What would the world be like if we could expand our senses beyond the capacities that we come to the table with? By feeding information to the brain via unusual pathways (a process called sensory substitution), we can feed streams of data to the brain and expand the human sensory ...
The gradient of a log probability density function (aka, score function) is a very useful quantity in generative modeling. One existing method for estimating the score function from data is score matching, yet it is computationally prohibitive for complex, high-dimensional datasets. To alleviate this difficulty, we propose sliced score matching, ...
In the 21st century the world faces the new challenge of drastically reducing emissions of greenhouse gases while simultaneously expanding access to energy and economic opportunity for billions of people. In a recent MIT study we have examined this challenge in the electricity sector, which has been widely identified as ...
Join us virtually for a Monday Night Philosophy conversation with Kitty Ferguson about the life and scientific theories of Stephen Hawking, whom she first met in 1988. That encounter began her mid-life transition from being a professional singer, music teacher and Juilliard graduate to an explainer of difficult scientific concepts ...
The most common stars in the Universe are red dwarfs. These are small, faint, cool stars that range from one-tenth to one-half the diameter of the Sun and which have extraordinarily-long lifetimes. Recent surveys have discovered Earth-size planets around several red dwarf stars, including Proxima Centauri (the nearest star to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Tuesday, 04/07/20
Creating Informed Responses: Berkeley’s Computing and Data Science In Action - LivestreamNobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter, Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science, and Michael Lu, Dean of the Berkeley School of Public Health, will host and moderate a roundtable discussion with Berkeley researchers who are mobilizing computing and data science for COVID-19 response and recovery, from helping local public health ...
The Science of Happiness During COVID-19 - LivestreamThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every facet of human life. Schools, businesses and entire industries have effectively shut down overnight, citizens have been asked to stay at home and limit social interaction as long as they can, and essential workers are risking their health every day on the frontlines ...
Hospitals, Doctors and Insurers Face COVID-19: Reports from the Field - LivestreamCOVID-19 is challenging the U.S. health-care system in unprecedented ways. Hospitals are staggering under the burden of treating infected patients, doctors struggle to protect themselves while working overtime, and insurers weigh eliminating co-pays for testing and treatment as their expenses skyrocket.Hear top executives from among the country’s largest hospital systems, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Manipulation-Proof Machine Learning: An Experiment with Consumer Credit in Kenya - CANCELEDIn settings ranging from consumer credit to poverty targeting, an increasing number of decisions are being guided by machine learning algorithms. In Kenya, over one quarter of the adult population has taken out 'digital credit' loans over mobile money, where machine learning algorithms are used to assess the likelihood of ...
Emerging Evidence for COVID-19 Spread and Treatment - LivestreamThe third COVID-19 Conversations webinar will discuss: emerging evidence on SARS-CoV-2 surface and aerosol transmission and stability; emerging and promising treatment modalities for COVID-19, including convalescent plasma and hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine; and the ethical implications and considerations for treating those who are ill with therapeutics approved via an emergency use ...
Where: Cost: Free
Imaging extrasolar planets: GPI, GPI2, and miniature starshade - LivestreamIn the landscape of exoplanet detection and characterization, direct imaging - spatially separating the planet from its parent star - remains the most challenging technique: all but the most massive and young planets are extremely faint, and the outer parts of planetary systems that imaging can access appear to be ...
Where: Cost: Free
Astronomy on Tap on the Couch - LivestreamTo mark the seventh orbit-versary of the very first Astronomy on Tap event in NYC, satellite locations around the world are merging to ignite a 7 hours for 7 orbits astro-vaganza of content from across the globe. Tune in to the Astro on Tap HQ youtube channel to enjoy a ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Green Spaces - CANCELEDThis spring, get out and get green - celebrate the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park and the 50th Earth Day. Come learn more about the history of parks and modern green-space efforts, and honor the amazing place we call home: Planet Earth. Plus, don’t miss an exploration of all ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, $14.95 Daytime Members
Under the Sea Prom NightLife - CANCELEDYou’re invited to have the time of your life at NightLife’s annual prom! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea,†so come dressed up and ready to raise a glass to the beauty and wonder of coral reefs.
