Laura’s research combines field work with (micro)structural and geochronological analyses to study tectonic histories and processes. Much of her work has been conducted internationally in remote regions of Mongolia and Papua New Guinea. Her EPS seminar will highlight current NSF-funded collaborative research much closer to home where she and colleagues ...
The current generation of redshift surveys provide three-dimensional maps of the Universe with tens of millions of galaxies spanning much of the observable universe. These maps explore physics beyond the standard model, including the physics of dark energy and early universe inflation. David will present measurements of cosmic expansion and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Skeptics in a PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
This month, we have two excellent talks lined up: Dr. Cara Giovanetti (UCB/LBNL) will be telling us about the invisible substance that makes up 80% of the universe: dark matter. Then, we’ll hear from David Calvert (NC State University) about how ghostly neutrino particles allow us to study distant supernovae!Two ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Demystifying eBirdJoin us in welcoming Brian Sullivan, MAS Vice President and birder extraordinaire, as our November presenter. Brian will go over an eBird Q&A, and share how these Cornell Lab of Ornithology platforms transform the way we perceive birds.Brian currently serves as Digital Publications Lead at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ...
There are many facts about spheres in high dimensions that are extremely counterintuitive when one's instincts anchor too heavily on circles and spheres in 2 and 3 dimensions. How much area is close to the equator? How much of the volume enclosed is close to the surface? When inscribed in a hypercube, what percentage of the volume ...
