Meet the Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See what winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge. A naturalist from the Rotary Nature Center will lead a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round residents.We'll begin ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free!
Cooperative Mobile RobotsCooperative mobile robots are autonomous entities capable of self-coordinate their actions to solve common problems. For example, a set of mobile robots can be used to patrol a protected area more efficient than using only one robot. Other examples are intelligent vehicles. In this scenario, vehicles can self-coordinate the maneuvers ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a major global problem and now one of the leading causes of death in the United States. We have recently seen the publication of the first examples of the reversal of cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s disease and its precursors, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and subjective cognitive ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
The Importance of an Open Model for Commercializing the IoT We all see that the path to digital transformation is well underway. The Internet of Things is already in our homes, cars, cities, jewelry, and even our clothing. But, it’s still just the beginning: Markets & Markets predicts an expected growth from $130.33B in 2015 to $883.55B by 2022.Products and ...
The Science of a Good Friendsgiving (African Hall) 7:30pm & 8:30pm, Just in time for Thanksgiving, gather ‘round for demos and workshops on how to make the most of your Thanksgiving mealâ€"at 7:30pm, explore the anatomy of a Turkey with Bel Campo Meat Co.. Then, at 8:30pm, get creative with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Completely Cool Creative ChemistryWhat does a chemist do all day? How does chemistry relate to art, spying, and what we eat? Come find out just how cool chemistry can be and participate in hands-on experiences.Speakers: Casey Shea and Anna VanDordrecht
There is no place like California.Wildlife, drought, sea level riseEndangered species, species of concernAlternate energy, urbanization, species connectivitySpeaker: A. Keith Miles, USGSÂ
Award winning photographer Paul Bannick will present a new program featuring video, sound, stories from the field and several dozen new images from his brand-new book:Â Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls. Paul uses intimate yet dramatic images to follow owls through the course of one year ...
One in a million doesn’t even come close.Not when we’re talking about the odds that you would happen to be alive today, on this particular planet, hurtling through space. Almost 14 billion years of cosmic history, more than 4 billion years of Earth history, and a couple million years of ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $22 General, $12 Member, $8 Student
Rick Kerrigan was born and raised in California. He holds three degrees focused on mycology, including a doctorate from University of California, Santa Barbara (1989). His mentors include David Arora and Dr. Harry Thiers. Kerrigan has published many peer-reviewed and symposium papers on Agaricus, and a small volume on Agaricaceae ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Everything Matters: SulfurConsider the volcanic origins of sulfur’s fire-and-brimstone reputation and discern its ancient applications in medicine, fumigation, and alchemy. Sniff out sulfur’s essential role in cell biology, as well as its smelly signature in the odors of skunks and rotting eggs. Encounter the industrial importance of sulfuric acid and learn its ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission to After Dark
