Quantum Dot and Nanowire Light Emitting Diodes and LasersThe development of nitride-based multiquantum well (MQW) light emitting diodes (LEDs) has been plagued by the phenomenon known as "efficiency droop", observed at high injection current densities. This detrimental characteristic has been attributed to carrier leakage, Auger recombination, excition dissociation, and other effects. The first two are related to hot ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Marine Mamal Research TourGo behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Silicon micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) is a well-established offshoot of the semiconductor industry, after a lengthy incubation period. To provide a frame of reference for what can be done in today's commercial foundries, I will review MEMS microphones, gyroscopes, and resonators for timing applications.MEMS research has developed a variety of ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Introduction to California's Beaches and Coast A special evening with Dr. Gary Griggs, director of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Long Marine Laboratory at UC Santa Cruz. Griggs offers a fascinating look at our one of the most spectacular and diverse shorelines in the world. From the origins of sand, to the potential of wave ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $6 General, $4 Members
The Living NightlifeNightLife presents a talk by Patrick Blanc, world-renowned botanist and inventor of the vertical garden, and creator of Drew School's 'living wall' – the largest such installation in the U.S. The talk will focus on describing his design approach and philosophy behind his incredible creations-vertical gardens that now number over ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Black Wave – The Legacy of Exxon ValdezJoin toxicologist and community activist Dr. Riki Ott for a screening of Black Wave – The Legacy of Exxon Valdez, a benefit for Ultimate Civics, the Gulf Coast Fund, and The Coastal Heritage Society of Louisiana. Dr. Riki Ott and others will speak on the situation in the Gulf and ...
Where: OaklandCost: Unkn
Friday, 02/11/11
Flame Retardant Dilema SymposiumYou are invited to attend all or part of the day.8:30-9am: Check-In and Networking. 9-9:40am: Arlene Blum, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar, UC Berkeley -- Halogenated Flame Retardants: Do the Benefit Justify the Harm? 9:40-10:20am: Ami Zota, Sci.D., M.S., Postdoctoral Scholar, UCSF -- Halogenated Flame Retardants: Human Exposure and Epidemiology. 10:20-10:40am: Break. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25
Theoretical terms without definitionsHow are new theoretical terms -- such as 'magnetism', 'phlogiston', 'phylum', 'gene', 'general intelligence', 'symbolic capital' -- introduced into science? The classical view is that a term is introduced by framing a definition. The currently most popular view is different, but still involves something like a definition (a 'stipulative truth'). ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Synchrophasors: How They Are Making the Grid SmarterSpeaker: Lloyd Cibulka, CIEEPart of the Spring 2011 i4Energy Seminar Series. Live broadcast at mms://media.citris.berkeley.edu/webcast; Questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents. The schedule for the spring i4energy series is at http://www.citris-uc.org/events/i4energy-spring2011
Nanogenerators and Piezotronics for Self-Powering Smart SystemsDeveloping wireless nanodevices and nanosystems is of critical importance for sensing, medical science, environmental/infrastructure monitoring, defense technology and even personal electronics. It is highly desirable for wireless devices to be self-powered without using battery. This is a new initiative in today's energy research for mico/nano-systems in searching for sustainable self-sufficient ...
γδ T cells and corneal wound healing - CANCELLEDEfficient wound healing of the cornea involves restoration of surface epithelium, regeneration of the subepithelial sensory nerve plexus and recovery of stromal keratocytes. Epithelial and sensory nerve injury in a murine model induces an acute inflammatory response in the limbal vessels involving migration of T cells, neutrophils, monocytes and platelets ...
San Francisco Bay Flyway FestivalWelcome to the 15th Annual Flyway Festival, February 11-13, 2011 which promises more guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops on Mare Island than every before. With over 60 events on the schedule, you'll have to watch closely to make sure you don't miss your favorite! You will find that ...
Where: Mare IslandCost: Free
Saturday, 02/12/11
Phylogeny, Taxonomy, and Name Changes in the California FloraThe names of plants have been in flux for centuries, but in recent years, name changes have occurred at an accelerated pace, due largely to advances in our understanding of evolutionary relationships based on analyses of molecular data using modern phylogenetic methods. The results are sometimes striking. For example, in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $80 General, $60 Jepson Friends
Little Explorer Workshop: Children's Weekend WorkshopSpend time with your little explore this winter, building, creating, and tinkering together as they explore ramps and pathways, how water flows, and air dynamics. Materials invite children's experimentation and help them formulate cause-and-effect relationships. 9:30am - 10:30am Ages 4-511:00am - 12:00pm Grades K-1$130 ($110 for members) for 3 Saturdays.See ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: See description
Earth Building -- Adobe Is AliveA film about building with cob, featuring Miguel Elliot, of Living Earth Structures. The film features many natural building projects locally and abroad. It celebrates the possibility of having Natural Building be incorporated into the school curriculum. It shows how to build a cob dome, and how to build a ...
