Join historian Paul Edwards and artist Rosten Woo in a discussion of the politics of sensing, the construction of large datasets, climate modeling, epistemology, how shared data realities are constructed and maintained, and how we understand the impacts of climate change today. Four short films by Rosten Woo, commissioned by ...
Speaker: Hong-Yuan Lee, Chief Consultant, City of Kao Xiong
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Cosmic collisions - progress and prospects for gravitational-wave astronomyThe observation of mergers of black holes and neutron stars has established gravitational-wave astronomy as a powerful tool to understand the Universe. After a brief introduction to gravitational waves and how the detectors work, I will discuss the insights that have come from the events identified thus far by the ...
"Frontiers of Science" Speaker: Dr. Carrie Northover, Research Director, 23andMe  23andMe is at the forefront of genetic testing and analysis. Dr. Northover is responsible for the execution of 23andMe's research projects with industry, academia and non-profits. She will discuss what we can learn from our genes and how that information can be used to advance ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
NightLife Spotlight: ColorExplore the Academy through rose-colored glasses: Tonight we’re celebrating the wonderful world of color. Get your late-night science fix with rainbow-hued cocktails in hand while wandering among rainforest greens, aquarium blues, and coral pinks.Learn about EnChroma glasses, which enable people with red-green colorblindness to see a broader range of clear, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Just ten years ago, an entire state running on 100 percent renewable electricity was considered fanciful. But this dreamy vision became reality when, with the backing of big utilities, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 100 into law, committing California to 100 percent use of zero-carbon electricity by 2045. Then Brown took it ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Wonderfest: Ask a Science Envoy: Stem Cells & the SpectrumWonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:Stanford biologist Leslie Koyama on "The Secret Lives of Stem Cells" - How stem cells impact our everyday existence, and will ...
