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 ...
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.
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $12 General, $10 seniors, $6.50 children
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Fun with Science at Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryCome to the Discovery Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for Fun with Science! Fun with Science is a program intended to spark kids' interest in science through entertaining demonstrations and hands-on activities. The program demonstrations align with fifth grade California State Science Standards and covers topics such as rainbows ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50 adults, $40 under 18
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
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.
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
SUNSET SAIL ABOARD THE SEAWARDJoin sanctuary naturalists for a sunset cruise around San Francisco Bay! Board the SEAWARD, a beautiful 82-foot sailing yacht run by the non-profit Call of the Sea, and take samples of the plankton and invertebrates that call this bay home. Mollusks, worms, and sea pens are just some of the ...
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Moon-Viewing FestivalPlease join us in the Gardens at Lake Merritt for an Otsukimi Festival featuring Japanese food, entertainment and moon viewing. This event, open and free to the public, is being hosted by the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association and the Golden State Bonsai Collection North. Otsukimi (literally meaning ...
The Skoll Global Threats Fund invites the public to join us Sunday evening, October 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. (organ at 6:45 p.m.) for a special screening of "Contagion" in conjunction with the launch of Flu Near You, our collaborative project with the American Public Health Association and HealthMap.Find out ...
Come join us for talks on Darwinian evolution, Oakland history, and nanocrystals from the Molecular Foundry, as Nerd Nite launches it's events in the East Bay! Nerd Nite is a monthly lecture-in-a-bar series whose not-so-secret sauce is made from presentations, drinks, and socializing.Speakers:Alex Lee – Infidels, Mailmen & Barnacles: Building ...
Film making is undergoing a revolution brought on by advances in areas such as computer technology, computational physics, geometry, applied math. Using numerous examples drawn from Pixar's feature films, this talk will provide a behind the scenes look at the role that math is playing in the revolution.Speaker: Tony DeRose, ...
Where: San RafaelCost: $12 General, $9 CFI members
Monday, 10/29/12
The Higgs Boson Unleashed"What Physicists Do" Lecture SeriesDr. Haber, co-author of "The Higgs Hunter's Guide", will give his perspective on the recent exciting results from the Large Hadron Collider.Speaker: Dr. Howard Haber, UC Santa Cruz
Ready to put your science smarts to the test? Ask a Scientist will be celebrating the Bay Area Science Festival the best way we know how - with a boisterous science trivia contest hosted by Robin Marks of Discovery Street Tours. (It's just like a pub trivia night, but without ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Making Magic Meaningful: Where Science and Magic InteractA research scientist as well as a magician, Silverman draws on his background in science, technology and cognitive psychology to take magic from mere "tricks" to creating something scientifically meaningful. He will discuss the interaction between science and magic, demonstrating how magic can help us understand more about how the ...
We eat genetically engineered foods, take drugs made in engineered bacteria and yeast, and someday soon may drive our cars using fuel produced by engineered microorganisms. The rise of synthetic biology marks a fundamental transformation in the relationship between biology and nature. When humans can control the genetic makeup of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students
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: BerkeleyCost: Free
Photovoltaic Retinal Prosthesis for Restoring Sight to the BlindDaniel Palanker of Stanford University's Dept. of Ophthalmology and Hansen Expeirmental Physics Laboratory will give the Applied Physics/Physics colloquium. Palanker will review the various approaches to electronic restoration of vision and discuss the challenges and prospects of a functional artificial sight.
Our regular night hikes get a special flare tonight courtesy of the Universe. We'll head out a bit earlier hiking in the sunset and stop to watch the moon rise in the night sky. This moderately strenuous 4-5 mile trek features discussions about the natural environment, celestial events, and objects ...
Check out quirky and fun science at downtown Livermore's Science Stroll. Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Lab will host such events as Fake a Quake, Dance Physics, Livermorium (aka Element 116), the Ouzo Effect and Other Alcoholic Oddities, Dancing with the Stars, Cool Lasers, Energy-Climate Connections, Bubble Photography, and the ...
