Back in Time18,000 years ago there was no SF Bay Estuary and the delta was in a whole different location. More recently, the transition from 160 years ago to now has dramatically changed these formations again. Come watch the Bay Model fill. Watch an accelerated time lapse and see how one of ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Guided Nature WalkExperience the beauty and rich natural history of Audobon Canyon Ranch's 535-acre Bouverie Preserve. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral. Guided Nature Walks range from two to five miles. Visitors of all ages are ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Donations appreciated
The Longevity Kitchen: Let Science Be Your Sous ChefFirst stimulate your brain and then delight your taste buds (roasted asparagus salad with arugula and hazelnuts, velvety Mediterranean gazpacho with avocado cream, and more!). Who knew living a long, healthy life could taste so good and be backed by solid science?Join us for a panel discussion, food tasting, and ...
Where: NovatoCost: $25
Meet the Animals at the Randall MuseumOn Saturdays a special selection of the Randall Museum's animal ambassadors venture from their cages, pens, and perches to greet museum visitors up-close! Kids and their families can meet rodents and amphibians, check out a Great Horned Owl, and maybe even touch a tortoise! The Randall Museum is home ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Pinnipeds at Point BonitaIt's pinniped pupping season in the Headlands! Grab the family and your binoculars and join us on a 4 mile round trip hike in search of Harbor Seals at Point Bonita. We'll conclude our day with a visit to The Marine Mammal Center where pinniped patients are nursed back to ...
Sun Earth DayCome celebrate NASA's annual Sun-Earth Day with us! We're basking in the glow with solar car building and racing, solar viewing from our deck and, of course, our newest exhibit, Touch the Sun. Our friends at the Solar Company will be on hand to demo the inner workings of solar ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Fish Feeding FrenzyHelp Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce you to the fascinating world of reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with their docile animals.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
NASAScience4Girls and Their FamiliesThe Sun is our closest star! Join us and find out how NASA is helping us learn about our Sun, what it can teach us about other stars, and the many ways it affects our life on Earth.
Muir Woods marks the southern front in a battle for survival between two competing owl species. On this strenuous five-mile dusk hike, we will look and listen for the owls that call Muir Woods home, learn more about their history and ecology, and receive the latest research updates on our ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: $3
Jazz and Conversation at Book Passage!Join Pam Belluck (New York Times staff writer and author of the recent book "Island Practice," which is in development for a television series) and Daniel J. Levitin (author of "This is Your Brain on Music" and "The World in Six Songs") for an evening of live jazz and lively ...
2012′s "Robot and Frank" charmed and challenged moviegoers with the story of a robot that befriends an aging cat burglar, played by Frank Langella. Wonderfest and Variety Children's Charity are teaming-up to present a special screening of "Robot and Frank" along with affectionate commentary by UC Berkeley EECS professor Ken ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20
Sunday, 03/24/13
Fernandez Ranch FieldtripSpring is here and it is time for the Bay Area Nature Journal Club to draw wildflowers! We will take a moderate hike through the Oak Woodlands and grasslands of the Fernandez Ranch and learn tricks and techniques to help you draw wildflowers in the field.The hike will be a ...
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
Monday, 03/25/13
A Thirsty LabMaking a strong transition from investigating entangled spin density waves, SSU Professor Dr. Qualls addresses the serious issue of water supply. An estimated 780 million people lack access to an improved water source and more than 3 million die every year due to water related diseases. This talk takes a ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Nerd Nite East Bay #6: Sleep, War of 1812 and MeteoritesWe're expanding our monthly show at The New Parkway! We'll have our usual live show in theater 1 and will be streaming to the comfy retro lounge that is theater 2. So: roll out of bed and listen to Matt Walker tell you why you probably should catch a few ...
VoLTE or VoIP over LTE?VoIP has been in existence for more than a decade now. While it delivers toll- voice quality as expected in certain areas, it lags far behind in meeting user expectations elsewhere such as dynamically changing wireless environments. Over-The-Top clients have been delivering V.VoIP functionality over Wired DSL/cable since mid-90s ...
