Our education system is facing rapid, dramatic changes at both state and federal levels. Pressure to implement the Common Core standards, and the mystery surrounding the Next Generation Science Standards, makes your participation in this year's conference more important than ever. Get what you need to know about Common Core and NGSS ...
Where: San JoseCost: Varies, see website
Fall FluttersJoin a park Docent for a 2-mile stroll to enjoy views of the wetlands, migratory birds and other wildlife. Observe California's smallest butterfly, the Western Pygmy Blue and learn how it thrives in a harsh, alkaline environment. Meet in the parking lot near the restrooms. Dress in layers, wear sturdy ...
Discovery Day is the annual open house for San Francisco State University's marine research and teaching facility, Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies. It is the one day of the year when the public can visit and spend the day behind the scenes, meet our scientists and learn about their ...
Where: TiburonCost: FREE RSVP
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 ...
Seabirds inhabit the far reaches of the earth's oceans. Their life history, behavioral, and physiological strategies make them a dramatically diverse and successful group of marine predators. Throughout recent human history, many species have been forced to extinction or have suffered dramatic decreases in abundance. Many seabirds still face challenges ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
The ComBots Cup VII: Lucky Number 7!The Robots are Back!
Ameliorate your need for exciting robot combat at ComBots Cup: Lucky Number 7! From the science-loving techno gnomes that brought you nine straight RoboGames as well as ComBots Cup I-VI, the big bots return!
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From the introduction to the book "Powering the Armed Forces, Meeting the Military's Energy Challenges," written by Sharon E. Burke, assistant secretary of defense for operational energy plans and programs:For the nation, our energy security, economic well-being and national security are inextricably linked. For the U.S. Department of Defense, better ...
2011 marked the year the first Boomers turned 65 and qualified for Medicare benefits, but for most, a true understanding of what these benefits are, how to determine the best options and how to actually sign up is not clear at all. Learn the realities of what you can expect ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members
Berkeley Lab's Science at the Theater travels across the Bay to San Francisco's Herbst Theater on Oct. 22 for a star turn by two of the Lab's most famous Nobel laureates, George Smoot (origins of the universe) and Saul Perlmutter (accelerating universe).Our host for what should be a lively and ...
The Perlan Project - Climate Science and Altitude RecordThe Perlan Project is dedicated to building and flying a manned research glider to 90,000 feet in altitude, or "near space", to study what role the strong stratospheric winds called the "polar vortex," play in ozone depletion and how they influence global weather patterns.The Perlan Project has a three-part mission ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
From Light Bulbs to Legislation: an interactive climate change seriesIn this three-session introductory series, we'll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. All are welcome to sign up and those who have attended previous Ecology Center climate workshops are also encouraged to participate in this new series. Session 1: Nuts and Bolts - ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Quantum Dots, The Future of LED Display Technology Consumers want a lifelike experience in a handheld device and color performance is the one area where large gains can be made immediately to greatly enhance that experience. Color performance, the next major differentiator in the mobile market, will bring a stunning new visual experience to the consumer and a ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, Free Members (advance) or $5 at door
Join Dr. Ellen Feigal from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Dr. Matthias Hebrok from UCSF to learn about current research and applications of stem cell biology.
Where: BurlingameCost: Free
Astronomy Lecture October 23 With Dr. Peter Jenniskens, NASA Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 23rd general meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 and ends at 9:00. Our monthly meetings begin with a short "What's Up" presented by one of our members followed by a speaker. This month's speaker is – Dr. Peter Jenniskens, NASA – ...
Where: ConcordCost: free
Wednesday, 10/24/12
Abiotic Nitrogen on Earth Like Planets: Habitability and the Origin of Life Biology currently dominates nitrogen cycling on the Earth. However, the non-biological chemistry of nitrogen is important to understanding the Early Earth and other terrestrial planets, such as Mars. Nitrogen is necessary for compounds proteins, DNA, RNA, and for life as we know it. To understand the origin of life we ...
Dr. Jan English-Lueck is an anthropologist, associate dean of the College of Social Sciences at SJSU, and a distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future. She has authored several books on Silicon Valley that explore how working in Silicon Valley shapes our communities, families and bodies. Most recently, she ...
I will present in this talk our recent results on human-like motion planning and interaction for training and rehabilitation applications. Our approach for human-like motion planning is based on a multi-modal framework that coordinates locomotion, body positioning, and upper-body action execution. Blending spaces defined from example motions are then introduced ...
Cloud Computing's Impact on Network DesignTraditional network design no longer supports what people want to do with their data networks. This is not only a matter of scale; companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple are transforming how the Internet is being used. What does that mean, and what are the implications for the ...
