Abstract: The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment's (HiRISE) imagery of Mars allows for meter scale identification of surface features. In this imagery we can identify boulders clustering on polygonal patterned ground terrains in polar environments on Mars. Previously, terrestrial analogs of Mars were used to explain boulder clustering. However, the ...
Self-assembling nonlinear wire networks in complex virtual environments have some amazing properties: They learn to play computer games such as Tetris, if the network inputs represent the state of the virtual environment and the network outputs control the environment with actuators and if the virtual environment offers energy as a ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce children to the fascinating world of snakes and other reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with the docile animals of For Goodness Snakes.
Top SoC Design Challenges – PanelThis talk features a panel of leading experts discussing the top challenges of SoC design in today's competitive world. Hans Spanjaart will be the moderator for the discussions.Panel: Naresh Sehgal, Intel, SW Director for FPGA based Silicon platforms for Mobile productsPaul McLellan, SemiWiki Project, Blogger & EDA ExpertTom Dillinger, Oracle, ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Conversations on Science: Extracting DNA: The Power to Restore Life Imagine a future with mammoths and sabre tooth tigers. Is it possible? Is it ethical? A National Geographic emerging explorer, MacArthur Fellow and professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz, Beth Shapiro aims to better understand how populations and species change through time in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27 General, $25 Members
Wednesday, 04/09/14
Oakland EarthEXPOEarthEXPO is an annual environmental fair hosted by the City of Oakland Public Works. The fair highlights transportation, environmental health, waste reduction, water, energy, urban design, nature and community themes. Over 80 exhibitors will gather to showcase their contributions for a sustainable environment to an estimated 2,000 attendees.Last year's attendees ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Joe R. McBride: The History, Ecology and Future of Eucalyptus Plantations in the Bay AreaMcBride will explain the ecology of the eucalyptus forest in the Bay Area. He will discuss its structure, the variety of plants and animals that live within it, its health and the ecological functions it performs. There will be a description of the dynamics within these forest stands (such as ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students
David Culler is the Faculty Director of i4Energy, and the Chair of Computer Science at UC Berkeley. He joined the EECS faculty in 1989 and is the founding Director of Intel Research, UC Berkeley and the Associate Chair of the EECS department. He is a member of the National Academy ...
One of the greatest stories ever told is how the scientific community has been group-sourcing, extending, and improving since the sixteenth century. The scientific portrait of the universe, from the smallest to the grandest scales, has become consequential for every individual and for the global population. Some of the traditional ways that the scientific ...
Toward Reproducible Computational Science, Reliability, Re-Use, and ReadabilityThis talk motivates the rationale for this shift, and presents solutions I have been developing to facilitate reliable and re-usable computational research including: new empirical findings on changes to journal data and code publication policies; best practices for code and data release; the open source dissemination and access tool ResearchCompendia.org; ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Augmented Reality at the America's Cup, the Technology Behind AC LiveLineAugmented reality was first used in live broadcast sports with the Fox Trax highlighted hockey puck introduced at the Hockey All-Star Game in 1996. Far more popular was the Yellow First Down Line which was introduced in 1998 and is now ubiquitous on broadcast football. AC LiveLine is the latest ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Science for YouthScience for Youth promotes the love of science through exciting demos, interesting videos, and thought-provoking hands-on activities. Past topics include: Chemical Bonding, Weather and Natural Events, Genetics and DNA, Renewable Energy, Newtonian Motion, and the Solar System. (Most appropriate for youth, ages 8-12)
Where: San JoseCost: Free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce children to the fascinating world of snakes and other reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with the docile animals of For Goodness Snakes.
In The Soil Will Save Us, journalist and bestselling author Kristin Ohlson makes an elegantly argued, passionate case for "our great green hope"-a way in which we can not only heal the land but also turn atmospheric carbon into beneficial soil carbon-and potentially reverse global warming. As the granddaughter of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Brain-Computer InterfacesBrain-Machine Interfaces offer the promise of helping disabled patients by allowing them to control prosthetic limbs and computer interfaces directly from their brain. Two key challenges remain before these devices are widely available: the development of practical and reliable physical interfaces and the achievement of nearly natural movement. Dr. Philip ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free & tickets required for admission
Jared Diamond, author of 'The Third Chimpanzee'Author of "Guns, Germs, and Steel" "The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal" and "The Third Chimpanzee for Young People"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Diamond examines the evolutionary history of humans and the unique traits and behaviors that distinguish us from other animals. Diamond also explains why our ...
Tule elk once roamed in the thousands across the hills and grasslands of Marin County and the Point Reyes peninsula. Through photos and personal stories from historic archives, Frank Binney explores the past abundance, near-extinction, and recent revival of the only elk subspecies native exclusively to California. A first-person account ...
