Open Science Summit 2011 Oct 22-23The Open Science Summit examines the full spectrum of the most crucial questions affecting the future of science.We consider the disruptive changes required to improve the functioning of 21st century science, including institutional change, new infrastructure for data driven science, and new practices and approaches.Who should attend?Scientists, Hackers, Students, Patients, and Activists, Entrepreneurs, Funders,Citizens. Anyone and everyone who cares passionately ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $100-$250
Dream Weavers of the Pomo and Miwok This class examines the rich heritage of basketry arts of the North Bay tribal cultures and discuss the botany, cultural ecology, and deep environmental philosophy of these North Bay tribes. Hands-on examples will be enjoyed. Students will learn to identify and distinguish these tribal baskets from other California tribal weaving. www.santarosa.edu/communityed Saturday, ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $45
San José Clean Energy ShowcaseCome see the latest in solar, wind turbine, electric vehicle and solar hot water technologies. Bring the family and get everyone excited about clean energy! The time for clean energy is now! With money-saving rebates from the State, making home energy improvements has never been easier or more affordable. Come ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Hands On Science Fun: National Chemistry WeekNational Chemistry Week is here again!Come to the Children's Room for hands on chemistrydemonstrations for kids and their parents.It's fun, it's science, and it's free thanks to Exelixis, Inc.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Where's Chabot? Lafayette!Experience the wonders of the night sky in Chabot's New Digital Inflatable Planetarium led by Chabot Space & Science Center's high school Galaxy Explorers. Using the latest technology in Digital Sky software, the Galaxy Explorers will fly the audiences from Earth to the outer regions of the universe and back ...
Where: LafayetteCost:
FIRST Robotics LeagueWhat the Olympics are for sports and the Nobel Prize is to science, FIRST Robotics is to kid's engineering.Take part in the most prestigious robotics competition for youth in the world this fall by joining Celsius and Beyond team. You will learn about project management, computer programming, robotics design, analytical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $950 advance, $330 per month
Come to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $45
Mt. Diablo Astronomy ProgramPlease join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 22nd astronomy program. The program starts at 6:00 (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier). Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee. This months program is - "Explore our Galaxy. Build a ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $10/car park entry
Spider NightReserve your space for this annual crowd-pleaser and learn everything you need to know about arachnids, including our local California brown tarantula. View cages and cages of creepy crawlers and handle some if you dare. Hear spider poems and folklore followed by popcorn, lemonade and the classic big-bug movie "Tarantula." ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
SMCAS Star Party Come out and bring the kids for a mind expanding look at the universe.Setup of telescopes begins around sunset, with observations beginning about 1 hour later.
