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+
Artists, like scientists, are important storytellers that help people to see in new ways. Applying these talents to ocean science can create a new space for dialogue and understanding. Schmidt Ocean Institute is uniquely positioned to provide collaborations between artists and some of the world’s leading marine scientists, using the ...
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates small robot aircraft to deliver lifesaving medical supplies. With Zipline, all citizens can have fast and reliable access to lifesaving medical products like blood, vaccines, and essential medicines, regardless of challenging terrain and road infrastructure. In October 2016, the company launched the world's first drone ...
President Obama made science, technology and innovation top priorities of his Administration. The White House launched initiatives in areas such as data science, robotics, materials by design, neurotechnology, open innovation, STEM education, and the Maker Movement. Where do these ideas come from? What role do "policy entrepreneurs" play in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Applications of endocrinology to the management of commercially important crustaceans in AlaskaCommercially important crustaceans in Alaska include but are not limited to red king crab, snow crab, Dungeness crab, Tanner crab and Northern spot shrimp. Crab fisheries are size selected male only fisheries while all sexes of shrimp may be harvested. The Tanner crab (Chionoecetes bairdi) and northern spot shrimp (Pandalus ...
Planet Prescription: Health Sector Advocacy to Address Climate ChangeIn its 2015 report, the UCL-Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change stated unequivocally that climate change poses “an unacceptably high and potentially catastrophic risk to human health.†That same year, the American Public Health Association noted “an urgent need for immediate and substantial action to mitigate climate change, together ...
Software-centric Visible Light Communication for the Internet of Things Visible Light Communication (VLC) based on LEDs for light emission and reception can be realized using simple components, delegating many of the "hard" problems to software. We present a software-centric approach that supports networking a wide range of devices -- devices that include only simple single LEDs (such as wearables, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Marin's Climate Goals and Where We StandIs Marin on track to meet California's greenhouse gas reduction targets of 15% reductions by 2020, and 80% reductions by 2050? Learn about Marin's Climate Action Plans (CAPs) and where we stand compared to our goals. During the lecture, we will investigate each city/town and the County's CAP's as well ...
Where: Corte MaderaCost: $10 advance, $15 at door
More than Just One Word on PlasticsPlastics: we love them and hate them. Rebecca Braslau, organic chemistry professor at UC Santa Cruz, will discuss the history of plastics, what they are made of, health, environmental and societal issues, and exciting developments in emerging biosustainable and biodegradable plastics.  She will also very briefly discuss on-going work in her ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Native American Flint KnappingProgram: Donna Kelly will give a presentatin about Native American flint knapping using traditional methods and materials. We will learn about the local rocks and minerals they used. There will also be a door prize drawing and many rocks and related items available by silent auction.
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Shrooms and AlcoholWe will build things with mushrooms, learn about a 5000-year-old beer recipe and hear our singing scientists -The Ten thousand Ways, all this while sipping Freewheel's beer!Ages 21+
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. HOW:  Presented free by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHY:  Because science is fascinating!       ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free- Pub is open for business
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells - taken without her knowledge in 1951 - became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $29
Neurosciences: Biology and Gene EditingPianoFight hosts Ashley Libby to discuss gene editing, and Georgia Panagiotakos to discuss the brain and neuron development.Ages 21+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
Project DrawdownSpeaker: Paul HawkenEnvironmental Forum of Marin Lecture SeriesTickets on sale week of Jan 9
Crissy Field Center Models SustainabilityConservancy Project Manager Tom Odgers will lead a tour of the sustainability features of the Crissy Field Center, including a brand new set of wind turbines, rainwater catchment, solar hot water, and more. Learn how this LEED Platinum environmental education center is modeling sustainability to the next generation of environmental ...
There have been three previous digital transformations: The first took us from punching hole in cards for mainframes to typing words on screens on desktops. Then we went to pointing and clicking with the Macintosh. The third transformation came when we started doing things by touching mobile screens, with the ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
SciComm Studio 001: Mycology Mixer and DIY biologyThe first swissnex SF Science Studio meetup uses mushrooms as a starting point for science communication in biology: exploring how scientists can tap into the sensory experience of mycology and do-it-yourself projects to expand the public’s understanding of science.Science and technology studies experts Gabriela Sanchez and Joanna Steinhardt discuss the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Climate ChangeCome and learn some facts about climate change from the expert- Katharine Mach. See a live demo of how climate change is affecting marine life by Lorraine Ling.Ages 21+
Corrosive groundwater, if untreated, can dissolve lead and other metals from pipes.National maps have been prepared to identify the occurrence of potentially corrosive groundwater in the U.S.These findings have the greatest implication for the 44 million people dependent on domestic wells for drinking water.Speaker: Kenneth Belitz, USGS
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Climate ChangePriya Shukla and Yogi Hendlin will present the effects of Climate Change on our planet, and Tom MCFadden will lighten the mood with a spectacular science rap performance at the TechShop.Ages 21+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
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.Part of After Dark
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with After Dark Admission
Friday, 04/28/17
Wildflowers for Photographers, Poets & ArtistsJoin ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self on an excursion to see and photograph (or sketch, paint, or write about) wildflowers on the Modini Mayacamas Preserves. You're encouraged to share your best for a 'flower show' the next day from 3:00pm-4:00pm at ACR's Conservation Center. Dave will coach beginners on close-up flower ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $20 General, $15 Members/Students, Free < 18
Along the coast of Pacifica lies one of the Golden Gate National Park's finest gems - Mori Point. At this time of year, the wildflowers are in full swing, dusting the cliffs with yellow, white, blue, and pink. As we move into our week-long celebration of Earth Day, we invite ...
Where: PacificaCost: Donations encouraged
Botany Series: Introduction to Plant Identification with Taxonomic KeysBrett Stevenson (Ecological Restoration Coordinator), Esperanza Pimentel (Biological Science Technician) and Stacy Jacobsen (Seed Collection Ecologist for Presidio Nursery) will lead this workshop focusing on basic taxonomy, botanical identification resources, and plant identification with an emphasis on troubleshooting morphological keys. The class will discuss and employ a full range of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
The ClimateMusic Project: LiveJoin The ClimateMusic Project and Kinetech Arts for a powerful evening of climate-science inspired music and dance!Through this unique science/arts collaboration, we tell the story of how the climate has changed in the last 200 years, what we can expect in the future, and how we can all help address ...
Come learn about cutting-edge research from the graduate student community at UC Berkeley in a relaxed, sci-fi-themed cafe setting. This month features short talks by two physicists about metrology and time crystals. The audience is encouraged to interrupt and ask questions and engage in discussion with our speakers. Arrive at 6:30 pm ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost:
Brain and GeneticsWant to learn more about your brain? Come and listen to our scientists at the very nice Cyclismo Cafe. After some brain activities, relax with your friends while listening to Valerio's song and guitar.Ages 21+
Where: Redwood CityCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
Medicine & MusicEsteban Burchard runs a multicultural lab at UCSF that is pushing to get more people of color into research studies, to find genetic differences that might explain health disparities. But critics question whether it’s a good idea to seek out genetic differences based on race. Join Taste of Science at ...