7:00-7:25: Walter Scheidel(Stanford/ Classics) on "TBA"Abstract forthcoming...Read more7:25-7:50: Craig Hobbs(SJSU CADRE) on "TBA"Abstract forthcoming...Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the break, anyone in the audience currently working within the intersections of art and science will have 30 seconds to share their work. Please present your work as a ...
The rise of Deepfakes has prompted intense coverage in the press, concern from government officials, and fear among the public. Deepfakes, along with GANs (generative adversarial networks), are a class of “generative†neural networks capable of creating highly realistic synthetic images. The widespread availability of open-source Deepfake tools means anyone ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Friday, 04/10/20
When stars go nonlinear: large amplitude tides and stellar oscillations - LivestreamTides significantly impact the structure, evolution, and fate of many types of close binary systems, including short-period exoplanets, stellar binaries, and coalescing binary neutron stars. In many of these systems, the tide’s amplitude is so large that it cannot be treated as a small, linear perturbation to the background star. ...
Where: Cost: Free
COVID-19: Economic Impact, Human Solutions - LivestreamThe COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis threatening to become an economic catastrophe that affects tens of millions of Americans. Is the $2 trillion aid package recently passed by Congress and signed by the president enough to keep the economy from freefall? What more is needed?A panel of UC ...
Apollo 13 50th Anniversary - CANCELED50 years after launch, we’re looking back on the Apollo 13 mission, source of the infamous “Houston, we have a problem†message. Join us for a day of astronaut activities and a special screening of Apollo 13 (1995).
Where: OaklandCost: Free with Admission
Exploring the Dunes - RESCHEDULEDAntioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is home to three endangered species: two gorgeous flowering plants (Antioch Dunes Evening Primrose and Contra Costa Wallflower) and a delicate butterfly found nowhere else on the planet - Lange’s Metalmark butterfly! Generally, this refuge is closed to the public to protect them. However, once ...
Where: AntiochCost: Free
What's That Flower? - CANCELEDWhat are those blooming beauties in the park? It’s springtime, and it’s time to find out!Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Park Stewardship team on a leisurely walk to learn about the folklore, medicinal uses, and biology of wildflowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and an appreciation for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Zoom: A Festival of Microscopy - CANCELEDDelve into the world of tiny things with scientists, inventors, and artists who specialize in microscopy. Learn how microscopes work, which new microscopes are helping change science, and what tiny organisms live on us and around us. Marvel at the antics of living cells, and see if you can identify ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $29.95 General, see weblink for discounts
Family Bird Walk - RescheduledLet family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.Register at ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 04/12/20
Marine Science Sunday: Magnificent Migrations - CANCELEDThis month we celebrate the animals that love to travel! Marine mammals are famous for their epic migrations along the California coast. Guided tours will take you around the hospital showcasing some of the patients we are caring for and how our veterinarians are getting them better. Classroom presentations through ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Zoom: A Festival of Microscopy - CANCELEDDelve into the world of tiny things with scientists, inventors, and artists who specialize in microscopy. Learn how microscopes work, which new microscopes are helping change science, and what tiny organisms live on us and around us. Marvel at the antics of living cells, and see if you can identify ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $29.95 General, see weblink for discounts
Monday, 04/13/20
3D mapping of the dusty, magnetized ISM with starlight polarization - LivestreamThe coming decade will mark a milestone in our understanding of interstellar magnetism: achieving a first reconstruction of the Galactic magnetic field in 3D. This will be crucial for progress in fields such as CMB cosmology and cosmic ray physics. Achieving this goal relies on the combination of (a) high-accuracy ...
Coronavirus: Science and Solutions - LivestreamBerkeley’s School of Public Health will host a follow-up to its initial town hall, Coronavirus: Facts & Fears, that focused on illuminating the facts and dispelling fears around this public health crisis. Part 2 of this series, Coronavirus: Science and Solutions, will focus on addressing unanswered questions from the last ...
