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:
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 05/26/12
'The Importance of Play,' Tenth International Conference on NeuroestheticsThe Tenth International Conference on Neuroesthetics, "The Importance of Being Playful," will be held at the University of California, Berkeley, May 26-27, 2012. A diverse group of speakers from the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, law, art, and economics will present their work on the science and culture behind play ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate Bridge: A Bay Area DivaWhat makes Golden Gate Bridge so special? The Golden Gate is shorter in length and one year younger than the Oakland Bay Bridge. Yet, the Golden Gate Bridge flirts with the imagination and lures people to her as if by magic. She has the power to mesmerize and make people ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Invented in San Francisco Walking Tour: GG Bridge Anniversary EditionScience and creativity in a city of innovationBridge architect Joseph Strauss devised more than the world's most iconic span: he came up with the hard hat, to protect his team of fearless workers, along with many other inventions. Celebrate the birthday of our beautiful bridge by discovering the inventions our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Tales of the Maya Skies: Director and Producer Q&AImmerse yourself in the beauty of the "eighth wonder of the world", Mexico's Chichen Itza. Hear the story of the ancient Maya civilization in our full-dome planetarium show Tales of the Maya Skies. Narrated by Grammy Award winner and Oscar nominee Lila Downs, this show transports us to the jungles ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Jazz Under the StarsVisit our roof top observatory and see the moon and Saturn thru our telescopes, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly and come by anytime from 8-10 pm. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5. This event is weather dependent. If it's cloudy or raining, the event ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sunday, 05/27/12
'The Importance of Play,' Tenth International Conference on NeuroestheticsThe Tenth International Conference on Neuroesthetics, "The Importance of Being Playful," will be held at the University of California, Berkeley, May 26-27, 2012. A diverse group of speakers from the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, law, art, and economics will present their work on the science and culture behind play ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate FestivalGolden Gate FestivalIt's countdown to the celebration of the year-the Golden Gate Festival on Sunday, May 27, 2012.Marking the official 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, tens of thousands of participants are expected at the historic celebration along the San Francisco waterfront. Use the information below to help plan ...
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.
Join the discussion on our mathematical future. What kinds of mathematical skills will the citizen of tomorrow require? Are we providing our children with the mathematical education that will most benefit them? Are there any lessons to be learned from history?Keith Devlin's first lecture at The Tech Museum sold out! ...
Food Shift Movie Night - Dive!"Dive" is a film that exposes the problem of food waste in America. This film is brought to us by Food Shift, an Earth Island Institute sponsored project dedicated to building a more just and sustainable food system that curbs waste, empowers communities, respects the environment, and nourishes all people. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 - $10
Wednesday, 05/30/12
Planet formation and stellar multiplicity: insights from recent surveys and perspectivesWhile the prevalence of stellar multiplicity has been known for many decades, it is now becoming increasingly clear that planetary systems are also frequent around Main Sequence stars. This raises the natural question of the connection between stellar multiplicity and planet formation, a topic that was mostly ignored until the ...
The California Academy of Sciences is celebrating the launch of our new exhibit Earthquake! by partnering with the San Francisco Public Library to host a talk about how you can prepare for the next "big one". Dr. Springer will give a talk with accompanying slide show about precautions that can ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 05/31/12
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce you to the fascinating world of reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with their docile animals.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Future of Space ServicingSpeaker: Ron Clark, Space Orbital ServicesEditor's Note: There is conflicting infomation on the Lockheed/Martin website regarding the topic for this lecture and the 6/14 lecture. You may want verify which lecture is being given before attending.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Scientific Computing for Movies, Video Games and Virtual SurgeryProf. Teran will talk about some exciting new applications of scientific computing for solid and fluid mechanics problems including the simulation of virtual materials for movie special effects, video game effects and virtual surgery. These new applications all have an increasing demand for physically realistic dynamics of materials like water, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
80s Quake Party NightLife80s Quake Party NightLifeSeismic matters, and this week NightLife is all about earthquakes! Be among the first to see the Academy's newly opened Earthquake exhibit and planetarium show, complete with shake table, live ostriches, and an all-digital recreation of the 1906 earthquake. Enter an Earthquake Sundae-eating competition organized by Ghirardelli ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Deconstructing AutismLearn how a major shift in scientific perspectives is causing a reappraisal of the fundamental nature of autism – from a behaviorally defined syndrome to a plethora of specific brain diseases that can give rise to multiple outcomes in addition to autism. Examples of specific brain diseases that lead to ...
This is largest Western U.S. coastal wetlands restoration project, encompassing 15,100 acres of former salt ponds around the edge of South San Francisco BayThe project will restore and enhance South Bay wetlands for endangered species and migratory birds while providing flood management and wildlife oriented public access and recreationUSGS multidisciplinary ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
The Plastic In QuestionFive questions in search of an answer:Where is away, as in throw-away?Where did this come from?How did it get here?Was that once mine?What to do about it?Since 1999, Judith Selby Lang and Richard Lang, as a collaborative team, have gathered plastic pollution from Kehoe Beach, a remote stretch of the ...
