For over twenty-three years the Hubble Space Telescope has been a centerpiece of modern astronomy. Today, it is regarded as one of the most important scientific instruments that humans have every built. Using Hubble's amazing images, I will show why the New York Times described Hubble as having "taught us ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $8 Members
Understanding Global Change Summer Institute for TeachersA NEW UCMP Summer Institute for environmental science, earth science, and biology middle and high school teachers!The University of California Museum of Paleontology, together with the National Center for Science Education, will launch a new web resource - Understanding Global Change - at the end of 2014. The resource will provide vetted scientific content, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: 75.00
Tuesday, 08/05/14
The Birds and the Bees: How Desert Plants Reproduce Come to the Ruth Bancroft Garden for a morning of free family activities on the first Tuesday of each month. These drop-in programs are available from 10am - 12pm. Activities are geared towards families with school-aged children, but younger siblings are also welcome to attend. Parents are encouraged to participate ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
Our Galactic CenterEvidence has been accumulating for several decades that many galaxies harbor central mass concentrations that may be in the form of black holes with masses between a few million to a few billion time the mass of the Sun.Dr. Genzel will discuss measurements over the last two decades, employing adaptive ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Blue MindJoinDr. Wallace J. Nichols, scientist, activist, community organizer, and author of the new non-fiction book of the summer, as he introduces you to Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected and Better at What You ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $10
Wednesday, 08/06/14
Free Days at Bay Area Discovery MuseumPlease join us for free on the first Wednesday of each month for a full day of creative and fun experiences for all.F
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Trapeze Arts Marvel at the high-flying stunts of Les Aerielles Troupe arts, then try out stilts and a tightwire. Shows at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. Trapeze Arts is part of Summer Fun Days at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Every Wednesday enjoy a unique event with your family-from trapeze arts to bubbly sidewalk painting.
Understanding how climate change affects food webs is a fundamental question facing humanity. Technical advances are providing a new means to study these processes as many marine systems appear to be changing. I will provide an overview of the large-scale changes along the West Antarctic Peninsula and Amundsen Sea. These ...
Aquapalooza: Shark WeekSink your teeth into something really interesting as Aquarium of the Bay presents Aquapalooza: Shark Week (cue music from Jaws)! This after-hours event gives full Aquarium access to the 21+ crowd with shark-themed science and socializing. Check out this Shark Week sneak peek that lets you share a drink with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 online/$20 at the door
7:00-7:25: Danielle Siembieda-Gribben(Visual Artist and Curator) on "The Future of Eco Art/Tech"How is Eco Art adapting to the growth of Green Engineering, CleanTech and Environmental Politics?...Read more7:25-7:50: Philip Marcus(UC Berkeley/ Mechanical Engineering) on "ZOMBIE Vortices - Self-replication in the DEAD Zones of Stars"Abstract...Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after ...
The NSA's failures are public headlines. Its successes are secret.These days America's National Security Agency lives at the intersection of two paranoias-governmental fears of attack and citizen fears about loss of privacy. Both paranoias were exacerbated by a pair of devastating attacks-9/11 and Edward Snowden. The agency now has to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $16.52, free for members
Thursday, 08/07/14
After Dark: Science FictionExperience life After Dark, an evening series exclusively for adults that mixes cocktails, conversation, and playful, innovative science and art events.Not a theater, cabaret, or gallery, After Dark contains aspects of all three. Each evening showcases a different topic-from music to sex to electricity- but all include a cash bar ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San FranciscoCafe Inquiry is a social event hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet in Menlo Park at Café Borrone http://www.cafeborrone.com/ between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club! Look for someone wearing a CFI (Center for Inquiry) T-Shirt. Café Borrone
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
The Guide to Greening CitiesAs scientists continue to predict worsening outcomes due to climate change, our cities desperately need to design for a new generation of development and infrastructure with resilience at the forefront. The Guide to Greening Cities, the first book written from the perspective of the municipal leaders who pilot these approaches, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
After Hours: Hawaiian Night Luau This is the last After Hours for our travelling exhibitions: REBOOT:music and The Photography of Modernist Cusine. Join us for a fun Luau night filled with pucca shells and hula dancing. Wine tasting returns to the rooftop with Hawaiian barbeque and a DJ. In the Atrium, live band, Bear Lincoln will perform, ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for members
7:00-7:25: Lynn Rothschild(NASA Astrobiologist) on "Synthetic Astrobiology"Abstract... Read more7:25-7:50: Jonathon Keats(Philosopher) on "A Dilettante's Guide to the Universe"How do you develop real estate using string theory? How can you improve a marriage with quantum mechanics?... Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the break, anyone in the audience currently working within ...
