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
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
The Remarkable Gray FoxGray foxes are successful survivors even in the face of climate change. What kind of an environment do gray foxes need to thrive? What makes them unique? We will observe their habitat during our walk and learn the answers to these questions and more. Good walking shoes and a hat recommended. ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Monday, 07/23/12
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 ...
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.
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, $15-100 Dinner
Consumer Electronics and Smart CarsIn the future, an increasing number of innovations in the area of infotainment, communication and driver assistance will only be possible through an intelligent communication network both within the vehicle and with the vehicles environment. As a result there are increasing requirements concerning the connectivity and data bandwidth of the ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
DARPA's Dan Kaufman in conversation with John MarkoffImagine what the world would look like if we gave everyone the ability to solve its toughest problems, the freedom to explore the world, and the tools to build the future. These are ideas that have been driving Dan Kaufman and his research efforts at the Defense Advanced Research Projects ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: TBA
Solar ScienceOur monthly meetings begin with a short "What's Up" presented by one of our members followed by a speaker.Speaker:Dr. Maria D. Kazachenko, Berkeley Space Sciences LaboratorWe appreciate a donation for light snacks and beverages.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
Wednesday, 07/25/12
Life in the Multiverse Cosmological observations show that the universe is very uniform on the maximally large scale accessible to our telescopes, and the same laws of physics operate in all of its parts that we can see now. The best theoretical explanation of the uniformity of our world was provided by inflationary theory, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Summer Fun Day: Skateboard PhysicsGo deeper into the physics of extreme sports. Chat with real skaters about how they use physics to pull off their awesome tricks.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Vertical connectivity in deep-sea food websDeep-sea food webs remain poorly described despite their importance in the transfer and sequestration of organic carbon from the euphotic zone. The vertical flux of phytodetritus and its effects on benthic processes has been well characterized relative to other pathways. This presentation will evaluate the importance of sinking fish and ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub, West BaySkeptics in the Pub, West BayFiddlers Green, MillbraeIf ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer's art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics in the Pub is a monthly ...
