Future Trends in Health Care TechnologyIn an increasingly connected world, Dr. Chow discusses future technologies and services that can help the healthcare consumer and those with chronic disease manage their healthcare needs outside the traditional hospital setting.Dr. Yan Chow, with Sylvia Paull
Makers, Hackers and the Personal Computer Revolution Things are changing in the field of product development. Bottom-up, open-sourced and crowd-funded efforts are creating a Cambrian-type efflorescence of software and hardware products. People are creating and patronizing institutions like hackerspaces, open-source hardware manufacturers and open machine shops. This maker movementappears to be a logical extension of the open-source ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Interaction between Longevity and Aging Genes in HumansDr. Nir Barzilai is the director of the Institute for Aging Research, the director of the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert Chair of Aging Research. Dr. Barzilai, an endocrinologist, discovered the first "longevity gene" in humans. His ...
Lucy and Selam are famous skeletons that belong to Australopithecus afarensis, a direct ancestor of humans that lived between 4 and 3 million years ago. When the Lucy skeleton was discovered in 1974, it helped establish that this creature was an upright walking species pushing the then accepted date for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Saturn V: The First 700 SecondsAs we witnessed each launch of the Apollo program, we would forever remember the countdown, ignition sequence, images of the Saturn V rocket engines billowing out vast, fast and furious hot gas...and then lift off.We'll never forget those sheets of ice breaking off the exterior and raining down on the ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Skeptalk: The Twisted Logic of the War on TerrorFrom George W. Bush declaring war on a tactic (terror) in 2001, to current airport-screening measures that actually compromise the security of passengers, the hallmark of the United States' eleven-year war on terror has not been sound reasoning.So asserts Richard E. Wackrow, author of the recent book Who's Winning the War on Terror. Wackrow will look at ...
The Joys & Struggles of Relationships: A Conversation with Relationship ExpertsA panel of 3 professionals: Susan Owicki, MFT; Howard Scott Warshaw, MFT and Carol Zimbelman, LCSW will discuss topics such as why we choose the mates we do, pre-marital issues and predictors of a succesful relationship and how to deal with conflict in relationships.
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
NanotechnologySpeaker: Dr. Sukru Burc Eryilmaz, Stanford
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
My Furry Valentine: Sex in the Animal KingdomZookeeper and Naturalist Patrick Schlemmer shows pictures and describes the bewildering array of strange and shocking mating habits found in the animal world. You will laugh, you will blush, you will cringe!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friday, 02/15/13
Neural reuse and componentiality in the functional structure of the brainIn this talk I will outline evidence suggesting that individual regions of the brain are used and reused to support multiple cognitive functions across diverse task categories; that each part of the brain is a member of multiple functional coalitions; and that the brain's functional components are not the stable ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Natl Biotech Ed Conference (NBEC)Registration for the National Biotech Education Conference (NBEC) is now open!The National Biotechnology Education Conference is designed to bring together education leaders in biotech education for the development and dissemination of best practices. The program is for educators who are motivated to expand their current programs and to inspire educators ...
Astronomy Program at Old Ranch ParkMt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities for the public.See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes. Bring kids, dress warmly. Astronomy program is weather dependent.
Where: San RamonCost: Free
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Night School: Animal AmoreHow do the birds and the bees explain the birds and the bees? Join us for the East Bay's premiere place for mingling under the stars in an atmosphere of love... animal style! Music, drinks, live shows and beautiful views every third Friday.21 and over.
Where: OaklandCost: $12 General, $5 Members
Saturday, 02/16/13
Take a Liking to Some LichenEnjoy an invigorating 2.5 mile loop hike over the Stile Ranch/Fortini Trails with a park docent. Learn about the life cycle of lichen, those colorful patches found on rocks and trees trunks. Along the way enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding foothills. Meet at the Fortini Trail entrance parking lot, ...
Where: AmadenCost: Free
Headlands Helping Hands: The Great Backyard Bird CountIt is time for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, and we need you and your families help! During this event you will become ornithologists, a fancy word for bird scientist, and learn how to identify Marin county frequent flyers. Then aid us in counting birds during a hike around ...
Where: SausalitoCost: FREE
California geology from the ground up, part one: from the delta south Join us for our popular series of free public lectures on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series takes place in the Visitor Center of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. These illustrated presentations are enjoyable for ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Invention ExperienceThey did it again! NASA 's newest Centennial Challenge, Night Rover and the I.S.I.S Project have joined forces with us to offer an epic, hands-on day of exploration and creationthat will have the Center jumping. In the spirit of the NASA Night Rover Challenge, Invention Experience invites students to invent, ...
