The Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) will host this conversation with author Brian Christian to celebrate the launch of his new book The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values. The book, which has been the focus of Christian's research during his time as a UC Berkeley Visiting Scholar, tells the story of the ethics ...
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10th Annual College DayCollege Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its 10th year anniversary, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) and Santa Clara County Office of Education leadership and our partners, we are excited to bring you workshops during ...
Amplified: Race and Reality in STEM aims to give a national platform to speakers to have candid conversations around race and diversity in the STEM fields. Featured speaker: Tyrone Poster, principal investigator at Boston University.Registration required at weblink
Learn about how our ears and brain work together to untangle the sounds around us, and take part in a real auditory science experiment!Registration required at weblink
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Live ScienceJoin Chabot Science Educators for a fun and interactive science experiment! Together, we will investigate and observe a phenomenon of science through a captivating demonstration.We’ll ask for observations and explanations of what YOU think is happening before revealing the science behind it. Then, we’ll end with a live Q&A for ...
Join us for a live reading of the illustrated children’s storybook, Breakfast Moon, along with activities and a discussion with the author and illustrator.Registration required at weblink
Globally, there are increasing efforts to advance the sustainability of fisheries in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In the US and several other countries, we have seen significant progress as nations adopt science-based management and increased accountability within commercial fisheries. However, several persistent sustainability challenges remain, including ...
InspÃrate al unirte a 5 cientÃficos de UC Berkeley mientras hablan acerca de sus carreras en quÃmica, biologÃa, fÃsica y otros (programa en español)Registration required at weblink
Talitha Washington is the new Director of the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative. Dr. Washington’s experience includes inventive leadership in math education, research methodologies, and partnership development, and she has served most recently as a program director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a tenured associate professor at ...
In this 30 minute activity, we will draw with a dry erase marker on ceramic or glass plates, then pour some water over and watch our drawings “come to life!†At the end, we will ask participants to submit photos of their creations and share them!Registration required at weblink
Discover how technology such as 3D printers, 3D scanners, virtual reality, and die-cutters are used in the UCSF Library’s Makers Lab.Registration required at weblink
Explore chemistry by making observations about liquids and the reactions they make together. Students become science detectives to identify the mystery liquids!Registration required at weblink
Speaker: Gave Youtsey, UC Agriculture and Natural ResourcesRegister at weblink for connection information.Editor's Note: This speaker replaces Glenda Humiston, University of California, Office of the President, who was originally scheduled for this date.
Learn about how brain oscillations are being used to understand human brain plasticity in health, disease, and interventions.Registration required at weblink
Walking tour of rocks and minerals on Stanford campus.Registration required at weblink
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Prospects for Significant Bipartisan Climate-Change Legislation In the Next U.S. Congress - LivestreamThe Stanford Environmental and Energy Policy Analysis Center (SEEPAC) invites you to join us for a conversation with two leading U.S. environmental policy decision makers â€" Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Senator Murkowski is Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the ...
In this presentation, you will learn about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed tomography (CT) and how technologies are used to detect cancer and help patients.Registration required at weblink
Virtual visit of nano@stanford’s research equipment, facilities and researchers working on the latest micro and nanotechnology.Registration required at weblink
How do scientists go from OMG to PhD? Join us to Ask the Scientist, Dr. Bethanie Edwards from UC Berkeley. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email to join the webinar.Registration required at weblink
Neutrinos are some of least understood fundamental particles, come learn about how we measure their mass using the largest length scales (the observable universe)!Registration required at weblink
Led by one of our very own tech divas, our “Catching Bytes†workshop will teach students how to design a game using HTML and Javascript.Registration required at weblink
Come join the Dumont Lab at UCSF for a virtual tour, science demonstration, and Q&A with our scientists! Attendees will be entered to win free FoldScopes!Registration required at weblink
Diatoms are important phytoplankton in the world oceans, contributing significantly to primary productivity and carbon export. Some species of diatoms and other eukaryotic phytoplankton produce allelopathic compounds called oxylipins when they are stressed. Oxylipins produced by diatoms have been observed to decrease copepod reproductive success and induce expression of key ...
Achieving carbon-neutrality in the U.S. by mid-century requires practical roadmaps of the infrastructure transition, costs, and tradeoffs involved. We modeled the energy system in detail to create pathways to net-zero and net-negative CO2 emissions by 2050. The least-cost pathway met all forecast energy needs at a net cost of 0.4% ...
Join us as several UC San Francisco PhD students each present their research in 3 minutes or less in language accessible to a general audience.Registration required at weblink
Learn about our Bird Scavenger Hunt and then get outside during the Bay Area Science Festival and observe birds around you!Registration required at weblink
Join us for Storytime with a Scientist. Enjoy the book Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey and then talk to a scientist about their work.Registration required at weblink
Different requirements, different constraints - Project Lead The Way and MESA middle/high school students develop solution to authentic COVID-19 challenges virtually.Registration required at weblink
Learn about exoplanets and the exciting search for Earth-like and potentially habitable worlds.Registration required at weblink
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Basic Science: The Overactive Earth - LivestreamPlate tectonics drives our dynamic planet, from earthquakes and volcanoes at surface subduction zones to convection deep in the mantle. A dynamic group of geologists and geophysicists discusses ways to study how the Earth operates, how it has changed over 4.5 billion years, and some unsolved mysteries.Please register in advance. ...
Sexual assaults are an unfortunate reality in modern society, which includes situations in which the assailant is known or unknown. While DNA is the go-to forensic evidence in sexual assault cases, the reality is that the use of condoms in sexual assault is increasing in an effort to minimize the ...
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Model Selection 101 - LivestreamOne of the most critical components of data science is choosing the appropriate type and structure of model, given the available data and the need to balance simplicity with performance. This talk will give an overview of various model types, best practices for choosing models, and tips for successful model ...
We can’t see black holes, so how do we know they exist? I’ll discuss a few ways astronomers can infer their existence.Registration required at weblink
Are we alone in the universe? Join us in a conversation with Frank Drake, an astronomer who has spent sixty years studying that cosmic question.Registration required at weblink
Join the Pyle Research Group to view a state-of-the-art low temperature detector, see cool demos, and tour the lab. You’ll feel like you’re really there!Registration required at weblink
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The MAGIC of Semantic IxD - LivestreamDo you know how much cognitive load your design ideas will place on the user even before you sketch out the first screen? If the cognitive load of your UX design is too high, users will find your product difficult and unpleasant to use.It's possible to measure cognitive load in ...
Are we alone or do we share our solar system and galaxy with other forms of life? And how widespread are advanced civilizations with whom we could communicate? Right now we don’t have answers to these profound questions. But scientists are in hot pursuit. The technology of searching for life ...
