The Wide Field InfRared Survey Telescope mission is the highest priority large space project recommended by the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, and it is expected to begin development in 2017 when the James Webb Space Telescope is nearing launch. WFIRST was conceived to conduct wide field, near-infrared surveys ...
The next generation of the tech campus is currently being planned and built in Silicon Valley, and designs that focus on sustainability are the new trend. Tech giants Samsung and Facebook are leading the way with plans for green and living roofs at their new campuses. Learn about the motivating ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for members
Get Your Goose On! Nature Program for KidsEver wonder about the San Francisco Bay wetlands and the wildlife in your very own backyard? Join us for an adventure here at your local library. You'll get up close and personal with real feet and beaks of birds while you play bird games and create your own wild craft. ...
Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder: What we know and what are we investigating?Jennifer Pinto-Martin, HB '78, PhD, MPH is the Maclnnes Professor and Chair of the Biobehavioral Health Sciences Department at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives, and is the Director for ...
Tides on San Francisco Bay by Kame RichardsRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks and swimmers will see and learn how the tides move on San Francisco Bay. $15 Reservations a must, call 408-263-7877 or email jimtantillo@comcast.net
Where: SausalitoCost: $15
Understanding PainPain speaks as forcefully and as personally as any human experience. While the ability to experience pain is essential for survival, chronic pain is the scourge of sentient existence. As a topic of research, pain presents a formidable challenge for scientists. How does individual perception of pain vary? Why are some chronic ...
Where: San JoseCost: $15 General, ($10 Wonderfest Discount)
Fungi are hyperdiverse organisms that assemble in dynamic and complex communities and details on individual species are crucial for understanding such complicated assemblages. Studying fungal populations allows understanding how specific species live in nature, which is crucial for a full appreciation of fungal diversity. Populations can tell us about how ...
Joshua Viers joined the CITRIS leadership as the director at UC Merced in August 2013. Prior to this, Dr. Viers has been serving in a research capacity at UC Davis for 10 years since receiving his Ph.D. in Ecology there, most recently as Associate Research Scientist in the Department of ...
Among the most important tools for oceanography is the CTD. For many marine scientists working in near-shore environments, the cost of this essential tool can exceed their total research budget. The OpenCTD is a project to develop a low-cost, open-source CTD for use by both educators and scientists. It is ...
The concept of time is a well recognized enigma in physics. According to the great physicist John Archibald Wheeler: Beyond all day-to-day problems in physics, in the profound issues of principle that confront us today, no difficulties are more central than those associated with the concept of time. In computer ...
Stephen Palumbi: The Extreme Life of the SeaStephen Palumbi, one of today's leading marine scientists, takes us on an adventure to the absolute limits of the aquatic world – the fastest and deepest, the hottest and oldest creatures of the oceans, diving into the icy Arctic and boiling hydrothermal vents all while exposing the eternal darkness of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students
Lifting the Cosmic Veil: A Decade of Highlights from the Spitzer Space TelescopeAs the infrared cousin to Hubble, the Spitzer Space Telescope was launched in 2003 to study the cool universe with waves that are invisible to the human eye. It was designed to probe the birth and youth of stars and planetary disks, and to observe some of the most distant ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking)
Tides on San Francisco Bay by Kame RichardsRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks and swimmers will see and learn how the tides move on San Francisco Bay. $15 Reservations a must, call 408-263-7877 or email jimtantillo@comcast.net
Globular clusters are ancient stellar systems that formed at very early times in the history of the Milky Way galaxy. Professor Smith's talk will examine how globular clusters are distributed within the Milky Way, their ages, chemical compositions, and the types of stars found within them. Such basic properties of ...
Worrying about The Big One? Wondering about native bivalves? Wary of the battle between mind & body? Well, quake no more, 'cause we have three disaster experts ready for any catastrophe, an aw-shucks oyster authority dropping some pearls of wisdom, and a physician assistant first doing no harm and then ...
Dr. James Chang, Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Stanford's School of Medicine, has long been fascinated by Rodin's sculptures. When he was an undergraduate student at Stanford, he frequently visited the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Now internationally renowned as a hand reconstruction surgeon, Chang has returned ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Identifying Warblers with The Warbler Guide Warblers are a favorite of many birders, but they are often a challenge to identify. Their size, speed, and preferred habitats can make them difficult to see, much less name! In their new, critically acclaimed book The Warbler Guide, Scott Whittle and Tom Stephenson tackle this problem and come up ...
Off the Screen: Joshua Light Show and Moon DuoThe legendary Joshua Light Show combines analog methods such as liquid light gels, overhead projection, and mirrors with new video technology to create an immersive and improvisational environment of light accompanied by the musical group Moon Duo.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15.
Yerba Buena Island – A Hidden Treasure in Plain SightTo thousands of Bay Area residents, Yerba Buena Island means nothing more than the tunnel that connects the two spans of the Bay Bridge. But this little island is one of the Bay Area's hidden treasures – a fascinating place with remarkable remnants of indigenous vegetation, resident and migratory wildlife, astounding views, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friday, 04/18/14
California in DroughtCalifornia is experiencing its worst drought in recorded history, but droughts are not new to California. Over the past 150 years, during which California's water infrastructure and its expectations for water supply developed, may have actually been a wet anomaly in California's deeper history of aridity. Adding climate change-induced variability, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Bloodsucker!Speaker: Dr. Bob Lane, PROFESSOR OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL, ESPM
In celebration of Earth Day 2014, leading researchers at Stanford University will discuss the interconnections and interactions amoung humanity's needs for climate, energy, food, water and the environment. This year we will start with climate and examine the impacts, adaptation and vulnerabilities due to climate change, as covered in the ...
