Photo SafariWhy travel to exotic locals to photograph native species in their NATURAL environment when the opportunity exists in your own backyard? Join YSI's first-ever photo safari and learn tips, techniques, and experiment with natural light while capturing images of animals outdoors using YSI's Alum Rock Animal Ambassadors as subjects.Two Sessions:8:00 ...
Where: San JoseCost: $15
'Mapping the Heavens' California Map Society The California Map Society will be holding its annual Northern California Conference at NASA Ames Research Center on May 10, 2014. The theme for this all-day meeting will be "Mapping the Heavens," and speakers will be experts from the society membership and scientists from NASA Ames. Topics will include the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $40
Bioscience 20: Emerging Technologies in MicroscopyThis two day (May 10-11) course is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning about careers in bioscience, or for anyone looking to play with microscopes for two days! There is absolutely no previous background in science required- all that we ask is you come curious and ready to ...
Where: OaklandCost: $50/unit, free for high school students
Astronomy Day at the AcademyAstronomy DayFounded in 1973, Astronomy Day is an international celebration of stargazing and space science. The Academy will observe the event on Saturday, May 10, 2014 with a day of activities, crafts, presentations, planetarium shows, and telescopic observations. Set mostly in the Piazza, programming will include displays by the San ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: included in admission
Celebrate Astronomy Day!Join the San Jose Astronomical Association in celebration of Astronomy Day. Safely share views of the sun's plasma eruptions off the surface of the sun with a special solar telescope. Solar activity is approaching its maximum and here is a rare chance to view sunspots and solar plasma eruptions through ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Presentation by Timothy FerrisTimothy Ferris is the author of a dozen books – among them the bestsellers "The Whole Shebang" and "Coming of Age in the Milky Way", which were translated into fifteen languages and named by The New York Times as among the leading books published in the twentieth century.Called "the best ...
Where: PetalumaCost: Free
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation of Mountain LakeDr. Kathy Boyer of SFSU will kick off this year's series of Science Saturday talks at Mountain with a talk on submerged aquatic vegetation. Join Dr. Boyer to learn more about how these cool underwater plants are helping to restore the health of Mountain Lake and other aquatic habitats throughout ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
S^4-Super Summer Science Search Contest Introductory MeetingAll Cupertino Union School District middle school students (outgoing 6th, 7th, and 8th graders) are invited to this free introductory meeting about the S^4-Super Summer Science Search Contest, sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. Students can win cash and prizes for research and reports, using the scientific databases provided by ...
Where: CupertinoCost: Free
REBOOT:music Live!The Tech Museum of Innovation brings you a world-class lineup of live electronic musicianship, staged amid the largest exhibition of interactive, collaborative digital music installations ever created. Unleash your inner musician and immerse yourself in a new world of musical performances led by revolutionaries who are redefining the intersection of humans and machines.Panel ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20; $15 presale
Lick Observatory: Vision and Resources for the 21st CenturyThe future of the iconic Lick Observatory is in doubt due to the intention of the University of California to withdraw all UC funding for Lick as of 2018. At the same time, UC has expressed its goal that Lick operations, including both scientific research and education and outreach, should ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsVisit our roof top observatory and view the moon and Saturn thru our telescopes, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly and come by anytime between 8 & 10 p.m.No food or drinks in the observatory. Children are welcome and must be attended at all times.This event is weather ...
