Energy Security & Energy PovertyGlobal energy consumption occurs on a scale that is difficult to comprehend. Although the global demand for energy continues to grow with population and industrialization, the rate of growth is slowing, owing mostly to improvements in energy efficiency, technology, and energy education.The global energy mix is driven by the need ...
Engineer's Week, Grades 3 - 8Launch a journey in innovation and prepare for National Engineers Week!This year’s exploration into the Engineering Design Process will explore the challenge of spaceflight as participants study a full scale replica of the Spaceship One spaceplane, complete a realistic spaceflight landing simulation, and work in teams to design, build and test ...
This talk will focus on the challenge that Paul took up at the heart of his work - how to win, or at least understand, a global climate transition that’s fair enough to actually succeed, even in the face of the extraordinary physical and political challenges of climate stabilization. Today, ...
In the last few years social media has created supportive spaces in which sexual assault victims can share their testimonies and describe the ongoing impacts of sexual violence on their lives. Victims who turn online have access to advice, information, and narratives offered by others in similar situations and instill ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Experience Emerging Research and More Around Immersive AnalyticsInterested in learning more about Immersive Analytics? Join Todd Margolis from Qlik as he discusses this area of emerging research that blends analytical reasoning with immersive virtual spaces to enhance collaborative decision support. Through the use of new technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and large scale tiled display ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Killing the ColoradoThe story of the American West is deeply rooted in the Colorado River, which delivers fresh water to 30 million people. For years, there has been more Colorado water on paper and in people’s minds than in the river itself. Now climate disruption is making the situation even more troubling. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Beyond our Future in SpaceThe Space Age is half a century old. Its early successes were driven by a fierce super-power rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States, obscuring the fact that exploration and risk-taking is built into human DNA. Decades after we last set foot on the Moon, and several years ...
Nerd Nite SF #81: Memorization, Lock-picking, and Ancient Yeast!This month we have a Trump regime-survival troika! First, yuck it up with a memory champ and a bunch of comedians. Then learn how to get out of the handcuffs you may find yourself in when your post-brunch protest turns riotous. Finally, make yourself nice and numb with some beers ...
Engineer's Week, Grades 3 - 8Launch a journey in innovation and prepare for National Engineers Week!This year’s exploration into the Engineering Design Process will explore the challenge of spaceflight as participants study a full scale replica of the Spaceship One spaceplane, complete a realistic spaceflight landing simulation, and work in teams to design, build and test ...
Circuit BenchSonoma Country Day School elementary students, led by Network Administrator and Maker Extraordinaire Sean Marshall, built a musical/light up bench as part of their science curriculum and donated the finished product to the CMOSC. Join them on this special evening to hear more about the inspiration that lit up students ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
SF Beer Week NightlifeIt’s the most refreshing event of the year, SF Beer Week is here! Taste your way through the Bay Area's master brewers to learn all you can about the tastiest microbrews around!Celebrate SF Beer Week with a froth-filled evening of brews. Sip your way through a pop-up beer garden with dozens ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
The Brower Center is excited to present Polar Obsession, the first National Geographic show in the Bay Area since 2009. This exhibition will feature nearly 40 striking images of the world’s polar regions from photographer Paul Nicklen, delivering a unique close-up of wildlife in the Arctic and Antarctic. Nicklen grew ...
In the Balance: Bringing Science to Justice with David FaigmanI sit in my chairAnd filled with despairThere's no one could be so sadWith gloom everywhereI sit and I stareI know that I'll soon go madIn my solitudeI'm afraidBillie Holiday, "(In My) Solitude"Ashker v. Governor of California was a federal class action ...
