Celebrate the longest day of the year at the continent's edge, Muir Beach. Join us for storytelling and songs around a bonfire.Dress warmly and bring a mug for hot drinks.Meet at Muir Beach. No reservations required.
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
'The Cove': An Evening with Ric O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos & Bob WeirDirector Louie Psihoyos and marine mammal specialist Ric O'Barry will present and discuss a screening of their 2010 Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove, along with a special live performance by the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, in an evening that benefits Save Japan Dolphins, a project of Earth Island Institute. The ...
Laser ablation (LA) with optical (LIBS) or mass (ICP-MS) detection is an excellent technology for direct sample (solid, liquid, gas) analysis. Benefits of laser ablation include no sample preparation, no consumables, every sample, real-time analysis, standoff (LIBS) measurements, and more. Knowledge of ablation processes, reliable system components, and development of ...
Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more! Join us for the opportunity to meet these amazing bugs up-close.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
'Extreme Ice'This alarming film by James Balog is a NOVA-National Geographic special investigating the latest evidence of a radically warming planet. It follows the progress of acclaimed photojournalist James Balog's Extreme Ice Survey, the largest photographic study ever attempted of the cryosphere, the mantle of ice that covers large portions of ...
What is our subconscious mind doing while we pay our bills, write emails and decide between crunchy and smooth at the grocery store? As neuroscientists are learning more and more about our body's hidden frontier, we have gained fleeting insights into our own intuition, habits and seemingly unexplainable preferences. Neuroscientist ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
The Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Accident: What Happened and What Does It Mean?In response to general interest in the events associated with the recent Fukushima disaster in Japan, the Division has scheduled Dr. Robert Budnitz as our speaker for the upcoming luncheon. Bob brings considerable expertise to the topic, having spent most of his scientific career involved with nuclear-reactor safety and radioactive-waste ...
Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more! Join us for the opportunity to meet these amazing bugs up-close.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Data In Sight: Making the Transparent VisualJoin us for a hands-on data visualization competition held June 24th-26th, 2011, at the Adobe Systems, Inc. offices in San Francisco's SoMa District. Open to coders, programmers, developers, designers, scientists, members of the media-anyone who believes that data is divine and has ideas for bringing it to life.On Saturday, hear from ...
ZER01 will be hosting the second iteration of our Art/Technology: In Conversation artist talk on Friday June 24th. The artist talks are an ongoing series of discussions featuring artists and technologists exploring topics relevant to contemporary society. Our guests will be artist Ken Eklund a.k.a Writerguy and Sibley Verbeck founder of StreamJam and Electric Sheep Company.
Come to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory Friday Evening ProgramCome to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory is open for public viewing every clear Friday evening from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's new computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Views ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost:
Saturday, 06/25/11
Data In Sight: Making the Transparent VisualJoin us for a hands-on data visualization competition held June 24th-26th, 2011, at the Adobe Systems, Inc. offices in San Francisco's SoMa District. Open to coders, programmers, developers, designers, scientists, members of the media-anyone who believes that data is divine and has ideas for bringing it to life.On Saturday, hear from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10-$33
History of the Delta LeveesThe San Francisco Bay delta eveloved over thousands of years to work as a natural barrier between fresh and salt water. How have we changed the natural processes of the delta to fit the needs of Californians? Find out by joining a ranger-let talk to discuss changes in the delta.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Open HouseThe MBARI open house features science and technology exhibits, deep-sea videos, research presentations, robotic submarines, children's activities, ocean career information, and much more. MBARI staff, scientists, and engineers will share their excitement about the institute's work.Visitors can view a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and some of our autonomous underwater vehicles ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Solar ObservingRequest a parking pass from the Park Ranger at the entrance booth and/or read and adhere to the parks admission policies posted at the gate. (You will be charged the "Day Use" fee of $8.00 and receive a parking pass.) Failure to do so will result in a parking fine.
Where: KenwoodCost: Free
26th Annual Fremont Peak Star-B-QueThis is a GREAT way to meet amateur astronomers and enjoy the fun side of astronomy.YOU ARE INVITED: Anyone interested in astronomy or Fremont Peak State Park is welcome. You do not have to be a member of a club to attend.RSVP: Call (831) 623-2465 or e-mail info@fpoa.net leaveing your ...
Where: San Juan BautistaCost: $6 parking fee per car
Music of the Spheres: Astronomy and Cosmology (not to be confused with Astrology, Gastronomy and Cosmetology)Each summer Lick Observatory hosts the Music of the Spheres concert series. Program for each includes the concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research and, weather permitting, viewing with the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel 40-inch telescope. A knowledgeable group of local ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $35-$150
Public Space Observing NightFor the evening events you are invited to join us as early as dusk, but you may choose to arrive up to two hours after twilight ends and still enjoy our full program and find the crowd smaller at the later time. The activities on a public night include an ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $3 age 18 and over, Free under 18
SMCAS Star Party Come out and bring the kids for a mind expanding look at the universe.Setup of telescopes begins around sunset, with observations beginning about 1 hour later.
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Sunday, 06/26/11
Data In Sight: Making the Transparent VisualJoin us for a hands-on data visualization competition held June 24th-26th, 2011, at the Adobe Systems, Inc. offices in San Francisco's SoMa District. Open to coders, programmers, developers, designers, scientists, members of the media-anyone who believes that data is divine and has ideas for bringing it to life.On Saturday, hear from ...
BACKYARD SCIENCEWhere do you go to experiment with science? Does it only take place in a classroom or lab? In reality, science is all around us – even in our own backyards!CuriOdyssey's newest exhibit, Backyard Science, removes science from the lab and gives it a home in the CuriOdyssey's gardens. ...
Where: San MateoCost:
Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of the Galaxy?What are Super-Earths? What do they indicate about the likelihood of life on other planets? Are super-earths more stable on our planet? Might we be able to migrate to them some day? Should we?
Where: PetalumaCost: Free with admission to exhibit
Go 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. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
'Fair Food: Growing a Healthy, Sustainable Food System for All'Books, Inc. and the Ecology Center host author Oran Hesterman as he introduces his new book, Fair Food: Growing a Healthy, Sustainable Food System for All. Fair Food is a guide to changing not only what we eat, but how food is grown, packaged, delivered, and sold. So how is ...
The Affordable Care Act aims to bring health coverage to approximately one-half to two-thirds of California's 7.3 million uninsured residents. But are we prepared to provide care to the millions that will need access to the system? Will there be enough doctors to care for these new patients? Is our ...
As chief scientist of one of the most highly respected conservation organizations, The Nature Conservancy, Peter Kareiva is surprisingly radical. "Look," he says, "we're in nature. The deal is how to work with it and how to help it work for us. The better we are at ensuring that people ...
