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, ...
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.
Lost Ships of San FranciscoThe ocean and bay surrounding San Francisco are the grave of more than 200 lost ships, sunk as a result of storms, bad luck, fog, and at times bad behavior.Join maritime archaeologist James Delgado in a visual exploration of the amazing stories of our area's colorful maritime past, as seen through ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 general, $5 members
'The Sibley Guide to Birds'Birding, as ornithologist David Allen Sibley describes it, is "an interplay of detail and gestalt." Birders consider his Guide to Birds, which has been flying off the shelves for more than a dozen years, the Bible of bird taxonomy. So his forthcoming Second Edition, with new illustrations and maps, is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $22.50 Members
Bonnie Cromwell's African SafariBonnie Cromwell's presentation will feature an alligator, an ocelot, and a serval, just to name a few. Seating is limited.
Why have there been so many catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of the 21st century?The history and future of earthquake death tolls, and the urbanization of the planet.The modern megacity, and its vulnerability to natural hazards.Speaker: Thomas Holzer, USGS
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 04/25/14
Exploration!Speaker: Dr. Judd Howell, USGS & HT Harvey & Associates
Seals and Slippers: Sleep under the stars at The Marine Mammal CenterLast fall we piloted our first ever sleepover at The Marine Mammal Center. Five lucky families camped out under the stars accompanied by the sounds of barking sea lions. Parents and children took part in a variety of educational programs including fish dissections in the Necropsy Lab, they watched a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $85 each (parent and child)
Saturday, 04/26/14
Help keep trash out of the bayAt Aquarium of the Bay, we try to treat every day like Earth Day-and we need your help. To celebrate Earth Day, we hold an annual beach and coastline cleanup at Aquatic Park. We hope you will join us, no experience necessary. Volunteers will be treated to coffee and doughnuts.See ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
The Randall Museum's annual Bug Day!Look out! The bugs are back! Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects at the Randall Museum's annual Bug Day and celebrate everything insect! Join in the insect-inspired fun and learn how important these little creatures are to the earth and our survival here. Kids and their families can ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: FREE
Techtorials: Create Your Letter LightDesign and assemble an "LED-der" initial in cardboard at our monthly Techtorials workshop at the Lawrence Hall of Science. In the process you will work with some of the choice tools for hackers-soldering irons, capacitors, resistors, and switches. The Lawrence Hall of Science's new Techtorials program occurs regularly on the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $30
Drought - A California Wake Up CallSome say it is the worst drought in the past 50 years. Some say it is the worst in recorded history. Either way we know that it is going to have some profound impacts on our way of life, the economy, the environment, and more. What can we expect? How ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Rockets and FlightOur top-secret facility is recruiting new cadets for flight exploration. Cadets will build their own Kimoto flyer and use it in scheduled test flights. Test your strength launching stomp rockets toward a target and blasting bottle rockets into the sky!Ages 6+ Pre-registration required.
Where: Los GatosCost: $15
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.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
GALAXIES AND THE DISTANT UNIVERSHelp build a model of the universe and our place in it. Find out what happens when our Milky Way Galaxy collides with the Andromeda Galaxy in four billion years! See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets through member telescopes. Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free ($10 park entrance fee)
A Visit to Johnson Space CenterThinking of visiting the Space Center on your next trip to Houston? Faride shares his latest adventure touring the Center. Join him to view photos and highlights of visited spaces including the Neutral Buoyancy Lab and Mission Control Centers for the Apollo program and the ISS. Hear tips what to ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Pioneers in Engineering Robotics CompetitionJoin over 27 high-school teams from around the Bay Area for this annual all-day classic at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Check out each team's robot design and watch them compete against one another in an epic battle for victor (featuring good sports-robot-ship, of course).
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Sunday, 04/27/14
Lynch Canyon Field TripEnter into Lynch Canyon's 1,039 acres to explore rolling grasslands, spring wildflowers, oak woodlands and spectacular views. The area is rich in human history – from Native Americans, to pioneers, to the not-so-distant past when Lynch Canyon was slated to become a landfill, to today with its permanent protection and ...
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
Observe the Sun safely with the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. Observe the Sun safely with the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. The instruments we use block 99.999% of the light from the Sun, providing detail of many solar features. Supporting activities will demonstrate how the Sun behaves.Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, water. No need for a flashlight ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: program is free, there is a $10 park entrance fee
Tilden Park Field TripJoin the Nature Journal Club for an adventure in Tilden Park. We will meet in front of the Environmental Education Center (EEC) and explore the park, sketching and writing about the plants and animals of the canyon and using techniques from our new naturalist toolbox to investigate and discover patterns ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
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
Pioneers in Engineering Robotics CompetitionJoin over 27 high-school teams from around the Bay Area for this annual all-day classic at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Check out each team's robot design and watch them compete against one another in an epic battle for victor (featuring good sports-robot-ship, of course).
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Monday, 04/28/14
Tradeoffs and Contradictions: Transportation as a Key to Latin America's Clean Energy FutureSpeaker: Joseph Ryan currently serves as Vice President, Latin America, and Program Officer, Transportation. Prior to joining ClimateWorks, Mr. Ryan spent ten years in the Environment Program at the Hewlett Foundation as Program Officer and Managing Director for Latin America. In that role, he managed the foundation's international air quality ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Discoveries at Dmanisi: Evidence from Skull 5David Lordkipanidze's research team at the site of Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia, unearthed a spectacular collection of skulls and skeletal bones from at least five individuals dating from 1.8 million years ago. The Dmanisi discoveries document the first expansion of hominins out of Africa and show that this was ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Nicolette Hahn Niman became an environmental icon when invited by Bobby Kennedy, Jr. to join his campaign against factory-farmed meat. An East Coast vegetarian lawyer, she squared off against corporate establishments while learning in detail about ethical, sustainable, cost-effective methods to produce meat. The experience led to her book, Righteous ...
