Corn and Bean Mosaic ArtJoin us at Emma Prusch and learn how to create colorful mosaics using colorful corn kernels and beans. Participants will learn about corn and beans, two of the Three Sisters crops, and its importance to indigenous peoples of North America and later American agriculture while creating a colorful corn and ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16 SJ Residents, $20 non-residents
You Can’t Prove a Negative, Can You?A common assertion when discussing religious labels is that one can’t prove a negative, and therefore one can’t prove 100% that no gods exists. Of course, one can’t look in every corner of the universe to be sure no gods are lurking there, so one can never be completely sure, ...
Where: MilpitasCost: Free
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 ...
Professor Luengen's research at USF focuses on the cycling and bioavailability of trace metals. She frequently works in the San Francisco Bay and Delta, an estuary where there are elevated concentrations of many metals, including mercury. Mercury, in the form of methylmercury, biomagnifies up food chains, reaching concentrations in fish ...
Excitations in quantum systems govern their responses to intrinsic and extrinsic perturbations. Emergent excitations from the interplay between topology and correlation can drive new phase instabilities and enable novel device concepts. While a plethora of intriguing ground states are reported in two-dimensional flatband systems, it has been challenging to directly ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Accurate Decision Making during Protein BiogenesisProper protein biogenesis is a pre-requisite for the generation and maintenance of a functional proteome. Accumulating data show that this process begins early, when nascent proteins emerge from the ribosome. Within seconds, the nascent polypeptide must engage the correct set of biogenesis factors and commit to the proper biogenesis pathway. ...
Phil Deutch is one the most experienced energy technology investors in the United States having begun investing in the space in 1997. This seminar will examine what drivers are the same in energy technology; what drivers are new; and what the future might hold.Speaker: Philip Deutch, NGP Energy Technology PartnersAttend ...
The 16th annual Lundberg Institute Lecture focuses on artificial intelligence and how it is changing the way families seek answers and the way physicians care for children. But what will it mean for the relationship between them? Pediatrician Alan Greene is a pioneer in digital health, having started his medical website ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General in person, $4 online, students free
Disease is a pervasive and omnipresent process impacting humans, animals, and even plants! The fields of plant disease ecology and plant pathology are essential for solving problems in ecosystem conservation and food security. In this talk, I will share how plant diseases are studied from an evolutionary ecology perspective and ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Expert Talk: Living with Lions in MarinThe Sausalito Women’s Club will host Dr. Quinton Martins for a fascinating update on local mountain lions. Since 2016, Dr. Martins has studied the movement of mountain lions fitted with GPS collars in the North Bay to better understand mountain lion ecology, connectivity and challenges these enigmatic animals face in ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Tuesday, 11/03/26
'Saving the Hidden Coral of the Mediterranean' - LivestreamBeneath the sparkling surface of the Mediterranean lies a hidden world most people never encounter - ancient coral habitats that shelter more than 1,800 species. These fragile underwater gardens took centuries to form, yet destructive bottom trawling can flatten them in a matter of minutes. Join marine biologist Anastasia Miliou ...
Chiral organoboronic esters are versatile intermediates for chemical synthesis. Not only are these compounds stable under a variety of reaction conditions, they are generally non-toxic and can be transformed with minimal generation of hazardous waste. An important feature of aliphatic organoboronic esters is that the boron atom may be replaced ...
As wildfires have increased in frequency and intensity across North America, their emissions have become a driver of regional air quality degradation. Biomass burning is a large source of ozone precursors, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as particulate matter that impacts air quality directly and ...
A few shark species are, indeed, dangerous wildlife. However, the public portrayal of these animals as villains and killers is overblown. What is the real life of a large shark like? How do they eat? How long do they live, and where do they migrate? Knowing about sharks in this ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 11/04/26
CITRIS Tech Policy Conversation: A Year in Review with Asm. Rebecca Bauer-KahanJoin us for a public forum reviewing the major tech policy developments of the past legislative session. Featuring California State Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan - Chair of the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee - this event highlights key legislative achievements that are reshaping tech governance.Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan and an expert panel ...
Nature’s most prolific carbon-fixing enzyme, ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) is slow and poorly discriminates between CO2 and its competitive inhibitor O2. These catalytic limitations of Rubisco often restrict plant growth. Across the tree of life, organisms mitigate poor Rubisco performance through adaptation and/or acclimation strategies. Dr. Gunn will present three research ...
UC Santa Cruz Earth and Planetary Sciences SeminarSpeaker:Tamara Heitzenrater, California Department of Fish and WildlifeEditor's Note: Xi Zhang, UC Santa Cruz, was originally scheduled to speak today.
Wildfires and the smoke they produce are the fastest growing environmental threat in the US and many other parts of the world. I review recent advances in the measurement of smoke and its constituents, and recent advances in the quantification of both short- and long-term health impacts from smoke exposure ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Ocean Encounters: Seafood Security: Ensuring the future of food from the ocean - LivestreamIn the U.S. alone, an estimated one million people depend on commercial fishing, aquaculture, and the seafood supply chain for their livelihoods, and billions worldwide rely on food from the ocean. But in a rapidly changing world, how can we sustain marine life and the people that depend on it? ...
The field of quantum computing studies futuristic computers which harness the weird properties of quantum mechanics to speed up computations. In theory, quantum computers give us the ability to break classical cryptosystems, simulate chemistry, and more, but in practice it remains a massive engineering challenge to actually construct them. In ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Science of Learning: From Myths and Misinformation to Better Practices - LivestreamWhy do unsupported ideas about teaching and learning often outlast the evidence against them? The truth is that beliefs and practices in education are often shaped as much by intuition, anecdote, and misinformation as they are by research. This is true of everything from enduring educational myths to current debates ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Digest ThisFrom the first taste to the final flush, trace the history and science behind how we consume food.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
Data Are Made, Not FoundWhere does the data that shapes our democracy actually come from? In her new book, Data Are Made, Not Found, danah boyd takes readers inside the U.S. Census Bureau during one of the most challenging periods in its history: the 2020 Census. Drawing on rare access to the agency and ...
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 ...
Every year since 1898, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (AstroSociety) has given one or more international awards for outstanding achievement in astronomy. The Society’s Bruce Medal, for example, is one of the most coveted recognitions in the field.Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating this year's winners. Join us ...
A couple of decades in the making, the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (Rubin) is the world’s newest and fastest astronomy and astrophysics facility. Located in Chile, its primary mission is to conduct an astronomical survey of the southern sky every few nights, creating a ten-year time-lapse record, the Legacy ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 11/07/26
Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch - Longwall Canyon trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro! You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area.The ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: 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
Are you curious about bats? Join the Environmental Volunteers in our Community Program, All About Bats to learn about different types of bats, how they hunt, and what they eat! EV docents will guide you and your family through fun activities with real bat specimens and explore some of the ...
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you ...
It’s tarantula season!Join Youth Science Institute for a special late-afternoon hike through Alum Rock Park in search of one of California’s largest and most misunderstood spiders - the tarantula!For much of the year, tarantulas live surprisingly secretive lives and can be difficult to spot. But each fall, mature male tarantulas ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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 features darker skies ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free (registration required at weblink)