We all learn at least one language as children. But what does it take to learn six languages, twenty . . . seventy? Such feats of linguistic prowess provide a glimpse into what the human brain is capable of-and hold up a mirror to our desire to live without language ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
EARTHQUAKE: EVIDENCE OF A RESTLESS PLANET Join us for a behind the scenes look at the making of the Academy's newest planetarium show. You will go on a journey that takes you through the whole process from inception to production. A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Campaign 2012: Energy MattersFrom climate change and natural gas exploration and fracking to renewables, biofuels, and carbon capture and storage, experts from the Stanford School of Earth Sciences will discuss the science behind the most critical energy issues facing the U.S. over the next decade. Earth Sciences professors will discuss the scientific foundation ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist... A special presentation with Bay Area Skeptics in the Pub, West BayA Bay Area Skeptics in the Pub, West Bay Special Presentation Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist Robert Asher, Ph.D.Can a scientist believe in God? Does the ongoing debate between some evolutionists and evangelicals show that the two sides are irreconcilable? As a paleontologist and a religious believer, Robert Asher constantly confronts the perceived ...
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: ...
'The Elusive Notion of Motion'Explore the physics of motion through the eyes of an electrical engineer with a passion for the subject and its historical development. The author explains the work of illustrious scientists such as Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein as they struggled to decipher the concept of motion ...
Zombies return to NightLife for a dose of science-brainy partygoers beware! Experiment with slimy specimens in a Human Organ Lab, where you can see (and yes, touch) human brains. Zombie makeup artists will be on the prowl for their next victims of vanity, and guests can step into a zombie ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Join accomplished photographer, filmmaker, and explorer Kip Evans of Mission Blue and John McCosker, senior scientist at the California Academy of Sciences, for a night to remember with exciting shark films and tales from the sea. Dr. McCosker, one of the world's foremost shark experts, will provide the latest information ...
The Mars Science Laboratory rover "Curiosity" landed successfully on August 5th to begin its 23 month missionWhat have scientists discovered so far, particularly with respect to the geology of the Gale crater landing site?Instruments aboard Curiosity are searching for evidence of environmental conditions that could support microbial lifeHow are dust ...
Save the Whales Again! Speaker SeriesMarine life photographer, filmmaker, and whale researcher, Jeff Pantukhoff will discuss his organization "The Whaleman Foundation" and the "Save the Whales Again!" Campaign. See the latest video on entanglements and their very first film "Gray Magic: The Plight of San Ignacio Lagoon" discussing the lagoon and trips he leads there.
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 Donation goes toward Educational Research Grant
Science Month Trivia CafeDo you like trivia? Then come to the Civic Center Library under the blue dome for an evening of mind stretching thought, competition and fun.In honor of October Science Month, teams will compete with each other to win prizes and display their knowledge of science topics in the news and ...
Where: San RafaelCost: Free
SV ACM SIGGRAPH: Emotiv's EPOC NeuroheadsetThe Emotiv EPOC is a neuro-signal acquisition and processing wireless neuroheadset that allows its user to control their technology using their mind. Through facial expressions, emotional states and conscious thoughts, Emotiv is changing the way people interact with technology. Applications using the EPOC include medical research, hardware controllers, and gaming ...
sMAP: Simple Measurement and Actuation for Integrating and Managing Physical DataTime-series data is increasingly ubiquitous and generated in large volumes; commercial buildings are a particularly rich source of this information generated by the building management system, computer networks, occupant activity, and many other systems. When put to use, this information could lead to significant reductions in energy consumption; however, it ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 10/27/12
Back in TimeLet's step back in time to about 18,000 years ago and watch as the sea level rises to form one of the largest natural estuaries in the world called the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Stand on the overlook as the Bay Model is activated and watch as it replicates a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Of Oaks & ChaparralLearn more about our valley's mixed oak woodlands and chaparral plant communities as you join a Park Docent on a Strenuous (400 ft elevation gain) 5.8-mile hike over the Tony Look Trail. Observe how oaks and chaparral play an essential role in the quality of the surrounding watershed. Meet at ...
Calling all Educators! Thanks to donations from labs and companies across the Bay Area, educators will have access to high quality materials and equipment for their classrooms. Everything at the event is free, but please only take what you need for your classroom. This FREE Giveaway is for educational and ...
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Hike Sonoma Mountain!Located on the northwest flank of Sonoma Mountain, SSU's Fairfield Osborn Preserve is a wonderful place to explore oak woodlands, shady fir forests, and a rare fishless perennial stream. Trained naturalists lead visitors on hikes with excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and (for the adventurous) plenty of opportunities to observe and ...
Where: PenngroveCost: $3 per person. Cost goes toward education programs
National Chemistry Week Celebration for Kids! Get Slimed!National Chemistry Week Fun for Kids – This year's theme, "Nanotechnology-The Smallest BIG Idea in Science," focuses on the science of small. Win prizes and have fun in the slime lab. Local college chemistry clubs will run hands-on experiments with preschool and elementary school-aged children.
Where: San JoseCost: FREE
Naturalist 101: Skulls, Scat and Tracks WorkshopMammals can be tricky to observe out in the wild. They're usually shy, afraid of people, and-to complicate matters even more-sometimes active only at night. Often the only evidence they're nearby or have roamed through an area is from what they've left behind: skulls, scat (feces) and tracks. These are ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Academy members, $15 non-members
Come learn about The Tech Challenge 2013, as teams of students collaborate to design innovative launching solutions to land sensitive research equipment at various locations on an asteroid. Learn the rules and regulations, see the Test Rig, and talk with the engineers who helped design and plan The Tech Challenge ...