Just as chemistry dominated the 19th century, and physics the 20th century, many predict that the 21st century will be "the century of biology." Indeed, the last few decades have brought dramatic increases in our understanding of the complex blueprints of living cells, discoveries that were enabled by foundational technologies ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Natl Biotech Ed Conference (NBEC)Registration for the National Biotech Education Conference (NBEC) is now open!The National Biotechnology Education Conference is designed to bring together education leaders in biotech education for the development and dissemination of best practices. The program is for educators who are motivated to expand their current programs and to inspire educators ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $100
Does Social Networking have Side Effects?When we talk about social networks, we're almost always talking about online networks: Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, weblogs. Constantly changing and ever-increasing online media offer us unique ways to connect, collaborate, and express our interests and creativity. Yet, questions have been raised about the widespread use of social networks, ...
A Science Sunday favorite, Milton Love returns to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center with a talk showcasing his new book, "A Guide to the Rockfishes, Thornyheads, and Scorpionfishes of the Northeast Pacific."
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
The Visioneers: How a Group of Elite Scientists Pursued Space Colonies, Nanotechnologies, and a Limitless Future "In The Visioneers, Patrick McCray introduces us to a host of innovators who pushed back against the language of limits. Their techno-enthusiast ventures, unfolding in the closing decades of the twentieth century, combined technical skill, bold speculation, and public-relations savvy. By tracing their inspirations, missteps, and unconventional networks, McCray offers ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, $5 Members
Tuesday, 02/19/13
Golden Gate Playdate: Rainbow Rocks at Rodeo BeachSomewhere over the Golden Gate Bridge and below Hawk Hill, there is a place where you and your young adventurer can discover what makes the rocks at the Marin Headlands so unique. Join us for guided hands-on field activities designed to engage your preschooler's sense of wonder and imagination through ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $15/per child per session, 1 adult admission free
Building A Biomedical Research CommonsThe advent of massive, democratically available data about our bodies and health is going to wreak havoc on the research enterprise. Exactly what kind of havoc is yet to be determined.Many of the biggest impacts of technology have been driven by monopolies and their network effects. And when we choose ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Stanford's Annual Darwin Day Symposium and Celebration ReturnsStanford's Annual Darwin Day Symposium and Celebration ReturnsTuesday, February 19, 2013: Symposium: 3:00 - 6:00 pmDarwin's Birthday Party: 6:00 - 7:00 pmStanford Old Union, 3rd floorHear talks by Stanford faculty and graduate students on all things Darwin: 3:00 Welcome3:05 Jessica Riskin, Professor of History Darwin Between the Machines, on Darwin's ...
Skeptics in the StudioNorth Bay Skeptics are: humanists, atheists, freethinkers, agnostics and undeclared, who embrace modern skepticism. We celebrate the scientific method, and the application of logic and evidence to all claims. As in the tradition of many Skeptical groups world wide, we like to gather for lively discussion on current topics and ...
Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent GovernmentBy integrating democratic government with cutting-edge American innovation, the lieutenant governor of California charts a bright future for open-source America.Citizenville is the story of how ordinary citizens can use new digital tools to dissolve political gridlock and transform American democracy. As social networking and smart phones have changed the way ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Astronomy Program @ Pittsburg LibraryMt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities for the public.See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes. Bring kids, dress warmly. Astronomy program is weather dependent.
Where: PittsburgCost: Free
How the Tides Work for YouRacers, cruisers, and recreational boaters will see and learn how the waters move on San Francisco Bay. Cash only. Reservations a must, email jimtantillo@comcast.net or phone 408-263-7877.
Where: SausalitoCost: $15
How to Catch a Moon of Pluto (and what to do with it when it's caught) Our recent discoveries of two small moons orbiting Pluto raise interesting new questions about how the dwarf planet formed. We now know that a total of four outer moons circle around a central "double-planet" comprising Pluto and its large, nearby moon Charon. NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will arrive at Pluto ...
User Experience, Artificial Intelligence, and RelevanceArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are playing larger roles in products that we use everyday. In this talk, we'll look at key examples at how AI supports and improves user experience, highlighting how quantitative methods impact qualitative experience.Speaker: Aria Haghighi, PrismaticRoom 510
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Just For the Smell of It, Mushroom Common ScentsWalt Sturgeon presents a non-technical look at wild mushrooms from an olfactory perspective. His talk will include: 1) Using scents to clinch an identification, 2) How to properly check for a mushroom's odor, 3) Sniffing subjectivity and the power of suggestion, and 4) Scent and memory. This program should be ...
Chris Anderson's book THE LONG TAIL chronicled how the Web revolutionized and democratized distribution. His new book MAKERS shows how the same thing is happening to manufacturing, with even wider consequences, and this time the leading revolutionaries are the young of the world. Anderson himself left his job as editor ...
