Low mass galaxies beyond the Milky Way with LSSTThe number densities, structures, internal dynamics, and stellar populations of low mass galaxies can be extremely insightful for studying dark matter and galaxy formation on small scales. Access to these low mass galaxies beyond the Local Group has been limited due to their low surface brightness. I will present recent ...
The Talking College Project is a Black student and Black studies-centered way to learn more about the particular linguistic choices of Black students while empowering them to be proud of their cultural and linguistic heritage. Students examine the role of language in the Black college experience and collect information from ...
Where: Cost: Free
Educator Workshop: Mindful Modeling (K - 1) Are you a K - 1 educator? Register for this free online workshop exploring mindful modeling.What is mindful modeling? And how does classroom discussion support K - 1 students’ engagement in modeling? See how K - 1 students use scientific modeling to communicate and revise their ideas as they make ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Marine Mammal Monday: Seal and Sea Lion Superstars of 2022 - LivestreamThis month we reminisce about our patient superstars! Dozens of marine mammals, ranging from California Sea Lions to endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals, were rescued in 2022. Learn about how our team of dedicated volunteers and veterinarians are able to heal these sick, injured and orphaned patients so that they can ...
Where: Cost: Free
A Tale of Three CitiesOver the last three decades, under the stewardship of Mayor Jim Brainard, the City of Carmel, Indiana and its citizens engaged in an experiment to reverse the trends of urban sprawl that have contributed greatly to a reduction in quality of life in the US.In this talk, Mayor Jim Brainard will give ...
Since its inception, NASA has promoted a vision of space exploration that involves missions and outposts within the inner solar system with supplies delivered from Earth's surface, the Moon, or Mars. Recent research suggests an additional scenario in which humans live in space supported by resources extracted from asteroids, beginning ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Science of Cocktails @ After DarkCalling all craft cocktail lovers, kitchen chemists, and science fans! Grab your friends or a date, and join us for Science of Cocktails @ After Dark, a tasty fundraiser focused on mixology science. Whether you’re already a Science of Cocktails fan, or you’re ready to level up your After Dark ...
