Software Patent DebateProponents of software patents argue that software deserves the protection of patents just as any other invention does. Software is simply a description of computer instructions that allow a process or perform complex tasks.Critics of software patents argue that they stifle innovation tather than promote it by cutting off the free ...
Visionary Strategies for SustainabilityExamine the root causes leading up to the Gulf Coast oil spill, one of the worst environmental disasters in history, and ways to prevent such calamitous events from happening again. Understand the forces that drive society's unsustainable ways, and learn practical alternatives in this lively and engaging presentation.
Science fiction portrays our Milky Way Galaxy as filled with habitable planets populated by advanced civilizations engaged in interstellar trade and conflict. Back in our real universe, Earth-like planets and alien life have proved elusive. Has science fiction led us astray? NASA has launched a space-borne telescope, Kepler, dedicated to ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 08/25/11
Nature in Your Neighborhood: Non-Formal Educator Two-Day WorkshopJoin Literacy for Environmental Justice, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, and Crissy Field Center for a two-day, hands-on workshop designed especially for non-formal educators. The workshop explores Heron's Head, McClaren, and Candlestick Parks as living classrooms.Participants can:Gain content knowledge specific to these locations Learn activities to use with students outdoors Create ...
Wine quality and winemaking approaches have been debated for hundreds of years. A 21st century approach to winemaking can be very scientific because many aspects of this complex system appear to be understood. For example, Wired Magazine reported on the Grapes of Math in an comprehensive article to underscore that ...
Where: San JoseCost: $30 General (advance), Members Free
Contracting for Wind GenerationThe UK Government proposes offering long-term Feed-in-Tariffs (FiTs) to low-carbon generation to reduce risk and encourage new entrants. Their preference is for a Contract-for-Difference (CfD) or a premium FiT (pFiT) for all generation regardless of type. I argue that neither is suitable for on-shore wind, where a fixed FiT appears ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Dinosaurs! NightlifeDon't miss PaleoLab presenting a Fossil Show & Tell, a Dino Burlesque performance by Livid Cult Burlesque, and three showings of Cosmic Collisions in the planetarium. Music by Frenchy Le Freak.21 and over only.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Repeat photography remains an essential and cost-effective technique for scientists and researchers working to track and study changing environmental conditions Scientists worldwide are exploring methods to apply this technique in various important research areas in the natural sciences Studies of global change using repeat photography include many diverse areas such ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 08/26/11
Nature in Your Neighborhood: Non-Formal Educator Two-Day WorkshopJoin Literacy for Environmental Justice, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, and Crissy Field Center for a two-day, hands-on workshop designed especially for non-formal educators. The workshop explores Heron's Head, McClaren, and Candlestick Parks as living classrooms.Participants can:Gain content knowledge specific to these locations Learn activities to use with students outdoors Create ...
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Post-CMOS Strategy and Carbon Nanoelectronics: SINAM Nano SeminarInformation Technology (IT) industries currently have more than $200 billion in global sales and account for 30% of U.S. GDP and 50% of US economic growth. The unprecedented growth of the IT industry has largely been driven by the nonstop exponential increase in the performance of the CMOS-FET per unit ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Searching for the Milli-Volt SwitchIn contemplating the headlong rush toward miniaturization represented by Moore's Law, it is tempting to think only of the progression toward molecular sized components. There is a second aspect of Moore's Law that is sometimes overlooked. Because of miniaturization, the energy efficiency of information processing steadily improves. We anticipate that ...
The public is welcome to a presentation by Dr. Jill Robinson, MBE, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia and Dr. Tuan Bendixsen, Animals Asia's Vietnam Director. All proceeds benefit Animals Asia. Location: Marian Zimmer Auditorium of the Maddie's Center for Science and Environmental Education.
