The New Solar System: China, the United States, and How to Make Solar Power Big Enough to MatterThe New Solar System, a major new report from Stanford’s Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, calls for a smarter approach to scaling up solar power for the world â€" an approach that would involve a more sophisticated view of U.S. and Chinese comparative advantage. On Wednesday, April 19, from ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
A Sea of Glass: Searching for the Blaschka’s models in a sea at riskA chronicle of discovery that blends glass art, science, and nature, A Sea of Glass tells the story of Drew Harvell’s quest to document the conservation status of some of the oceans most charismatic marine animals, from sea slugs to octopuses. Inspired by a 150-year-old collection of Blaschka glass animals ...
PyWren - pushing microservices to teraflops Much of cloud computing infrastructure remains hard to use, in spite of decades of both academic research and commercialization. Fortunately, recent technologies developed for web services and internet startups can be repurposed to enable a much lower-friction scalable cloud experience. Our goal is making the power, elasticity, and dynamism of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
#GrabYourWallet: Effective or Just Feel-Good Revenge?The campaign to pressure retail companies to distance themselves from Trump brands claimed victory when Nordstrom dropped Ivanka Trump’s brand and Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigned from the president’s business advisory council. But what did the campaign really accomplish other than a “gotcha moment"? Isn’t it good for Trump to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Owl on the Prowl: Critters at Night (6 - Adult)California Nursery Historical Park has many old trees that are ideal for Owls and other Raptors to roost, nest and hunt in search of food. Bring your flashlight and walk through the grounds at dusk, this is a good time to spot an owl in the trees or hunting for ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
Sea Otters: How Lawsuits and Oil Spills Have Replaced Spears and GunsJoin Kim Steinhardt for an eye-opening photographic journey through southern sea otter history, habitat, and current litigation. Part art, part science, part law, this evening will leave you with a better understanding of how efforts to “manage†the ocean can create clashes between law, science, and ocean stewardship. The survival ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10
Nerd Nite SF #83: Scientist Senators, Forensics, and the Interwebs!If your brain is feeling a bit taxed (wocka wocka), we’ll happily grant you an extension - or you may file early for 2017, to the Rickshaw Stop bar, where experts will be on hand to guide you through Schedule V(odka) and Form B(eer). Don’t forget to take a deduction ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8
An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It BackHealthcare, Obamacare, Medicare ... what does it all mean? Elisabeth Rosenthal has spent her career dissecting the monolith of today's healthcare system, and her report back is grim. Find out how to decode medical doublespeak, avoid the pitfalls of the pharmaceuticals racket, and get the care you and your family ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free (RSVP required)
Thursday, 04/20/17
Lab and Lunch: The Fight for a Healthy Bay and OceanFrom expanding sea otter habitat to protecting whales from sonar to regulating sardine fisheries, environmental laws have the power to help us protect ocean ecosystems from habitat fragmentation, pollution, and overfishing.Join us for a lunchtime presentation by two lawyers from the public interest legal organization Earthjustice. We’ll explore significant legal ...
Toxins are everywhere. They're in our personal care and cleaning products, sofas, carpets, and clothes. Before some women leave the house, they may put on over a hundred toxic products. Most of these toxins have not been studied for their safety and cause harm at doses lower than previously thought. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Water Wars: Policies and Politics of Water Resource Management in CaliforniaNewsha K. Ajami, Ph.D., is the director of Urban Water Policy with Stanford University’s Water in the West and NSF-ReNUWIt initiatives. She is a hydrologist specializing in sustainable water resource management, water policy, the water-energy-food nexus, and advancing uncertainty assessment techniques impacting hydrological predictions. Her research throughout the years has ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Power Electronics, Electric Motor Drives, MACAUTOThis talk will mainly focus on challenges and enabling solutions of electric motor drives in electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Switched reluctance machine has recently emerged as a possible cost-effective propulsion solution in EVs, HEVs and PHEVs due to its simple and ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
New Options for Lung Cancer TherapiesAs part of the Stanford Cancer Institute's Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month in April, the Future of Cancer Care Talk Series will have Stanford experts present the latest cancer research in genomics, immunology and other targeted approaches for cancer treatment.Reserved seating
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
An Evening with Lord Martin Rees, UK's Astronomer RoyalThe UK's Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, is one of the most respected cosmologists and space scientists of our time. He is based in Cambridge, where he has been Director of the Institute of Astronomy, a Research Professor, Co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risks, and Master ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Churchill Club Member $35 | Nonmember $65.
