H2 Meets the ESUHow quantitative genetics can be used to assess the evolutionary significance of phenotypic traits that diagnose the endangered San Francisco Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Microtechnology for Interfacing with the Nervous SystemThe brain has always been attractive to engineers. Neurons and their connections, like tiny circuit elements, process and transmit information in a dramatic way that is intimately curious to researchers in the computer science and engineering fields. Science has made great strides in the past few decades toward uncovering the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Star Formation through Radio Eyes: Probing Magnetic Fields with CARMAHow do stars form? How can we use radio waves to probe the origins of stars within their cold, dusty natal clouds? And how do magnetic fields affect the star-formation process? Come and find out how I use CARMA, a millimeter-wave radio telescope in the Eastern Sierras, to find answers ...
As Big Data proliferates, search engines must get smarter at delivering the results you want. Harry Shum, VP for search product development at Microsoft, will describe the Bing Dialog Model, the system that drives www.bing.com. The model does more than simply navigate users to a landing page; it relies on ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate Playdate: Trails & TracksGallop, bound, and waddle as you learn to move like your favorite animals! Join us for a hike into the hills of the Marin Headlands where your curious preschooler will engage their senses searching for evidence of animals in their habitats. Together, you and your preschooler will touch and feel ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $15/per child per session, 1 adult admission free
Explore the evening magic of Muir Woods, learning about the secret nightlife of an old-growth redwood forest.This special walk begins one hour before sunset and will conclude with the dark of night!We'll listen for owls, look for bats, and use our senses to guide us along the trails.This is an ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Role of NFC in the future of Digital WalletWith digitization of wallet, Near Field Communication (NFC) is fast becoming another ubiquitous interface for mobile devices. Sunil will discuss applications for NFC, details of the radio interface, status of the standardization process for inter operability as seen by the NFC Forum SIG and the future course NFC is projected ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $10 General, Free for members advance, $5 at door
Bryant Austin on WhalesIn his talks Bryant Austin offers insight into three major areas of his work. It begins with the journey to follow the inspiration given to him by two whales, and the external and personal challenges he had to overcome to document and share these creatures on their scale.With the challenges he faced ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Curiosity on MarsMt. Diablo Astronomical Society monthly meetings begin with a short "What's Up" presented by one of our members followed by a speaker. This month's speaker is – Dr. Chris McKay, NASA – "Curiosity on Mars"There is no fee for visitors but we appreciate a donation for light snacks and beverages.
