Meet the birds at Lake Merritt!Migrating birds are here! See which winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge. A naturalist from the Rotary Nature Center will lead a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round ...
Processors for the Data Center and Cloud of the FutureCurrent-day data centers and IaaS clouds (e.g. Amazon EC2, MS Azure, Google GCE) use microprocessors that are very similar to or the same as those used in small servers and desktops. This work rethinks the design of microprocessors specifically for data center use along with how microprocessors are affected by ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Engineering TouchI will describe recent work in my lab on haptics, soft electronics, and interactive systems. A longstanding goal in engineering has been to design technologies that are able to reflect the amazing perceptual and motor capabilities of biological systems for touch, including the human hand. This objective turns out to ...
The Future of Clean Energy in CitiesOur cities face tough energy problems, but local innovators are attempting to tackle these challenges in new ways. Come hear about the energy problems present in our urban areas and how new, innovative technology is working to address and surmount these challenges and expand the current regulatory environment. Co-presented by Tumml.+ Robert ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
Truth and Beauty in Astronomy VisualizationIn the development of astronomy imagery for the public, the�scientific emphasis on fidelity can often seem at cross-purposes to artistic expression. As an astrophysicist who�creates visualizations, Dr. Summers not only confronts this�dichotomy daily, but also delights in the challenge of�combining accuracy and aesthetics. This talk will showcase�compelling visuals and describe ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
