IBM talk on 15 nm CMOS technologyMukesh Khare of IBM Research will share his thoughts on the 15nm transistor architecture challenges, including electrostatics, variation, parasitic elements, leakage, and mobility enhancement; as well as reviewing key technologies such as high-k metal gate.
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Laughology documentaryJoin us for a little laughter to ease the stress of the holidays! Laughology is a 2009 documentary about the contagiousness of human laughter by Canadian filmmaker and Laughologist Albert Nerenberg.Following the film you will have the opportunity to try some "Less Stress" Holiday Laughter Yoga with Teresa Corrigan, RN, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Silicon Valley Leaders SymposiumSpeakers: Peter Darbee, Chairman, CEO and President - PG&E CorporationDr. Christopher Field, Director, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science; Professor, Departments of Biology and Environmental Earth System Science - Stanford University
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Marine Mammal Research TourGo behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Archimedes, Atoms, and Archeopteryx- talk and book signing with Peter LarsonPeter Larson, founder and President of the Black Hills Institute, will speak on his new work on Archeopteryx, using equipment first developed to study the original writings of Archimedes. He will be in town to continue work with his team at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, using high energy x-rays as ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions in AlaskaAlthough Alaska is known as land of beauty and contrasts -- from the icy northern slopes of the Brooks Range to the volcanic archipelago of the Aleutian islands -- its picturesque landscape is dotted by active volcanoes, often erupting violently to create hazardous conditions for local populations and international air ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
The Islands of San Francisco BayJames Martin will show pictures and discuss his book, The Islands of San Francisco Bay. James A. Martin has been a free-lance magazine/editorial-style photographer for 20 years. His book chronicles the waters, ghost towns, and wildlife of San Francisco Bay. By documenting the wildness of these island habitats, Martin hopes ...
