Craig McLean, head of the U.S. Delegation to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and Assistant Administrator for NOAA Research, will give an overview of the future of ocean science and technology at NOAA and beyond. As we turn to the ocean for a larger share of our resources, there is ...
Photovoltaic solar electricity has grown much faster than was expected. Continuation of the historical growth rate would enable solar to generate as much electricity as the entire world uses by ~ 2030. California, in particular, has taken a leading role; 19% of electricity generated in 2018 in the state of ...
Where: Cost: Free
University Forum: Community partnerships in the time of COVID - LivestreamPartnerships formed quickly during this evolving health crisis. Salud Para La Gente, the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, Santa Cruz Community Health Clinics, and the UC Santa Cruz Molecular Diagnostic Lab are working jointly to test and treat the most vulnerable in Santa Cruz County. Join us for a conversation with ...
Do you know a 5th-12th grade student who is interested in marine science? Students, their teachers (and parents) are invited to join us for a Q&A session.Parents must give permission for children under 18 to participate. Register to attend here.
Does other intelligent life exist in the universe? Can SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers detect radio, infrared, or optical signals from other civilizations? Current and future SETI projects, including the new $100-million Breakthrough Prize Foundation "Listen" project, may provide an answer. UC Berkeley astronomer Dan Werthimer will describe the ...
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Art Imitating Life: How Climate Fiction Addresses Climate Change - LivestreamAs ice caps melt and temperatures rise, novels about climate change have moved from the margins to the center of world literature. In this seminar, we will explore the emerging genre of climate fiction (aka "cli-fi") and discuss how the best work in this genre helps us understand our moment ...
Where: Cost: $35
Machine Learning in Healthcare - Opportunities and Challenges - LivestreamJasmine will share her experiences of the machine learning landscape in healthcare space. She will touch upon data structure, application, resources and challenges in this space, followed by Q&A to share her insights with fellow data scientists who are interested to venture into Healthcare World.Agenda:4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Arrival ...
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Skeptics in the Pub: Millbrae - CANCELEDScience and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub West Bay, Fiddlers Green, Millbrae sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics.If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer’s art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
The Forests of California: A California Field Atlas - LivestreamFrom the author of The California Field Atlas comes another major work that not only guides readers through the Golden State’s forested lands, but also presents a profoundly original vision of nature in the 21st century. The Forest of California features a stunning wealth of Obi Kaufmann’s signature watercolor illustrations, ...
