Fabrication and Testing of High Frequency/High Speed ICsAt Keysight Technologies, we help customers bring breakthrough electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost. High Frequency/High Speed ICs are critical to these breakthrough products. The fabrication and testing of these ICs will be discussed, including: core capabilities, semiconductor technologies, engineering roles and process capabilities.Speaker: Dr. Forrest ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Screaming VolcanoesVolacnic eruptions are driven by pressurization of magma by exsolution of dissolved volatiles like water. Because these processes take place deep within the Earth, direct observation is impossible. Here we exploit some remarkable seismic waves from volcanoes in Alaska and Hawaii to place constraints on pre-eruptive processes and the magma ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: SexplorationsSex involves the exchange of genetic information that has resulted in evolution and specialization-and given you your father's nose. Peek into the whys and hows of sex, and discover some of the surprising ways that nature brings sperm and egg together.See sexual deception of the floral kind, uncover evidence of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Positrons, Lasers and Robots: How Close Does Our Science Come to Asimov's Vision of the Future? Join us for a fascinating discussion about the science behind I, Robot. Can modern science create the world Isaac Asimov envisioned? Speaker; Dr. Scott WilksThis program is part of Livermore Reads Together 2016, featuring the book I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. For more information abotu Livermore Reads Together, visit www.livermorelibrary.net.
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Friday, 02/05/16
Birds and Botany HikeHike the forests, meadows and hills around Pine Flat and up Redhill with ACR Volunteer Patrick Woodworth & ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self. We'll be watching (and listening) for birds on the hike out. After lunch, we'll botanize as we consider the seasonal interplay between bird foods, habitat history and current activity ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: Free
Great Exploitations: Data Mining, Legal Modernization, and the NSA: Data Science Lecture SeriesWe cannot understand the programs revealed by Edward Snowden and other whistleblowers without understanding a broader set of historical developments before and after 9/11. With the growing spread of computation into everyday transactions from the 1960s into the 1990s, corporations and governments collected exponentially more information about consumers and citizens. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Earth Under WaterNational Geographic explores the potential effects of sea level rise on our civilization over the next few centuries. "Earth Under Water" explains the science behind the prediction of sea level rise and shows what will happen if the levels rise with increasing speed. Then, we fast forward to the 23rd ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Liquid AssetsThis film tells the story of essential water-related infrastructure systems: water, wastewater and stormwater. These aging systems - some in the ground for more than 100 years - provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth. Exploring the history, engineering challenges, and political and ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Migrations through the Monterey Bay SanctuaryPlease join us for an evening of family-friendly art, science and discovery at the Sanctuary Exploration Center's First Friday! Come learn about Monterey Bay's most famed migrators including Leatherback Sea Turtles, Elephant Seals and Humpback and Grey whales with art activities, marine science demos, refreshments and libations! Featured artist Doug ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
A Planet for Goldilocks: NASA's Search for Life beyond the Solar SystemNot too hot, not too cold" reads the prescription for a world that's just right for life as we know it. Finding evidence of life beyond Earth is one of the primary goals of science agencies in the United States and abroad. The goal looms closer as a result of discoveries made ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Migratory Birds at Lake MerrittCome and learn about some of the the amazing water birds that stop in Oakland along their long winter migration. Join Rotary Nature Center Naturalist Constance Taylor to learn about the amazing lifestyles of these wild visitors and how Lake Merritt has played a role in this migration for thousands ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE!
Are We Truly Alone? The Search for Life in the UniverseEach recent report of liquid water existing elsewhere in the solar system has reverberated through the international press and excited the imagination of humankind. We have come to realize that where there is liquid water on Earth, virtually no matter what the physical conditions, there is life. Dr. Lynn Rothschild, ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 02/06/16
Teddy Bear Tea with Macaws!It's tea time at Oakland Zoo and you are cordially invited! Come learn all about the parrots and what makes these colorful birds so unique. Enjoy a morning of snacks, activities, books and play while making and delivering an enrichment gift straight to the zoo's Blue and Gold Macaws. When ...
Where: OaklandCost: $12 - $26
TEDxBerkeley 2016: 'Finding x'The 6th annual TEDxBerkeley event is a gathering of thought provoking and renowned speakers, set to tackle this year's theme: Finding x.TEDxBerkeley has a different spin on the letter "x". How do we find solutions to our world's imperfections? How do we begin to identify these problems, and once we've ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $100 General, $75 Alumni, $40 Students/Faculty
Brain DayLearn about the latest brain research from leading neurobiologists, play "brain games" and be tricked by optical illusions and conduct your own examination of the brain through hands-on science experiments.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Digital Design and Laser Cutting/Engraving Workshop for High School StudentsSEM Link's Math and Science Career Academy is partnering with OakLabs to host a Digital Design and Laser Cutting/Engraving Workshop for High School Students.Attendees can look forward to learning the basics concepts of digital design, laser engraving, project development, and entrepreneurship. There are a number of planned activities and design ...
