Bounds on the Energy Consumption of Computational KernelsAs computing devices evolve with successive technology generations, many machines target either the mobile or high-performance computing/datacenter environments. In both of these form factors, energy consumption often represents the limiting factor on hardware and software efficiency. On mobile devices, limitations in battery technology may reduce possible hardware capability due to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Climate Change 2014: The IPCC Fifth Assessment ReportChris Field is the founding director of the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology, Melvin and Joan Lane Professor at Stanford University, and Faculty Director of Stanford's Jasper Ridge Preserve. He is co-chair of Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which led the IPCC Special Report ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Geometry, Invariants, and the Elusive Search for Complexity Lower BoundsSince the 1970s, it has been known that algebraic geometry provides concepts and methods for proving that the evaluation of certain polynomials is hard. However, the range of these methods so far has been limited, and its successful application to algebraic versions of NP-complete problems (e.g., computing the permanent) has ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR ACTIVITY ON OUR EARTHDr. Leif Svalgaard of Stanford University will talk about how the Sun's magnetic activity influences our environment, for better and for worse.
Program:6:45pm-7:00pm: Socializing/networking.7:00-7:25: Loren Frank (UCSF)on "What is a memory?"Recent discoveries have given us new insights into how memories are stored and retrieved...Read more 7:25-7:50: Lia Cook(Visual Artist) on "Woven Faces and Neuro Nets"Abstract...Read more 7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the break, anyone in the audience currently working within the intersections ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
A Deep View on the Early Universe: Extreme Makeovers and Overweight GalaxiesGalaxies are the building blocks of the Universe; massive structures that contain up to 1000s of billions of stars. Galaxies in today's Universe show a striking diversity among their properties, with large variations in their appearance, age, size, weight, and stellar birth rate. Despite this diversity, galaxies can broadly be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $8 Members
Tuesday, 09/09/14
Earth-Sized Planets in the Habitable Zones of Cool Stars A primary goal of the Kepler mission is to determine the frequency of Earth-sized planets in the habitable zones of other stars. M dwarfs, stars that are smaller and cooler than the Sun, comprise more than 70% of the stars in our galaxy. Finding that Earth-sized planets around M dwarfs ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Microbial Fuel CellsSpeaker: Dr. Igor Goryanin, Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology and University of Edinburgh
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Solar 101 for HomeownersInterested in making the switch to solar energy, but not sure where to start? Join us for a complete overview of home solar systems!Solar power is less expensive than ever before, but the variety of options and considerations can be daunting. Our panel will cover cost, incentives, financing, choosing a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
A New Nonvolatile Memory Technology – Persistence Pays OffThe application of a spin torque tunneling technology to MRAM devices has opened new opportunities for higher density circuits which may be very competitive with DRAM as well as SRAM. STT RAM devices have the potential of significantly reducing SOC dimensions while maintaining similar functionality and storage capacity. By converging ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Coming Revolution in Urban WaterTurn on your faucet and clean water pours out. Pull the drain plug and dirty water disappears. Professor David Sedlak, author of the new book "Water 4.0," outlines the three revolutions that brought us this undervalued wonder, and the re-invention needed to give the Bay Area -- and civilization -- ...
Join park staff and docents for a tour down the Point Bonita Trail, through the hand carved tunnel and out to the Lighthouse. We will walk along a half-mile trail which is steep in places. Arrive early as parking is limited. Meet at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead. Dress warmly ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free w/reservation
Wednesday, 09/10/14
Efficient Technologies to Improve Daily LivesDr. Ashok Gadgil has a doctorate in physics from UC Berkeley. He is Director of the Environmental Energy Technologies Division of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley. He has substantial experience in technical, economic, and policy research on energy efficiency and ...
Flow cytometers acquire multi-parametric measurements permitting real-time characterization of a wide range of biological items, ranging in size from sub-micron particles or cellular organelles, to whole cells from 1-100 microns, up to small organisms in the millimeter size range such as plankton , with the added capability of sampling a ...
Enabling Low Carbon Communities:The Roles of Smart Planning Tools and Place-Based SolutionsThe scale of the climate crisis is immense and solutions are urgently needed. This dissertation answers a number of important questions relevant to scaling up low carbon solutions to U.S. households and communities. What is the size and composition of average household carbon footprints in U.S. zip codes, cities, counties and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Go Wild! 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 very own wild ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
From Silicon Valley to Washington, DC: Insights From The Intersection of Technology, Law & PoliticsAt his one year anniversary at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Chief of Staff Andrew Byrnes returns home to the Bay Area to share his insights about the technology revolution, the role of intellectual property, related Administration policies, and how each of us can take a "seat at the table" and make an impact. ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
NightLife LIVE: ForestsLush canopies of sound envelope NightLife this week as we look to the trees for inspiration-from deeply-grown roots to treetops teeming with life.Musician Kelley Stoltz will take the stage to perform a suite of hits, including selections from his most recent release Double Exposure (Third Man Records).Long revered for his ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
'Blue Mind' - Wallace J NicholsA ground breaking conversation surrounding Blue Mind, a New York Times Best Seller by author Wallace J. Nichols, on the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under or simply near water. Combining cutting edge research with compelling personal stories, Dr. Nichols shows how proximity to water can improve ...