Caring deeply about our children is part of what makes us human. Yet the thing we call “parenting†is a surprisingly new invention. In the past thirty years, “parenting†has transformed child care into an obsessive, controlling, and goal-oriented effort to create a particular kind of child. Drawing on the ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $22 General, $12 Member, $5 Student
When a small vial arrives in her mailbox from “Lewis Carroll,†Ayelet Waldman is at a low point. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe; she has tried nearly every medication possible; her husband and children are suffering with her. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $29
Everything Matters: PotassiumCome be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman. Follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective human experience.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission to After Dark
Friday, 02/17/17
Livermore BioBlitzAs part of February's Science and Engineering Month events, a BioBlitz is scheduled for Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18.  Participants may register observations on iNaturalist for the project "Livermore BioBlitz".  Observations welcome from anywhere in Livermore. One point of interest is north Livermore's open space on February 18 anytime ...
Deep-diving odontocetes (sperm, short-finned pilot, and beaked whales; and Risso’s dolphins) are known to forage at deep depths in the ocean on squid and fish. These marine mammal species are top predators, and for this reason they are very important for the ecosystems they live in; they can affect prey ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Engineer's Week, Grades 3 - 8Launch a journey in innovation and prepare for National Engineers Week!This year’s exploration into the Engineering Design Process will explore the challenge of spaceflight as participants study a full scale replica of the Spaceship One spaceplane, complete a realistic spaceflight landing simulation, and work in teams to design, build and test ...
Where: San CarlosCost:
Owls of MarinOwls are creatures of rare beauty and unique biological interest that play an enormously important role in keeping the balance in nature. Come spend an evening with these creatures with large eyes and silent flight, and learn why they are so magical. In this talk we will learn about the ...
Where: RossCost: $20
'The Nature Fix'For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath; and Nikola Telsa conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Forence Williams ...
Where: Corte MaderaCost: Free
Sharing our Love of AstronomyNASA recognizes how effective amateur astronomers are at sharing the wonder of space within their communities and, along with the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, formed the Night Sky Network to provide resources and support to astronomy clubs across the US. Find out about the ToolKits, handouts, and programs offered ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Saturday, 02/18/17
Get Ready for the Great North American Eclipse!On August 21, 2017, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun, a phenomenon viewable throughout the country! Â While the path of the total solar eclipse passes through Oregon, observers in northern California will experience from a 75 to 90 percent partial solar eclipse. Â At a time when ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50
Baylands Scavenger HuntParticipants will become Baylands "detectives" by following clues that reveal surprising facts about nature and lead to various locations along the trails.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
DNA Barcoding of Fungi for BeginnersAlan Rockefeller will teach DNA barcoding of fungi, enabling the discovery of new species and understanding of how known species fit into the tree of life. We will start with DNA extraction from fresh or dried mushrooms, PCR with ITS and LSU primers and gel electrophresis. You can bring mushrooms ...
Where: OaklandCost: Donations accepted, not required
Livermore BioBlitzAs part of February's Science and Engineering Month events, a BioBlitz is scheduled for Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18.  Participants may register observations on iNaturalist for the project "Livermore BioBlitz".  Observations welcome from anywhere in Livermore. One point of interest is north Livermore's open space on February 18 anytime ...
Ten years ago, astronomers discovered a brief and surprisingly bright blast of radio waves that appeared to come from far outside our galaxy. The naive interpretation of that burst argued for a new class of extragalactic object called a “Fast Radio Burst†(FRB). The problem was that the apparent distance ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 02/19/17
Sunrise Tour of Muir WoodsJoin us for a three-mile stroll (mostly flat, with a relatively steep section) through an old-growth redwood forest. Wander through an awakening forest, hear tall tales, soar in the sounds and smells, and wonder and the historical and ecological story of Muir Woods.Designed to engage adults; may be over the ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Island Conservation: Preventing Extinctions by Removing Invasive Species from IslandsIslands represent a unique opportunity for conservation. Compared to continents, islands have greater biodiversity, more threatened species, and higher levels of extinctions. One of the main threats to an island’s native inhabitants is introduced and invasive plants and animals. Removing these mammals, in particular, can be a critical intervention for ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Geology Hike with Iain JamiesonLed by Bouverie Preserve docent and retired geologist Iain Jamieson. Be prepared for a moderate hike with many stops to discuss the rock formations and geological history.Registration Required through the Modini Mayacamas Preserves Meetup page. Limit 15 participants.
