Bridging the Nature-Culture Divide III: Saving Nature in a Humanized World ConferenceSan Francisco's Presidio is the location and focus of a conference that examines how stewardship decisions balance natural, cultural, and scenic values at one of the nation's premiere national parks. Leading thinkers and experts from the US and Canada will provoke discussion, push boundaries and inspire solutions.The Cultural Landscape Foundation ...
How will San Francisco address its sewer and stormwater systems' aging infrastructure? As a result of rigorous technical studies and community input collected through the Sewer System Improvement Program's Urban Watershed Assessment, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is working on a slate of recommended projects and programs. Come hear ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
PLANNING AND CONTROL FOR NEXT GENERATION SPACE ROBOTSIn the first part of the talk, Dr. Marco Pavone will discuss the design of a hopping robot for the in-situ exploration of small Solar system bodies. The actuation of the robot relies on spinning three internal flywheels, which allows all subsystems to be packaged in one sealed enclosure and ...
Explore your creative urges and art-hop around the museum as NightLife curates an evening crawling with creativity.Lend your hand to a living, breathing mural wall with Paint Pens Collective and let your eyes wander at pop-up galleries by Roll Up Gallery and ArtSpan, all set against an awe-inspiring backdrop of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Positive Computing: Technologies for Compassion and Well-beingRafael A. Calvo is Director of the Positive Computing Lab at the University of Sydney. His work focuses on the design of systems that support psychological well-being in areas of mental health, medicine and education. He has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and has worked at Carnegie Mellon University, Universidad Nacional ...
Storyteller, explorer and photographer Daniel Fox brings you along on his journey into the wild. From grizzly bears in Alaska to crocodile-like caimans in Argentina, the images of his journeys bring the contours of the wilderness into stark relief and make clear the inherent connection between humans and the natural ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Student
Introduction to TMJ Disorders: Diagnosis and TreatmentTemporomandibular disorders or "TMD", often referred to as "TMJ", are disorders affecting the jaw joint and the muscles for chewing. They cause pain in daily life and restrict range of motion in the jaw. This talk will provide an introduction to the subject and will discuss the diagnosis and treatment for ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Racing with Copepods (Premier showing)Bazooka Mama Productions is proud to announce the premier of Racing with Copepods at The Randall Museum.Join us as we watch twelve middle school youth take a sailing course where they study the fastest of all animals: copepods. They connect with the natural marine world and meet Her Deepness, oceanographer Dr. ...
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.In 1960, the laser was known as "a solution looking for a problem." Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what's special about laser light, how it's made, and how it's used in everything from DVD players ...