Glaciers are shrinking, gas prices are rising - so is our energy-hungry way of life doomed? We believe, no. Every day our sun provides us with more than enough energy, if only we can catch it and make it available. For cars of the future, fuel cells will be an ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free and Open to All
Wednesday, 03/27/13
2013 Bay Area Biomedical Device ConferenceThe SJSU Chapter of BMES is proud to announce that a truly impressive ensemble of speakers, representing the multiple facets of biomedical device development, will be speaking at the 2013 Bay Area Biomedical Device Conference. From the brilliant minds of industry professionals, academic professors, and regulatory officials, fresh ideas about ...
Where: San JoseCost: Students $10-75, Faculty $75-150, Profls $195-275
The scientific literature is one of humanity's greatest creations – a complete record of the ideas, experiments and discoveries of generations of researchers across the globe. While most of this corpus is now online, it remains as inaccessible to the public as it was centuries ago – with the physical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 members, $7 students
Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub, West BaySkeptics in the Pub, West BayFiddlers Green, MillbraeIf ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer's art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics in the Pub is a monthly ...
Watch the setting sun and greet the rising moon at this wild edge of the continent.The half-mile trail is steep in places. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Meet park staff and docents at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead.The new suspension bridge is now open to the public.Limited to 50 ...
Ruth Askevold and Robin Grossinger from the San Francisco Estuary Institute will present their amazing historical maps and discuss their groundbreaking work in "forensic ecology," which is contributing to restoration efforts and galvanizing public attitudes around the Bay. Derek Hitchcock will also join the conversation to discuss current restoration efforts ...
A look back at key moments in the exponential development of the Internet and World Wide Web demonstrates the power of Federal funding of universities to drive radical societal change. Even today, when entrepreneurs are creating wave after wave of new companies, one can glimpse possible futures of Internet-enabled applications ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
FREE FALL PHYSICS: MODELING THE DOWNFALL OF FELIX BAUMGARTNERFelix Baumgartner recently leapt from a high-altitude balloon and into the history books as the first person to break the sound barrier with his own body. In the wake of this historic feat, we examine the physics of falling in a planet's gravitational field with and without atmospheric drag. Falling ...
Explore the perception and expression of color in the natural world and man-made environments. Play with color at activity stations hosted by Sharon Art Studio, learn where pigments come from in nature from the experts at Sinopia Pigments, and see what art looks like when reduced solely to its color ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
An Evening with Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs - CANCELEDDr. Paul E. Jacobs is chairman of Qualcomm's board of directors and the Company's chief executive officer. A leader in the field of mobile communications for over two decades and a key architect of Qualcomm's strategic vision, Dr. Jacobs is responsible for leadership and oversight of all the Company's initiatives ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Enough Is Enough Overwhelmed by news of climate change, unemployment, species extinction, poverty? Join us for a talk with Rob Dietz, co-author of the breakthrough book: Enough Is Enough: Building a Sustainable Economy in a World of Finite Resources. Rob will present a visionary but realistic alternative to the perpetual pursuit of economic ...
We are living in the genome age, where the productivity of DNA sequencers is advancing faster than Moore's Law. Dr. Quake will describe one contribution of biophysics to this field - the development of the first single molecule DNA sequencer. He will then go on to discuss several applications of ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Polar Bears in a Changing WorldPolar bears are as dependent on the oceans as cetaceans. They just like it frozen. But, all the oceans creatures are faced with a changing planet. Bob will discuss polar bear biology, the threats they face and share his appreciation of these great creatures. Biography: Bob Wilson is a Director Emeritus ...
The U.S. Geological Survey is cancelling its March 28th Evening Public Lecture "Preparing for California Climate Change," due to travel restrictions the agency has implemented because of the federal budget sequestration.The scheduled speaker had planned to travel to Menlo Park from La Jolla, Calif. to meet with USGS Menlo Park ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 03/29/13
Science Smart Kids- Wormology and CompostingWormology and Composting with Science Smart Kids offers engaging, multi-sensory, hands-on science workshops for children. Kids learn best when they are having fun
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Fridays with Faride: To The MoonFrom imagination to realization, NASA's Apollo program is packed with bold vision, engineering elegance, and tales of courage and shear human toil. In this Café Conversation, we will take a trip down memory lane and visit the Moon. With colorful images we will look back at the physics and challenges ...