Where: OaklandCost: $50.00
Introductory Fungus Walk at Joaquin Miller Park (California Center for Natural History)The atmospheric river has bathed California in water, and mushrooms are popping up in throngs! You're invited to join us for a dive into the woods for a basic introduction to these fabulous creatures - Who are they? What do they do? How can you recognize them? All this and ...
Students' Robotics Fair at Livermore Public LibraryCelebrate Livermore Reads Together and Livermore Science and Engineering Month. Join us at the Students' Robotics Fair at the Civic Center Library, co-sponsored by the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD).Students from LVJUSD will demonstrate robotics projects they created.
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
The Basics of Salt Pond RestorationLearn about the salt pond restoration project with Karen Tu. This ambitious project seeks to restore 15,100 acres of former industrial salt ponds to a mix of wetland habitats. An interactive talk will be in the auditorium and if weather permits, a walk on the 0.25- mile boardwalk trail and view the progress thus ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
The USACE: From the Sierras to the SeaIn commemoration of Engineer month, this story spans over 150 years of US Army Corps of Engineers service to the state of California balancing environmental stewardship with the need for economic and urban growth. Beginning with the construction of ports, harbors, and lighthouses and expanding over time to include debris ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Low Tide WalkJoin us for a series of coastal adventures. We will be taking advantage of the multiple low tides this season with a sequence of Low Tide Walks. We will return to a few of our favorite stomps as well as venturing to some new spots. When the tide is low ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: $20
Oceans Aglow: Family Night Hike & Campfire - SOLD OUTJoin NatureBridge Golden Gate as we discover one of the most amazing natural phenomenon, bioluminescence. We will hike out to Rodeo Beach and explore the sands for twinkling plankton. Where did they come from? Why are they blinking? Are they here all the time? We will try and answer all these and other ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $12/person
Sunday, 02/07/16
Salt Marsh WalkTake a walk with docent Gregg Aronson around the wetlands of the wildlife refuge and learn about their history. See examples of salt collection ponds and learn what is being done to convert them back to their original, natural salt marsh state. Hear how wildlife is affected by the two types of habitat, and why it ...
Not interested in the Super Bowl? Have fun with plankton! Learn about the different characteristics of plankton and how they have adapted to survive. We will become planktologists for a day, collect water samples and identify these incredible organisms under a microscope. All ages are welcome. Register at http://eectinydrifters.eventbrite.com or ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Mushrooms of the Bay AreaWinter rains make the East Bay hills come alive with mushrooms! View local mushroom specimens, enjoy a presentation on fungi, and peruse our favorite guidebooks at this mini-fungus fair, featuring Christian Schwarz, author of the upcoming field guide "Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast." This is a free event, but please ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free!
Monday, 02/08/16
Merging Galaxy Clusters as Multifaceted Astrophysical Laboratories The number of known merging galaxy clusters has been increasing at a faster than exponential rate and there are now over 50 known major mergers. I will discuss this boom of discovery and the science that such an ensemble enables. In particular I will focus on the Merging Cluster Collaboration ...
There Once Was An IslandWhat if you had to leave your home forever? Takuu, a tiny atoll in Papua New Guinea, contains the last Polynesian culture of its kind. Facing escalating climate-related impacts, including a terrifying flood, community members Teloo, Endar and Satty take us on an intimate journey to the core of their ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
HETEROGENEOUS SILICON PHOTONICSSilicon photonics has a number of advantages that make it interesting for quantum electronics. Ultralow loss waveguides have been demonstrated on silicon with losses below 0.001 dB/cm. This enables high Q resonators with Qs of 80 million or higher. Since the linewidth of a semiconductor laser depends on the Q, ...
Great uncertainty surrounds our efforts to mitigate climate impacts from energy use. One promising strategy for long-term climate mitigation is the use of renewable resources including wind and solar. Their weather-dependent nature however requires flexible power grid technologies to maintain power grid stability. As more intermittent and distributed renewable energy ...
Symmetry and topology are two of the conceptual pillars that underlie our understanding of matter. While both ideas are old, over the past several years a new appreciation of their interplay has led to dramatic progress in our understanding of topological electronic phases. A paradigm that has emerged is that ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Blue Gold: World Water WarsWars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting ...
