The Origin of Stellar Masses The mass distribution of newborn stars, known as the initial mass function (IMF), has a distinct peak at a mass slightly less than that of the Sun. This characteristic stellar mass appears to be nearly invariant across a huge range of star-forming environments, and over most of cosmic time. Explaining ...
Since the 1960s computing design has largely fallen into AI and IA camps (artificial intelligence vs. intelligence amplification). Originally the AI community was best exemplified by John McCarthy and SAIL and the IA community was best expressed by Douglas Engelbart and his Augmentation Research Center. Since then the two communities ...
Anne Castle, Landreth Visiting Fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute and former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of Interior, will discuss the state of America's hardest working river -- The Colorado -- and current efforts to create a more sustainable management system.Bechetl Conference Room (299)
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Amateur Astronomers Collaborating with and Helping Professional AstronomersThroughout history, amateur astronomers have made major contributions, ranging from the discovery of planets to identification of supernovae. In the 21st century, collaborations between professionals and amateurs continue to help advance our understanding of the universe. Today's amateurs use equipment ranging from binoculars to large amateur telescopes remotely operated over ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: PhotographyJoin us for an evening exploring photography's evolution from analog to digital, looking at photographic printing techniques, and hearing from photographers about their craft and what makes an image memorable.Buying tickets in advance is strongly recommended; door sales are limited. Tickets for limited-capacity programs will be made available to visitors on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San FranciscoCafe Inquiry is a social event hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Café Borrone http://www.cafeborrone.com/ next to Kepler's Books. Look for CFI t-shirts.For more information or if you have questions please email sf@centerforinquiry.net ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Dance Party NightlifeDance your way into summer as NightLife celebrates the rhythm of the night. Whether you're a skilled showstopper or curious mover and shaker, find the beat at workshops throughout the museum.Polish off your boots and get in line for a country western and line dancing class with Michael Metzger.Watch the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
The third annual Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture features record-breaking underwater explorer, scientist, and ocean advocate, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who will speak on sustainability and oceans.Dr. Earle was the first female Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and holds several deep-diving records (including the deepest untethered solo dive). As ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor and Vocal TremorEssential tremor (ET) of the limbs and voice is one of the most common movement disorders, but many patients do not respond to medication. For those with disabling tremor, even vocal tremor, surgical treatment may be an option. This talk will focus on one type of surgery: deep brain stimulation, ...
