Human Evolution: Investigating Our OriginsHuman Evolution: Investigating Our OriginsScience is always evolving. New discoveries shape our current understanding of human evolutionary milestones such as bipedalism, the use of tools, dietary adaptation, changing body shapes and sizes, and life history. Join us to reflect on the roots of humanity as we explore key early hominin ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, $25 Members
Science Safari: Dinosaur and Fossil FunUnleash your inner paleontologist and join us for some fossil fun at YSI Vasona. Find clues hidden in fossils, while learning about dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. Participants will dig in our Paleontology Pit and make a fossil model to take home!Fee: $10/adult; $5/child; $25/family FREE if redeeming a Member ...
Where: Los GatosCost: See description
Underwater Robotics Orientation for Teachers/Parents, grades 6-12Learn how to incorporate marine science, technology, and physical science concepts into your curriculum by spending a day at the pool building an underwater robot! This is the first session of a two-part ROV workshop series. Part 2 will be held on Saturday, December 4 for teachers/parents and their students. ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: See link above
Flight of the VoyagerSilicon Valley startup enterprises collectively comprise a fundamental innovation source. However, there often are many surprising twists and turns along their usually-harrowing journeys. Within that context, this presentation examines a specific startup enterprise, namely the aircraft industry's Voyager Aircraft Inc. and Rutan Aircraft Factory Inc. partnership. Triumphantly circling the world ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free with admission
History of the Bay ModelWhat was it that brought about the need for the Bay Model? How did the Bay Model help save San Francisco Bay from being developed into a mere puddle of water surrounded by giant freshwater dams?
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sea Turtle SaturdayJoin the Sea Turtle Restoration Project for an afternoon of family fun and learning about the amazing ocean reptiles that have survived since the time of the dinosaurs. The Aquarium of the Bay is located at Pier 39 in San Francisco. We will be having: Documentary film screenings with beautiful ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: See website
Seed Saving WorkshopThis Seed Saving Workshop will be a user-friendly orientation to the mysteries of saving, harvesting and processing plant seeds. The workshop will include an introduction to the philosophy of seed saving, how to distinguish which seeds are easy to save and which are not, processing techniques and demonstrations, as well ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Underwater Robotics Orientation for Teachers/Parents, grades 6-12Learn how to incorporate marine science, technology, and physical science concepts into your curriculum by spending a day at the pool building an underwater robot! This is the first session of a two-part ROV workshop series. Part 2 will be held on Saturday, December 4 for teachers/parents and their students. ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: See link above
Wonderfest 2010Wonderfest 2010, the Bay Area Festival of Science Saturday, Nov. 6, 1:00-10:00 PM at Stanford's Hewlett Teaching Center Sunday, Nov. 7, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at UC Berkeley's Stanley Hall *** ENTIRELY FREE ADMISSION ***Science bends your mind at Wonderfest 2010, the oldest science festival in the United States. ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
A History and Tour of the El Cerrito Recycling CenterThe El Cerrito Recycling Center is one of the oldest municipal recycling centers on the West Coast -- and still one of the best. Early next year, the city will demolish the existing center to create an improved center that will provide more services, including environmental education. Come say goodbye ...
Where: El CerritoCost: Free
Meet the Author: Betty-Ann KissiloveTraverse the universe with Kissilove as she informally discusses her new book about our cosmic journey. Through a blending of science and art, explore the historyof our planet and the evolution of life as we know it. Learn more about how this book can engage young people and adults in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
What's the flux? Measuring and Modeling Microbial MetabolismMetabolism, the flow of mass and energy through the cellular reaction network, is of fundamental importance to all biologically produced compounds, and yet metabolic modeling and measurement techniques are generally applied as afterthoughts in many successful metabolic engineering projects. In my talk, I will discuss the challenges to "industrializing" the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Takes on Sound and Spaceswissnex San Francisco invites two Swiss sound specialists to GAFFTA on November 6, 2010, Roberto Favaro, from the Swiss-Italian Accademia di Architettura of Mendrisio, who examines the relationships of sound and music to built environments throughout architectural history, and Joel Vacheron, a London-based writer and cultural theorist on how sound ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donation $5 - $20
Saturday Night Stargazing — on the LHS PlazaSee the Moon, Planets, Stars, Galaxies and MoreStargaze through astronomical telescopes Ask questions and talk with amateur astronomers Learn how to use a star map to find constellations Share in the wonder of the universe with your friends Saturday Night Stargazing is a free public viewing program sponsored by LHS ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
SMCAS Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month. Note that inclement weather (clouds, excessive wind and showers) will cause the event to be canceled without notice.If you have kids interested in space or planets ...