Where: PetalumaCost: $10 General, $5 under 10 y/o
C.S.I. Open Lab: Wind EnergyGet blown away in this wind turbine engineering challenge. Create your own propeller and test it in our wind tunnel. See how much electricity you can generate, and shock your system while you explore electric fields and create an electron storm. Badges can be earned.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
American Chemical Society Chocolate Factory TourJoin the American Chemical Society tour of TCHO chocolate factory which has been rumored to combine the latest of modern technology such as iPhone apps to control the chocolate making process which begins on a worldwide virtual journey on the search for beans that highlight different tastes. Tasting included followed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 5.00
Good-bye Salt Ponds, Hello Hotel California Docent Jane Moss will lead you on a 1-mile hike through the fascinating changes taking place at former salt pond SF2. Learn about the surprising ways this area is being reshaped as wildlife habitat. Trail is easy and level. All are welcome. Call 408-262-5513 x106 for information and directions.
It's story time on the Ecology Trail with a park ranger! This walk ends at the Inspiration Point Overlook.Join Ranger Fatima Colindres and explore the Presidio's historic forest and enjoy tales of the plants and animals who live there.All ages; registration required as space is limited.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Jazz Under The StarsOnce a month we invite the public to our rooftop observatory for night sky viewing, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91.1FM. See the first quarter moon, Jupiter, and more through our telescopes. This is an outdoor event, please dress warmly and check back here for weather updates. If it's cloudy or ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
San Francisco Bay Flyway FestivalWelcome to the 15th Annual Flyway Festival, February 11-13, 2011 which promises more guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops on Mare Island than every before. With over 60 events on the schedule, you'll have to watch closely to make sure you don't miss your favorite! You will find that ...
Where: Mare IslandCost: Free
Sunday, 02/13/11
Animal AmoreAnimal Amore lets adults delve into the wild and sometimes weird world of animal courtship and mating during an intimate daytime tour. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a light mimosa brunch and make some Valentine's Day enrichment for their favorite animal.
Where: OaklandCost: $40/person or $70/couple, member discount
Art/Science Workshop: Sweet HeatAdding heat to materials causes them to melt, boil and even explode. Thermal metaphors are also applied to people-from being "hot-blooded" to having a "meltdown." After considering the scientific impacts of heat, explore what it means to you. Learn how to make a glass-like material by bringing sugar to a boil. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Life at the Bottom of the Food ChainWetlands microbes are often called "the lungs of the earth". Explore the dynamics of microbial communities in LaRiviere Marsh ponds. Join microbiologist Wayne Lanier, PhD, for a brief presentation in the Visitor Center; then a Microscope Hike to LaRiviere Marsh, where we will sample and view the most ancient creatures ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Point Reyes Fungus FairJoin us for the 6th annual Point Reyes National Seashore Fungus Fair. Attend free lectures in the Bear Valley Visitor Center Auditorium. Learn about the fungi of the Point Reyes National Seashore. You can pore over the remarkable colors and shapes of native wild mushrooms on display.Held at the Bear ...
Where: Point Reyes StationCost:
Chocolate Factory Meetup and Valentine's Murder MysteryJoin us on a Valentine's Weekend mystery of uncovering the process of how chocolate is made by taking a tour of a chocolate factory that is sought after by gourmet restaurants. The beans are selected from all over the world and then roasted at the factory with the final product ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docent-led tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital habitat thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
'Transcendent Man' - SOLD OUT"Transcendent Man" chronicles the life and controversial ideas of inventor, futurist, and author Ray Kurzweil, one of the world's most respected advocates of the role of technology in our future. This film premiered to sold-out audiences at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Enjoy a 30 minute lecture by Mr. Kurzweil ...
Where: San JoseCost: $50 General, $25 Members
Vanishing of The BeesVanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean ...
Where: PetalumaCost: $4 suggested donation
San Francisco Bay Flyway FestivalWelcome to the 15th Annual Flyway Festival, February 11-13, 2011 which promises more guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops on Mare Island than every before. With over 60 events on the schedule, you'll have to watch closely to make sure you don't miss your favorite! You will find that ...
Enjoy free admission and explore how technology and science affect the way we live, work, play and learn. Over 250 fun, interactive exhibits provide hours of creative discoveries. Ride the Earthquake Platform, play with Robots, learn about Silicon Valley innovations and lots more unique hands-on fun for all ages. Does ...
Where: San JoseCost: FREE
Monday, 02/14/11
Eco-lunch featuring Paul FineThe variation in herbivory rates among habitats and implications for the beta-diversity of Amazonian forest trees.Room 2063
Christopher Elias, CEO of PATH speaks on vaccine developments for the developing world. PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Accelerator Innovations for Science and MedicineThe need for ever-higher energy and intensity accelerators for High Energy Physics and Basic Energy Science has driven impressive innovations in accelerator technology. Established techniques have been significantly improved, and new techniques offering radically different beam properties have been developed. It is often the case, however, that such innovations are ...
Canada's oil sands constitute one of the largest concentrations of hydrocarbons in the world with nearly two trillion barrels of bitumen in place. Current production is about 1.5 million b/d, half from open pit mines, half from wells relying on steam injection to stimulate production. Unconventional oil derived from bitumen, ...