The Future of Fossil Fuels: A Discussion on Keystone XL, Fracking, and Offshore DrillingJoin UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty at 101 Moffitt for a panel on the fate of fossil fuel consumption in America. Recent projects increasing the American production of fossil fuels have been met with strong public backlash, sparking a debate on the sustainability and ethics of these projects. Despite ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
LIGHTS, NANO, ACTION! NEW OPTICAL MATERIALS AND TOOLS TO VISUALIZE NANOSCALE PHENOMENAIn 1833, Faraday combined silver and sulfur and discovered the first material with a negative temperature coefficient of resistance, silver sulfide. At the time, the word semiconductor did not even exist. Yet we now know that this first semiconducting material laid the foundation for an entirely new and extremely important ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Cosmic NightlifeTo infinity and beyond! To honor the 53rd anniversary of the first man in space Yuri Gagarin, NightLife opens its doors and minds to the next frontier in planetary exploration.Meet and mingle with the asteroid hunters from the B612 Foundation and otherworldly researchers from the Mars Society, Kavli Institute for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
explOratorium exhibit investigation with Paul DohertyJoin us as we explore an exhibit with Exploratorium senior scientist, Dr. Paul Doherty. Paul has been the long-time teacher of countless Exploratorium staff about the science behind the exhibits. We thought it would be great to invite you to join us to participate in our learning process. During each ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Resonance: Original Soundtrack #5 and StarfieldJoin artist, musician, and composer Jem Finer as he performs "Original Soundtracks #5," which inverts the usual supporting role of the soundtrack, and "Starfield," which is based on the unique spectrum of light frequencies found in every star.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15.
iNaturalist.org: A Naturalist Lifestyle and the Root of ConservationKen-ichi Ueda is an avid naturalist with a background in both biology and software development. Ken-ichi developed iNaturalist while persuing a Masters degree at the UC Berkeley School of Information in 2008 and continued to work on it in his spare time. Since 2011, Ken-ichi has been working full time ...
Promoting critical thinking is challenging everywhere. But it is even harder when there are deeply rooted superstitions, widespread denial of science, and political pressures on freedom of speech. Tonight, we will hear about some interesting superstitions and pseudoscience from Turkey. We will also explore the growing skeptical movement and challenges ...
Sterkfontein Caves: The fossils, frustrations and funIn this talk, Dr. Stratford will present some of the latest research being conducted at the world's richest Australopithecus site - from 'Little Foot', and exploring some of South Africa's oldest hominid-bearing deposits, to the challenges of deep cave excavation.Speaker: Dr. Dominic Stratford, Univ. of Witwatersrand, South AfricaRoom 3201, Building ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Vehicle Scrappage and Gasoline PolicyWe estimate the sensitivity of scrap decisions to changes in used car values - the "scrap elasticity" - and show how it influences used car fleets under policies aimed at reducing gasoline use. Large scrap elasticities produce emissions leakage under effciency standards as the longevity of used vehicles is increased, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Functional Nanofibers for Wearable Electronics and Solar CellsNatural systems, like muscular and nervous systems, are comprised of three-dimensional, complex assemblies of various functional fibers. This talk presents applications of nature-inspired synthetic nanofibers in wearable electronics, solar cells and sensors. The continuous, low cost deposition of electrospun nanofibers with a variety of compositional and morphological properties allows high ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Moonlight HikeThe brightness of the moon guides our exploration of the redwoods on this easy 2-3 mile hike. After the hike, stay and view the night sky through our telescopes (weather permitting) or tour our Telescope Makers Workshop. Hike will take place rain or shine.
Where: OaklandCost: $12
Last Stand of the Orangutan:How To Stop Conflict Palm Oil from Destroying our Last RainforestsPalm Oil is now found in roughly 50% of packaged goods in grocery stores - is destroying rainforests, pushing orangutans and Sumatran tigers towards extinction, displacing Indigenous communities,incentivising child labor and carbon pollution. But Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has a plan to stop it! Come learn how. Our speaker is Laurel Sutherlin, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $3.00 Donation requested
The Dynamical Universe: Evolution of the Cosmic StructureRecent decades have brought significant insights about the Universe we live in. Now we know to a great accuracy what is the geometry of the universe and its content. Yet, this knowledge has opened some of the biggest mysteries in today's physical sciences: what is dark matter, what is dark ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free
Saturday, 04/12/14
Cal Day! UC Berkeley's Annual Open HouseHundreds of lectures, events, and performances, or as their slogan says, "One Day. A Million Stories." It is the annual UC Berkeley Open House, with something for everyone. Whether you are a prospective Cal attendee, a parent of a current student, or just a member of the community, you'll find ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Cal Day at the Lawrence Hall of ScienceCelebrate Golden Bear pride at the Lawrence Hall of Science for Cal Day, UC Berkeley's annual open house. Come to the Lawrence Hall of Science to explore our ongoing Xtreme BUGS exhibit, as well as many other fun scientific activities. Go Bears!
