UCSF Biotechnology Vendor Showcase EventThis event is one of Biotechnology-Calendar Inc.'s on-campus, life science research tradeshows. They plan and promote each event to bring the best products and services to the best research campuses across the United States.The vendor shows offer an excellent opportunity for academic researchers to network with featured exhibitors while exploring ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: FREE
The Formation and Evolution of Binary StarsI will present four mini-lectures. (1) Eclipsing binaries (EBs) have historically been utilized to measure the fundamental stellar relations and distances to nearby galaxies. In the current era of time-domain astronomy, I will demonstrate how increasingly larger samples of EBs provide invaluable insight into the formation, environments, and evolution of ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Live Plankton DemonstrationLiving in the water beneath the Exploratorium at Pier 15 is an ever-changing community of microscopic plankton. Come see these plankton through a powerful microscope and learn how scientists study local phytoplankton populations, which act as a foundation of oceanic food webs.Presenter: Anna McGaraghan is a scientist and education coordinator at ...
Today the economics of CO2 EOR Projects are evaluated solely on the basis on the value of incremental oil production and the cost of CO2.  Tomorrow the value of CO2 sequestration would change the economics to include both storage and enhanced production.  This potential has been noted in past work at Stanford and we will discuss ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
GeochemistryVolcanic eruptions can be dangerous and even deadly. They also can create new land surfaces, fertilize soils, and alter our climate. Find out where and why volcanoes occur, and get a hands-on look at different types of volcanic rocks.Speaker: Dr. Addie Larocque10 years and up
Laugh your face off as SF Sketchfest takes over the Academy for a knee-slapping night of creatures, cocktails, and comedy, part of the annual SF Sketchfest Comedy Festival.Taking over the Forum for some live riffing are twisted "Mystery Science Theater 3000" scientists Frank Beaulieu and Frank Conniff in The Mads Are ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
The Farallon Islands, a National Wildlife Refuge, are legally part of the city of San Francisco but remain a truly wild place. The islands host the largest seabird colony in the contiguous United States, along with significant populations of marine wildlife like seals, sea lions, and white sharks, along with ...
Fiercely inquisitive and joyfully sexy, rediscover one of history’s most alluring women, Emilie du Châtelet, as she defends her loves and her life. This 18th century intellectual powerhouse, noblewoman, wife, mother, and lover played by her own rules. As a child, her father said, “My child flaunts her mind and ...
Where: RossCost: see website to use promo code
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Emerging Treatments for Hair LossHair loss can cause significant difficulty for individuals affected by it. Dr. Anthony Oro, Director of the Stanford Hair Loss Clinic, will describe the most common causes of hair loss, and new treatments for them.Speaker: Dr. Anthony Oro
LASER @ UC Santa Cruz this month complements the exhibition "Look Back in Time: Russell Crotty and Lick Observatory".Featuring the Speakers: Claire Max on "Adaptive Optics at Lick and Beyond"Garth Illingworth on "The First Billion Years: The Dawn of Galaxies"Russell Crotty on "Drawing Astronomy"Tony Misch on "A Keen Delight: Lick Observatory's Historical Treasure Trove"Please join ...
Everything Matters: ArgonCome be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman. Follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective human experience.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission to After Dark