Legal issues affecting the deployment of clean energy solutions are arising across the U.S. energy landscape. The Trump administration is scaling back industry-wide restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions, raising fundamental questions about Clean Air Act authority to drive down carbon emissions. Meanwhile, new clean energy and fossil-fuel-based infrastructure projects (e.g. ...
Dr. Laurance Doyle is an astrophysicist and principal investigator at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) with expertise in diverse subjects including extrasolar planets, signal processing and communications theory. He has worked on image analysis from the Voyager mission and Halley's Comet, developed statistical methodologies to search for extrasolar planets, and ...
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Neural Abstractions - ONLINEHow do machines perceive the world? Tom White has investigated enabling computer vision systems to draw their own visual abstractions through the creation of abstract ink print artworks. Though these artificial vision systems are trained only on real world images, when forced to express themselves abstractly they are able to ...
Dr. Laurance Doyle is an astrophysicist and principal investigator at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) with expertise in diverse subjects including extrasolar planets, signal processing and communications theory. He has worked on image analysis from the Voyager mission and Halley's Comet, developed statistical methodologies to search for extrasolar planets, and ...
Multiple Speakers, Long conversation - LivestreamJoin members of the Long Now Board and invited speakers for a virtual Long Conversation to reflect on the current moment, how it fits into our deeper future, and how we can address threats to civilization that are rare but ultimately predictable.Long Conversation is a relay conversation of 20 minute ...
As the COVID-19 crisis grips America and the world, the daily counts of confirmed cases and deaths have become ubiquitous. But these two numbers paint an incomplete picture about how widespread the outbreak truly is.To provide a more detailed scope of the crisis, journalist Alexis Madrigal started the COVID Tracking ...
Where: Cost: Free
Cosmology in the era of multi-messenger astronomy with gravitational waves - ONLINEMotivated by the exciting prospect of new wealth of information arising from the first observations of gravitational and electromagnetic radiation from the same astrophysical phenomena, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has established a search and discovery program for the optical transients associated with LIGO/Virgo events (DESGW). Using the Dark Energy ...
Fishy Thinking: Fishing as a Window into the Global Sustainability Dilemma - LivestreamIn Indonesia’s Banggai Archipelago, where once-rich marine life is dwindling, there are two types of fishers. One continues using destructive practices such as bombs and cyanide to kill fish. The other has transitioned to more-sustainable practices such as small nets and hand lines. Why the difference? The answer is a ...
Where: Cost: Free
Free Bay Currents talk: The Marvelous Microbes Beneath Your Feet - CANCELEDWhat we call “dirt†or “soil†teems with little-known tiny creatures that are neither plant nor animal. These bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more are critical to healthy and climate-resilient ecosystems. Explore this hidden world and its importance with Dr. Eoin Brodie, Deputy Director of Berkeley Lab's Climate and Ecosystem Sciences ...
Trajectory analysis is one of the canonical applications of data science to aviation. In this talk, I will summarize some standard methods and recent research related to the analysis of flight trajectories. First, trajectory clustering methods will be overviewed and applied to identify common routes between selected US domestic city ...
Where: Cost: Free
COVID-19 and Climate: Economic Impacts - LivestreamThe COVID-19 recession is unfolding at historic speed and depth. New jobless claims reached 10 million in just two weeks, a record pace. Wall Street’s fear gauge closed at an all-time high in mid-March. Environmentally, though, the shutdown has come with some temporary benefitsâ€"decreased travel, cleaner water and a plunging ...
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COVID-19: Campus Impacts and Responses at UC Berkeley - LivestreamAt this time of unprecedented challenge, Chancellor Carol Christ and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Paul Alivisatos will discuss and take questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on campus operations and activities; how the campus has responded and adopted innovative approaches; and planning underway for a variety of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Crisis Standards of Care During COVID-19: NAM-APHA Responding to COVID-19: A Science-Based Approach - LivestreamThe fourth COVID-19 Conversations webinar will provide an overview of crisis standards of care during a pandemic, challenges for adapting such standards to rapidly evolving clinical care guidelines, practical considerations for state health departments and hospital systems, and ethical considerations for decision-making while enacting crisis standards of care.The webinar’s panel ...
