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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 advance, $10 at door
Saturday, 04/29/17
History & Habitat: Foss Trail and Redhill Hike Join us for this big hike -Â 7 miles and 1,440 feet of elevation gain, with a few rough stretches -Â along the historic Foss Stagecoach Trail and around to Redhill. Peter Leveque, retired Junior College Professor and the guiding force behind early stewardship and education on the Preserves, will regale us ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $20 General, $15 Members/Students, Free < 18
Join the National Park Service and One Tam at scenic Homestead Valley as we try to identify and document every living species we see! Hone your naturalist skills, learn to use the iNaturalist smartphone app, and contribute valuable data about Mt. Tam's biodiversity. No smartphone? No problem! No experience or ...
Where: Cost: Free
Biomedicine and Artificial Intelligence Research ConferenceInterested in innovative applications of artificial intelligence, biology, and medicine? Join speakers from Stanford, MIT, CMU, JHU, and Google at Medicine in Silico, a free conference on April 29 hosted by Stanford Students in Biodesign. Closing remarks by Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of Stanford University School of Medicine.Event RSVP link:Â goo.gl/9atxk5Speakers: ...
This two-day symposium (April 29-30) probes what we know and what we don't know about why the dinosaurs and many other organisms became extinct sixty-six million years ago. Each day will feature lectures by internationally renowned scientists with specific expertise in the subject, followed by round table discussion. The audience ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $6
Guided Nature WalkExperience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve.�Our half-day guided nature walks are on Saturdays throughout fall and spring. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral. Guided Nature Walks ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $15 Donation suggested
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
PiE Robotics CompetitionJoin us for the Pioneers in Engineering eighth annual robotics competition. Meet the high school teams competing this year, and learn how they designed and built their own custom, remote-controlled robots. Cheer on your favorites as they compete to finish this year’s robotics challenge, “Dry Another Day.â€The Pioneers in Engineering (PiE) robotics ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Santa Clara Valley Wildflower ShowThe show will feature hundreds of species of wildflowers and native plants.  Expert botanists and gardeners will be on site to describe different samples and answer questions. With the heavy rain this winter, we are expecting a prolific bloom of Northern California wildflowers.The keynote speaker will be John Muir Laws, who will give a ...
Learn about the many ways you can connect to nature during this fun, family event! Meet a live red-tailed hawk that is being rehabilitated by helpful humans, learn to compost with Hidden Hills Ranch, and become a "citizen scientist" while connecting to the nature in your own backyard.
Wildflowers! To know them is to love them. It’s springtime, and all throughout California the wildflowers are beginning to bloom, including in your very own Golden Gate National Parks. We invite you to come and enjoy the huge variety of both native and exotics on display and prepare to be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Walking through Time: History of California NurseryThe importance of this site spans from the Ohlone, Mission and Rancho Era. The people associated with this site helped to transform the State of California into an agricultural giant. Learn how Niles agriculture had a strong tie to San Francisco and Fresno.Lecture will go over the buildings that are ...
Do you sometimes see paw prints in mud or scat (poop) on the trails and assume that a dog left it? It could be from something else. Come along with me and I will show you how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Wonders of ScienceWe are concluding our week long taste of science festival with grand finale event.We will have an evening full of demonstrations on interaction of biomolecules, dark matter and dark energy, and living fluid mechanisms. And then, a lesson on vaccines!Ages 21+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $7 advance, $10 at door
Ship Operations in the BayJoin Captain Craig Thomas of Agile Marine as he provides a better understanding of commercial shipping operations and movements in the Bay. The program includes the types of ships, ship construction and layout, commercial considerations, types and locations of terminals in the Bay Area, manning requirements including careers and International, ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsCome peer through our telescopes and see craters on the Moon, the visible planets, star clusters, and more while we listen to CSM's very own KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly.  Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5.  Directions here.
Where: San MateoCost: Free
The All-American Total Solar Eclipse of August 2017A total solar eclipse is one of nature’s most magnificent spectacles. On August 21, 2017, for the first time in 38 years, the very narrow path of a total solar eclipse falls across the continental US. Come learn about total solar eclipses and how to view this one!Speaker: Alex Filippenko, UC Berkeley
This two-day symposium (April 29-30) probes what we know and what we don't know about why the dinosaurs and many other organisms became extinct sixty-six million years ago. Each day will feature lectures by internationally renowned scientists with specific expertise in the subject, followed by round table discussion. The audience ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $6
Wildflower TourJoin this excursion to see wildflowers of the Modini Mayacamas Preserves, one of the wildflower hotspots of Sonoma County. We'll stop at numerous places along the road, and then we'll hike to the top of Redhill (a 3-mile loop) looking for the first of the fawn lilies, baby blue-eyes, hounds-tongues, ...
Where: GeyservilleCost: $20 General, $15 Members
PiE Robotics CompetitionJoin us for the Pioneers in Engineering eighth annual robotics competition. Meet the high school teams competing this year, and learn how they designed and built their own custom, remote-controlled robots. Cheer on your favorites as they compete to finish this year’s robotics challenge, “Dry Another Day.â€The Pioneers in Engineering (PiE) robotics ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
San Francisco City Star PartyCome join us for our monthly San Francisco City Star Party. SFAA members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to check the SFAA website for the latest updates…bad weather or overcast skies will cancel!
