Design and synthesis of functional biomaterials and vaccine delivery vesiclesThe Putnam laboratory's research interests focus on the application of chemical, biological and engineering principles to solve problems in medicine, particularly drug delivery. We focus our efforts in three areas. First, we work to synthesize new biomaterials derived from structures represented in natural human metabolic pathways, and attempt to understand ...
The maker movement has grown out of Make Magazine and Maker Faire. It is a grassroots movement that invites participation of amateurs of all ages and takes advantage of new technologies for personal fabrication and physical/digital interaction. It offers new tools and a new community for creative people to work ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
History of the DeltaLearn about the history of the delta - from the early 1800s up to 2012 - from farming, discovery of gold, railroad building, and levee building t0 the present time with Ranger Bill. 1,000 miles in scope, 60-80 man made islands, and a population that exceeds 500,000! Historical. Educational. Informative.
Evolutionary biologist icon Richard Dawkins (The God Delusion) has spent his career elucidating the wonders of science for adult readers. Now, he brings his message to a younger audience. In The Magic of Reality, richly illustrated by Dave McKean (Coraline), Dawkins navigates between mythology and evidence-based understanding of the natural ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25-30 General, $20-25 Members, $15 Students
Science In ActionThe Science in Action program, sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of American Vacuum Society [NCCAVS], provides an opportunity for students ages 6 through 12, to understand about the air surrounding us. Using a different student for each demonstration and experiment provides hands-on participation. From seeing a partially expanded and ...
The Road Ahead for Wireless Technology: Dreams and ChallengesWireless technology has enormous potential to change the way we live, work, and play. Future wireless networks will support Gigabit per second multimedia communication between people and devices with high reliability and uniform coverage indoors and out. Software will create a virtual wireless network cloud, enabling resource management, seamless connectivity, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Grok Project: Large scale source code analysis at GoogleThe Grok Project is an internal Google initiative to simplify the navigation and querying of very large program source repositories. We have designed and implemented a language-neutral, canonical representation for source code and compiler metadata. Our data production pipeline runs compiler clusters over all Google's code and third-party code, extracting ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Eat it! Food Waste and What YOU Can Do About It! Did you know that roughly half of the food produced in the United States is wasted? And over a third of edible food worldwide is tossed away as well? This means that litterally millions of pounds of food are going directly from farms to landfills, while millions of people remain ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free - $5 Donation Requested
October LASER EventSchedule:6:45pm-7pm: Socializing/networking.7pm - 7:25pm: Terry Berlier (Stanford) on "Where the Beginning Meets the End"Making visible technology's vulnerabilities and illustrating how easily modern inventions can become footnotes to a bygone era.7:25-7:50pm: TBATBA7:50-8:05: BREAKBefore or after the break, anyone in the audience currently working within the intersections of art and science will ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Europa's Great Lakes With an icy exterior covering a global ocean, Europa has long been a target of interest in the search for life beyond Earth. Europa exists in a dynamic environment, subject to intense irradiation and impact as well as immense tides from Jupiter. These processes deliver important thermal and chemical energy ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Fun in the Sun: A Risky PropositionWe Californians love our sunshine, but our relationship with the sun is a risky proposition if we don't play it safe. This talk will focus on the most common skin cancers, risk factors for developing them and ways to protect your skin from the sun. Also covered will be treatments ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Astronomy's Rarest and Coolest Events, Past, Present, and Future."After seeing a transit of Venus with my own eyes and knowing that it will not be happening again for over 100 years, I got to thinking - what other cool astronomical events will there be in my lifetime? What about during the lifetimes of our club's young astronomers? And ...
Mountain Lions on the Urban Wildlands EdgeWe have a Mountain Lion tracking camera on the edge of the Merritt campus near where a Mountain Lion has been sighted. Learn about these secretive and magnificent local creatures.Speaker: Zara McDonald, Bay Area Puma Project.
How should science journalists write about "controversial" science topics like climate change and vaccines? Journalist Liza Gross will discuss her experience writing about vaccines, encounters with anti-vaccination fanatics, and thoughts about how to bridge the gap between evidence and doubt.Lisa Gross is senior editor at the open-acess biomedical journal PLoS ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
North American Association for Environmental Education ConferenceGaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different LensesCome and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental educators in North America! On October 9-13, 2012 in Oakland, California, NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education) is proud to host its 41st ...
Where: OaklandCost: Various packages available—see website for details
Thursday, 10/11/12
Bringing Together What We Know: Addressing Infant Mortality Through Best Babies ZoneDr. Pies is a Clinical Professor in the School of Public Health. Her research interests include reducing and eliminating health disparities and inequities in birth outcomes through implementation of the Life Course model, the use of incentives in delivery of reproductive health services, and the use of photovoice in defining ...
Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.Speaker: ...
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
Science In ActionThe Science in Action program, sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of American Vacuum Society [NCCAVS], provides an opportunity for students ages 6 through 12, to understand about the air surrounding us. Using a different student for each demonstration and experiment provides hands-on participation. From seeing a partially expanded and ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Mr. Osamu Onodera, Chief Representative of the Silicon Valley Office, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO / Japan), discusses recent developments and examples of electric vehicles (EV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) and policies in Japan, as well as U.S. - Japan collaborative demonstration projects undertaken by NEDO ...
This week, NightLife rocks the beat with a celebration of gems and minerals, and an official Treasure Island Music Festival pre-party.Get your gem on with the experts at the Gemological Institute of America, and see select specimens from the Academy's collection on a rare trip into the gem and mineral ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
North American Association for Environmental Education ConferenceGaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different LensesCome and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental educators in North America! On October 9-13, 2012 in Oakland, California, NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education) is ...
Where: OaklandCost: Various packages available—see website for details
Corporate Incentives and Nuclear SafetyApproximately half of all commercial U.S. nuclear power reactors have been sold by public utilities to private, independent power producers in the past fifteen years. Previous work has found evidence of dramatically increased generation at these divested plants. At the time of the ownership transfers, some policy makers raised concerns ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Top Tourist Sights of the Solar System: Where Bill Gates' Great-Granddaughter Will Go on Her HoneymoonThis talk will use spectacular images from space probes andthe world's largest telescopes to explore the most intriguing futuretourist destinations among local planets and moons. Stops includethe 4,000-mile lava channel on Venus, the towering Mount Olympus volcanoon Mars (three times the height of Mount Everest), the awesome VeronaCliffs on the ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free, but $3 Parking
Viewing: Globular Clusters M2 and M15Follow the signs from the freeway to the campus. The Observatory is located inside the stadium area at the SE corner of the campus (East Cotati Avenue and Petaluma Hill Road, 2 miles east of U.S. 101 at Cotati. (Download a PDF Map)Call before coming if it appears possible that ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
North American Association for Environmental Education ConferenceGaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different LensesCome and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental educators in North America! On October 9-13, 2012 in Oakland, California, NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education) is ...
Where: OaklandCost: Various packages available—see website for details
Saturday, 10/13/12
Free Public Hike at Pepperwood Preserve!Join us for a FREE general introduction to the natural history and land management of Pepperwood Preserve. This is a moderate 4-5 mile hike with an elevation loss and gain of about 750 feet. Participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly terrain. All hikes are ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: FREE
Berkeley Lab Open House: Adventures in ScienceFrom the icy South Pole, the tundra of Alaska, and sub-zero Siberia, to the Amazon rain forest, tropical Samoa, and the coral reefs of Puerto Rico, Berkeley Lab scientists explore the world around us seeking solutions to humankind's most pressing challenges.And the exploration continues in the lab, as researchers investigate ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: free with advanced registration
STEMposium at the Life is Living Festival Science, Engineering, Mathematics Link partners with Youth Speaks and The I.S.I.S. Project to host the 2nd annual STEMposium to provide exposure opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to the Life is Living Festival. This family friendly event is in conjunction with the Life is Living Festival. The STEMposium consists ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day at the Bay ModelThe goal of the Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day is to educate the public regarding the importance of and methods for preparing themselves, their families, and their communities to best handle disasters and emergencies that they may encounter. The public will also have the opportunity to learn what steps the City ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Palo Alto Solar Homes Tour: The Road to Net-Zero EnergyActerra and SunWork bring you an exciting free opportunity to learn more about how solar energy and other innovations can be used to reduce home energy use. The day will start at 11:30 am with a one-hour information session at the Girl Scout House in Rinconada Park, Palo Alto. ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Other Scary EventsIn commemoration of Disaster Day, Ranger Linda will conduct a walking tour of the Bay Model and bring to your attention how restless Mother Nature can be in CA and what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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
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. $6 vehicle entry ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
North American Association for Environmental Education ConferenceGaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different LensesCome and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental educators in North America! On October 9-13, 2012 in Oakland, California, NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education) is ...
