Myths in AstronomyJoin us for this special edition of the What Physicists Do series, where we will hear from Sonoma State physicists and astronomers. In these talks, we will hear about their individual journeys through physics and astronomy. Additionally, they will teach us about some of the exciting phenomena in their subfields ...
Dr. Mitsunuma has made pioneering contributions to catalytic sp³ C-H activation through his development of a cooperative catalyst system in which distinct catalysts operate synergistically. This strategy enabled mild sp³ C-H functionalization that combines high stereocontrol with high functional group compatibility. In particular, his ternary catalytic platform integrating a hydrogen ...
Plants sense extracellular cues through several hundred cell surface receptors. The most rapidly evolving group of receptors is the leucine-rich repeat receptor-like proteins (RLPs), which transduce immune signals as a bipartite receptor complex with the adapter SOBIR1. In recent years many new examples of immunogenic patterns detected by specific RLPs ...
Salt lakes are some of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems, but nearly all of them - from the Great Salt Lake to the Aral Sea - are drying up, a harbinger of dust storms, rising sea levels, and worsening human health. Caroline Tracey’s book Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History, a ...
Generative AI is fast becoming the first-place people turn for expert advice. The advice it provides can be directional rather than neutral, shaped in part by the choices of its designers and regulators. When clients consult AI before meeting an expert, they carry this directional advice into a relationship that ...
Where: Cost: Free
Baratunde Thurston & Blaise Agüera y Arcas: On InterdependenceJoin us for a conversation exploring interdependence as the core governing principle of nature and intelligence. Featuring Baratunde Thurston (Emmy-nominated producer and host of How to Citizen) and Blaise Agüera y Arcas (VP at Paradigms of Intelligence team at Google), we will examine how cooperation, rather than dominance, will shape ...
Community-access hiking day at Bouverie PreserveJoin us for the rare opportunity to connect with the land at Bouverie Preserve, 535 acres of mixed evergreen forest, riparian woodland, and chaparral. The preserve is home to a rich combination of plants and animals, including 130 species of birds, 350 species of flowering plants, and numerous large mammals, ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Feed the Farm AnimalsGet ready for an unforgettable animal adventure! Join our dedicated animal care team and dive into the excitement of feeding our delightful farm friends: goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, and adorable pigs! You'll gain hands-on experience and discover fascinating insights into each animal's unique personality and needs. This interactive experience is ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16 SJ Residents, $20 Non-Residents