Technology has made our lives incomparably better, but it is also one of the greatest threats facing humankind. All of the marvelous gadgets we’ve invented are not only thoroughly reinventing us, but they are also doing it in ways in which we have no idea of their full impact. In ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Elkhorn Slough: window on the land/sea linkThis lecture is part of "Sea Below the Surface," celebrating 25 years of protecting our estuarine, nearshore, offshore, and seamount environment. Silberstein's lecture is part one of a four-part series brought to you by the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration and the National Marine Sanctuaries - Monterey Bay.Speaker: Mark Silberstein, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free for members
After Dark Presents:Cinema Arts: Eye DropsThe Best of Punto y Raya Film FestivalUsing purely visual language, this global selection of short animations offers a dose of eye-catching abstraction using simple forms. Comprising the best selections from the 2016 Punto y Raya Film Festival, eighteen short films highlight diverse techniques. From synesthetic representations to computer-generated hallucinations, each ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members
Natural Selection of Round ThingsWhat lies at the intersections of Art and Science? Learning to think of ourselves as designers! Come join us as we build larger than life fall-down-machines turned treacherous ecosystems! Help model natural systems (and human intervention) as we take on the challenge of weeding out the "invasive" round species with ...
Get your late night science fix with a celebration of the best of the Academy and sip cocktails in the company of 38,000 live animals. Enjoy nighttime dive shows in our Philippine Coral Reef tank and set a collision course for Earth in the planetarium with two screenings of Incoming!, narrated ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Young Blood for Old BrainsTony Wyss-Coray studies the impact of aging on the human body and brain. In this eye-opening talk, he shares new research from his Stanford lab and other teams which shows that a solution for some of the less great aspects of old age might actually lie within us all.Â
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Owl on the Prowl: Critters at Night (6 - Adult)California Nursery Historical Park has many old trees that are ideal for Owls and other Raptors to roost, nest and hunt in search of food. Bring your flashlight and walk through the grounds at dusk, this is a good time to spot an owl in the trees or hunting for ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
How Chemistry May Extend Meaningful LifespanLife is a complex biochemical process, composed of multiple chemical reactions. The components may be regenerated by the human body itself and/or by incorporation of various additives, both natural and synthetic. The parts of the reactor i.e. various components of the human body may be kept from wearing out in ...
The last decade has seen a remarkably rapid expansion of nesting Ospreys along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The first record of an Osprey nest was on the Mare Island Strait in Vallejo in 1990. Beginning in 2003, the number of nests began a steady climb and expansion southward. In ...
Hard Earth Talk: Steam Engine - Making Geothermal Work EconomicallyUnlike wind and solar projects, which produce electricity only at certain times, geothermal wells can produce power all the time. Today, geothermal is a negligible energy source, representing a tiny fraction of 1% of U.S. electricity generation. A big problem is cost: Geothermal is too expensive. Tim Latimer’s startup, Fervo ...
A transition metal found mixed among rare earth elements, scandium is thinly scattered across the globe, and is considered expensive and difficult to obtain. Alloyed with aluminum, scandium strengthens jet planes and high-end bicycle frames but is too costly for widespread applications. And although pure scandium is seldom seen, its ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with After Dark Admission
Kitaro Live in Concert: Kojiki and The UniversePresenting a totally unique visual experience, the LIVE in CONCERT presentation of "Kojiki and The Universe" merges Kitaro's Grammy nominated music from the album "Kojiki" with space-age photographic scenes of the Universe. "Kojiki and The Universe LIVE" features time-lapse images, expertly intertwined with real-time films provided by and in cooperation ...