California's first confirmed wild wolf in nearly 90 years is here! OR-7 has found a mate and is raising puppies just over the border. A big wake-up call for Californian's is evolving rapidly. The state's wolf management plan could set the tone for the rest of the U.S. The wolf ...
The Web Never Forgets: Persistent Tracking Mechanisms in the WildThis talk will cover our study of three advanced web tracking mechanisms: canvas fingerprinting, evercookies and cookie syncing. Canvas fingerprinting, a recently developed form of browser fingerprinting, exploits the differences in image rendering by browsers to obtain a unique tracking identifier. Our study found that over 5% of the top ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Go Wild! 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 very own wild ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Go Wild! 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 very own wild ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
HAPPY HOLLOW EDZOOCATION presents Go Wild!Happy Hollow Park and Zoo comes to your library! Join us with yourwhole family for a fun filled program with live crittersand learn about adaptations, habitat, diet,and more
Where: San JoseCost: Free
California Dry Times Drought Forum: A Detailed Discussion of all Things H2OThe Bay Area is enduring a parched summer, with profound implications for life and livelihoods.The list of towns and water districts with water restrictions -- both mandatory and voluntary -- is growing rapidly. Officials worry about key reservoirs. Farmers are reeling from severe cuts in water supply, which could mean ...
Climate on the BrainAbundant scientific evidence demonstrates that climate disruption is happening in all 50 states now and many Americans are directly experiencing impacts. Yet many people are failing to do all they can to reduce carbon pollution and build a resilient future. Are we mad? Or are we simply human? While fossil ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free Member
Galactic EvolutionGalaxies and many of their properties evolve over cosmic history: Which processes determine their sizes, regulate their star formation rates, or shape their morphology? In fact, nobody really knows. However, compared with just 10 years ago, we are now much closer to answering those questions. This remarkable development is largely ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking)
Saturday, 09/13/14
Going Green: the Restoration of the South Bay Salt PondsJoin an interpretive walk to photograph the wildlife and wetlands in the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project. Learn and be part of history of the wetlands restoration. Knowing the area will both increase your appreciation for the baylands and the ability to see them in a whole new way. ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Splash into a School Year of Science!Perfect for teachers! Chat with Aquarium teaching staff about how to bring watershed science to your students. There will be tidepool invertebrates to touch and experiments to enjoy. Teachers will be able to make reservations for Aquarium field trips for the coming school year. Help your students explore the San ...
Our Hawk Talks and Banding Demonstrations occur every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2pm (weather permitting – heavy fog or rain cancels) during September and October. The Hawk Talk begins at noon, when a GGRO volunteer speaks about hawk migration and identification, and what we do here at the ...
Anaerobics - Soils of Mountain LakeJoin us at Mountain Lake to learn about the fascinating properties of wetland soils. These soils provide important habitat to many populations of plants and animals specifically adapted to the anaerobic conditions found in wetlands. Stephen Andrews of UC Berkeley will offer context to help us better understand our very ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunset Sensory Stroll & CampfireEngage all of your senses on this amazing sensory awareness hike to Rodeo Beach. Experience sights, sounds, and smells as you and your kids enjoy some quality family time by the Pacific. Examples of sensory activities include sensory sits, space walks, and sound mapping. $12/person, pre-registration required*Children of all ages are ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $12
Sunday, 09/14/14
3rd Annual Wine Country Optics & Nature FestivalSonoma Birding will host another festive day long event featuring most of the major binoculars and scopes companies in the USA along with extraordinary nature organizations along with distinguished nature artists and authors from Northern California.
Where: SonomaCost: Free
Marine Mamal Sunday: Orcas and SharksThe size, strength and skills of the ocean's top predators are simply one of a kind. This month we celebrate National Wildlife Day with those animals that rule the ocean in Top Predators: Orcas and Sharks! Come learn more at Marine Science Sunday - fun educational programs for kids and adults! ...
Our Hawk Talks and Banding Demonstrations occur every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2pm (weather permitting – heavy fog or rain cancels) during September and October. The Hawk Talk begins at noon, when a GGRO volunteer speaks about hawk migration and identification, and what we do here at the ...
