Brenda Hutchinson's After Dark extends into SundayFollowing 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.'
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
Monday, 07/09/12
WHoooo's Not Afraid Of The Dark?WHoooo's Not Afraid Of The Dark?There are all kinds of fascinating animals that rarely see daylight and they have some amazing talents. Would you like to learn all about them? Come on over and meet us for an engaging program all about nocturnal animals that live right here in your ...
July LASER EventSchedule:6:45pm-7:00pm: Socializing/networking.7:00-7:25pm: Ian Winters on "Responsive Installations Based on Attention, Social Memory and the Use of Motion-Capture Analysis"A look at projects that explore the observation and choreography of the viewer's or participant's attention and physical movement with a widespread use and integration of sensor-based systems.7:25-7:50pm: Christina Smolke (Stanford) on "Synthetic ...
The past 15 years of Mars exploration - by landers, rovers and orbiting spacecraft - has yielded a treasure trove of knowledge about the Red Planet. Each successive mission has carried with it a more capable, refined and nuanced science payload, building on the discoveries of its predecessors. The Mars ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $6 Members, $10 Seniors
Return of the Wolf to CaliforniaA talk on the conservation and recovery of a native keystone species.Speaker: Amaroq Weiss, California Wolf Center.
Where: OaklandCost: $7 Donation
Tuesday, 07/10/12
Free Intel Museum class teaches kids to make a musical greeting cardComputer chips are everywhere--powering the Internet, controlling cars, automating factories, enhancing cell phones, and enriching home entertainment. A favorite class at the Intel Museum helps children ages 7 and up learn about computer chip science while making a musical greeting card using the Intel-powered classmate PC!The class lasts about 45 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Creepy CrittersCrawling with excitement, we explore the gentler side of these wonderfully unique animals. Learn all about them and meet a snake, a tortoise, a tarantula, an alligator and a lizard.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Fish Feeding FrenzyHelp Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Open Grid Services Infrastructure at eBay: Easy Integration of Multiple PlatformsApplication environments and even languages get popular and wane. Once companies invest in a particular application environment, it is usually stuck with its decision. Migration to the next generation platform is difficult and costly. Raptor is the next generation application platform and environment for eBay. Using OSGI (Open Grid Services ...
Where: San JoseCost:
Wednesday, 07/11/12
The Kepler Mission: Zeroing in on Habitable EarthsDoug Caldwell is a SETI Astronomer and the the Instrument Scientist for the Kepler Mission based at NASA Ames. Dr. Caldwell will give the status of the Kepler instrument and operation, a summary of exoplanet results of the Kepler Mission to date.Kepler was launched in 2009 and is currently in ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 – 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Expeditions into Extreme AffordabilityJames M. Patell, Herbert Hoover Professor of Public and Private Management, Graduate School of Business, Stanford UniversityProfessor Patell will discuss lessons learned in the development of Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability, an interdisciplinary project course taught at the Stanford d-school in which graduate students apply design, engineering and business skills ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 for students
Food Shift Film Screening of Food Stamped! In an era when just about everyone is counting pennies as well as calories, the award-winning documentary "Food Stamped" provides cost-conscious eaters with plenty of food for thought. The film follows Bay Area filmmakers Shira and Yoav Potash as they attempt to eat a healthy diet on roughly one dollar ...
The Downfall of Power BalanceRichard Saunders will give an overview of some of the recent successes achieved in Australia by skeptical activism. These include the downfall of the Power Balance company and the battle against the anti-vaccination movement. His talk will include a demonstration of the five major body tricks used by those selling magic bracelets, and a ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
Thursday, 07/12/12
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 ...
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
Sugar Addiction -- Recovery from the Greatest Dietary Crisis of All TimeWe have recently become aware of the appalling costs, to both adults and children, of our current intake of refined sugars. Sugar addiction, the dynamic that propels this dietary disaster, has been one of Ross' primary areas of focus since 1983. While exposing the surprising contribution of low-calorie dieting to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 for students
This week, NightLife and The Disposable Film Festival want you to do it yourself. What's a disposable film, you ask? A short film made on a non-professional device, so DIY is the phrase of the night. At Disposable Filmmaking 101, pick up tips and tricks for creating a masterpiece with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
The Amazing Leatherback Migration to CaliforniaDr. Chris Pincetich, of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project, will tell us about leatherback biology, ecology, and conservation challenges. Come learn about the new 70,000 sq km protected critical habitat off California and the Leatherback Watch Program.Dr. Pincetich also studies shoreline marine debris at Point Reyes National Seashore and into ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friday, 07/13/12
The Higgs Boson Explained: What is the Higgs and Why is Everyone So Excited About it?Join faculty and other members of the Physics Department who will help the campus community understand the significance of discovering the Higgs Boson, the particle that was predicted by Peter Higgs about 50 years ago. Mark Richards, Executive Dean of the College of Letters & Sciences, will host this discussion ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Bizarre Planetary Systems Discovered by the Kepler Telescope - SOLD OUTLick Observatory hosts a Summer Visitors Program (SVP), inviting the public 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 their research or ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $7.50 + service fee
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Ever wonder about a beautiful insect you saw buzzing around your house or garden? What is it? Where does it live? What does it eat? How long does it live? Recent figures indicate that there are more than 200 million insects for each human on the planet! Come join us ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 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.
Festival SaturdaysCheck out hands-on science activities on the second Saturday of every month. Explore the "magical" properties of matter and energy, solve medical mysteries, and explore creatures of the sea at our inspiring tabletop festivals.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
All About OwlsLearn all you've ever wanted to know about owls on the refuge! Where do owls eat? Why don't we hear them when they flap their wings? Are owls the brainiacs of the bird world? Through an interactive presentation and owl pellet dissection, we'll find the answers to all these questions! Led by Paul Bridges. ...
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'
Third Annual Stop & Go Film FestivalThe Exploratorium is excited to present Sarah Klein's international Third Annual Stop & Go film festival on Saturday July 14th at 2 pm. Making only two stops in the United States, with the first one here at the Exploratorium's McBean Theater, this program features a broad range of emerging work ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Music of the Spheres - Tingstad & RumbelLick Observatory hosts its 32nd season of Music of the Spheres summer concerts in 2012. Concerts feature a wide variety of music. Programs include the concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research, and (weather permitting) viewing through the historic Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel ...
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