Where: Cost: Free
Planning for the future of coastal Louisiana: Data, models and decision-making - LivestreamCoastal Louisiana has lost over 1800 square miles of coastal wetlands since the 1930’s, over 25% of the wetland area that then existed. The causes vary across the coast and include combinations of natural processes and human modifications, mostly to hydrology. In the future these processes are exacerbated by accelerating ...
Two Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Colquium talks - LivestreamInvestigating multilayered cathodes for microgap thermionic energy convertersSpeaker: Steven Dela Cruz, UC BerkeleyEngineering proteins and organelles to improve production of plant-inspired medicines in yeastSpeaker: Parbir Grewal, UC BerkeleySee weblink for contact info and Zoom informaton.
Mycological Society of Marin meeting. See weblink for more information
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Patenting Strategies for Artificial Intelligence - LivestreamFrom virtual assistants to online security, natural language processing to computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI) hardware to deep learning and neural network software, innovations in cutting edge AI technology are constantly being developed by companies both large and small. There are many aspects to AI, from training data to AI ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 04/16/20
Shocking New Insights into Classical Novae - LivestreamClassical novae are explosive transients generated by runaway nuclear burning on the surfaces of white dwarfs accreting from hydrogen-rich binary companions. Despite their storied role in the history of Astronomy, our understanding of novae remains surprisingly incomplete. In the standard paradigm, all nova emission derives directly from energy released by ...
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Janet Napolitano: COVID-19, California's Universities and National Security - LivestreamJoin us for a rare conversation with Janet Napolitano about the societal impact of COVID-19 on universities and the U.C. system in particular, as well as the implications for national security now and in the aftermath of the COVID crisis.Speaker: Janet Napolitano, President, University of CaliforniaRegister at event weblink to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Oaks, Ferns, Magnolias, and Cycads: Conservation and The Garden's Nationally Accredited Collections - POSTPONEDThe Garden is home to four nationally accredited collections recognized by the American Public Gardens Association. These collections include our oaks, ferns, magnolias, and cycads. Come learn more about this important distinction and how the Garden's collection contributes to a national effort to conserve plant resources. Former Director of Collections ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Climate Change and the Economy in the Context of COVID-19 - LivestreamJoin the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRC) for our first ever virtual workshop (“virtualshopâ€). We will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting our world, particularly the potential interplay between the economic impacts of Covid-19 and the need for public and private sector climate action, resilience building, and adaptation funding. We ...
Art and AIIn 1920, Karl Capek coined the term "robot" in a play about mechanical workers organizing a rebellion to defeat their human overlords. A century later, increasing popularism, inequality, and xenophobia require us to reconsider our assumptions about labor, trade, political stability, and community. At the same time, advances in artificial ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
How to find a career path in data science? - LivestreamData science is cool and...messy. Data scientists are called by lots of different names, but they all have one thing in common: they use data to answer questions to support decisions.The process of doing this is varied and complex. You may be excited about jumping into the field, or you ...
You may have heard about the thirty percent decline in bird populations, and the insect apocalypse. Come learn how you can help reverse these trends in your own garden, and find out how the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour can help you transform your garden into a place that ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
NightLife & Friends: A Virtual Event - LivestreamNightLife is back with another at-home delivery: Tune into the next session of NightLife & Friends, an experimental online event that brings science, art, & music to you during our version of a virtual happy hour. Here’s how to attend: Fix yourself a “quarantini,†ping your friends for some simultaneous ...
Where: Cost: Free
The World According to Physics - SOLD OUTJim Al-Khalili,Distinguished Chair in Physics, the University of Surrey; Author, The World According to Physics; Twitter @jimalkhaliliIn Conversation with Adam Becker, Astrophysicist; Author, What is Real? The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics; Twitter@FreelanceAstroTheoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili offers a fascinating overview at what physics reveals about the modern ...