Winter Bird Walk (Rescheduled)Join us as we search for flocks of winter sparrows, bright yellow warblers, and perhaps and elusive red sapsucker. We also hope to welcome some of our earliest migrating hummingbirds back to the garden this month! Led by Garden docent and Ornithologist Sarah MacLean.This event has been rescheduled to March ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General, $18 Members
Dream Big: Girls Day @ The TechBring the whole family to Dream Big: Girls Day @ The Tech, an event devoted to providing girls with opportunity, inspiration and fun with STEM learning. We’ll offer special hands-on activities designed to empower girls along with their siblings and parents. Explore coding while designing an animated picture book, harness the ...
Where: San JoseCost:
East Bay Water DetectivesHone your environmental detective skills as you join East Bay Academy for Young Scientists (EBAYS) teen interns to clear up a water quality mystery. Use the skills of a real water quality scientist and investigate water samples collected from various locations throughout the East Bay. Recommended for children ages 4-12.Learn ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10–$12. Free for Members and children under 2.
Water Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See which winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge.  Join us for 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 the walk in front of the ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESDr. Daniel Soto, Chair of the Department of Environmental Studies & Planning, Sonoma State Univ., will present his research.
Origins of Structure in Planetary SystemsObservations confirm that planet formation is a ubiquitous process that produces a diversity of planetary systems. However, a class of solar system analogs has yet to be identified among the thousands of currently known planets and candidates, the overwhelming majority of which are more easily detectable than direct counterparts of the Sun's worlds. To understand whether our solar system’s history was ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Introduction to Mushrooms at Lake MerrittDuring this short walk, we'll discuss how to find and identify mushrooms, their basic life cycle, and the important role they play in the ecosystem.Please note: Mushrooms may not be collected during this walk.
The Paleovedic Diet: Early Human Diets and Ayurvedic Medicine - SOLD OUTIn this lecture, Dr. Akil Palanisamy will describe the outlines of a comprehensive roadmap to optimal health, one that combines the most effective aspects of the “paleo†diet (so-called because it seeks to emulate the diet of early humans), cutting-edge nutritional science, and the time-tested philosophy and techniques of ancient ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Biodiversity and Phylogeny of Marasmius from Madagascar (Published Results)Jackie Shay is a budding mycologist and systems biologist currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of California at Merced. Last May she graduated from San Francisco State University with her master’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology with Dr. Dennis Desjardin. She focused her thesis on the wonderful ...
Go Deeper picks up where Blue Mind left off and explores the cognitive, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual benefits of healthy waterways and oceans at each of the seven stages of our lives from birth through death. Through new cutting edge science on everything from play to romance to death ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Merchants of Doubt Film ScreeningA month into the new White House administration, in a world where post-truth rules the airwaves, Robert Kenner’s film Merchants of Doubt will be more relevant than ever.Climate-deniers have their own spin tactics and they’re using them to take over our government offices. They tested their tricks in the tobacco ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 14.00
Science at the Library: Science Life of Soil There are 4 activities at each presentation after a show presentation. Parents work with their children to learn about science. Recommended for elementary age children. Families are encouraged to attend. Limited seating. Funding provided by Lam Research Foundation and free.Register at weblink
Where: FremontCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Bay Area: Inflation!Much like the universe in its first nanoseconds, Astronomy on Tap Bay Area has undergone inflation to a much larger size. The astronomical lineup starts with Brian Levine of Astronomy on Tap NYC and the American Museum of Natural History who will perform a “brutal dissection†of the Animaniacs song “Yakko’s ...
Mars has long been an object of intense interest in ancient and modern myths. Its ruddy glow inspiring visions of conflict and war, and its surface markings creating a whole genre of popular (mis)representations of Mars as the abode of life in a variety of forms. In this presentation, discover ...
Born in San Francisco in 1930, Gary Snyder is one of the iconic poets of the Beat Generation. He has published more than a dozen collections of poetry and prose of which Practice of the Wild is widely recognized as one of the most influential environmental books of the last ...
