Artificial Life Meets Augmented RealityVirtual Reality is nothing new. Technology amnesia makes it seem otherwise. One flavor of VR (virtual worlds) will have a come back - experienced in front of our eyes, through augmented reality glasses. New virtual worlds will emerge in the context of our existing world - along with embodied AI. ...
Emily Reid was most recently the Director of Education at Girls Who Code, ensuring that the GWC programs were unrivaled in delivering quality CS education. She holds a Masters Degree in in Computer Science from Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Soil Health Series: Physical Properties of SoilWhat is soil? Well, it's certainly not dirt! Join the knowledgeable and enthusiastic Stephen Andrews (UC Berkeley Professor, specializing in soils) in discovering the beauty and complexity of this essential natural resource by examining the physical properties that characterize what soil is. This class will also delve into the question ...
Who are the people bankrolling our political system?Mayer takes us behind the scenes and exposes the powerful group of individuals who are shaping our country.She traces the billions of dollars spent by the Kochs, the Scaifes, the Olins, and the Bradleys and uncovers their influences on policies related to the ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $22 General, $15 Member, $8 Student
Science at the Library: Electromagnetic MagicLight, electricity, and magnetism are all part of the electromagnetic wave spectrum. Ken Miller will join us with his Van De Graaf Machine to experience the wild electrons. Hair Raising!
George P. Shultz is a distinguished fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He served as Secretary of State (1982-89) under President Reagan, and Secretary of the Treasury (1972-74), Director of the Office of Management and Budget (1970-72), and Secretary of Labor (1969-70) under President Nixon. He is one of only ...
