The changing California coast: relationships between climatic variables and coastal vegetation successionThe central California coast is characterized by a precipitation gradient from the relatively wetter and cooler north to the drier and warmer south. The primary objective of this project was to determine if vegetation succession rates are changing for the study area and to identify climatic variables associated with succession, ...
Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docent-led tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital ecosystem thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for ...
Mr. Akira Tada, Senior General Manager of Global Business Development and Planning, Softbank Mobile, discusses the development of a global mobile application ecosystem with telecom carrier partners, such as Vodafone, Telefonica, KT, SK Telecom, China Mobile, NTT DOCOMO, AT&T, and Verizon. Previously, Mr. Tada was responsible for incubation and value ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Visual Evidence in Scientific PracticeAn account of visual evidence is provided and its changing roles in different domains of science are examined. The various roles are discussed in the context of molecular biology, biochemistry, and particle physics.Speaker: Otávio Bueno, Department of Philosophy, University of MiamiRoom 217
Experience life After Dark, an evening series exclusively for adults that mixes cocktails, conversation, and playful, innovative science and art events. Not a theater, cabaret, or gallery, After Dark contains aspects of all three. Each evening showcases a different topic-from music to sex to electricity-but all include a cash bar ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15, Free for Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco. Beers and Books is a social event co-hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Cafe Borrone http://www.cafeboronne.com/ between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club! Look for the black balloon.
