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 ...
