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 ...
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:
9th Annual Healthy Living FestivalThis event is presented by United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County (USOAC). USOAC is a grassroots intergenerational organization dedicated to empowering older adults to address the issues that affect their quality of life. As a community based organization United Seniors has an established track record of fighting for the ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with zoo admission
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 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Mad Science : pHantastic pHun* Mad Science : pHantastic pHun*Be 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! This program was ...
Where: San JoseCost:
Birds and Their 'Bugs,' Milne Bay Province, Papua New GuineaThe oceanic islands off the southeastern tip of Papua New Guinea are biologically interesting and yet poorly known. Most of the significant ornithological expeditions took place in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and these visited only the largest islands. In 2009 and 2011, a team from California Academy of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 General, Free members
Burning bones: A Forensic Case study on FireChelsey Juarez, Ph.D. from U.C.Santa Cruz will give a presentation on the types of trauma that human bones undergo during burning. She will discuss color changes, burn patterns and fire related fractures. We will then apply our knowledge to an actual forensic anthropological case and attempt to determine who done ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
San Francisco's Thriving Ravens Adrian Cotter started observing ravens after unexpectedly coming across a nest on a federal courthouse. Since then, he's observed them in great roosts from San Bruno mtn. to the Golden Gate. He's come to understand some of the challenges that they face, and that they create for us. Come learn ...
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'
Some of the brightest and most fascinating objects in the Universe are exploding stars known as supernovae. These colossal outbursts result from the deaths of stars and for a time can outshine the entire galaxy in which they are found. Observations of very distant supernovae provided the first evidence that ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute 25th Anniversary Open HouseOur staff, scientists, and engineers will share their knowledge and enthusiasm about oceanographic research at this special event. Highlights incude science exhibits, technology demonstrations, deep-sea videos, presentations about our research, robotic submarines, children's activities, and ocean career information. This free event is fun for the whole family!See website for further ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Full Spectrum Science: Sound Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for a vibrant exploration into the physicality of sound at Full Spectrum Science: Sound on Saturday July 21, from 1 to 2 pm. Full Spectrum Science is an hour-long, monthly multi-media program that takes place on the third Saturday of every month through Fall 2012. Each ...
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'
Run of the SalmonYears later and many millions of dollars invested, the endangered Chinook population is not recovering in ways hoped. What have scientists recently discovered? Is it something in the water? Find out more and feel free to share information with Ranger Linda.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
The Global Water Crisis: Nobel Laureates SpeakJoin Nobel laureates and social and environmental justice advocates at the Townes and Tagore Third Annual Seminar for Science and Technology on Behalf of the Peoples of the Bengal and Himalayan Basins. Event jointly sponsored by UC Berkeley's Department of Public Health and the International Institute of the Bengal ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free Seminar, $10-100 Dinner
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!
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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.
Our Magnetic SunThe program starts at 7:30 (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier). Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee. This month's program is – "Our magnetic sun. Safely view the sun through our telescopes"See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $10/car park entry
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 ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Astrobiology Investigates Life in the Context of SpaceHow does life begin and evolve? Does life exist beyond Earth? What is our future, here and beyond? Research and space exploration effectively pursue these questions in inspiring ways.Speaker: Dr. David J. Des Marais, NASA-Ames Research Center
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Star PartyJoin the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star gazing fun. Knowledgeable volunteers will provide you with a chance to look through high-powered telescopes and ask questions about the night sky. Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite 22. Park entrance gate closes at 10pm. (408) 274-6121
