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
Robots In The Classroom Robots are making inroads in a wide variety of industries, with particularly interesting applications in the field of education. Both as a means of instruction and as an emerging discipline, today's students are interacting with robots in ways that prior generations couldn't even imagine. In this panel, experts will discuss ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Cost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students
The third installment of the SETI Artist in Residence Program speakers series will feature two authors: Edward Frenkel, professor of mathematics at U.C. Berkeley, and Marc Weidenbaum, whose new book, for the 33 1/3 series, is about the Aphex Twin album Selected Ambient Works Volume II. Frenkel will talk about his ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thinking Like A NaturalistLearn how to get more out of every nature ramble. Developments in neuropsychology have opened doors in our understanding of the brain and cognition and how you can train yourself to see more and to be more curious about what you discover. Naturalist and illustrator John Muir Laws will demonstrate ...
Conversations on Science: Extreme Weather & The Science of SuperstormsSuperstorms capture the imagination in Hollywood and effect our real world hearts and homes. We are captivated by extreme weather and the forces of nature. Are they becoming more common? Hurricanes, tidal waves, giant tornadoes, rivers in the sky. What does the science of superstorms uncover about the powerful forces ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27 General, $25 Members
Meeting the world's need for food in the 21st century presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The global population is expected to grow toward 9 billion by 2050, and more families will live in middle-income countries and urban areas with expanding per capita consumption. At the same time, climate change and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Night Sky Series, Class #6ROBERT FERGUSON OBSERVATORY - NIGHT SKY SERIESObliquity of the Ecliptic; Equinoxes and Solstices, Virgo, Coma Berenices, Corona BorealisPlease join us and instructor Jack Welch as we learn about our seasonal night skys through a very informative lecture, and then hands on stargazing with the Observatory's telescopes. You will be able ...
California energy policy supports an ambitious transition from conventional fossil generation to renewable and other clean resources. Low-carbon, variable and distributed generation provide many benefits to the state, but also present new circumstances for our traditional energy integration and reliability tools to respond to. Some of the resources that California ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Silicon Valley 2.0Silicon Valley 2.0 is a regional effort to understand the potential impacts of climate change on Santa Clara County and to develop adaptation strategies to improve community resiliency. Launched in mid-2013, the project will be completed in June 2014. Come find out more about what the team has learned through ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for members
Because of dramatic declines in monarch butterfly, honey bee and bumblebee populations in North America, some ecologists and farmers are concerned that the risk of "food web collapse" is becoming more probable in insect-pollinated fruit, vegetable and forage crops in North America. To achieve "food chain restoration" of sufficient magnitude ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Two Lectures at Romburg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies"Detecting chimerism in lab reared colonies of Botryllus schlosseri"; Joseph Spaulding, RTC"Using genetic variation at the major histocompatability complex for conservation applications in the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris)"; Anastasia Ennis, RTC
The film, by the acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride, takes viewers on a 1,500-mile journey down the Colorado River to its arid terminus in the Mexican desert, many miles short of its historical connection with the Gulf of California.Auditorium
Where: StanfordCost: Free with advance registration
Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub, West BayIf ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer's art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics in the Pub is a monthly meeting for discussion of topics of science, ...
