2.5 Million Children Really Need Ritalin? An Integrative Approach to ADHDSanford Newmark, MD is the head of the Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Program at the UCSF Osher Center specializing in the treatment of Autism, ADHD and other developmental or chronic childhood conditions.In this lecture, you will learn the importance of the Integrative Approach-seeing the child in the context of his or ...
Invented in San Francisco Walking TourScience and creativity in a city of innovationSome of the City's most interesting natives aren't people, but the brainchildren of make-it-happen San Franciscans that have changed the world. Explore the science behind the creations of some of SF's important imaginators, learn a bit about the neuroscience of creativity, and experiment ...
Go 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, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Go Wild! Kid's Nature ProgramDid you know that there is a 30,000 acre wildlife refuge right here in the South Bay? That it is home to over 280 species of birds each year? Join us as we learn more about Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge with stories and fun activities
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Spooky Halloween ScienceGet ready for Spooky Halloween Science Fun! In this workshop, you will handle slimy worms and learn about their role in decomposition, turn your lab partner into a "mummy", make a witch's potion, concoct Oger boogers, create a skull mask, and observe a real sheep's brain. If you like disgusting, nasty, ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Exploring the Deep FrontierSpeaker: Dr. Sylvia Earle, President of The SEAlliance and Explorer in Residence for the National Geographic SocietyIt has been more than 50 years since the first and only human expedition to the deepest part of the sea. How has the technology to take humans directly into the sea for research ...
There are a lot of cyber attacks going on around the world. Which are the most dangerous? Which are the hardest to defend against? What can you to protect Lockheed Martin and your family? This presentation will look at data from several major reviews and provide some new information on ...
How could the shape of humpback whale flippers improve the efficiency of fire hoses? Great design often takes its cues from nature-biomimicry is a design principle which aims to leverage the engineering work Mother Nature has been doing for billions of years to help solve today's dilemmas, from energy and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Yergin's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Prize, established him as one of the world's foremost energy authorities. In his sequel, The Quest, Yergin offers inside stories of the oil market, the rise of the "petrostate", and the race to control the resources of the former Soviet empire. Are we approaching peak ...
Chronic PancreatitisChronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve-it can get worse over time and lead to permanent damage. Though not a common ailment, it is one that can be difficult to cope with day to day. This talk will discuss the causes, the diagnosis and ...
