The Social Apps Lab focuses on creating mobile applications that use elements of gameplay to motivate citizen learning, civic action, and crowdsourced solutions for social problems. The Digital We examines the premises, prospects, and projects of this kind of social media production through a day of workshops and public discussions. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Psychology of Meditative Thinking: A Practical and Philosophical Approach to Wellness in Integrative MedicineYou will learn how mindfulness meditation-based interventions are impacting healthcare and society. We will discuss both the philosophical and practical aspects, as well as how we can cultivate and move towards a psychology of meditative thinking. This presentation will include an experiential session and is designed for professionals, mindfulness-based enthusiasts ...
Among the Great Apes tells the story of Suzi Eszterhas's adventures photographing chimps, gorillas and orangutans across the wild landscapes of Africa and Asia. Guided by her images, this talk will highlight some of the latest findings by primatologists and the challenges we face in conserving the world's remaining populations ...
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.
hMr. Tadashi Onodera, Chairman of KDDI Corporation, one of Japan's leading telecommunications firms, examines future possibilities for mobile Internet services while reflecting on lessons learned from the 3-11, 2011, triple disaster -- earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster -- that hit Japan. Japan's mobile Internet market has been one of the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Compassion and Altruism from an Integrated Evolutionary PerspectiveSpeaker: David Sloane-Wilsonis an evolutionist who studies all aspects of humanity in addition to the biological world. He manages a number of programs designed to expand the influence of evolutionary theory in higher education (EvoS), public policy (The Evolution Institute), community-based research (The Binghamton Neighborhood Project), and religion (Evolutionary Religious ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
On Air, Water, and IceSophie Webb will give a short talk at 7 PM about her three children's books: "Far from Shore", "My Season With Penguins", and "Looking for Seabirds", followed by an art opening featuring the original water color illustrations from the books, and book signing. For sale for all ages is her ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
Tracking Ongoing Kilauea Eruptions -- fissures...fountains...and flowsSpectacular Kilauea eruptions have produced a summit lava lake, roiling for several years, and a flank eruption recently sending lava flows downslope to threaten residential areas How do USGS scientists monitor and track subsurface molten rock movement, measure the state of volcanic unrest, and forecast eruptions? Hawaiian volcano "plumbing systems" ...
SIGGRAPH 2011 Electronic Theater (CG Animation & VFX)Silicon Valley ACM SIGGRAPH will be showing the DVD of animations and visual effects from SIGGRAPH 2011 Electronic Theater, which is a slightly different set from what was shown at the conference.A trailer for the conference's Electronic Theater can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGI7X717NwBerkeley Auditorium in Building 5Silicon Valley ACM SIGGRAPH continues its 2011-2012 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $5 non-members, Free students and members
What emotional state are you in about global warming? Shock, denial, anger, depression… or acceptance and readiness for action?Bring a brown bag lunch and help move through the "grieving process" and toward action.Meet Ranger Will Elder at the Temporary Visitors Station. Reservations required by calling (415) 561-4323.
Discovering The Farallones Marine SanctuaryOur speaker, Peter Winch, is the Visitor Center Naturalist for the Farallones Marine Sanctuary and assists with running the visitor center and its educational program. He has a BS in Environmental Science from Plymouth University, England, and has a background as a scientist and as an educator. He has studied ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $2 Donation
The Status of SETI in 2011Dr. Frank Drake, the scientist who pioneered the search for intelligent life in the universe, will give a rare public lecture to a meeting of the Peninsula Astronomical Society. The talk is free and open to the public, but parking on campus costs $2.00. Parking Lot 5 is closest to ...
Where: Los AltosCost: $2 Parking
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, 12/10/11
Total Lunar EclipseGet up early and come to Chabot to catch the last Total Lunar Eclipse until the year 2014! Our Observatory Deck will be open for anyone who would like to enjoy the spectacle in good company. Chabot staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk about the eclipse as ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Where: Cost: Free
Gold Fever: How the Gold Rush Forever Changed SF BayIn 1848 gold was discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, luring people by the thousands to California. Join Ranger Tammi to find out how this event forever changed San Francisco Bay.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
BioBlitz!Join us for the 24-hour BioBlitz, a species survey of every living thing at the refuge! We will organize the natural history talents of local scientists, naturalists, and YOU to document the biodiversity present at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso. Come for guided programs like: fish surveys, early morning ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Low Tide WalksJoin Marine Science Institute's ever popular guided low tide walks at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay. It's been many moons since the tides have alligned to make a good exploration possible, now the season is back for great exploring!We'll meet up promptly in the parking lot, and head out to ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Science on Saturday Lecture: All About SOFIAHave you ever wanted to know why we use infrared astronomy? Join us in the NASA Ames Exploration Center on December 10th at 2:00 pm for a lecture and demonstration about infrared astronomy. SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy) is one of NASA's most recent missions that uses this section ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Following Elephant SealsDaniel Costa, UC Santa CruzMonterey Bay is one of the most diverse regions in the world for both marine mammals and seabirds. Using electronic tags, the Tagging of Pacific Predators program has been monitoring the movements of California sea lions, northern elephant seals, blue and humpback whales, Laysan and black-footed ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: free to Museum Members; $5 for the general public
Mad Science: Magnificent MagnetsInvestigate the powers and daily uses of magnets. Explore magnetic fields and their relative strengths and properties. Take home your own floating magnets. Join us for this entertaining and educational program with Mad Science! Attendance is limited to the first 30 children. Grades: K-2.