Where: OaklandCost: Various packages available—see website for details
Sunday, 10/14/12
Fall Nature HikeJoin a Park Docent on a 5-mile moderately strenuous hike to enjoy panoramic views and discover how these rolling serpentine grasslands provide critical habitat for endangered species. Meet at Calero Reservoir, then carpool to a trail nearby. Bring sun protection, water, camera, sturdy hiking shoes and layered clothing. Note: This ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Life on the Edge at Point Bonita LighthouseGather your family for a one-of-a-kind experience touring the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. The 1/2 mile hike to the lighthouse is filled with stunning views and fun adventures through a tunnel and along a footbridge. Keep your eye out for seals sunbathing on the rocks below. Learn what it takes ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $10 per person
East Bay Mini Maker FaireA family-friendly festival of innovation, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Tickets available online.
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adult, $10 Children
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tour of Clarum Palo Alto Passive HouseClarum Homes is finishing their second Passive House project, this one in Palo Alto, and will be hosting an Open House in collaboration with PHCA-Silicon Valley. Please join PHCA members Sean Misskelley and Katy Hollbacher for a tour and special presentation on this Passive House project, which features Advanced Framing ...
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, 10/15/12
Insect Discovery LabDiscover the world of insects with Insect Discovery Lab. See some live animals and learn about them at the same time. Children and families welcome.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
California's Climate Action PlansCommunities throughout the state have developed climate action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Michael Boswell, Cal Poly professor of city and regional planning and co-author of Local Climate Action Planning, discusses these plans, what is working well and what the challenges have been. He will also present the ...
The last decade experienced a remarkable expansion of the deployment of renewable energy such as wind, solar and bioenergy occurred last decade in several countries including China, USA, Germany and Spain. This was largely driven by feed-in support schemes and tax breaks, accompanied by a wider enabling framework. Open global markets ...
A measure on the San Francisco ballot asks voters to consider a two-phase plan that could lead to draining the Hetch Hetchy reservoir. Leaders on both sides of the debate will tackle this thorny issue and look at other regional water issues in the age of climate disruption.Panel: Susan Leal, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members
At a time when our political system seems hopelessly gridlocked, Steven Johnson argues in Future Perfect that a fresh model of political change is on the rise, and he offers a new vision of progress for our networked age. The Time cover boy, popular TED talker, and bestselling author of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25-30 General, $20-25 Members, $15 Students
Tuesday, 10/16/12
California's Climate Action PlansCommunities throughout the state have developed climate action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Michael Boswell, Cal Poly professor of city and regional planning and co-author of Local Climate Action Planning, discusses these plans, what is working well and what the challenges have been. He will also present the ...
Communities throughout the state have developed climate action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Michael Boswell, Cal Poly professor of city and regional planning and co-author of Local Climate Action Planning, discusses these plans, what is working well and what the challenges have been. He will also present the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free members
Programming with People: Integrating Human-Based and Digital ComputationAbstract: Humans can perform many tasks with ease that remain difficult or impossible for computers. Crowdsourcing platforms like Amazon's Mechanical Turk make it possible to harness human-based computational power on an unprecedented scale. However, their utility as a general-purpose computational platform remains limited. The lack of complete automation makes it ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
LTE and How To Meet the Exponential Increase In Traffic Demand351 operators in 104 countries are investing in LTE. LTE advanced can reach peak data rates of up to 1Gbps. In this talk we will give an overview on the development of LTE and the main technology components. In particular we will focus on the use of multi antenna techniques. ...
Because of the difficulty in making measurements under controlled conditions, most of what is known about the fluid dynamics of tornadoes comes from laboratory experiments that produce vorticies with features similar to those observed in a tornado. Numerical simulation of laboratory experiments has become a valuable analytical tool owing to ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Marasmius of BoliviaEach general meeting begins with mushroom identification and cultivation delights, then features a guest speaker on a selected mycological topic.Speaker: Brennan Wenck
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Microsoft Research's Rick Rashid in Conversation with John Markoff of The New York TimesAs Chief Research Officer, Richard (Rick) F. Rashid oversees worldwide operations for Microsoft Research, the largest computer science research organization in the world, encompassing more than 850 researchers across eleven global labs. Under Rashid's leadership, Microsoft Research conducts both basic and applied research across disciplines that include algorithms and theory; ...
Join us for a lively conversation jointly presented by the San Francisco Opera and the California Academy of Science where we will dive into the ocean's depths to explore the sights, sounds and science surrounding Herman Melville's great classic Moby-Dick as presented by the San Francisco Opera. This masterpiece of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Terry Henkel will focus some of the "concept-shattering" neotropical macrofungi recently discovered and described by Henkel and his colleagues. Concepts of higher mushroom taxa are shaped by our knowledge of fungi from the northern realms. In the tropics understanding of the macromycota has lagged far behind. Years of collecting in Guyana's rainforests ...
