Nerd Nite SF #39: Athlete Brains, Fisherman's Wharf, and CERN! -- SOLD OUT"It's the Brain, Stupid – Separating Elite Performers from Good Athletes" by Ben AlamarMichael Jordan was one of, if not the, best basketball players ever, but he couldn't hit a baseball to save his life. His inability to play baseball at a high level had nothing to do with athletic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8
Thursday, 08/22/13
Free Intel Museum class lets kids explore the science of UVTwo class times: 10-11am, 3-4pmComputer chips are everywhere--powering the Internet, controlling cars, automating factories, enhancing cell phones, and enriching home entertainment. A favorite class at the Intel Museum helps children ages 7 and up explore the science of UV and learn about semiconductor fabrication. The class lasts about 45 minutes. Space ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
HAPPY HOLLOW EDZOOCATION presents Go Wild!Happy Hollow Park and Zoo comes to your library! Join us with yourwhole family for a fun filled program with live crittersand learn about adaptations, habitat, diet,and more.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Ovarian Cancer - Current and Novel Treatment StrategiesThis talk will focus on the current state of the art treatment of ovarian cancer. New treatment options for ovarian cancer patients will be presented, including clinical trials available at the Stanford Women's Cancer CenterSpeaker: Oliver Dorigo, MD
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Friday, 08/23/13
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
The Biography of the Milky Way - SOLD OUTLick Observatory hosts a Summer Visitors Program (SVP), inviting the public to observe through both the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and Nickel 40-inch Reflecting Telescope. Each evening also features two speakers, who present programs even if clouds or fog prohibit viewing.Lick astronomers present multimedia lectures on their research or ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $9.50
Saturday, 08/24/13
Rock the Rancho HikeGeology has always been a big topic of conversation on the Coastside! Everybody knows about Devil's Slide erosion, but what do you know about the massive geologic feature above Devil's Slide: Montara Mountain? Come learn what this mountain has in common with faraway locations like the Farallon Islands and the ...
The Exploratorium's innovative Cinema Arts program presents a series of short films, animations, and abstract works to engage all curious movie lovers in the museum's Kanbar Forum. Films vary from week to week, and encompass museum gallery themes and investigations of natural phenomena. All screenings are included with museum admission. Saturday Cinema: ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with admission
Bats Over CaleroLet Rangers chauffeur you on a pleasant bouncy ride to visit the Calero Bat Inn. Enjoy a batty presentation and view thousands of flying mammals emerge from a good day's sleep at the inn. Bring a flashlight, blanket or small collapsible chair, layered clothing, insect repellent and close-toed shoes. Reservations ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Modern CosmologyPrograms include concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research, and (weather permitting) viewing through the historic Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel 40-inch telescope. Knowledgeable local amateur astronomers outside the buildings provide additional telescopes and informal astronomy discussions.Due to safety concerns, children under the age ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $40 General, prefered options available
Sunday, 08/25/13
Founders Day Free AdmissionTo welcome and encourage everyone to celebrate with us, Muir Woods will be FEE-FREE on this day. Use the extra cash to pay the fare to ride the Muir Woods Shuttle and arrive within steps of the entrance, without the hassle of parking!Then, enjoy an historic walk in an old-growth ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
How Humans Interact with Earth's AtmosphereGlobal warming: it's a phrase that gets bandied about by politicians, the news media, environmentalists, and dinner party guests. Al Gore said it's happening and we all make comments about the crazy weather; but, if we are not scientists ourselves, how much do we truly understand about the implications?Scientist Barbara-Ann ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Naturalist Know-howDo you know a young person interested in nature? Take them to Junior Academy: Naturalist Know-how!Learn to be a naturalist! August's skill is Owls and Owl Pellet Dissection. Variations of the monthly skill will be available each week. This program is designed for youth ages 8 to 11. Youth must be accompanied ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 – 2000.
Mini Monday - Home in the TreesEncourage your young naturalist's curiosity at Mini Monday, a special day for children and their caregivers. Meet the animals that call trees their home. Live animal encounters, activities and crafts help connect your child to our natural world and all its wonders.Children under 2 with one paid admission. Children must ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $15 for 1st Child ($8 museum member)
Backyards, Beaches, Birds and Bees: Citizen SciencePublic participation in scientific research, also known as "citizen science," is a burgeoning practice that is more accessible than ever. As the world is confronted with growing challenges, from climate change to political upheavals, the individuals' ability to record observations to help assess the health of people and ecosystems is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 non-members, MEMBERS FREE, students free
At August's Nerd Nite East Bay, Heather Jackson will talk about the strength of materials, Lita Stephenson will discuss platypusseseses, and Greg Babinecz will share his knowledge of oysters, as well as some samples.HOW STUFF BREAKS OR: FAILURE IS AN OPTION by Heather JacksonMaterials are like people…it's their defects that make them ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8
SCIENCE, PSEUDOSCIENCE, EAST, WEST: Critical Thinking when New & Old Worlds MeetTurkey is a land of beautiful contradictions. Just like it's landmass lies from Asia to Europe, it is simultaneously the East and the West. The call to prayer echoes five times a day in the streets of Istanbul, yet the same streets are filled with bars and loud music during ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 08/27/13
America's Cup Comes to San Francisco: Technology Under Sail This is the 2013 "Summer of Racing" with some of the most sophisticated technology ever deployed in both America's Cup racing and for the televised coverage of the race itself. The Museum is excited to host this special panel just before the America's Cup finals in September. Our guests include ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Breaking the Seeing Barrier for Planetary Astronomy When Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope toward Jupiter in 1609 and discovered what we now call the Galilean moons, he did not realized that he had just established a new research field in astronomy. In the past four centuries, planetary astronomy, the study of our solar system bodies using telescopes, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Rare snubnose dolphins along Kimberley coast of Northwest West AustraliaTeri Shore, Program Director Turtle Island Restoration Network, SeaTurtles.org The rare snubnose dolphins along the remote Kimberley coast of Northwest West Australia.Teri Shore has traveled extensively to the remote region of Northwest Australia to count humpback whales, walk sea turtle beaches, and help protect the pristine marine bioregion from industrial development. Spending ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 Suggested Donation goes towards Student Researc
Astronomy Lecture August 27, With Speaker: Dr. Gibor Basri, UC BerkeleyOur 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. Gibor Basri, UC Berkeley, Topic: Status of Kepler MissionThere is no fee for visitors but we appreciate a donation for light snacks and beverages.
We're back! Join us for the second installment of Nerd Nite Silicon Valley."FEELING BIOCURIOUS? 5 WAYS TO EXPERIEMENT WITH FRIENDS" by Tito Jankowski"DEMOCRATIZING CREATION" by Omri Amirav-Drory"WHY YOU'LL NEVER MEASURE UP TO A MOSS PIGLET" by Etan Ayalon
