Being Human 2013The 2nd Annual Being Human conference will examine human nature a variety of evolutionary, scientific and philosophical perspectives.Designed to foster a deeper understanding of what it means to be human, this thought-provoking event will present groundbreaking insights from a spectrum of leading scientists, philosophers, educators and thinkers on the frontiers ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50.00 - $257.00
Eye-Opening Science: Conversation and Controversy Earth 2.0: Where is it...Can We Visit?NASA scientists from the SETI institute will be discussing their latest research with Academy Fellows & Scientists and would like to invite you to join them for a small gathering in an intimate Saturday morning setting. Come join them in the conversation while enjoying pastries, coffee and tea. The topic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35 General, $25 Members & Seniors
While new treatments are offering hope where there once was none, the reality of age-related vision problems is daunting. Conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts can have a devastating impact on quality of life. As options for activities dwindle, and as vulnerability to falls and injury increases, the ...
Where: NovatoCost: $10 Donation
Science Saturday: Sea OttersCelebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week at the Museum! Find out if you'd rather have otter fur or blubber, see what it's like to eat like a sea otter, examine real otter fur, make a craft to take home, and more! Discover just how important otters are to Monterey Bay as ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Exploratorium's Fog FestivalCelebrate the enigmatic and ever-changing nature of fog and explore the science behind what is one of San Francisco's most salient meteorological phenomena at the Exploratorium's first-ever Fog Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 inside the museum and in its Outdoor Gallery. From the science behind ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
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
The Little Carquinez Strait Boat Race at the Bay ModelThis is an activity for kids 5-8 who enjoy racing homemade boats. It is amazing what wads of aluminum foil and a little imagination can produce. Tin foil provided. Come and create your own ship design and sail your boat from Suisun Bay to the mouth of the Napa River ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Fog City: The Talk ShowFilmmaker Sam Green has been exploring the intersection between cinema, performance, and public programs for several years. In this latest iteration of his form-blending practice, Green will present a live talk show on the subject of fog and San Francisco, using materials and several of the subjects from his documentary film ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 for adults; discounts available
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Across a Sea of Suns: Charting Other Worlds, Distant EarthPrograms 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
Have you ever thought about the history of the atoms that make up your hand or your heart? They existed long before you did, and astronomers can actually trace back their story to ancient times and ancient processes in our cosmic neighborhood. In this non-technical talk, Andrew Fraknoi will discuss ...
Where: Pleasant HillCost: $20 adults, $10 children
Stacking the Space ShuttleOn our quest to land astronauts on Earth's moon we built the most massive and most powerful rockets to reach our goal. Assembling such vehicles require a specialized building where it all comes together. At NASA's Kennedy Space Center the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) was built for this purpose. The ...
