Fungi of TuleThe moist area during the winter and our mild climate is ideal for fungi to grow. Fungi are important to the environment as they decompose plant material that produces nutrients for other plants.
Where: FremontCost: Free
National Engineers Week: Water RocketsInvestigate Newton's Third Law and launch a high performance water rocket with an optimized fin configuration.Programs are designed for Grades 3-8 and participants will be grouped with children of comparable age. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Where: San CarlosCost: Free
Water DetectivesIn Matamoros, Mexico, a severe water shortage led to a one-of-a-kind solution: The city put local children in charge of changing adults' attitudes and habits. Thousands of schoolchildren were enlisted as "water detectives." Educated about resource conservation, they were encouraged to discuss proper water usage with adults and were authorized ...
Leila Takayama, a thought leader in the field of human and robot interaction will discuss her experience at Willow Garage and her thoughts on the future of the field at large.Leila will share her experiences for about an hour, and a food & drink reception will follow.
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 ...
