Bioscience for Non-ScientistsThis workshop will provide participants with an introduction to the language and basic concepts of molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics - the foundations of modern biotechnology. Participants will learn what monoclonal antibodies are and what they’re used for, the differences between small molecule drugs and biological therapectics, the secrets ...
Where: San BrunoCost: $30
DesignDaze @ The TechStudents, what’s your passion? Diversity and equality? Safety and poverty? The Tech and The DFarm are partnering to offer a unique design challenge for students in Grades 7-12 to tackle a real-world issue related to world peace. In an unprecedented time of tension and partisanship, the design thinking process, with ...
Where: San JoseCost: $50 refundable deposit
Natural History of Coyote CreekEnjoy a quiet walk along the creek. Discover abundant life under the shady canopy of water-loving trees. Topics range from the Native American presence to early cultivation of vineyards and orchards. Meet at the visitor center with binoculars. Questions? (408) 918-7980
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Hike the Mallard Slough TrailLook for birds, mammals, and animal tracks as we explore along the water’s edge on this 3.7-mile nature walk. Bring binoculars and your favorite field guide to help enjoy the views. Have at least one liter of water, snacks, and appropriate clothing. Rain cancels hike. Led by Steve Stolper. RESERVATIONS ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Marshlands of DreamsJoin Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation.  There will opportunities for bird watching as well.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Insect ExplorationInsects have been on this Earth for hundreds of millions of years. Come learn about the many different insects that call the San Francisco Bay Area their home. We will examine insects and learn how they have adapted to survive. Join us as we dig in the dirt and crawl ...
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is one of those basic techniques that has endless uses in the lab. PCR allows you to exponentially amplify a specific stretch of DNA Â to the point that you have enough DNA to sequence it. It can be used to identify mushroom or bacterial species by ...
Autonomous cars tend to treat people like obstacles whose motion needs to be anticipated, so that the car can best stay out of their way. This results in ultra-defensive cars that cannot coordinate with people, because they miss on a key aspect of coordination: it’s not just the car interpreting ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Fixit Clinic CCXVII (217) Castro Valley LibraryWHAT: Fixit Clinic CCXVII (217) Castro Valley LibraryCelebrating repair by conveying basic troubleshooting skills, Fixit Clinics are do-it-together hands-on STEM-oriented fix-n-learn community-based exploration and discovery workshops staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who generously share their time, tools and expertise to consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of ...
Where: Castro ValleyCost:
Nature has its own Pharmacy​When we have an illness we go to the store for medicine, but the Native People who lived here didn't have that luxury! Join a Park Ranger to explore some plants and their forgotten uses. Meet at the visitor center. Questions? (408) 842-7800
Where: GilroyCost: Free
Walking through Time: History of California NurseryThe importance of this site spans from the Ohlone, Mission and Rancho Era. The people associated with this site helped to transform the State of California into an agricultural giant. Learn how Niles agriculture had a strong tie to San Francisco and Fresno.Lecture will go over the buildings that are ...
There will be a short lecture followed by experiment setup. The experiment will be to de-mineralize a set of fossils over the course of the next few months by bathing them in a chelating buffer. Each participant will be supplied with a fossil. Once the fossils are de-mineralized, we can ...
Where: OaklandCost: 0
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 - 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Title: Strange New Worlds: Exploring Exoplanets with NASA’s Kepler/K2 Mission and BeyondThe Kepler mission, and its extended mission K2, have revolutionized humanity’s knowledge of planets orbiting other stars (“exoplanetsâ€) over the past decade. Dr. Jessie Dotson (NASA Ames) is the Project Scientist for the K2 mission, and will summarize the Kepler/K2 mission and its exoplanet discoveries. Dr. Eric Mamajek (JPL/Caltech) is Deputy Program Chief Scientist for ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Movie Night on Mt. Tam: 'Gravity'Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as NASA astronauts stranded in orbit, this tense film earned 7 Oscars at the 2014 Academy Awards, including Best Director for Alfonso Cuarón.
Speaker: Dr. Natalie Batalha is an astrophysicist at NASA Ames Research Center and the Mission Scientist for NASA's Kepler Mission. She holds a Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of California (UC), Berkeley, and a Doctoral degree in astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz.Music: White Album Ensemble
