Zombie vortices in protoplanetary disks & their roles in star and planet formationThe understanding of the early stages of planet formation from a disk of orbiting particles is an ongoing challenge for astrophysics and planetary science. Dr. Marcus will address the importance of instabilities in the particle disk as a link in the planetary formation chain.Without instabilities, gas around a forming protostar ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Zero Net Energy in Commercial BuildingsInnovative developers are driving down the costs and enhancing the value of office space in Silicon Valley by retrofitting buildings to be zero net energy. These healthier work spaces make tenant employees happier and more productive. Property owners rent these spaces faster and real estate investors enjoy the rent premium ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
Extreme Conservation: The things we do for endangered species!Fascinating tales of the elaborate and imaginative measures taken to save endangered species in the Bay Area and beyond, from Susan Euing, research biologist at two local National Wildlife Refuges -- for least terns, Lane's Metalmark butterflies, and two rare wildflowers. Refreshments 7 PM, talks 7:30 - 9 PM.
Dr. Stefan Heck is CEO and co-Founder of NAUTO, the Palo Alto-based autonomous vehicle technology company. NAUTO's proprietary connected camera and cloud-based system is aimed at making driving safer, easier and more efficient and is an affordable way to upgrade any car to get network and safety features previously only ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10 General, Free for members
Microscopic Lichens in 3DThis will be a DIGITAL SLIDE SHOW OF MICROSCOPIC LICHEN IN 3D. Most of us have seen microscope photos of lichen before, but in true 3D they become something very different -�" as if you were walking through a strange forest on another planet. Photos are from a dozen different ...
