Creating Minds ConferenceThe Creating Minds conference aims to stimulate a discussion on the radical, surprising, and unpredictable reorganization of cognition that has emerged from the revolution in the digital production of texts – and to evaluate the deeper consequences of this cognitive reframing for both authorship and the acts of reading. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Every Body is an Ark: How the microorganisms we carry will impact long term space travelThe human microbiome is essential to our health and deserves special consideration in the closed environments of space travel. The dynamics of host-microbe interactions will change if normal immune functions are altered during extended space travel. Opportunistic pathogens common in the human microbiome, including those in the genera Candida, Aspergillus, ...
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.Dates are subject to cancellation in the event ...
Medicine is moving far beyond just popping a pill. Come hear a bioengineer explore fascinating new means of medication delivery and share new cellular discoveries. Desai's research brings together advanced micro- and nanotechnologies for insights into cellular behavior in engineered environments, and novel pharmacologic delivery approaches to address disease treatment ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students
Join Dr. Uta Grieshammer from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Dr. Julie Baker from Stanford to learn about current research and applications of stem cell biology.
Science, Neat is a monthly happy hour that pairs short talks with live demos on the back patio of the El Rio bar in the Mission. Keeping with the holiday spirit, October's theme is Bones, and will be featuring animal skulls from UCSF, blue whale flipper bones with Mission Science ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $4
Shark movements and their impacts on conservationSharks have swam the oceans for over 400 million years, helping to shape and maintain the balance of ocean ecosystems. Sharks have survived the five great extinction events, including the last which caused the dinosaurs to go extinct. For all this time, sharks were the top predators in the ocean.Until ...
Encounter live animals like a bat, an owl, a spider, a snake, or a vulture, in family-friendly presentations. While You Were Sleeping-Why do some animals stay up all night? How do they find their way?Creepy Crawlies-How do animals that slither and creep help the environment?Animal Myths-Are bats blind? Are snakes ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $8.50 Adults, $6.50 Children, Free Members
History of the DeltaLearn about the history of the delta - from the early 1800s up to 2012 - from framing, discovery of gold, railroad building, and levee building till the present time with Ranger Bill. 1,000 miles in scope, 60-80 man made islands, and a population that exceeds 500,000! Historical. Educational. Informative.
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.Dates are subject to cancellation in the event ...
Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) have been increasingly documented throughout the California Current System after initial observations in 1997 with ROVs in Monterey Bay. There is concern that when highly abundant, Humboldt squid could greatly impact coastal ecosystems and fisheries because they forage on important commercial species (along with their staple ...
Constructing and Rendering Vectorized Photographic ImagesWe have used pixels for years. Cameras and displays use them but they aren't the only representation we can use to when manipulating images. They have some disadvantages. They are not scale-free, adding difficulty when we want to display the same picture on different devices. They are very localised samples, ...
Nerd Nite at Sea returns! And this year we've got a bigger boat: an aircraft carrier! The USS Hornet is an incredible museum of space and military history and technology that we'll pack from bow to stern with lectures, science demos and activities, and beer!Note: this event is for 21+ only!Second Note: The ship ...
Where: AlamedaCost: $30
How to clone a mammoth (the science & ethics of de-extinction) Recently, the popular press seems to have embraced the idea that it is now possible to bring extinct animals back to life. The unfortunate (or fortunate?) truth is that they are wrong; once a species has gone extinct, it will continue to remain so -- at least for now. Dr. ...
Dangerous Demographics: The Challenges of an Aging Population All over the world, people are living longer and having fewer children than ever before. In less than two decades, one fifth of the US population will be over 65 years old. So what do these radically changed demographics mean for how we re-imagine the shape ...
Encounter live animals like a bat, an owl, a spider, a snake, or a vulture, in family-friendly presentations. While You Were Sleeping-Why do some animals stay up all night? How do they find their way?Creepy Crawlies-How do animals that slither and creep help the environment?Animal Myths-Are bats blind? Are snakes ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $8.50 Adults, $6.50 Children, Free Members
You could get a warning before the next earthquake. Seismologists are testing an earthquake early warning system that can rapidly detect the beginnings of an earthquake and estimate the strength of shaking before it occurs. Join SPUR for an overview of the current test warning system and describe how institutions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.Dates are subject to cancellation in the event ...
The creatures come out at night as NightLife partners with the Bay Area Science Festival for an evening of spine-tingling delight on Halloween!Discover the science and spectacle behind werewolves, vampires, zombies and other creatures that go bump in the night. Come in costume and catch a drag show and costume ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Halloween Night at the ExploratoriumJoin us for an adult evening of deathly delights, including creepy cocktails, such as the Bloody Mary and the Corpse Reviver, and a festive funeral where we'll mourn scientific notions killed off by cold, hard evidence. Cloak yourself in a costume and come see a knife slicing into a cow ...
Special evening celebrations of all things Star Wars®! Grab your lightsaber and dress up in your favorite Star Wars costume. Re-create your favorite scenes, meet and take photos with Stormtroopers, R2-D2, and Jedi Knights, or train for the Jedi™ Academy. The science behind Star Wars becomes reality in The Tech's ...