Where: San RafaelCost: $200 VIP, $75, $55.
Friday, 04/21/17
Vehicle-Grid Integration & Transport Electrification Efforts in CaliforniaAs mobile sources account for 37% of California's greenhouse gases and over 80% of nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide air pollutants, the electrification of the transportation sector is essential for the State to achieve its climate change mitigation and health-based clean air goals. Volume-based production and system design improvements have ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
SF Green Film Fest: 'A Plastic Ocean'A Plastic Ocean is an ocean adventure feature shot across the planet over four years at more than 20 locations. The film follows ocean explorer and journalist Craig Leeson tracking wildlife, plastic rivers, and entire communities living among this toxic refuse. Champion free diver and new mother Tanya Streeter provides an ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $14 Seniors/Students
Owl on the Prowl: Critters at Night (6 - Adult)California Nursery Historical Park has many old trees that are ideal for Owls and other Raptors to roost, nest and hunt in search of food. Bring your flashlight and walk through the grounds at dusk, this is a good time to spot an owl in the trees or hunting for ...
CalDay 2017It is UC Berkeley's annual open house, with hundreds of presentations throughout the campus. Events are free. Follow the weblink to the main event schedule and select the ones you want to attend.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
March for Science Santa CruzThe March for Science is a celebration of our passion for science and a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among scientists, and the incredible and immediate outpouring of support has made clear that these concerns are also shared by hundreds ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Earth Day shoreline cleanup & celebration at Middle Harbor Shoreline ParkJoin Stepping Out, Stepping In to celebrate Earth Day, and to help clean-up Oakland’s beach at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park!Agenda for the day: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm    Shoreline Cleanup11:00 am - 11:45 am    Birds of the Bay11:45 am - 12:00 PM Group Photo & Trash Data Collection12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  ...
For the 13th year in a row, Pacifica Beach Coalition is organizing one of the largest eco-friendly events of the Peninsula, leading beach and neighborhood cleanups from Daly City to Half Moon Bay. Last year, more than 7,500 volunteers joined us and together we picked up and removed 12,116 pounds of trash, recycle, and greenwaste from ...
Where: Cost: Free
Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017While much of Comic Con is about costumes and science fiction, there are also a significant number of scientific events and lectures being held. Check the event website for details.Lectures and events include:Virgin Galactic: Opening Space to Change the World (For Good): 10:30 - 11:30 Room 211ABCDFuture of Humanity: Where ...
Where: San JoseCost: Various passes $10 - $99
Alcatraz Landing Earth Day at Pier 33Alcatraz Cruises, the official concessionaire providing ferry service to the island, Invites you to find your park during their 6th annual Earth Day by the Bay. The 2017 Earth Day by the Bay is a day of free, family-friendly activities. Alcatraz Cruises is partnering with local non-profit environmental companies to organize ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Earth Day on the Bay 2017This event is meant to provide fun, safe, and special memories for the whole family that will foster and grow cherished connections between your family and the San Francisco Bay.We've made sure to bundle as much wonder, fun, and knowledge into a single day as possible! Don't miss this unique ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Admission free, Discovery Voyage boat tour $20
Earth Day SF 2017Welcome to Earth Day SF 2017.This year we are going all out to bring the public the most educational, impactful and festive Earth Day Celebration to date. The festival will feature amazing top notch entertainment, dynamic panel discussions and speakers at our ‘Eco Teach In’ section, organic celebrity chef showcase, ...
Join us for a day in the native plant garden as we restore habitat for Monarch butterflies, learn about leaves and lichen identification, and go tour the native California plants we grow out by the marsh! Open to all â€" no reservation necessary. Questions? Call 408-262-5513 ext. 104.
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
March for Science - HaywardIn solidarity with the national March for Science and Earth Day, join us for a 1.5 mile march and aerial photo on the Bay Trail.
Where: HaywardCost: Free
March for Science San JoseMarch For Science, Silicon Valley, celebrates the crucial roles science plays in driving our economic growth, preserving our environment, and protecting the health of our citizens. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for policymakers to champion and fund science that upholds the common good and to advocate ...
