Mechanizing the hand harvesting of fresh market crops constitutes one of the biggest challenges to the sustainability of the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry.Depending on the crop, labor contributes up to 60% of the variable production cost and recent labor shortages have led to loss of production and reduction of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Three Presentations at Romberg Tiburon CenterLaura Melroy (Cohen Lab) Spatial and Temporal Variation in Population Structure of the Direct-Developing Sea Stars in the Leptasterias Species Complex Heather Richard (Carpenter Lab) The influence of microbial biofilms on metal sorption by plastic debris Calvin Lee (Cohen Lab) Immunogenetic variation and tumor incidence of juvenile English ...
Zach's research focuses on household water access, treatment and use. He draws on data collected in the field, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative sources. Zach is ultimately interested in the balance between sustainability, equity, health and livelihoods and he hopes his work will contribute to good water policies which reflect ...
Our group is using molecular, genetic and electrophysiological techniques to explore the molecular and neuronal basis of innate social behaviors in the mouse. We are studying the architecture and functional logic of neuronal circuits underlying pheromone signaling. What is the nature of the mammalian pheromones and of the receptors that ...
Action for Mountain LionsMountain Lions are facing increasing conservation issues each year as humans encroach further into their habitat. With the passing of state bill 132, various Bay Area organizations have partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to create an alliance called BACAT. Come learn about this ground-breaking program and ...
Where: OaklandCost: $12 - $20
Urban Permaculture Design CourseRegistration announced for Spring 2015 session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. The course begins on March 18th.This training offers the opportunity to develop professional skills and provides valuable education to enhance your current career or prepare you for your next venture or vocation. It is one of the ...
Facebook is a great way to share news, keep in touch with friends, and make fun of old photos. It's also a gold mine of information about human relationships. Data scientists have studied the communications of people who change their Facebook relationship status from "Single" to "In a relationship." We ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5
iNaturalist and Social Media for Conservation (and Fun!)iNaturalist.org is an online social network for naturalists where you can share your passions and explorations in nature and learn more about them from others. iNaturalist co-founder Ken-ichi Ueda will show you what you can do on the site and discuss how social media sites like iNaturalist can be critical ...
7:00-7:25: Roger Malina(CNRS Marseille) on "TBA"Abstract...Read more7:25-7:50: Allison Leigh Holt(Visual Artist) on "The Beginning Was The End: Hybrid Reality in Javanese Culture"Research on Javanese cultural concepts of time and multi-dimensional reality led to models in diagrams, video-sculptures and a sound installation ...Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Universal Access to All KnowledgeA passionate advocate for public Internet access and a successful entrepreneur, Brewster Kahle has spent his career intent on a singular focus: Universal Access to All Knowledge.Kahle will address how advances in computing and communications mean that we can cost-effectively store every book, sound recording, movie, software package, and public ...
Today, its almost impossible to imagine a society that didn't believe that animals could think or use tools in navigating their world. Jane Goodall is widely recognized as one of the scientific pioneers to document complex behaviors such as tool use in the animal world. With the publication of her ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27 General, $24 Members
"Sweet Nothings from Deep in Your Tummy: A Tale of the Pancreas and Diabetes" by Tommy Hennings"Diabetes mellitus" literally means sweet, excess urine. Besides requiring a very, ahem, intimate patient-doctor relationship, diabetes has one underlying trait in all of its types: the dysfunction of a certain type of cells within ...
Ever wonder where the future will take you? This week, NightLife thinks deep about time and what it means to us all.Hear fascinating insights from Alexander Rose of the Long Now Foundation, an SF-based organization that encourages long-term thinking and ideas.Plus, sip on time-inspired craft cocktails from Long Now's Interval ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Potential Benefits of Herbal and Dietary SupplementsCancer patients are often interested in using herbal and dietary supplements as forms of alternative medicine. This presentation will give a brief overview, answer some common questions, and discuss the appropriate use of herbal and dietary supplements.Speakers: Abraham Chang, PharmD and Eun Jeong Kim, PharmD, MS
California's Mediterranean grasslands are a biodiversity hotspot, despite their domination by non-native grasses. Through science-based management of these habitats, we can help save birds at risk of extinction. Our speakers will explain how grazing practices affect birds such as the Burrowing Owl, Ferruginous Hawk, Golden Eagle, Western Meadowlark, and Grasshopper ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
In the Balance: Bringing Science to JusticeThe fields of science and the law pervade modern society, and yet largely exist in separate spheres. Where scientists seek truth, the law seeks justice, two laudable goals, but which often overlap only marginally. Clearly the law works with different objectives, values, and timetables than does science. And science can ...
Behold beryllium, an exceptionally light, strong metal that is both prized and poisonous. Found in minerals such as emeralds and other forms of beryl, beryllium is highly conductive to heat and electricity, impervious to a wide range of temperatures, non-magnetic, and capable of great elasticity, making it a favored material ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
The Most Extreme Storms YetJoel will share his research on the weather disaster that determined so much of what's around you today. In early 1862 the sky dumped upwards of ten feet of rain in the mountains (about four feet in San Francisco). In the middle of that, there was a hard freeze for a ...
Some SF waterways never got buried. The creek at Glen Canyon is just one of the many excellent excuses to explore this remarkable neighborhood. We'll go up and over the hill past rope swings with astounding views on hills named for historic goat ranching. We'll walk a street called Penny ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Pay what you wish!