What If 'Intelligent Design' Had Won?Ten years have passed since a conservative District Court judge ruled that teaching intelligent design in public schools violates the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The National Center for Science Education, led by Eugenie Scott, was a principal consultant in this crucial decision for separation of church and state. Please join ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 02/09/16
Geology After PlutoJeff Moore is the lead of the New Horizons Geology Team. He will talk about the discoveries made by the New Horizons mission on the fascinating fly by of the dwarf planet Pluto.Speaker: Jeff Moore, NASA Ames
The Fight for WaterThis historical documentary, set during the 2009 California Water Crisis, follows the stories of two Central Valley farmers. They discuss how water restrictions and environmental regulations have threatened their way of life, their American dream and their community. The crisis point was an environmental ruling to protect an endangered fish ...
Clinical Empathy in a Post-ACA WorldLearn how health care providers can recognize when their emotions are worsening conflicts with patients and families. In the current health care climate, providers are under increasing pressure to do more for patients in less time. Providers want to give empathic care but fear burning out. Patients and families are ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: reservations recommended
Open Space and Climate ResiliencyBlue Greenway's Jackie Omotalade will lead a panel discussion on climate change and the efficacy of employing open space and parks as a tool for climate resiliency at San Francisco's southeastern waterfront. Panelists will include the city administrator's office and other key players in the waterfront development initiative.Panel:Anthony Kahil, Candelstick ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
The Fight for WaterThis historical documentary, set during the 2009 California Water Crisis, follows the stories of two Central Valley farmers. They discuss how water restrictions and environmental regulations have threatened their way of life, their American dream and their community. The crisis point was an environmental ruling to protect an endangered fish ...
Will a green economy be more equitable than the brown economy? As California transitions to renewable energy, the result will be green jobs, cleaner communities and lower carbon emissions. But will underserved communities get shafted? The environmental justice community has been concerned that the state's cap-and-trade program puts Brazilian rainforests ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Mega-DroughtTrends indicate that a major drought event is looming in the not-too-distant future. In as few as three decades we could experience conditions that would make the Dust Bowl of the 1930s seem like an oasis. Efforts to conserve, while admirable and desperately necessary, may already be too late. This ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Mysterious Sounds of the 'Silent' SeaIntroducing the public to the beautiful sights beneath the sea, Jacques Cousteau called it "The Silent World." But the ocean --- and our Bay – are filled with a fantastic cacophany of sound. Most sea animals -- from whales and dolphins to lobsters and shrimp - use acoustics to navigate and communicate.With fascinating ...
Where: AlbanyCost: 0
Earth Under WaterNational Geographic explores the potential effects of sea level rise on our civilization over the next few centuries. "Earth Under Water" explains the science behind the prediction of sea level rise and shows what will happen if the levels rise with increasing speed. Then, we fast forward to the 23rd ...
Speaker: Jason Adams is a Physician in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UC Davis Health System. His research is focused on host-pathogen genomics and clinical informatics.
Presented by marine biologist and ocean advocate David McGuire, Founder and Director of Shark Stewards. As Californians, we have a special responsibility for ocean conservation. Shark Stewards protects sharks and critical marine habitat for the health of our oceans through science, education and advocacy. Come learn about the challenges sharks ...
For years, scientists believed that the adolescent brain was essentially an adult one – only with fewer miles on it. But revolutionary neurology and neuroscience have revealed that vitally important brain development occurs during the teen years. Internationally-renowned neurologist – and mother of two boys – Dr. Frances E. Jensen ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27 - $37
'Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest for Common Ground Between Humans and Robots' As robots are increasingly integrated into modern society--on the battlefield and the road, in business, education, and health--New York Times science writer John Markoff searches for an answer to one of the most important questions of our age: will these machines help us, or will they replace us?Copies will be ...
7:00-7:25: David Anderson(UC Berkeley/ SETI@home) on "An introduction to SETI@home"What if ordinary people's devices could do scientific computing? ...Read more7:25-7:50: Rachna Nivas(Chitresh Das Dance Company) on "India's Meditation in Motion: Pushing Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Boundaries through Kathak Dance"A North Indian classical dance technique in which the performer ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
History of Water in Silicon ValleyThis presentation by the Santa Clara Valley Water District will showcase the past, present and future of water in Silicon Valley. It will take a close look at what we have done to ensure a reliable supply of safe, clean water throughout the years as population density has increased and ...
Where: CupertinoCost: Free
Tide Talks by Kame RichardsRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks, and swimmers will see and learn how the tide currents move on San Francisco Bay. Reservations a must, call 707-759-2045 or email jimtantillo@comcast.net
Where: SausalitoCost: $15 cash only.
Discovering RaptorsRaptors frequently evoke admiration because of their power, their eye-catching flight, and their noble bearing. They display a fascinating array of behaviors-some obviously instinctive, others clearly learned. But why do they act as they do? Helen Macdonald, in her memorable book H is for Hawk, demonstrates one way to get ...