Middle school students, parents, and teachers, come experience the marvelous world of mathematics!Calling all parents, teachers, and middle school students-join the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute for a fun, FREE evening to learn about the real math behind the fun in Math Midway!Dr. Paul Zeitz ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
EcoTuesday: Innovative Design PanelWhat if humans designed products and systems that celebrate an abundance of human creativity, culture, and productivity? (McDonough). Join us at our next EcoTuesday event, one week later than usual, on Oct 30th to explore this idea further. We are very excited to bring you a new format for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 advance, $20 at door
Samuel Arbesman is a mathematician and network scientist who has turned his powerful tools of quantification onto science itself. He'll discuss his book The Half-Life of Facts at the Long Now Museum & Store on Tuesday, October 30th.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8 General, free for Long Now members
Sure you can tell your Johnnie Walker from your Wild Turkey, but is there an inner geek behind that whiskey-swilling, mustachioed façade? One that yearns to know how that lovely libation came to be before it graced your glass? Get your hands dirty learning the science behind the still (cocktail ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $40 General, $25 Members
Today's fast-paced women can find themselves caught up in what has been called the "Superwoman Syndrome." Women often feel pressure to achieve in many domains: at home, with their families, in their work, in caring for friends, and even with their appearance. In a mini-medical school course this fall, science ...
The idea of geometric symmetry in architecture goes back to ancient times, but there is a rich mathematical theory of symmetry with many applications in the modern world. The mathematics of symmetry provides answers to natural questions that arise in topics as diverse as Rubik's Cube, the art of M.C. ...
Bay Area students will be joining us for an international science pantomime. Via a live-link to the Genoa Science Festival, our students will connect with students in Italy. The students will pantomime science concepts to each other through live-link technology. While the students in Italy do the pantomiming, our Bay ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free with admission
Close-in Planets: From Hot Jupiters to Super Moons The closest-in planets, with periods as short as 10 hours, are now a well-established population, thanks to Doppler and transit surveys. They present a number of challenges: how did they form and achieve their tight orbits, and how do they evolve and survive in the face of intense irradiation from ...
The mounting need to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare due to economic pressures and changing demographics requires significant transformations in healthcare delivery. This new healthcare will be evidence-based, patient-centered and proactive (preventive) and is likely to depend, in part, on technological innovations that in turn require solutions to ...
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.
EteRNA RNA nanoengineering through crowd scienceInternet-scale citizen science projects have successfully solved complex image analysis and molecular modeling challenges. However, these approaches have thus far been limited to computational problems with little or no experimental input. No mechanism has enabled citizen scientists to solve empirical problems requiring continuous wet-lab feedback. We present EteRNA, a 37,000-player ...
Editor's Note: This talk has been postponed due to Hurricane Sandy and will be rescheduled.I discuss using Google search data to analyze politics. In particular, I suggest using Google search data on taboo subjects, where polls might give misleading information. I compare area-level Google searches for racial animus to area-level ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Thursday, 11/01/12
SPARC at 25: Past, Present and FutureThis panel will discuss the origins and evolution of the SPARC processor on its 25th anniversary. When a small startup -- Sun Microsystems -- decided to develop their own microprocessor in the mid 1980's, it chose a Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC) architecture. The 1987 debut of the Sun-4, the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Planetary Lake LanderDeglaciation subjects lakes to interannual variability, affecting lake habitat, biogeochemical cycles, and biodiversity. Investigating its impact contributes to a better understanding of the changes currently affecting Earth's glacial lake ecosystems. From an astrobiology perspective, it may bring new insights into the evolution of Mars habitability during comparable geological periods. From ...
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: ...
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 ...
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.
Mr. Toshiyuki Kondo, President and CEO of Toray Composites (America), Inc., discusses carbon fiber composite materials and their applications in transportation. Toray Industries in Japan has led the development and commercialization of these materials over a 40-year period and now holds the largest share of the world market for carbon ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
A Crash Course on Creativity PARC ForumA Crash Course on Creativity PARC ForumTina Seelig, Executive Director, Stanford Technology Ventures Program1 November 20125:00-6:30pm (5:00-6:00 presentation and Q&A, followed by networking until 6:30)George E. Pake Auditorium, PARCCreativity often feels like a mystery. Whether we are struggling to generate fresh ideas or staring at problems with no solutions in sight, ...
When the realms of art and science intersect, what will emerge? View original, stunning and astonishing images of scientific investigation, and meet the scientists who created them. Spanning two spacious gallery rooms, the wonders of research and discovery are presented through photography, video, painting, sculpture, conversation and demonstration.Practice the art ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco.Cafe Inquiry is a social event hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Café Borrone http://www.cafeborrone.com/ between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club!
Nerd Nite SF and the Aquarium of the Bay have teamed up to bring you an evening of science, cocktails, and music on the Bay! Begin with a private event at the Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39 where you can learn about the Bay ecology and see sharks, ...
Neuroscience is providing new insights into the structural and functional components of the brain, which in turn are raising new questions about aging, disease, creativity, language and emotions. Join the Director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center Dr. Bruce Miller, Cognitive Neuroscience Affiliate and San Francisco Conservatory of Music ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20
What Is a Mushroom Anyway?MSSF past President J.R. Blair will speak about the role of mushrooms in the life cycle of the fungal organism, the role of fungi in the environment, and how other organisms, such as plants and animals, interact with and are affected by fungi.
