The Industrial Internet is the third disruptive wave, after the Industrial and the Internet revolutions. It is transforming our industries, just like the Internet revolution transformed our commerce. In this new context, we face a combination of hyper-connected intelligent machines, interacting with other machines and people, and generating large amounts ...
Many aspects of how natural plankton communities are regulated remain poorly understood, in large part because traditional organism-level sampling strategies are not amenable to high frequency, long duration application. To overcome aspects of this limitation, we developed the FlowCytobot series of automated submersible flow cytometers capable of rapid, unattended analysis ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Observing, Monitoring and Protecting the Blue Serengeti Off Our California ShoresThe Inaugural Rosenberg Institute Seminar Series at Romberg Tiburon Center.The Barbara and Richard Rosenberg Institute for Marine Biology and Environmental Science Seminar Series brings leading local, national, and international scientists to a public forum at RTC to speak about the latest advances in science.The Seminar Series is part of a ...
Math in the MoviesTony DeRose, senior scientist and research group leader at Emeryville's Pixar Animation Studios, will illustrate the extraordinary contribution of mathematics to animated films. Pixar constructs movies entirely on computers, and math and science underlie the stunning visuals that are essential to their storytelling. Using numerous clips from such award-winning productions ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: FREE
Thursday, 09/12/13
Single Cause: Two Perspectives Through two different paths, Michele Raffin and Michael Kern have been working together for the past year to help save some of the world's most amazing and at risk birds. Each brings her or his own unique skills to the challenge, from both scientific and artistic perspectives.Michele, the founder and ...
Using nature as an innovation mentor, biomimicry is a science-based resource for creating products and human systems in line with how all living systems on our planet function. Drawing on the diverse sectors involved in accelerating the application of nature's strategies towards a more resilient and thriving economy and society, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Member
It's Electric NightlifeThe San Francisco Electronic Music Festival takes over NightLife with performances by LA-based live electronic duo Lucky Dragons, plus water-inspired works by Mills College's Maggi Payne in the coral reef gallery, and hands-on interactive presentations by instrument designers Donald Swearingen and Cheryl Leonard.Synthesizer user group I/O Music Technology will be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 members
Full Spectrum Science: LasersInvented in 1960, lasers are now a ubiquitous technology. Come learn how laser light is made, and how it is used in things like DVD players, eye surgery, and fusion energy research.18+ Only
Breaking the Seeing Barrier in Planetary AstronomyLick 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
Exploding Stars, Dark Energy, and the End of the UniverseMost stars end their lives in brilliant explosions known as supernova. These massive bursts briefly outshine all the light from the galaxy wherein they occur. The past 15 years has been a "boom" period for supernovae with vast amounts of time and effort being invested in these objects. Not only ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 09/14/13
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going OnDiscover the ingredients that make up our "rock soup", how rocks got here, and why earthquakes happen. Explore the park's landscape and fascinating geology though fun activities and a 3-mile hike with a Ranger. Meet at the Mendoza parking lot on Roop Rd. Bring water, snacks, and sturdy hiking shoes. ...
Where: GilroyCost: Free
Climate Change HikeCurious about climate change? Come on a 3.6-mile hike and discover how small changes can lead to broad consequences, both globally and locally here in the Bay Area. Meet at the Sandy Wool upper parking lot (near dog park) with sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, snacks, and water. For reservations call ...
Where: MilpitasCost: Free
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: SausalitoCost: Free
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
Science Fiction Writing WorkshopScience, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link), African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) and The I.S.I.S. Project are hosting a Science Fiction Writing Workshop. The workshop will introduce K-12 students and their families to science fiction writing discussing the elements of writing a science fiction story and ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
'Go Inside a Telescope' How do telescopes work? On Mt Diablo - CANCELEDPlease join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the September 14th astronomy program. This month's program is – "Go Inside a Telescope" How do telescopes work. See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets through member telescopes. Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, and water. No need for ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $10/ car park admission
Island UniversesPrograms 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, 09/15/13
Cool, Clear WatersTake an easy two-mile walk around an active restoration site with Ranger Lou Sian to learn how the needs of salmon and frogs can influence the design of ecological restoration, and ultimately, how a national park stewards a popular park site like Muir Beach.Bring water, snack, dress in layers, and ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Western Snowy Plover Walk AboutYou are invited to join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute for a leisurely walk along Ocean Beach to search for the threatened Western Snowy Plover. This small shorebird is highly threatened by human activities and habitat degradation. Join us to see this adorable species in its native habitat and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
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: SausalitoCost: 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! September's skill is Flower/Plant Pressing. 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
Monday, 09/16/13
A CITIZEN SCIENCE COLONIZATION MODEL FOR THE KOPRULU SECTOR IN STARCRAFT 2Dr. Tom Targett, visiting professor of Physics & Astronomy at Sonoma State, will discuss how a video game like StarCraft 2 can increase the public's understanding of the scientific method. He will also discuss the scientific potential of the video game industry.
Archaeologists have long been interested in the study of the mechanisms of long-term social change. Factors that involve specialization and centralization, such as domestication of plants, technological developments and social competition, have been proposed as prime movers for the "development" of human societies. Contrary to these interpretations, this presentation proposes ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Shaping Social Work Science: What Should Quantitative Research Do?Advocates and prominent social work researchers are currently developing a science of social work. Among them is John Brekke, who suggests that three ingredients -- domains of inquiry, core constructs and defining characteristics – are critical in shaping a social work science. Please join us to hear Dr. Shenyang Guo, the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuesday, 09/17/13
Energy Research Symposium: i4Energy and Berkeley Energy and Climate InstituteThe i4Energy is a nexus, bringing multi-disciplinary minds together to create information technology advances for our multi-layered energy challenges. i4Energy is a collaboration among CITRIS (U.C. Berkeley, Davis, Merced, and Santa Cruz); the California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE); and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The research collaboration ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Legends and Myths of the Prarie WolfOne of the most adaptable mammals in the world, the coyote is widespread not only in range but also in mythology and folklore.Learn why the coyote is such a successful survivor and the topic of so many stories.This family-friendly, two-mile walk is easy to moderate with some steep hills.Meet at ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Marine microbial mats and our early biosphere Photosynthetic microbial mats are complete microbial ecosystems that can construct laminated "miniature reefs" called stromatolites. Their fossilized equivalents are among the oldest most abundant evidence of early life. Dr. Des Marais and his colleagues have studied cyanobacterial mats in an arid coastal environment at the Exportadora de Sal, S.A. (ESSA) ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
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 ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
5 Gyres: Update From Our Plastic OceanVoyaging to the far reaches of the earth, 5 Gyres is dedicated to understanding plastic marine pollution through exploration, education and action. Welcome 5 Gyres Founders, Staff and Ambassadors, who will present several short films and discuss results from recent research expeditions to the Bay of Bengal, Great Lakes and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Mycological Society of SF: Ken LitchfieldKen will give a very interesting and entertaining talk that he also recently gave at the Telluride Mushroom Festival in Colorado.
Futurist Ray Kurzweil (The Singularity is Near), a pioneering theorist and inventor, now at Google, has spent decades exploring how artificial intelligence can enrich and expand human capabilities. Among his innovations is a device that helps the blind read print, which Stevie Wonder says changed his life. Kurzweil's new book, ...
Peter Schwartz presents The Starships ARE ComingThere is an appalling distance between here and the countless planets we're discovering around stars other than our Sun. At first glance we can never span those light years. At second glance however..."The 100-year Starship" is the name of now-culminating project that mustered a handful of scientists and science fiction ...
