Five years ago, after learning about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the environment and human health, Beth Terry began an experiment to see if she could live without buying any new plastic. Since then, she has reduced her plastic waste to less than two percent of the national ...
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, 08/20/12
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Data Storage in the Flash Memory RevolutionPlease join us as we welcome physicist, inventor and entrepreneur Dr. Eli Harari. He will be interviewed about his life's journey from Israel to the UK, and then coming to America to study at Princeton and work in Silicon Valley. This journey culminated in the inventions that led to the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
The Truth About the Book of RevelationsProbably the most consequential vision of the future ever written is the Bible's Book of Revelation. If God didn't write it (through the sainted instrument of someone named John), then who did, and why?Elaine Pagels has a persuasive answer, spectacularly illustrated. The author of The Gnostic Gospels; Beyond Belief; and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10
Tuesday, 08/21/12
BERC Energy BootcampThe Bootcamp is an in-depth introductory seminar into the world of clean energy. Speakers from the worlds of business, law, policy, and cutting-edge science will teach the basics of the space. We will also dive deeper into some of the biggest topics in recent headlines, such as the Renewable Portfolio ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Smartphone Wireless Patents: New Business Opportunity & RiskAs represented by "Smartphone Patent War," patents for smartphone became the most important strategic competition tool among market leaders. Recent big deals for patent acquisition among smartphone incumbents are a good example to reveal such recognition of patent as important strategic tool for competition. This talk is designed to present ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, $5 Members
Wednesday, 08/22/12
Art of Math FestivalMake your own origami, plus mind-bending maze constructions, and explore the 3-D world of paper sculpture.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Radio Anatomy of Saturn's Rings with Cassini Like the scalpel in the hand of a skilled surgeon, Cassini radio signals have been dissecting Saturn's rings since 2005. In a group of special Cassini orbits that place the main ring system between Cassini and the Earth (radio occultation orbits), perturbations in parameters of three nearly pure sinusoidal radio ...
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 ...
Play MacGyver for a night (or Bear Grylls, if that's more your style). Learn how to hone your survival skills from people who actually know how. Adventure Out will demonstrate essential survival tips to help you think on your feet while in the wilderness, including animal tracking. Enjoy a talk ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 members
Friday, 08/24/12
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Galaxies and the Reionization of the Universe - 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.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 08/25/12
Mad Science: Exploring SlimeExplore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Mad Science: Exploring Slime (second session)Explore the exciting world of polymers, the chemical reactions we use to create them and the inner workings of silly putty. Transform two regular liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime... This program is limited to the first 30 participants. Grades: K-6. (Second Session)
Where: San JoseCost: 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
Python Ron's Reptile KingdomPython Ron arrives ready for safari and brings reptiles, insects, and spiders. You will want to experience this show in person and meet Python Ron and his various critters.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Star PartyWhy should the night sky have all the fun?! The stars won't be out until later this evening, but our star party will start rockin' in the daylight hours and continue through nightfall. Join us for a day of astronomy along with our friends at Astronomy Magazine and Celestron Telescope ...
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 ...
Where: OaklandCost: $60
Music of the Spheres - Daniel Roest & Alex de Grassi - SOLD OUTLick 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 ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $40 - $150
Jazz Under the StarsVisit our roof top observatory and see the moon and Saturn thru our telescopes, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly and come by anytime between 8 & 10. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5.