Where: San JoseCost: $22 General, $14 Members, $12/$9 Children
Friday, 11/01/13
Field Botany FridaysCome hike with ACR staff. While we hike, we may identify plants, survey for rare plants, photograph wildflowers, discuss ethnobotany or other trailside botany. Takes place the first Friday of every month.Please dress for the weather and bring at least one quart of drinking water. You may also wish to ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
Theoretical Perspectives on Visual Short-Term MemoryWe propose two new theoretical perspectives on visual short-term memory (VSTM). In Project 1, we conceptualize VSTM as an information channel for transmitting visual information from the past to the present. This information-theoretic perspective allows us to quantify the capacity and precision of VSTM in a rigorous fashion, and to ...
One of the greatest opportunities and challenges in developing a sustainable and efficient transportation infrastructure rests upon intelligent energy management in electrified vehicles. This talk specifically addresses problems at three levels of vehicle electrification: the battery, the vehicle, and the infrastructure. We address energy management at each level from a ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
PFC Contaminants in Soil EcosystemsA wide range of pollutants enter the environment directly or indirectly via human activities. Soil as a terrestrial reservoir plays an important role in these pollutants' fate and toxic effects. These contaminants can enter the food chain and impair the quality of water and food. Dr. Zareitalabad's research focuses on ...
Hypothesis examines the intersection of art and science by showcasing the ways in which both artists and scientists ask questions, experiment with processes and arrive at outcomes. Participants will represent their practice (artistic, scientific or any combination thereof) in relation to the scientific method and present it in the form of ...
Actors meet scientists! See what happens when experts in comedy improvisation glorify, qualify, and versify the science insights of earnest PhD students (Wonderfest's Science Envoys)… Laughter joins learning to capture your imagination.
Everyone loves a good time travel story. However, given what we know -- and don't know -- about physics, is time travel in any way plausible? Using popular movies as a framework, Prof. Ken Wharton will outline several distinct categories of consistent time travel stories, and discuss possible connections with ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 11/02/13
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Solar ObservingThe Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is open to the public for Daytime Solar viewing: Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun.Admission: FREE to the publicParking: $8.00 Park Use FeeHandicapped Parking is available at the entrance to the Observatory.
Writers from throughout the Bay Area will gather for a unique, daylong writing conference. The museum's first annual Wild About Writers Celebration will give participants the chance to hone their craft, find inspiration, and network-all at one of the region's best-known wildlife centers.The retreat will focus on a writer's inspiration and craft, the ...
Celebrate your creativity, imagination, and resourcefulness playing with cardboard. What can you build out of cardboard? A house? A spaceship? A fort for your rolly pollies? Using cardboard and simple materials you can build almost anything. Come create with the Children's Museum of Sonoma County and Friedman's Home Improvement for ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Guided Nature WalkExperience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve. Our half-day guided nature walks are on Saturdays throughout fall and spring. 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 ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
San Bruno Mountain Watch: Natural History and Ecology HikeSan Bruno Mountain Watch regularly leads hikes on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Learn about the history and ecology of San Bruno Mountain. E.O. Wilson the legendary ecologist called San Bruno Mountain an "Island of Biodiversity" and has identified as one of 18 biodiversity hotspots on the ...
AT&T Park will become a science wonderland when the Bay Area Science Festival concludes again with this FREE science extravaganza. Last year, more than 30,000 people enjoyed a non-stop program chock-full of interactive exhibits, experiments, games, and shows, all meant to entertain and inspire. With more than 150 exhibits, there ...
San Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have made San Francisco's landscape what it is, while getting to know the local geology and munching our way through edible seismic science activities. We'll ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 Adults, $20 under 18
Intel Museum - Free Binary Beading Class Engages KidsWhat are all those 1s and 0s that make up binary code? And for that matter, what's binary code? Students ages 7 and up learn how computers use this 'digital' language to send, process, and receive information. By using beads to represent a switch's on and off states (1 and ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
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. These events are held in Crestview Park, San Carlos California. Dates and Sunset times are below. Note that inclement weather (clouds, excessive wind and showers) will cause the event ...
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Robert Ferguson Observatory-Public Star PartyStar Parties: Starting at dusk, the Observatory's three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building, while presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your ...
The evening will begin with a lecture and slide presentation by UC Berkeley researcher Dan Werthimer. Then Paul Salazar, the Urban Astronomer, will lead the audience in a brief tour of the night sky. Finally, all attendees are invited to walk to a nearby site where the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers will ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
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. We'll take a trip down memory lane and visit the Moon. With colorful images we will look back at the physics and challenges of landing astronauts on the ...
Come enjoy the beautiful fall weather and birds along Rodeo Lagoon. Join volunteer Jane Haley for an easy walk along the lagoon and experience what the Marin Headlands has to offer.Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at 9:30 am for this 1½-mile walk. (See website for directions)Bring binoculars, field ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Free Day of ScienceFirst Sundays are FREE! OMCA is free all day the first Sunday of every month. Tour the building with members of the Museum's Council on Architecture at 1 pm and enjoy a Docent-led tour of the Gallery of California Art at 2 pm. Grab lunch or a snack at Blue ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Junior Academy: Naturalist Know-how Hone your expertise as a naturalist! A unique skill will be highlighted each month. In November, check out Searching the Sky-What's Up? where you'll learn to see the sky like an astronomer. Space is limited; please register in the Naturalist Center a half hour before program begins. This is a ...
