Free Community Day at CuriOdysseyExplore science and meet native California animals! CuriOdyssey's free Community Days take place on varying days, both during the week and on the weekend, so that more visitors have the opportunity to experience CuriOdyssey.Please be aware that Community Days are typically crowded in the morning and early afternoon. If you'd ...
Discover the surprises and beauty of the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico with Emma Hickerson. Emma is the research coordinator for NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and was recognized for her contributions and efforts when she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2014. The Gulf ...
From your phone to the lights in the room, electricity is all around us. Discover the science behind energy through interactive and hands-on activities. Use everyday materials to create your own light-up creations, and experience some hair-raising fun with our Van de Graaff generator.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Space Settlement the Easy WayRecent discoveries suggest that free space settlement is 200x easier than we've believed! A region of low radiation persists in equatorial orbits below 550km, and human tolerance for rotation is much better than previously thought. Join space pioneer and engineer Al Globus for his analysis of the easiest path into ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 07/09/15
Clarifying theoretical physics & cosmology misconceptionsThe goal of this conference is to clear misconceptions about theoretical physics & cosmology for local San Francisco bay area journalists (Radio, TV, and newspaper) and the public.Speakers: Professor Yasunori Nomura, Professor William Poirier, and Professor John TerningTopics: Misconceptions about Quantum Physics, Multiverse Cosmology, Particles Physics, and Space-Time.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Friday, 07/10/15
Iron Science TeacherCheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience at the Exploratorium for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher." Parodying the cult Japanese TV program, Iron Chef, the Exploratorium's Iron Science Teacher competition showcases science teachers as they devise classroom activities using a particular ingredient-an ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Zoovie Night: Chicken RunAges: 4 and upPut on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic with the whole family. Bring your pillows, blankets, and chairs and snuggle up in our auditorium for a specially selected animal-or nature-themed movie. Meet some of our movie themed education animals and Roosevelt, Oakland Zoo's costumed ...
Where: OaklandCost: $6-$7 per person
Solar Eclipse ExtravaganzaPAS members Rob Hawley, Jacques Guertin and Don Gardner separately traveled to the far north Arctic this past March to view the most recent total solar eclipse to grace Earth's surface. Each will present a short summary of their trip, sharing details of the challenges of getting to remote places ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking)
Evening with the Stars - SOLD OUTLick Observatory hosts the Evenings with the Stars, inviting the public to observe through both the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and Nickel 40-inch Reflecting Telescope. Each evening also features two "star" astronomer speakers, who present programs even if clouds or fog prohibit viewing.Lick astronomers present multimedia lectures on their ...
Join us for our Summer Maker Series. Come make, share and learn with hands-on activities. Bring your creativity and ideas, we'll supply enough projects to keep you busy making things all summer. This free, family-friendly series for all ages is hosted by Bon Air Center and Marin Maker Mobile.
Where: GreenbraeCost: Free
Saturday Cinema: Primary VisionRed, green, and blue: These primary colors of light add up to the myriad hues brightening computer, television, and smart phone screens. They're also the foundation of color film experimentation, and a source of inspiration for creative cinema artists. Join us for a vibrant afternoon of unusual and unexpected film ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Mountain Lake Mussels: The importance of Native Mussels for Improving Water QualityJoin Niveen Ismail as she will be discussing the importance of restoring native mussels in Mountain Lake. She will also be discussing her planned demonstration experiments at Mountain Lake and the improvements in water quality that can be achieved through the use of mussels.See web link for map and registration ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Family Sundown SafariAges; 4 and upGrab your tent, sleeping bag, your family, and a few friends and get ready for an overnight adventure at Oakland Zoo. This unique program includes dinner, a nighttime and morning guided tour of the Zoo, a special behind the scenes, live animal presentations, interactive and educational activities, ...
Music of the Spheres concert and astronomy lecture - SOLD OUTOur Music of the Spheres Concert series is held annually in the summer. Join us and observe through the Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel Reflector.Performers: Oscar Reynolds TrioSpeaker: Aaron Romanowsky, San Jose StateTickets on sale starting April 17.
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $40 General (see website for other options)
Screening of 'Contact'Book by Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan, Directed by Robert Zemeckis Post discussion lead by Dr. Carolyn Porco, Science Advisor on the film Jodie Foster portrays the film's protagonist, Dr. Eleanor "Ellie" Arroway, a SETI scientist who finds strong evidence of extraterrestrial life and is chosen to make first contact. The film ...
Program:7:00-7:25: Yael Braha(Designer, Filmmaker, Fine Artist) on "Interactive Installations for public participatory experiences"Abstract forthcoming...Read more7:25-7:50: Melanie Swan(Founder, Institute for Blockchain Studies) on "Bitcoin/Blockchain Technology Explained"Not just Cryptocurrencies, Economics, and Markets; Applications in Art, Health, and Literacy...Read more8:10-8:35: Leedjia Svec(NASA Ames & Navy) on "Respecting and Protecting the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Science of CheesemakingJoin us to dive into the Science of Cheese!Cheese making predates recorded history. It is a fantastic way to preserve milk and has been an essential part of civilization. The techniques can involve high tech equipment or tools you have at home. This workshop from our Real Vegan Cheese team will ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Donation suggested
An Exceptionally Simple Theory of EverythingGarrett Lisi is an unusual physicist. After getting his Ph.D. from UC San Diego, he moved to the island of Maui to find an optimum balance between enjoying the outdoors and pursuing his own theoretical research. While chasing an unanswered question at the heart of Quantum Field Theory, he soon found ...
You're invited to discover the New Horizons mission to Pluto!The event will feature presentations by experts about exploration and the New Horizons mission, informational booths staffed by researchers and scientists, hands-on activities and a NASA TV broadcast from New Horizons mission control.After nine years in flight, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will reach its primary mission destination to flyby the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Got Planets? We See Them and We Can 'Make' Them!In the known universe, there are 1,931 planets orbiting other stars (source: http://exoplanet.eu/catalog/, 6/15/15), 484 multiple planet systems, and many more planet candidates awaiting confirmation. With improved detection technology and more searching missions, this total will continue to grow. Olenka Hubickyj, Ph.D., lecturer of physics and astronomy at San Jose State ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Nerd Nite North Bay #9: Sea Lion Strandings, Plant Inventions and Making Monster Movie Makeup MoviesSea Lion TsunamiSausalito's Marine Mammal Center is investigating the alarming increase in local whale and sea lion strandings to help prevent the next disaster. Learn how marine veterinarians are able to determine the exact cause of death of a multi-ton cetacean and what studies of mass strandings, biotoxins and epilepsy ...
Catalysts are the unsung heroes of chemistry: Widely used in industry, they speed up chemical reactions used to make everything from fertilizers to fuels to consumer products, and they do this by making those reactions much more efficient. Many important reactions related to global issues, such as climate change and ...
