History of MarinshipJoin Ranger Bill as he facilitates an in-depth discussion on the history of the Marinship Shipyard at the Bay Model built by the Bechtel Corporation at the request of President Franklin Roosevelt in March of 1942. Learn about the 93 ships built here during WWII.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Rotaxanes and Catenanes in Motion: The Transition Metal ApproachCatenanes and rotaxanes have attracted much interest in molecular chemistry, first as pure synthetic challenges and, more recently, as components of functional materials. The synthesis of such compounds relies on templates (transition metals or organic assemblies). In recent years, two-dimensional interlocking arrays have been designed and elaborated. The transition metal ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
40th Annual Santa Cruz Fungus FairCome to Santa Cruz and explore the Kingdom of Fungi! Learn about the hundreds of beautiful and fascinating species of mushrooms found in the Santa Cruz, Monterey and Bay Area. Find fungi on display in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition features three days of fantastic fun, ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $5
Mad Science: Fire & IceExplore "magical" chemical potions, the wonders of dry ice, and the dynamics of air pressure. Some of the topics the mad scientists will investigate include: the three states of matter, a gassy taste test and a super spectacular bubbling potion. Ages 5-12.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Muir's Legacy: Restoring Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy ValleyThe damming of Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite national Park looms large, not only in the history of the Sierra Club but in the history of America's conservation movement. In 1913, for the only time in American history, Congress allowed a single municipality to occupy and develop one of America's ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $3
Comets and Nebulae: A New Research Tool to Study ThemI have developed a new concept tunable spatial heterodyne spectrometer for broadband observation of diffuse emission line targets. I shall discuss the instrument, my design and implementation, and my observations so far using the 3-meter Shane telescope at Lick Observatory.Speaker: Sona Hosseini, UC Davis