The MAKER Movement is coming to a school near you! Find out what it's all about. Everyone is welcome. Click here http://make.marinschools.org to register to attend.The Marin County Office of Education and partners Autodesk, Microsoft, Edutopia, Intel Clubhouse, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Lego Play-Well, Buck Institute for Education, and Bay Area ...
Where: San RafaelCost: Free
Berkeley Bay FestivalThis wonderful FREE event first happened 77 years ago when the Marina first opened in 1937. The Bay Festival now showcases activities and environmental education that are available here at the Marina and all around the region. Come celebrate the earth and our Bay by listening to Music, eating wonderful food, and enjoying a day by the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Fish Feeding FrenzyWatch Ranger Linda feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and salt water tanks. Get familiar with some of our Bay Area aquatic neighbors. Watch the different feeding styles of the rock cod, sea stars, and rainbow trout.
Enjoy the spring flowers and hear how San Francisco's unusual geology and climate have produced a unique ecosystem at the Presidio on a moderately strenuous 2-mile walk. Bring a camera and wear comfortable shoes and warm layers. Meet ranger Will Elder at the north end of the north Baker Beach ...
Yuri's Night has become a global celebration with parties and events held around the world every April to commemorate the day of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's first manned spaceflight in 1961. Join us for space games and activities, recall the great space race and how we managed to send a human ...
Where: OaklandCost: $12 + General Admission
Occultations Ain't Voodoo. Why, How, and When to Observe ThemWe will discuss WHY we observe Occultations, both Asteroidal and Lunar.I will show some sample equipment that is suitable for videotaping accurately timed occultation data, as well as discuss and use various pieces of software to predict the events (OCCULT 4) and analyze the results (Limovie et al). In addition ...
This month we celebrate the animals that love to travel! Marine mammals are famous for their epic migrations along the California coast. Docent-led tours will take you around the hospital showcasing some of the patients we are caring for and how our veterinarians are getting them better. Classroom presentations through ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Junior Academy: Naturalist Know-howCalifornia Academy of SciencesSundays at 2pm – 2:45pm (sign-up at 1:30pm) Naturalist Center / Lab (Level 3 across from the Planetarium exit)This program is designed for youth ages 8 to 11. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 20 youth with attending adults. Onsite registration is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Academy admission
Monday, 04/14/14
Energy Seminar with Gro Brundtland, Board of Directors, UN Foundation; Former Prime Minister of NorwayBrundtland is on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Foundation and is also a member of The Elders, an independent group of high-profile global leaders who work together to promote peace and human rights. She was a Special Envoy on Climate Change for United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Raymond Paul Giroux: Building Panama CanalRaymond Paul Giroux, M.ASCE, Senior Engineer, Kiewit CorporationIn commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, Raymond "Paul" Giroux, accomplished engineer, builder and award-winning civil engineering historian, will highlight how the right people, the right machines and the right methods all came together in 1904 to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 non-members, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students
Join us for a special open evening on our observatory deck to watch the total eclipse of the moon. Watch this incredible astronomical phenomenon as the moon is engulfed in a deep red color. Bring binoculars, blankets and warm clothes. Hot beverages available for sale. Peak time is 12:45 AM
Where: OaklandCost: $12
Total Eclipse of the Moon Apr. 14-15, 20141. What Is Happening?Late on Monday evening and early Tuesday morning, Apr. 14-15, a total eclipse of the Moon will be visible from throughout the U.S. In a lunar eclipse, the full Moon and the Sun are exactly opposite each other in our skies, and the Earth gets between them. ...
Where: Your TownCost: FREE
Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing EventsIn addition to the two other locations listed, here are some gatherings for watching the lunar eclipse:Hough Park, San Jose (SJ Astronomical Assoc)Park Chalet Gardens near Ocean Beach, San Francisco (SF Amateur Astronomers)Foothill College Observatory, Los Altos HillsRobert Gerguson Observatory, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood (Sonoma County Astronomical Society)But you ...
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Total Lunar EclipseLook through astronomical telescopes at the Lawrence Hall of Science to observe the first total lunar eclipse for the Bay Area since 2011! The Lawrence Hall of Science's Planetarium and Science on a Sphere will teach visitors how eclipses work and what they look like from the ground... and even ...
