Science and creativity in the city of innovationSan Francisco's creative nature inspired innovation long before the silicon chip: Some of the world's most influential inventions were dreamed up by San Franciscan tinkerers. On this tour, we explore seven surprising stories of innovation that exemplify San Francisco as a hotbed of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Monday, 07/02/12
The State of Health Care in the United States: Reactions to the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care ActA Panel of University of California, Berkeley, experts will address the major consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. They will explore what the decision means for future health reform, constitutional law, medical care, the insurance market, insurance premiums, public policy, politics and more.Panel:Stephen Shortell, ...
Intel Museum - Free Binary Beading Class Engages KidsWhat are all those 1s and 0s that make up binary code? And for that matter, what's binary code? Students ages 7 and up learn how computers use this 'digital' language to send, process, and receive information. By using beads to represent a switch's on and off states (1 and ...
Science and creativity in the city of innovationSan Francisco's creative nature inspired innovation long before the silicon chip: Some of the world's most influential inventions were dreamed up by San Franciscan tinkerers. On this tour, we explore seven surprising stories of innovation that exemplify San Francisco as a hotbed of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Mad Science : pHantastic pHunBe blown away by awesome chemical reactions! You've seen a rainbow in the sky, now watch as we make one in a tube. Learn all about gravity, balance and centripetal force and be dazzled by some amazing optical illusions. You won't believe your eyes!
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
Intel Museum - Free Circuitry Class Engages KidsSchematics, Switches and CircuitsFrom doorbells to karaoke machines, kids ages 9 and up will be introduced to reading schematics and building circuits. After a quick introduction to the basics, they will work in teams to build a variety of electronic devices that ring, beep and play songs! Space is limited ...
Seismic forces that shaped the citySan Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have shaped San Francisco's distinctive terrain, while munching through edible seismic activities and getting up close and personal with the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
After Dark: What Can You Do?Come share your secret talents with friends and strangers at After Dark: What Can You Do? Join composer/sound artist/performer Brenda Hutchinson as she leads a group art project to celebrate our hidden skills and inner ham. Can you wiggle your ears? Know the names of all the capital cities in America ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, Free Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco.Cafe Inquiry is a social event hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Café Borrone http://www.cafeborrone.com/ between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club!
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco's innovative three-month art and music festival, Soundwave, presented by MEDIATE and The Bold Italic. The night features a blend of art, science and sound around this year's festival theme: challenging audiences to question their perspectives on the present and our hopes and fears about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Skeptics in the PubSan FranciscoMagnolia GastroPubWHAT: Join German skeptic Jochen Bergmann, Eugenie Scott of NCSE, and other intelligent folk like yourself for a brew and a bite. Jochen was one of the organizers of the recent World Skeptics Conference in Berlin. Learn about European skepticism and help him learn about ...
Science and creativity in the city of innovationSan Francisco's creative nature inspired innovation long before the silicon chip: Some of the world's most influential inventions were dreamed up by San Franciscan tinkerers. On this tour, we explore seven surprising stories of innovation that exemplify San Francisco as a hotbed of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
We will hike through the central part of the Burn Zone of the 1995 Mt. Vision Fire, examine the remarkable extent of vegetative recovery, and discuss how monitoring songbird response to natural disturbances like this can teach us many important lessons. We'll also have a chance to experience science-in-action as ...
Where: OlemaCost: $10 Donation, Free for members
Intel Museum - Free Class Lets Kids Explore the World Inside of a FabKeeping it Clean (ages 7 and up)Explore what it's like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip fabrication facility (fab) - from particles of contamination to bunnysuits - and get an inside glimpse into a Class 1 Fab from the museum. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email museum@intel.com ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Brenda Hutchinson's After Dark extends into Sat & Sunday, July 7 & 8Following After Dark: What Can You Do?, visitors can continue to work with Hutchinson to document people's hidden talents. You can meet with her in the McBean Theater at 11, 12noon and 12:30 pm for an orientation. At 2 pm, Hutchinson will present the final composition of collected documentation of 'talent.' which ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with Admission
John Reber, The Man with the Great IdeasBack in the 1940s. John Reber would look out over San Francisco Bay and visualize a massive civil works project of dams and locks to harvest fresh drinking water, and barriers that would support railway systems and a highway. His intention was to improve the quality of life for Bay ...
Seismic forces that shaped the citySan Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have shaped San Francisco's distinctive terrain, while munching through edible seismic activities and getting up close and personal with the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Psychic Blues: Confessions of a Conflicted MediumA professional mentalist who specializes in magic of the mind, Mark Edward has the psychic blues. What's more, Edward's new book is called Psychic Blues, which he will discuss.With decades of experience practicing mental magic, Edward has worked on both sides of psychic fence. Edward believes that most practitioners of ...
What goes on in the Zoo once the rest of the guests leave? You'll find out when your group spends the night at the Oakland Zoo! A variety of themes allows you to visit the rain-forest, be a detective and snoop your way around the Zoo, or even create your ...