The neobiological revolution started with the sequencing of the human genome, and really took off once we started being able to edit and reprogram DNA. Jane Metcalfe first saw this revolution unfolding at a conference, when she realized this was the next progression of the digital revolution--only this time we ...
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Friday, 04/17/20
Nursery Series: Growing Plants from Cuttings - CANCELEDCome learn the secrets of cloning plants by cutting off branches and encouraging them to root! Meghan Steinharter (Fort Funston and Oceana Nurseries Manager) and Robin Binaoro (Associate Nursery Manager) will discuss the science behind clonal propagation: what's going on inside the plant and how rooting hormones work. There will ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
59th Annual Wildflower Show - CANCELEDFor over half a century this Wildflower Show has been one of the largest on the Northern and Western Hemispheres with over 600 species and varieties of wildflowers. This is truly an event that generations of families can remember.The Museum partners with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
Ten Weeks to Crush the Curve - LivestreamThe president says we are at war with the coronavirus. It’s a war we should fight to win.The economy is in the tank, and anywhere from thousands to more than a million American lives are in jeopardy. Most analyses assume that both the pandemic and the economic setback must play ...
COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-being for Ourselves and Our Children - LivestreamThree leading Berkeley psychologists will discuss effective approaches and strategies for dealing with the anxiety, stress and uncertainty that are inherent parts of the COVID-19 crisis, for children and adults alike.Frank Worrell is a professor in Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education. He is an expert on the challenges of learning ...
Where: Cost: Free
California Health Care's Response to the Pandemic - LivestreamCalifornia was the first state to shelter in place, and the Bay Area began sheltering even earlier. While this appears to have reduced the rate of growth in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s largest state still is severely challenged by the global pandemic. Many hospitals are overcrowded, the numbers of patients ...
Where: Cost: Free
What's Math Got To Do With It? - LivestreamJoin us virtually for a conversation with the engagingly clear Berkeley mathematics professor Edward Frenkel - a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Mathematical Society, the winner of the Hermann Weyl Prize in mathematical physics, and the author of Love & Math, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Starry Messengers: Analyzing Stardust to Decipher the Cosmic Element Factory - LivestreamStardust grains formed in the death throes of stars can be found today in meteorites. Some of these grains formed up to around three billion years prior to the solar system and are the oldest solids on Earth. Furthermore, these bona fide stellar remnants represent the sole samples that allow ...
Where: Cost: Free
How the Chabot Observatory Helped Apollo 13 Return to Earth - LivestreamOn the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission, learn how Chabot Observatory played a role in bringing home the crew on April 17, 1970. As the spacecraft limped back to Earth after its oxygen tank exploded, there came a pivotal moment when NASA needed its precise position via telescope. ...
Cal Day 2020 - CANCELEDUC Berkeley throws open its doors and offers over 300 lectures, tours, performances, demonstrations and discussions. Many events are tailored for kids & families, prospective students, and the just plain curious. Come experience a day in the life of UC Berkeley!
Experience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve. Our 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 and flower-carpeted oak woodland. Guided Nature Walks begin at 10:00am ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $20 suggested donation
59th Annual Wildflower Show - CANCELEDFor over half a century this Wildflower Show has been one of the largest on the Northern and Western Hemispheres with over 600 species and varieties of wildflowers. This is truly an event that generations of families can remember.The Museum partners with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
Restoring Inner Bair Island Walking Tour - CANCELEDJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust and the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge for a beautiful walking tour of Inner Bair Island on Bay Day. On this 1.5-mile walk, witness wetland restoration in progress, hear the story of Bair Island protection, and learn how these former salt ponds are ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
What's That Flower? - CANCELEDWhat are those blooming beauties in the park? It’s springtime, and it’s time to find out!Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Park Stewardship team on a leisurely walk to learn about the folklore, medicinal uses, and biology of wildflowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and an appreciation for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
National Junior Ranger Day - CANCELEDCalling all aspiring Junior Rangers! Bring your most inquisitive young explorers by the Bay Model to explore this historic marvel through scavenger hunt, tours, garden activities, and waterfront exploration. Admission is always free, and each Junior Ranger will receive an engineer badge, stickers and other educational gift items.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Saturdays in the Garden - CANCELEDInterested in learning more about the Bay Model waterfront? Stop by the Native Plant Garden on Saturdays to enjoy the garden and learn the latest about natural resources and recreational opportunities on Richardson Bay. Be sure to visit us on these Saturday afternoons for special activities.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Trekking the Model - CANCELEDJoin a Ranger or docent on a guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 - 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Earth Day: From Army Wings to Bird Wings - CANCELEDIn commemoration of Earth Day, learn about the US Army Corps of Engineers' involvement in the transformation of the former Hamilton Field, U.S. Army Airbase into 1000 acres of restored wetlands. Learn more about the USACE environmental mission and other projects. Hike is approximately a 1.5-miles round trip on a ...