EcoFest features 45 booths with information and kids activities as well as speakers, live music and refreshments.
Where: PacificaCost: Free
March for Science San FranciscoThe March for Science - San Francisco celebrates public discovery, understanding, and distribution of scientific knowledge as crucial to the freedom, success, health, and safety of life on this planet. We are a nonpartisan group, marching in support of the following goals: Communication, Funding, Policy, Literacy, and Diversity.The March for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
SF Green Film Fest: 'Last of the Longnecks'Last of the Longnecks explores the plight and extinction of giraffes and the implications of their demise in our rapidly changing world. Featuring unprecedented footage, the film follows top scientists, wildlife conservationists and anti-poachers from Africa to Europe to America to shed light on the giraffe’s struggle, celebrate what makes these ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $14 Seniors/Students
March for Science LivermoreMarch For Science, Livermore, celebrates the crucial roles science plays in driving our economic growth, preserving our environment, and protecting the health of our citizens. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for policymakers to champion and fund science that upholds the common good and to advocate for ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
The Big Foot 2016 - Artist ReceptionBeverly Mayeri's art pieces are about our connection to nature and the beauty and fragility of life. The Big Foot 2016 highlights 164 endangered species in California. These species are in trouble because our environmental footprint is too large. Since these endangered species are located here maybe we can help ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Vanishing Species - Artist ReceptionAward-winning artist Rita Sklar is a Signature member of the California Watercolor Association and an avid birder. Her awards include a special prize from The San Francisco Flyway Festival for her “Winged Migration in Black and White.†The American Association of University Women selected two of her bird paintings to ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sailing Ships of SF BayIn commemoration of the building of the Matthew Turner, the first Brigantine ship to be built in California in 100 years. This ship will have a permanent home on our Bay Model pier. This program will cover some of the interesting early sailing vessels that made their way in and ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
March for Science PacificaJoin us in the March for Science to demonstrate your concern for science. We know that "science is everywhere and affects everyone." It is not a partisan issue! We'll march from Linda Mar Beach to Rockaway Beach and back! Come early and enjoy The Pacifica Beach Coalition's Earth Day ...
The SETI Institute is proud to announce its inaugural gala fundraiser:"Spaceball - An Out of this World Gala!" The event will be held in conjunction with Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017.The SpaceBall will feature a cocktail hour with live Theremin music by Project: Pimento, "Ignite Space" mini-talks by SETI Institute ...
Where: San JoseCost: $150.
Art at Sunset: Family Night Hike and CampfireCreate sunset-inspired works of art! You and your family will hike to a beautiful vista and make gorgeous, two-dimensional art pieces to remember your evening. NatureBridge will provide the art supplies. Recommended for kids in grades 3 - 6.This program features an Environmental Science Educator-led hike in the Marin Headlands. Our ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $15
Owl on the Prowl: Critters at Night (6 - Adult)California Nursery Historical Park has many old trees that are ideal for Owls and other Raptors to roost, nest and hunt in search of food. Bring your flashlight and walk through the grounds at dusk, this is a good time to spot an owl in the trees or hunting for ...
Experience the birds of winter in the Marin Headlands by joining volunteer Jane Haley for an easy walk along Rodeo Lagoon. Bring field guides and binoculars. Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. For ages 8 and up; no pets allowed.Reservations required
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017While much of Comic Con is about costumes and science fiction, there are also a significant number of scientific events and lectures being held. Check the event website for details.Lectures and events include:Neural Prosthetics: The Future of the Human Brain 10:00 - 11:00 212ABCDAre We Alone? The Search for Extraterrestrial ...