How Environmental Factors Induce Autoimmune DisordersA remarkable connection exists between the gut and brain, co-dependent parts of the complex immune system. Through bidirectional signaling, helped along by intestinal microbiota, the brain and gut are capable of affecting each other's functions. Studies have shown that intestinal microbiota even play a significant role in shaping how the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members
Data Science for Social Good: Using Your Powers To Make a Social Impact!The past few years have seen an increasing demand for machine learning/data mining/data science powers. That's wonderful for us "data scientists," but wouldn't the world be so much better if we also used our computational and analytical powers for social good? In this talk, I'll give examples from work going ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Future Fridays: Bill Nye - SOLD OUTSparked by a controversial debate in February 2014, Bill Nye has set off on an energetic campaign to spread awareness of evolution and the way it shapes our lives. In his latest book, Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, Nye explores myriad hot topics including: why race does not ...
Where: OaklandCost: $26 General, $23 Members advance, $30 at door
Saturday, 03/21/15
Wildflowers of the Serpentine RealmExplore one of the rarest habitats in the world - serpentine. Take a 5-mile hike to look for spectacular wildflowers, rare plants and threatened butterflies that inhabit this unique environment. Meet at the Coyote Lake Dam parking lot. Bring sturdy shoes, layered clothing, water, lunch, camera and magnifying glass (optional). ...
Where: GilroyCost: Free
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
All Things Being Equal – a celebration of numbers at CuriOdyssey!Play with probability, ponder patterns, and investigate principles of structures and shapes during this exploration of numbers! Explore math concepts in unconventional ways – engineer and build structures, draw with a Spirograph, create your own music with our new Tambour Beat science exhibit, & more. No calculators needed! Activities included ...
MSI loves sharks! Our special Shark Day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures, from the Great Whites that swim just off our ocean shores, to the gentle Leopard Sharks that are common in our Bay.We will be feeding and touching our local Leopard Sharks in our ...
Where: Redwood CityCost:
The Bay Model Wants You!!! Become part of Sausalito's very own attraction known around the world! We have a variety of volunteer positions that are suited for people just like you! Greet visitors, lead tours, work with school groups, and more! Come and be a part of one of the largest working hydraulic models in ...
Meet and touch some of our animal ambassadors! Learn about their diet, habitat, and role in the ecosystem. How do they each contribute to the world around us? What makes them special?All ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Click here to sign up with our new ...
Where: Los GatosCost: $10
Exoplanet SurprisesOver the past of couple decades, thousands of extra-solar planets have been discovered orbiting other stars, and surveys have shown that planets orbiting other stars are very common. In this public lecture, Dr. Dawson will talk about the exoplanet discoveries that have surprised us most, what these discoveries have told ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Aquarium of the Bay and BayMobileAquarium of the Bay and the Bay Model have teamed up to form the Bay Model Alliance, bringing the Bay, its animals, and their habitats to you! Join us for free conservation programs that are fun for the whole family.In March and April, the first 15 children (ages 4-12) at ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
CephaloveJoin Aquarium of the Bay at the Bay Model for fun octopus related activities and challenges. Did you know an octopus can change its color and shape to camouflage itself? Or that they can lift 35 pounds with just one of their 2,240 suction cups? Come join our naturalists and ...
Synthetic Biology - described by some as "genetic engineering on steroids" - aims to turn biology into a true engineering discipline, by providing standardized parts that can be assembled effortlessly into novel genetic circuits and biochemical synthesis pathways. It stands to revolutionize our lives in the same way electronics and ...
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn't asteroids-it's us. Why can't our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Monday, 03/23/15
SYMMETRIES AND INVARIANCE IN PARTICLE PHYSICS Dr. Vera Lüth of Stanford University will cover the study of discrete symmetries of P, C, CP and T (Parity, Charge conjugation, CP, and Time reversal) and their violation in weak interactions. This will include an introduction to the physics of quarks and leptons.
Join five Berkeley Lab scientists as they try to persuade a live audience why their big science questions are among the most important to answer. You then vote for your favorite, helping local high schools win prizes.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuesday, 03/24/15
The Dynamics of the Yellowstone Hydrothermal SystemThe Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field is characterized by extensive seismicity, episodes of uplift and subsidence, and a hydrothermal system that comprises more than 10,000 thermal features. Some of the recent advances include more refined geophysical images of the magmatic system, characterization of fluid sources and water-rock interactions, quantitative estimates of ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Volts & JoltsThe Lawrence Hall of Science homeschool classes engage students in experimenting, developing ideas, and working together as they learn and build new skills.Use electric meters, magnets, and coils of wire as you discover how generators and motors work. This is a great introduction into concepts of electrical engineering for any ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 ($20 for members)
New Developments in Inverters and PV System DesignSolar electric system design is constantly evolving along with inverter technology. The idea of "one inverter and all panels facing south" has been replace by a multitude of options in inverter size and location-along with maximizers, storage, and "smart" communications-and also in panel orientation. Come hear from industry experts on ...
Where: San MateoCost: $30 General, $20 Member, $10 Student/Low Income
The collapse of global oil prices has once again driven the American energy industry from boom to bust. However, as U.S companies from North Dakota to the Gulf lay down their rigs, business magnate T. Boone Pickens thinks supply will contract and prices will head back toward $100 a barrel ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, $20 Member, $10 Student
Introduction to Arduino: building interactive objects & environmentsThe Randall Museum is offering a new introductory Arduino course.Arduino is a popular open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software that's used to create interactive projects- anything from talking clocks to large-scale interactive art installations. In this basic introduction, you'll learn how to set up the Arduino micro-controller ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $285.00
The Real Story of the Man in the Moon.This month's speaker is Marni Berendsen.Check our web site www.mdas.net, call 925-979-5694 or email outreachinfo@mdas.net
Normally we think of hydrogen as a gas. But elsewhere in the universe, hydrogen under extreme pressure can exist in more exotic states. In the center of Jupiter, hydrogen becomes liquid or even solid. In the center of the sun, hydrogen is a plasma that burns itself up by nuclear fusion. Very hot, ...
