How Stars FormStars are the atoms of the universe. The process by which stars form is at the nexus of astrophysics since they are believed to be responsible for the re-ionization of the universe, they created the heavy elements, they play a central role in the formation and evolution of galaxies, and ...
History at Lake MerrittDive into Lake Merritt's past with this easy walk near the water's edge. We'll talk about the past and present ecology of the area, and how Lake Merritt has changed over the years.
Federal Fiscal Perspective on Risk of Climate Impacts and Rewards from Climate InnovationSpeaker: Ali Zaidi, Stanford
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Design Field Notes: Danielle ApplestoneEach informal talk in this pop-up series brings a design practitioner to a Jacobs Hall teaching studio to share ideas, projects, and practices.Danielle Applestone is CEO of Other Machine Company, the makers of the Othermill CNC desktop CNC machine. Other Machine Company strives to empower nontraditional makers, giving everyone “the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
On the reality of black holesThe gravitational waves detected recently by LIGO were produced in the final phase of the inward spiraling of two black holes before they collided to produce a more massive black hole. The experiment is entirely consistent with the so-called Final State Conjecture of general relativity, according to which general solutions ...
Dr. Larry Brilliant has spent his career working to improve livesâ€"locally and globallyâ€"through his work helping eradicate smallpox with the UN, curing millions of people of blindness with Seva Foundation, and building technologies of the future with Google.org and public tech companies. Now he has written a memoir, Sometimes Brilliant: ...
This public symposium features Sapna Cheryan (2016-17 CASBS fellow; associate professor of social psychology, Univ. of Washington) and Shelley Correll (2015-16 CASBS fellow; professor of sociology and organizational behavior; Barbara D. Finberg Director, Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Stanford Univ.).Cheryan will speak on "Stereotypes of Computer Scientists Constrain Women’s Opportunities ...
The Here and Now of Electric Vehicles with NIO CEO Padmasree Warrior in a moderated discussion with Stephen Zoepf, CARS Executive Director.Â
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Science at the Library: Wild Weather There are 4 activities at each presentation after a show presentation. Parents work with their children to learn about science. Recommended for elementary age children. Families are encouraged to attend. Limited seating. Funding provided by Lam Research Foundation and free.Register at weblink
Join MARE’s Dirk Rosen and unlock the mysteries of the Channel Islands’ deep waters and see spectacular new footage of California’s ocean wilderness. Dirk will highlight the remarkable success of California’s network of marine reserves in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands.Speaker: Dirk Rosen
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 suggested donation
Galaxy Clusters and the Life and Death of the UniverseThe distribution of galaxies in the universe is patchy. Galaxies are bound together in clusters made of stars, hot gas and invisible dark matter. These galaxy clusters are part of a cosmic web of filaments, nodes and empty voids that has been building up over 13 billion years. How do we observe ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Lecture and parking are free
Jimmy Chin is an avid outdoor adventurer whose career combines amazing photography and film making with his experience as a veteran of The North Face Athlete Team. He’s filmed and photographed some of the world’s most progressive athletes and explorers while participating in breakthrough expeditions around the planet. He has ...
