Happy 100th, Frank!; Celebrating Exploratorium founder Frank Oppenheimer From 10 am to 5 pm, visitors to the Exploratorium can take part in a variety of events and activities honoring Frank Oppenheimer. At the Explorables table from 11 am to 2pm, you can make a spinning top, one of Frank's favorite DIY projects. Throughout the day in the Mind ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Intel Museum - Free Class Lets Kids Explore the World Inside of a FabKeeping it Clean (ages 7 and up)Explore what it's like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip fabrication facility (fab) - from particles of contamination to bunnysuits - and get an inside glimpse into a Class 1 Fab from the museum. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email museum@intel.com ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Back in TimeLet's step back in time to about 18,000 years ago and watch as the sea level rises to form one of the largest natural estuaries in the world called the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Stand on the overlook as the Bay Model is activated and watch as it replicates a ...
The detection technology which we developed for NASA astrophysical missions at UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory has been successfully extended to such diverse areas as synchrotron instrumentation, biomedical imaging, ground-based astronomy and neutron microtomography. In this talk I will briefly describe some instrumentation we built for NASA satellites, in particular ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Explorables: Science You Can Play WithThese drop-in workshops mix classic activities with open-ended investigations, using everyday materials and encouraging participants to follow their hunches to aha moments of scientific insight. All materials are provided; take what you make! For ages 3 and up. Signage is in English, Spanish, and Chinese
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Full Spectrum Science with Ron HipschmanThis dynamic new series explores different aspects of physics, including sound, color, heat and temperature and electrostatics using hands-on activities, film screenings, and demonstrations. Included in museum admission, but space is limited, so arrive early to be assured a seat and a take-home activity kit. For ages 6 years and ...
Science and creativity in the city of innovationSan Francisco's creative nature inspired innovation long before the silicon chip: Some of the world's most influential inventions were dreamed up by San Franciscan tinkerers. On this tour, we explore seven surprising stories of innovation that exemplify San Francisco as a hotbed of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Fish Feeding FrenzyHelp Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
What goes on in the Zoo once the rest of the guests leave? You'll find out when your group spends the night at the Oakland Zoo! A variety of themes allows you to visit the rain-forest, be a detective and snoop your way around the Zoo, or even create your ...
Where: OaklandCost: $60
San Mateo County Astronomical Society 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.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
The Reality InterfaceEvery emotion, memory, concept-however abstract or concrete, everything you know is derived from your five senses. Learn how the brain processes sensory data and affects your perceptions of realitySpeaker: Ransom W. Stephens, Ph.D.