Where: San JoseCost: Various passes $10 - $99
Solar Energy Training: Free Workshop on How to Install Rooftop PV SystemsJoin others who are interested in helping save the environment one rooftop at a time! This workshop is offered by SunWork (SunWork.org) and cohosted by RE-volv (re-volv.org).  SunWork is a Bay Area nonprofit that installs rooftop PV systems on small-energy-footprint homes (those that use less than $100/mo, excluding electric vehicles). You'll learn the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free
Park Prescription DayCalling all families: We invite you to join us for Park Prescription Day, a FREE celebration on Crissy Field in front of the Crissy Field Center. There will be fun activities for all ages and abilities, including zumba, tai chi, obstacle courses, dance-walking, ranger-led walks, and healthcare screenings. You can ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
SF Green Film Fest: 'Dark Circle'From Rocky Flats to the Eniwetok Atoll, this award-winning 1982 film crafts a complicated science lesson about nuclear weapons into a human-interest story about Plutonium’s deadly intentional and unintentional effects. Roger Ebert said, "It is a record of reckless mishandling of nuclear wastes, criminal disregard for the rights of American ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $14 Seniors/Students
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: MirrorsWhy do you see yourself in reverse when you look at yourself in a mirror? Why are you not upside down? Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman reveals the physics behind different types of mirrors and reflects on fascinating aspects of their construction and applications.Presentations at 1:00 and 3:00.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Beach Bucket ScienceWhat’s the difference between the sand in your local beach and sand coming from halfway around the world? Join us for a special, beach-themed, Family Learning Workshop and find out!In this workshop, parents and children will initially work separately, and then will come back together to share what they have ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
SF Green Film Festival: 'Tidewater'Sea level rise is happening and Hampton Roads, Virginia, is on the frontline. Home to the world's largest naval base, 17 local jurisdictions, and 2 million citizens, the rising waters and sinking land could have a devastating effect on U.S. national security. Tidewater tells the personal story of a community accustomed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $14 Seniors/Students
Water, Wind & People: The forces that shaped Crissy FieldThe restored salt marsh at Crissy Field is a landscape shaped by forces both natural and human. Originally part of a larger system of wetlands ringing San Francisco, the marsh and surrounding area was filled in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In 2001, a restored marsh was created by ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 suggested donation
Neuroscience & StorytellingWhy do we love stories? Matthew Luhn and Sarah Hillenbrand, experts in storytelling and neuroscience, will explain why and how our brains respond to stories at The Laughing Monk Brewery.Ages 21+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
SF Green Film Fest: 'Generation on the Wind'In 1978, the price of oil soared and domestic reserves plummeted resulting in long lines at gas stations. President Carter declared an 'energy crisis'. When David Vassar learned about a group of backyard mechanics, artists and environmentalists who were building a windmill to generate electricity on a remote island off ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $14 Seniors/Students
Mastering Migraines: Prevention and Natural StrategiesLearn to identify and avoid your unique migraine triggers by looking at the most common triggers: food, odors, additives and deficiencies. All the information provided during this program will relate to safe treatments, which are available without the side effects that often come from taking prescription drugs. For example, you will learn ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Student
Multiscale and block-partitioned solvers for coupled reservoir flow and geomechanicsUnderstanding the hydro-mechanical behavior of subsurface formations is key in many subsurface engineering applications, such as hydrocarbon recovery, subsurface hydrology, and geologic carbon storage. Although one-way coupled or staggered in-time approaches may be successfully used in practice, it is unfortunately not in general known a priori when these weaker approximation ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Two Stanford Symbolic Systems Forum PresentationsNeural Responses to Monetary Incentives in Bipolar Disorder (Hershel Mehta, advisor: Brian Knutson, Psychology)Behavioral research implicates elevated reward sensitivity in bipolar disorder, which predicts both onset and more severe course of mania.  To neurally probe reward responsiveness in the context of bipolar disorder, we elicited neural responses to anticipation and ...
NASA's Kepler mission has determined that hospitable planets - just in our Milky Way Galaxy - number in the billions! Can we really be alone in this marvelous universe?Speaker: Dan Werthimer, Chief Scientist, Berkeley SETI
IMAGING EXTRASOLAR PLANETSDr. Bruce Macintosh of Stanford University will discuss how with current technology, young planets can be directly imaged - resolved from their parent star - with a technique called adaptive optics. He will discuss results from such imaging, particularly the four-planet system orbiting HR8799.