What would you do if your child were diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder? Come learn about one mother's struggle to mobilize research that could potentially help her daughter and others with a rare form of albinism.We will screen the film, RARE, co-directed by award-winning filmmaker Dr. Maren Grainger-Monsen and ...
After Hours is the monthly evening event where adults 21 and older enjoy science, technology, entertainment, and cocktails together with their friends. Explore the entire museum with other adults under moody lighting and music. Enjoy Blood Orange Tech-tinis from our no-host bar, as you explore science & technology and celebrate ...
Understanding Adult and Pediatric Eating DisordersEating disorders cut across socioeconomic lines and affect people at all stages of life. This talk will focus on how eating disorders are diagnosed, their prevalence, and current treatments.Speaker: Debra Safer, MD, Stanford Medical Center
Art in a Digital Age is a one-day conference featuring artists, scholars, and institutional leaders discussing the nature of art in a digital age. How are habits, institutions, and arts practices changing? How does the digital realm inform our experience of older art forms? What role can the academy play ...
Why does your heart beat faster when you exercise? What do those "power" drinks do for you when you're sweating? Investigate what goes on in your body during everyday exercise while scaling some of the city's most scenic inclines and sauntering through hidden alleyway flats. We'll experiment with balance, learn ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 adults, $10 under 18
Efficiency and Environmental Impacts of Electricity Restructuring on Coal-fired Power PlantsWe investigate the impacts of electricity market restructuring on fuel efficiency, cost of coal purchases, and utilization among coal-fired power plants using a panel data set from 1991 to 2005. Our study contributes to the literature in two aspects: (1) the use of more data from recent years allows us ...
With the increasing global demand for more efficient lighting solutions, light emitting diodes (LED's) have gained widespread adoption in both consumer and industrial lighting markets. While LED's have proven efficiency and longevity, such performance enhancements are highly correlated to their operating temperatures. While LED's do not produce infrared (IR) radiation, ...
Efficiency and Environmental Impacts of Electricity Restructuring on Coal-fired Power PlantsWe investigate the impacts of electricity market restructuring on fuel efficiency, cost of coal purchases, and utilization among coal-fired power plants using a panel data set from 1991 to 2005. Our study contributes to the literature in two aspects: (1) the use of more data from recent years allows us ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Planes, trains, and emissions: A study of aviation and high-speed rail demand and their climate impactsThe continuous growth of global air transportation has significant implications for strategies to reduce CO2 emissions of the transportation sector. There is evidence to suggest that high-speed rail (HSR) might offer a competitive, lower-carbon alternative to aviation, particularly for short-haul intercity travel. From an aviation systems planning perspective, the introduction ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Research in Energy Innovataion: the Need to Fill Gaps and Manage UncertaintyPanel: Laura Diaz Anadon, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy & Associate Director, Science Technology and Public Policy (STPP), Director, Energy Technologies Innovation Policy (ETIP), Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of GovernmentBldg 90, Room 4133
When the realms of art and science intersect, what will emerge? View original, stunning and astonishing images of scientific investigation, and meet the scientists who created them. Spanning two spacious gallery rooms, the wonders of research and discovery are presented through photography, video, painting, sculpture, conversation and demonstration.Practice the art ...
Soon astronomers expect to find alien "Earths" by the dozens in orbit around distant suns. Before the decade is out, telltale signs that these planets harbor life may be found. If they are, the ramifications for all areas of human thought – from religion and philosophy to art and biology ...
Where: OaklandCost: $23 General/$20 Members advance, $29 at door
Pigs and Turkeys: Friend or Foe?Reg Barrett, Goertz Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Management at UC Berkeley, will talk about feral pig and wild turkey populations in the Bay Area. The author of over 170 studies and publications concerning wildlife management, Reg will discuss the history, status and management strategies for wild pigs and wild turkeys ...
Scientists are superheroes too! While they can't leap tall buildings in a single bound or shoot weird web goo out of their wrists, they do take steps towards solving the big problems our world is faced with today. Meet five local scientists who are changing the way we understand the ...
Dr. Tomas Zobrist will recap his experience working at the Stewart Observatory Mirror Laboratory (SOML) helping to build the world's largest astronomical telescopes, including LBT, GMT, and LSST. He will provide a brief explanation of the fabrication process, starting from 5 kg chunks of glass to producing light-weighted, monolithic telescope ...