Where: OaklandCost: $12 - $20
Untwinkling the Stars: Improving our View of the Universe with Adaptive Optics - SOLD OUTEach summer, Lick Observatory hosts a Summer Visitors Program (SVP) where the public is invited to observe through both the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and Nickel 40-inch Reflecting Telescope. Each evening also features two speakers, who present programs even if clouds or fog prohibit viewing.Lick astronomers present multimedia lectures on ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $5
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, 08/27/11
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
Blind as a Bat?We'll take you on a pleasant but bouncy ride to the Calero Bat Inn – where you can visit but you cannot stay. Learn some batty bat facts and discover why these creatures are so important. Watch thousands of bats emerge from a good day's sleep at the Inn. Bring ...
Bedtime with the Beasts is a special overnight program for youth groups (ages 6-18) and their chaperones. An Oakland Zoo education specialist will lead your group on an evening hike around the zoo where you'll get a look at what the zoo is like after all of the guests leave. ...
Where: OaklandCost: $60
Music of the Spheres: The End of the Dark Age of the Universe - SOLD OUTEach 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, 08/28/11
Animals of the Garden Breakfast and Walk for FamiliesChildren, with their family, are invited to join the Garden on this special journey to discover the many wonderful creatures living in the Garden. On our animal hunt, we will learn about newts, birds, butterflies, frogs, lizards, foxes, snakes and more! Hone your skills of observation and learn how plants ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
ColorFair at the Exploratorium ColorFair at the ExploratoriumColorFair is a free, open-air market featuring a mix of science and art demonstrations and colorful wares made by local artisans. Meet with other color connoisseurs to explore practical and beautiful applications of the visual spectrum. We'll celebrate color with adults and families and explore a rainbow ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Real Doomsdays: How Life Could End on EarthWhat's more exciting than Armageddon, more conclusive than the Rapture, and much more certain than either? Join astrophysicist Greg Laughlin (UCSC) and planetologist Chris McKay (NASA) as they explore REAL doomsday scenarios on Sunday afternoon, August 28, at the Roxie Theater. This FREE event marks the beginning (after 12 annual ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: FREE
Color Vision and Color PhotographyJoin Exploratorium neuroscientist Richard Brown, PhD, for an enlightening overview of color vision.Using a variety of demonstrations and illusions, Richard will explore how we see color, how color vision evolved in humans and other species, and how and why color vision varies from person to person. He'll also discuss how ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Mysteries of Wastewater TreatmentThe San Jose-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plan treats hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater from millions of people every day using some of the most advanced treatment technologies available. Come and learn about what it takes to make this interesting process happen through a slideshow and hands-on activities ...
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, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Community Resources for Science Founders' Celebration For over 10 years, Community Resources for Science has served thousands of teachers in the East Bay, reaching tens of thousands of students with hands-on science education. CRS was founded in 1997 by Anne Jennings and Nicki Norman. The Founders' Celebration honors their inspiration and commitment to excellent elementary science ...
Together with our partners from Innovation Center Denmark, CITRIS is co-hosting this workshop, which is organized by the new Synthetic Biology Institute at UC Berkeley, the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Center for Synthetic Biology at Copenhagen University in Denmark.Synthetic biology is guided by a vision about a future ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Rajiv Doshi and Anurag Mairal: Medical Technology Innovation for IndiaThe emerging health-care needs of the rapidly expanding Indian population require the development of novel, cost-effective medical technologies that are relevant for the needs of the Indian people. However, the medical technology industry in India is still in its infancy, and there have been relatively few successful examples of medical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students
Together with our partners from Innovation Center Denmark, CITRIS is co-hosting this workshop, which is organized by the new Synthetic Biology Institute at UC Berkeley, the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Center for Synthetic Biology at Copenhagen University in Denmark.Synthetic biology is guided by a vision about a future ...
Public debate about an oil pipeline from Canada to U.S. refineries on the Gulf Coast, one of the country's most controversial energy projects, is coming to a head as the U.S. government nears a final decision on the $7 billion project. Nearly half a million citizens and dozens of members ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Free Climate Action Workshop series Minimize greenhouse gas emissions and maximize your sense of community at the Ecology Center's Climate Action Workshop series. At these workshops you will: *Receive information and ideas for taking action to reduce your ecological footprint, facilitate community building, and drive political action on climate change *Create a measurable action plan ...