This talk will discuss a high level overview of some of Chevron’s macro-economic outlook, some key lessons learned from historical oil market outlooks, and a forward view of some of the key drivers of oil and gas markets for the next several years.Speaker: Patricia Leigh, Chevron
This talk attempts to debunk the GPU vs. CPU myth in deep neural networks applications, specifically for the connectomics problem in neuroscience. The talk will discuss how to performance engineer computer vision CNN networks (such as LeNet) with Caffe to achieve inference throughput on the order of 1 TB/hr on ...
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Life on Earth and BeyondKrish Seetah will tell us how lessons from history can help us combat disease outbreaks in future followed by a tour of the universe with Jessie Dotson.Astronomy on Tap Bay Area will be bringing you Astronomy in News TRIVIA! There are some cool prizes to be won!!Ages 21+
Where: Palo AltoCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
Nerd Nite East Bay: Bug Lessons, Exciting Deaths, Political AdsInsights From Insects: Be Better By Anthropomorphizing Arthropods Follow the blinking bug butt-lights into a better understanding of being human. Insects display some of the very best traits humans hope for in our own species, and offer value lessons on self-improvement. See from the perspective of rain beetles, learn ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8 Advance, $10 at door
Space ExplorationJoin Taste of Science at PianoFight for a night focused on space! Marcia Fiamengo a NASA Ambassador and Virgin Galactic Future Astronaut will speak about the importance of space exploration. Miguel Ramahlo-Santos, an associate professor at UCSF, will explain what he has learned from stem cells to open the possibility ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
SF Green Film Fest: 'The Islands and the Whales'The Faroe Islands are rugged and forbidding. It’s a harsh, remote landscape surrounded by hundreds of miles of rough seas. However, the world is closing in. The Faroese, hardy descendants of Norse settlers, have eked out a living on these islands for over 1300 years. However, climate change and mercury ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $14 Seniors/Students
Soil Health Series: Drought, Climate Change, & SoilsCalifornia's drought discussions have been dominated by media attention and public discourse about the supply of water while the impact on soil resources has been largely ignored. Hear Stephen Andrews (UC Berkeley Professor specializing in soils) discuss climate change and drought through a soils lens, and learn how soil depletion ...
Tom Lowenthal is a technologist and an activist who specializes in operational security and grassroots surveillance self-defense. He believes strongly in individual privacy & personal freedom and tries to avoid making eye contact with security cameras, which doesn’t work nearly as well as it sounds. As staff technologist at the ...
Moving Forward with Clinical Trials: Blood Cancershis educational talk will be presented by Stanford cancer clinical research staff who have worked with researchers, Dr. Ronald Levy, M.D. and Dr. Steven Coutre, M.D.Research staff will explain what clinical trials are, what to expect when participating in research, and clinical trials at Stanford.Registration required.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Texas SurpriseWhen Californians think of Texas, images of JR Ewing and pump jacks quickly come to mind. But the Lone Star State is greener than you think. It leads the country in wind power, thanks to a law signed by Governor George W. Bush. Texans also claim the state can comply ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Sanctuaries Save Sharks?A look at protection measures in California and beyond and the effectiveness of MPAs and Sanctuaries on shark conservation. As Co- Chair of the Golden Gate Marine Protected Area Collaboration, Shark Stewards is a committed partner in the state’s marine protection. As ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Sleep and Ancient mummiesFrom ancient DNA to the human sleep, you will learn a lot about your body at this event! Hear about Europe's oldest known natural human mummy and then satisy all your curiosities about sleep.Ages 21+
Astronomy on Tap San FranciscoSpring has sprung, and Astronomy on Tap has returned for another night full of all things space! Astronomy on Tap Bay Area has taken up permanent residence in San Francisco, so we’re changing our name to AoTSF. Bay Area fans in the peninsula should keep their eyes peeled for our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Eureka! Science ComedyEureka! is an interactive science comedy show where scientists talk, comedians crack jokes, and audience members win fun, silly prizes.Ages 21+
