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 ...
A preeminent expert on the small wonders of the natural world, David George Gordon playfully and thoughtfully sheds light on the fascinating lives of slugs and snails in his most recent book, The Secret World of Slugs and Snails: Life in the Very Slow Lane. Covering everything from a snail's ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
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
Give the Ocean a Voice: Part I Wind, Waves & the Fastest Boats in the World Who are the participants in this exciting, most prestigious sail boat race in the world? Where do they come from? What are they sailing? What is the prize? Why are they all so interested in ocean sustainability? And what are they doing about it? Find the answers to these questions ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
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.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sunday, 03/31/13
Healthy Trails Hike, CaleroJoin park staff on a challenging 3.5-mile hike on the Los Cerritos and Pena Trails. Enjoy sweeping views of Calero reservoir and check out the beautiful Los Cerritos Pond. Meet at the park entrance off of McKean Rd. (south of reservoir entrance) with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks and ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Easter STEAM photo scavenger huntWhat do the holidays and STEAM have in common? Find out at the Easter STEAM Photo Scavenger Hunt. Be on the lookout for vinegar dyed eggs, families from Leporidae and other figures hatched from mathematically calculated clues encapsulated in digital pixelated perspectives of your photographic artistry. We will meet by ...