Free Screening of the Film 'Resistance'Join Food & Water Watch for a free screening of the film "Resistance", a new documentary about the abusive practice of dumping antibiotics into the U.S. food system.RESISTANCE examines the growing problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria and its impact on public health. The film has a focus on the role of conventional ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: free
Friday, 08/08/14
Full Moon HikeJoin us for hikes through our redwoods! Trail walks are led by an experienced hiker and Chabot educator and feature discussions about the natural environment, events and objects in the sky.Hike under the beautiful gibbous moon through the redwoods from twilight to moonlight on a moderate 4-5 mile hike. After ...
Feel the Power of the Dork Side"Feel the Power of the Dork Side" is a hilarious & educational look at science and technology and their practitioners. Written and performed by Dr. Pete, the World's only engineering professor by day and stand-up comedian by night who is proving that nerds can be funny and not just funny-looking. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Saturday, 08/09/14
Dog FriendlyFull Moon HikeJoin us for hikes through our redwoods! Trail walks are led by an experienced hiker and Chabot educator and feature discussions about the natural environment, events and objects in the sky.Bring your dog and hike under the beautiful full moon through the redwoods from twilight to moonlight on an easy ...
Where: OaklandCost: $12
Sleepover during Shark Week: Aquarium of the BayOn Saturday, August 9, visitors are invited to take part in this unique opportunity to sleep in our magnificent underwater tunnels and spend the night just inches from leopard sharks, spiny dogfish sharks, mighty sevengill sharks, and nearly 200 species of other aquatic animals. The sleepover will feature guided tours, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $75 General, $50 Members
The MetaQuizzical Cafe: Frankenclime meets PlastillaIf you're in the mood for something really different, then step into the 'MetaQuizzical Cafe'. Dedicated to the advancement of "extra sensory curiosity, join Jim and Kathy Ocean as they serve up their unique blend of "thought rock" for those who hunger for fresh & sassy lyrical commentary that sticks ...
Where: PetalumaCost:
Feel the Power of the Dork Side"Feel the Power of the Dork Side" is a hilarious & educational look at science and technology and their practitioners. Written and performed by Dr. Pete, the World's only engineering professor by day and stand-up comedian by night who is proving that nerds can be funny and not just funny-looking. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Sunday, 08/10/14
Marine Science Sunday: Under the Bridge: Marine Mammals of SF BayOur own backyard in the bay is full of amazing marine mammals! Free classroom programs will highlight our local sea lions at Pier 39, the return of harbor porpoises to the Bay after a 60 year absense, and even the occassional dolphin and whale that wanders under the Bridge! We recommend teaming ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
And the Darwinner Is…Discover how the greenhouse effect works and explore how animal and plant species adapt to a changing environment, identifying the winners and losers in our rapidly warming planet.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Big Feet? Let's Shrink our Carbon Footprint! Learn the basics of climate change, the greenhouse effect, and their impact on local habitats. Participants will then calculate and analyze their own carbon footprint, discovering what they can do to make a positive impact on our planet.
Where: SausalitoCost:
Feel the Power of the Dork Side"Feel the Power of the Dork Side" is a hilarious & educational look at science and technology and their practitioners. Written and performed by Dr. Pete, the World's only engineering professor by day and stand-up comedian by night who is proving that nerds can be funny and not just funny-looking. ...
