re fascinated by wildlife, curious about trail cameras, or ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
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.Register at weblink
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Family Bird WalkJoin us on a fun, family, feathered Family Bird Walk! This program is especially recommended for families with children ages 5-10.Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning! We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to ...
Join us as we explore the marine mammals just under our Golden Gate bridge. We will learn about California sea lions at PIER 39, harbor seals, dolphins and even whales that come into the bay.30 minute presentations at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Tackling climate change isn’t just a moral imperative - it’s an optimization problem. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the gold standard for measuring environmental impact, has historically been slow, expensive, and data-starved. But AI can change that. By automating data collection, predicting missing inputs, and scaling complex calculations, “life cycle LLMs” ...
The idea that dolphins communicate with a complex form of language has been entrenched in our culture since the days of the TV show “Flipper.” I will discuss how this idea originated, and its continuing impact, bygiving a brief history of the study of dolphin communication. I will then discuss ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Repurposing CRISPR to turn genes on and offThe ability to precisely manipulate gene expression enables exploration of gene function and establishment of causal relationships. I will discuss CRISPR tools for turning genes on and off from a research and therapeutics perspective. I will also describe advances in CRISPRi/a functional genomics technologies highlighting platforms that enable single cell ...
Science on Tap: Creatures of the Land & SeaJoin us for a special talk about creatures of the land and sea with two fantastic scientists! Dr, Jenny Duggan and Dr. Gerick Bergsma will regale us with tales about amazing creatures who make the land and sea their home!Register at weblink (required)
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $15 Members, $10 Students
After Dark: Deep ObservationsSlow down and give your attention to transformative experiences, from embodied sensations to deep space to experimental sounds.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Partial Lunar Eclipse Watch PartyJoin Chabot astronomers for a live watch party of the Partial Lunar Eclipse, as the Moon drifts through Earth’s shadow and puts on a slow, spectacular transformation.Viewing will begin indoors in Studio 3 with real-time commentary and a live stream of the beginning stages of the eclipse, which won’t be ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $19 Kids, Free for members
The Silicon Gold Rush - How AI is Driving the Development of New ChipsAre AI chips the new frontier of computing? What happens when the world’s biggest cloud companies stop buying chips and start designing their own?In this program, we’ll unpack how companies once defined by software are now building custom silicon to run faster, cheaper, and at an unprecedented scale. The resulting ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free with admission
Friday, 08/28/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 08/29/26
Science Saturday: Unique HabitatsJoin us for Science Saturday exploring the amazing habitats of Monterey County! Redwoods, kelp forests, grasslands, and sandy shores: this family-friendly event has crafts, games, special collections, and fun community partners. Science Saturday include free admission to the Museum.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
LASERS! Galactic Odyssey at The Tech InteractiveStep into a full-sensory experience where music becomes light. LASERS! at The Tech transforms The Tech Interactive's Dome Theater into a stunning canvas of color, motion, and sound, using cutting-edge laser technology to create immersive visual journeys synced perfectly to music.Lasers! Galactic Odyssey combines animated stories, abstract imagery, and a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16.00
Sunset Naturalist Walk at Bair IslandJoin us on an evening walk at Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Redwood City. You’ll be led by the restoration team from the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, who will tell you about the history of Bair Island and the recent ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Detection of anyon scaling dimension and braiding properties in the fractional Quantum Hall EffectFor the almost half of a century, anyons in the FQHE have been proposed as excitations which carry fractional charge and statistics, thus bridging between fermions and bosons. I will review briefly the protocols and experiments that have allowed over the years to access their fractional charge, scaling dimension and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
UC Berkeley Physics ColloquiumSpeaker: Irfan Siddiqi, UC BerkeleyEditor's Note: Irfan was originally scheduled to speak on September 14, 2026
After Dark: Pale Blue DotTake a step way back and see our planet in context: a tiny yet dynamic system in a vast cosmic neighborhood.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Friday, 09/04/26
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