BioBlitz!Join us for the 24-hour BioBlitz, a species survey of every living thing at the refuge! We will organize the natural history talents of local scientists, naturalists, and YOU to document the biodiversity present at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso. Come for guided programs like: fish surveys, early morning ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Where: Cost: Free
Duck WalkThousands of ducks winter in the San Francisco Bay every year. Hear a short lecture on duck identification. Then we'll head out on the trail to try your new skills. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Dress warmly. Led by Carmen Minch.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Where: Cost: Free
Civilizations Beyond Earth by Douglas VakochExploratorium Presents Douglas Vakoch Author of Civilizations Beyond EarthOn Sunday, December 11, at 2pm join us at the Exploratorium for a talk by author and psychologist Douglas Vakoch, Director of the Interstellar Message Composition for the SETI Institute. Moderating the conversation will be Claire Pillsbury, the Exploratorium's Osher Fellowship Program ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
The Salt Marshes: Then and NowApproximately 85% of San Francisco Bay's wetlands have disappeared over the last 200 years due to industry and development, impacting the wildlife that lived in and around them. Some of the plants and animals have made a comeback. Learn the history of the salt marshes and the plant and animal ...
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 ecosystem thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
'Reinventing Fire'Amory Lovins is widely considered among the world's leading authorities on energy especially its efficient use and sustainable supply and is a fertile innovator in integrative design. As Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, Lovins pioneered the concept of "soft energy paths" involving efficient energy use, diverse ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Preview Special: The Science of (Holiday) Light Walking TourThis is the preview "performance" of our seasonal science walking tour, with a special price of $10.The Science of (Holiday) LightA seasonal stroll for inquisitive soulsFirst night preview, Dec. 11Join us on this festive trek and gain a new appreciation for some of the city's most spectacular light displays. We'll ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10
Monday, 12/12/11
Accepting the Absurd: How Skepticism is Revealing the Nature of the UniverseOur current understanding of the universe incorporates ideas that seem absurd: Space is expanding and accelerating. Most of the "stuff" of the universe isn't the protons and neutrons that a generation was taught to believe.Why does science take these things seriously? This talk will explain the evidence and thought process ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 12/13/11
Bugs, Bugs, BugsThe Open Space Authority presents Docent Teri and her enthusiasm for all things creepy and crawly. Come learn the ant secret handshake or discover if bees have their own version of dancing GPS! Bring your questions and your sense of adventure and come have some fun! Everyone welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Wild WeatherMassive blizzards are slamming the East Coast and epic droughts are parching the Southwest. Though scientists are careful to say no single storm can be attributed to climate change, their models indicate more droughts, floods and other extremes are headed our way. How can farmers, companies and governments manage weather ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Memers, $7 Students
Two Session Climate Action Workshop SeriesJoin the Ecology Center and a small group of community members as we work to minimize our greenhouse gas emissions and maximize our sense of community In this two-session series, you will: -Receive information and ideas for taking action to reduce your ecological footprint, facilitate community building, and drive political ...
The public outpouring following the death of Steve Jobs attests to the impact this creative genius had on the world. In the only biography authorized by Jobs himself, Walter Isaacson tells the riveting story of his roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of the creative entrepreneur. Isaacson, CEO of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20-25 General, $17-22 Members
Resonances and the Angular Momentum of the Earth-Moon SystemThe prevailing theory for the formation of the Moon is a giant collision between proto-Earth and a Mars-sized protoplanet, with the Moon being mainly made from the impactor's material. It is now known that the composition of the Moon is too similar to Earth's mantle to be derived from the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
A Night of Chemistry CarolsWind down 2011, the International Year of Chemistry with a sensational seasonal night of Chemistry carols. Bring your lab coats, goggles and good walking shoes to bring singing science to the community and give the tourists something to write home about.The Chemistry Teacher is Coming to TownHe sees you when ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Bring songs
The Science of (Holiday) Light Walking TourThe Science of (Holiday) LightA seasonal stroll for inquisitive soulsThree nights/weekDec. 14, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30First night preview, Dec. 11Join us on this festive trek and gain a new appreciation for some ofthe city's most spectacular light displays. We'll stroll along SanFrancisco stairways, side streets, and scenic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 adults, $15 youth
Skeptalk: Can You Feel the Science?!?The Bay Area Skeptics present Dr. Kirsten Sanford (aka Dr. Kiki of the "This Week in Science" podcast) on science, sensationalism, and the media. The audience will join Dr. Kiki in exploring: "Does sensationalism hurt or help the perception of science?" Please come!
