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 ...
Join us for this fascinating talk by John Warrick of the U.S. Geological Survey. Two large dams were built on the Elwha River, Washington in the early 20th century and stopped the downstream flow of river sediment and upstream migrations of spawning salmon. Removal of both dams began on September ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Chompers and StompersEver wondered why birds come in so many shapes, sizes, and colors? Come and find out why some birds exhibit wacky behaviors. We will examine the different bird specimens we have collected over the years to see how birds have adapted some extraordinary features. Admire the wonders of the bird ...
The NASA Lunar Science Institute is pleased to announce the 5th annual NASA Lunar Science Forum, to be held July 17-19, 2012. This year's forum will feature sessions on in-depth scientific results from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Acceleration Reconnection Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon's Interaction with the Sun ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
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.
Judith Horstman, Author of The Scientific American Healthy Aging BrainWelcome to the new old age! In the fourth book of her Scientific American series about the brain, Judith Horstman presents a realistic and encouraging overview of the well-aged brain, a sobering look at what can go wrong, and the latest in what neuroscience is finding to help you––and your ...
The NASA Lunar Science Institute is pleased to announce the 5th annual NASA Lunar Science Forum, to be held July 17-19, 2012. This year's forum will feature sessions on in-depth scientific results from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Acceleration Reconnection Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon's Interaction with the Sun ...
What Wonderful Worlds: Exploring our Solar System with Imke de Pater, professor and Chair, UC Berkeley Department of Astronomy.Discussion from 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.Space activities from 12:00-2:00p.m.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Historical Knowledge of Phytoplankton ToxinsThroughout human history, coastal peoples have consumed shellfish and thereby been exposed to toxins produced by the local phytoplankton. In this seminar, I review information from medical, anthropological and paleontological literature that provides a context for modern oceanographic research on toxic algae in coastal waters. The presentation will focus on ...
Managing a Moving Target: Climate Change Impacts on WaterThe international Society for Conservation Biology invites you to attend a free evening talk given by Anne Castle, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Water and Science. This talk is part of the inaugural North American Congress for Conservation Biology, a professional gathering of local and international North American conservationists of all ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
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 ...
Where: San JoseCost:
'Queen of the Sun'Film evenings begin with potluck refreshments & social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm, followed by a discussion after the film. Queen of the Sun by Taggart Siegel. What are bees telling us? Let's have a look into their lives. This film is a profound, alternative look ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5 Donation
The Geology of the Terrestrial Planets: Perspectives on the EarthThe dynamic nature of the Earth (erosion and plate tectonics) has largely destroyed the record of the formative years of our own Home Planet. Revealed on the other Earth-like planetary bodies (Moon, Mercury, Mars, and Venus) are startling and diverse landscapes recording the geological record of this early history, the ...