See the work of North Bay science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) organizations at North Bay Discovery Days. Last year, over 4,000 enjoyed hands-on experiments, demos, and exhibits. Save a droid ICU patient, create a pulsar, extract DNA, drive robots, eat liquid nitrogen, and much more at this incredible FREE ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
BioFestMerritt College is proud to sponsor the first annual BioFest on October 27th, 2012. BioFest is a celebration of technological advancements in biotechnology, including genomics and microscopy. This event will introduce the general public to emerging careers in biological sciences. At Merritt College we train for the jobs of tomorrow ...
Build your own pumpkin catapult, launch a pumpkin and watch it fly. You can also head inside to the Ingenuity Lab and build a hydraulic crane that can lift different-sized pumpkins. Visit the Animal Discovery Room and get up close and personal with some of the Hall's creepiest critters! Come ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
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
Mars and Beyond: A Classic Episode from Television's DisneylandThe Exploratorium is pleased to co-present with the Walt Disney Family Museum a special screening from Disney's classic television series Disneyland, Mars & Beyond (1957, 53 min). See it screened in the McBean Theater. This vibrant, animated film draws from science of the time and science fiction to render a colorful imagining ...
Will the world end in fire, in ice or at the hands of our computer overlords?Join us for a live production of the Big Picture Science podcast and radio show as scientists separate fact from fiction in end-of-world scenarios.From hoopla over the 2012 doomsday prophesy to asteroid strikes, computer sentience, ...
Come experience "Flash Mob Science" at the Chabot Space & Science Center! Participate in guided hands-on experiments dealing with energy, light, sound, gravity forces and motion. Fun activities for children of all ages. Hop on board the free Flash Mob Shuttle buses that will be running throughout Oakland to take ...
In celebration of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's 50th Anniversary, the laboratory, in cooperation with the Bay Area Science Festival, will open its doors for Unveiling the Universe Day. Activities will be targeted to high school students and above, however all those over the age of 12 are welcome to explore ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
From Light Bulbs to Legislation: an interactive climate change seriesIn this three-session introductory series, we'll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. All are welcome to sign up and those who have attended previous Ecology Center climate workshops are also encouraged to participate in this new series. Session 2: Field Day - Get ...
San 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 made San Francisco's landscape what it is, while getting to know the local geology and munching our way through edible seismic science activities. We'll ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 Adults, $20 under 18
History of the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersJoin Ranger Bill to learn about the "When/ Where/Why/What/How," the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE's "Birth" in 1775 under General George Washington.
MSI takes to the tidepools for a treasure hunt of nature's beautiful intertidal secrets. We'll spend the evening taking advantage of the low tide to reach the outer edges of Pillar Point, and take in spectacular sunsets as we slowly retreat to shore. Will we find crabs, sea stars, eels ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $20 General, $10 members
1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake! Dinner1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake Dinner With Historian Richard Schwartz at Spengers! Did you ever wonder what it is like to be in largest earthquake unleashed by the Hayward Fault? Richard Schwartz will offer first-hand accounts of people who lived through the October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake. Their stories are ...
Explore the dark side of Chabot with a night of spooky, ghoulish fun. Visit the Potions Lab, Electric Zone, The Laser Maze and The Haunted House.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Headlands Halloween Night Hike & CampfireEnjoy the great outdoors after the sun sets with a fun-filled, family friendly night hike and campfire. During this All Hallows' Eve inspired hike, you can practice your owl hoots, get "batty", and enjoy S'mores during a campfire filled with Halloween fun.*Pre-registration required
What types of creatures lurk about and fly around at night at the Refuge? Find out at Spooky Slough! Kids are encouraged to come in costume, and will learn all about nocturnal wildlife and what they can do to help to protect and preserve the Slough! Enjoy hands on activities, ...
Who said science happened in a test tube and not a test kitchen? Alton's "Ten Things About Food I Feel Pretty Sure About" offers an interactive presentation featuring the celebrity chef. In his signature variety show, Alton uses simple axioms to discuss the science of American food today, touching on ...
Things go bump in the forest! In celebration of Halloween, we'll lend a little fright to our normal moonlight hike. The redwoods are aged, majestic and full of wonder. Walk with us and see what pops up… if you dare.All activities are meant for fun, but this spooky hike may ...
As a cookbook, Joy of Cooking has sold over 18 million copies. As a philosophy, it has enriched countless fine meals. Author Harold McGee (On Food & Cooking: The Science & Lore of the Kitchen) and professor Richard Zare (Stanford chemistry) contend that science intensifies the joy of cooking. From ...
Where: StanfordCost: $10 donation
Globular ClustersSpeaker: Triple treat: 1) Potluck at 7:30; 2) SJAA member Michael Packer will speak on globular clusters; 3) Mina Wagner on SJAA plans for aquiring property for observing
Things go bump in the forest! In celebration of Halloween, we'll lend a little fright to our normal moonlight hike. The redwoods are aged, majestic and full of wonder. Walk with us and see what pops up… if you dare.All activities are meant for fun, but this spooky hike may ...