Where: StanfordCost:
The Deal With Carbon: How Earth's Mighty Microbes RespondThe Deal With Carbon: How Earth's Mighty Microbes Respond JGI Science @ The LesherMicrobes make the world go 'round – they comprise most of the Earth's total biodiversity and play key roles in maintaining the global processes that keep the planet, and life in and on it, going.One of the ...
Tools to address environmental flow recovery for coastal salmon in a vineyard landscapeAdaptation to Variability: Water Management in Mediterranean Climates: Both the developed and developing world confront growing water shortages, driven by population increases, expansion of high-value agriculture, and exacerbated by climate change. This research colloquium focuses on interdisciplinary implications for improving water security in California and other Mediterranean climate regions. By ...
Sunne Wright McPeak is the President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to close the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband. She assumed the position as the CETF first chief executive in December 2006 after serving ...
The Electric Car: Murder Victim, Suicide, or Still a Gleam in Its Parents' Eyes?Electric cars have existed since the inception of the automobile, but to date, have not penetrated the consumer market to a significant degree. This talk will present the significant advantages of an electrochemical energy source (batteries) relative to a combustion source for automotive power. But the challenges that have limited the success of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $29/$25 for dinner, free for talk only
Pritzker Lecture: Humans: Are We Just Another Primate? Academy fellow Dr. Robert Sapolsky will discuss his work as professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and as a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. His enviable gift for storytelling led The New York Times to print, "If you crossed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Seniors, Free Members
How is it that Americans have accumulated ever more and better stuff? As environmental activist Annie Leonard explains, all the "stuff" is taking an enormous toll on our health, our happiness, our desire for global justice and our shared natural world. Where does all this "stuff" come from and where ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $22 + Svc Charge
Wednesday, 02/16/11
Free Wednesday at Cal AcademyFree admission is available to visitors on the third Wednesday of every month, through the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation. Admission is on a first come, first served basis, and early arrival is recommended due to the likelihood of high demand. Also, please note that final entry to the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Improving Health Behaviors with Tailored Email and WebChronic diseases are the major causes of illness and death in the United States, and account for almost 75% of the dollars spent on health care. CDC calls poor diet and physical inactivity two of the top three causes of chronic disease. We can't afford the growing burden of chronic ...
Come hear Natalie Batalha speak about her research on the NASA Kepler mission.Natalie Batalha is an associate professor in the physics and astronomy department. She is the Deputy Science Team Lead for the NASA Kepler Mission to find earth-size planets in the galaxy.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Science Fiction as a bridge between Future Societies and the Contemporary Russian and American CulturesDr. Mikhaylova will discuss images from science fiction literature and films which have addressed human interaction in space (created by Frederick Pohl, Ivan Yefremov, Arthur C. Clarke, in Star Trek, Avatar, etc.). Is international cooperation essential for humans to move into the Universe – or not? Has the time arrived ...
The Path to (Consumer) Enlightenment: Changing the Way We Buy and SellAlthough much attention has been given to the impacts of consumer behavior, less work has been done on how to effectively change it. With the price of inputs on the rise and resource constraints putting disrupting business as usual, influencing consumer behavior has become more important that ever. Companies have ...
You may have seen the article in the July 19, 2010 Contra Costa Times titled "Fourth Bore Bones". Dr. Lanny Fisk, principal paleontologist for PaleoResources Consultants based in Auburn, CA was quoted as saying "It's rare to tunnel through a sequence like this. It's like laying time on its side." ...
Very little is known about the migration dynamics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. In order to better understand dispersal patterns of this important human pathogen, we studied European lineages of M. tuberculosis currently circulating in indigenous North American communities. Our analyses of genetic and other data suggest that ...
Why do we do archaeology? For whom do we do it? How best can it be done? Whether we are seeking to generate new archaeological knowledge of the past or to engage in more meaningful relations with descendant communities, these are essential questions in aid of achieving a more representative, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Lynn Rothschild, NASA – Ames Research Carlmont Science Dept. Guest lecture seriesThe Carlmont Science Department proudly presents a guest lecture series spanning the 2010-2011 school year. Innovative and leading scientists will visit the Carlmont PAC monthly for a free public event.February 16th, 2011 Lynn Rothschild, NASA – Ames ResearchFuture Lectures: March 16th, 2011 Joseph DeRisi, UCSFApril 27th, 2011 Peggy Lemaux, UC Berkely
Where: BelmontCost:
The Search for Galactic FossilsGaBany has collaborated with an international team of professional astronomers searching for ancient relics to support an understanding of galactic evolution. This presentation will explain the team's efforts, review its findings and conclude with the release of new deep space images that represents the group's latest evidence.Speaker: R. Jay GaBany
Nerd Nite SF #9: Real Estate Shenanigans, Dirty Archaeology, and Roller Derby FundamentalsThis month we're digging deep, going around and around in circles, and mortgaging our credibility up to the hilt. In other words, a typical Nerd Nite. No, there'll be no hearts and flowers for this post-Valentine's evening-just lots of platonic nerd-love-as a mortgage analyst untangles the real estate muddle, archaeologists ...