Where: StanfordCost:
Understanding Materials for Solar Fuel ProductionSolar energy represents a renewable source that has the potential to meet our ever-increasing energy demand without devastating the environment. One approach to harvesting the energy is to carry out light-powered chemical reactions. Thermodynamically uphill, these reactions produce energetic chemicals that can be used as fuels, promising a large-scale energy ...
This year's theme EmPOWERment couldn't be more fitting for our mission of inspiring community action to protect the environment, consumers and public health. We hope you will mark you calendars and join us Friday April 18 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for a fun, inspiring, and, dare we say, ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 General, other options available
Get Your Goose On! Nature Program for KidsEver wonder about the San Francisco Bay wetlands and the wildlife in your very own backyard? Join us for an adventure here at your local library. You'll get up close and personal with real feet and beaks of birds while you play bird games and create your own wild craft. ...
Scientists are continuously discovering new ways to harness the energy of the Sun and stars to meet Earth's energy needs. Dr. Edward Moses is leading efforts to explore ways to commercialize the power of lasers to provide environmentally friendly energy for our future. Using Laser Ignition Fusion Energy, LIFE, Moses ...
Where: OaklandCost: $23 + service
Yoga & Psyche ConferenceApril 18th-20th, Fri 6-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pmOne of the first academic conferences anywhere in the world on the integration of yoga and Western psychology. We will engage in a passionate inquiry about what happens when Yoga, as considered from its vast and original context including scripture, study, meditation, breathwork, ...
Earth Day on the Bay 2014Our all-day event is meant to provide fun, safe, and special memories for the whole family that will foster and grow cherished connections between your family and the San Francisco Bay.We're open to the public just once a year and we've made sure to bundle as much wonder, fun, and ...
Open Make: DeBUGCelebrate Earth Day by taking your "Make"-ing cues from the tiny creatures that roam the planet. Meet makers whose work is inspired by insects and how bugs inform engineering. De-bug your broken electronics with Fixit Clinic, design your own insect costume, and snap a picture in our photo booth.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Behind the Screens: Deconstructing the Joshua Light ShowGo behind the scenes to learn the fascinating history and techniques of the legendary Joshua Light Show in this unique, all-day workshop.Since light shows first appeared in late '60s-era Bay Area ballrooms, improvised light performances have become integral to the live music experience. In this workshop, Joshua Light Show founder ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25. $19 Student/ Senior discounts for residents
Play for the Planet!Join the San Francisco Zoo for a weekend Earth Day Celebration, Play for the Planet, themed around conservation and caring for the environment. Free with Zoo admission.Live Entertainment with the amazing kid-friendly band The RaytonesGamesScavenger HuntWild crafts with reusable materials by local environmental superstars SCRAPInformation tables by local conservation groups Face ...
Celebrate Earth Day and commemorate the Great Quake, all in one afternoon! On April 18, 1906, the San Andreas shook our city down. The quake was a disaster socially, but from a science perspective, it was a magical moment. Join this special tour and find out what geologists learned from the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 adults $25 under 18
National Park Week: Free Admission todayCelebrate 84 million acres of open space during National Park Week. Admission to all National Parks is free today. The week of celebration runs through April 27.
Play for the Planet!Join the San Francisco Zoo for a weekend Earth Day Celebration, Play for the Planet, themed around conservation and caring for the environment. Free with Zoo admission.Live Entertainment with the amazing kid-friendly band The RaytonesGamesScavenger HuntWild crafts with reusable materials by local environmental superstars SCRAPInformation tables by local conservation groups Face ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 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
National Park Week: Free Admission todayCelebrate 84 million acres of open space during National Park Week. Admission to all National Parks is free today. The week of celebration runs through April 27.
Where: Cost: Free
Monday, 04/21/14
Lecture by James M. TiedjeDr. Tiedje will discuss new approaches to assess and interrogate complex soil community genomic data, and then use this and sister methods to provide insight into environmental problems including antibiotic resistance genes as pollutants and organic chemical pollutant biodegradation.Speaker: Dr. James Tiedjie, Michigan State Univ.
Where: StanfordCost: Free
THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER: OBSERVATION OF THE HIGGS BOSONDr. Beate Heinemann from University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab will explain how particle physics research is done at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland, and in particular discuss the observation of the Higgs boson in 2012 for which the Nobel Prize was awarded in Dec. 2013.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Energy Seminar - Latin America mini-series (1 of 4)Speaker: Dr. Alvaro Umaña, Former Principal Adviser and Leader of the Energy and Environment Group, Bureau of Developmental Policy, United Nations Development Program history from the University of California, Los Angeles and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
One hundred commercial nuclear reactors in the United States generate ~ 800 billion kWh of energy each year. This accounts for 19% of the electricity generated in the U.S. The nuclear power plants (NPP) themselves produce no carbon dioxide, but the construction of the NPPs does require energy that leads ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Visualization of Astronomical Information: From Galileo to the ZooniverseIn 1610, when Galileo pointed his small telescope at Jupiter, he drew sketches to record what he saw. After just a few nights of observing, he understood his sketches to be showing moons orbiting Jupiter. It was the visualization of Galileo's observations that led to his understanding of a clearly ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $8 Members, $10 Seniors