Twilight Marsh Walk - CANCELEDExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1.3 miles) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. Call 510-792-0222 ...
Dark matter is the cosmic parent of all vast structures in the night sky, including our own Milky Way galaxy. Yet, we know so little about this mysterious stuff that constitutes over 80% of the material universe. This talk will illuminate our universe’s elusive dark matter, highlighting the ingenious methods ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 04/19/20
59th Annual Wildflower Show - CANCELEDFor over half a century this Wildflower Show has been one of the largest on the Northern and Western Hemispheres with over 600 species and varieties of wildflowers. This is truly an event that generations of families can remember.The Museum partners with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native ...
Transform your garden into a medicine chest! Join herbalist and landscaper Bonnie Rose Weaver for a workshop on medicinal gardening. Together we will sow seeds and discuss how medicinal plants differ from their more cultivated cousins. We will dive into how to plan for a successful growing season, the secrets ...
Zero-Emission Cities - LivestreamWith COVID-19 shutting down urban areas, city dwellers from Los Angeles to New Delhi are getting a rare taste of clean air and blue skies. It is a glimpse of what net-zero cities might look like with transformed energy and transportation systems, minus the society-splintering pandemic.However, with a global recession ...
Humans have a remarkable ability to figure out what happened and why. In this talk, I will shed light on this ability from multiple angles. I will present a computational framework for modeling causal explanations in terms of counterfactual simulations, and several lines of experiments testing this framework in the ...
This talk reviews several key trends in the lithium-ion battery industry, including the year-over-year exponential reductions in the cost of lithium ion cells, which have made lithium-ion power stations more widely available in the developed and developing world. In parallel, this talk explores the trend towards residential and community-level storage ...
Efficiently Protecting Software Innovations on a Global Scale - RescheduledTo be competitive, software companies often employ designers and developers in different locations and countries to implement and update different versions of software. With this increasing workforce in other countries, software company competition can also stem from other countries, and can provide different flavors of a software product to different ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 04/21/20
COVID-19 Impacts and Equity: Berkeley's Computing and Data Science In Action - LivestreamThis event will be the second in a series of conversations hosted by Berkeley's Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society, and the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) to provide an early look at what researchers are investigating and discovering as they mobilize computing and data science to take on the ...
Where: Cost: Free
2020 City Nature Challenge Livestream 1 - How to be a 21st Century Naturalist - LivestreamGet ready for City Nature Challenge and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by learning more about community (citizen) science and the importance of being a naturalist in the 21st century. The interactive portion of this workshop will be an in-depth introduction to iNaturalist to get you ready to make observations for City Nature Challenge on April ...
Virtual Summit: Climate Resiliency PanelJoin Stanford's Office of Sustainability and regional sustainability leaders for a 90 minute panel discussion to showcase best practices in climate resiliency and action plans. This online learning summit will help to connect the dots on the complex problem. Moderated by Office of Sustainability Director Fahmida Ahmed Bangert, the session ...
It’s 2040, and you stroll into the Center for Mind Design where you can buy a variety of brain enhancements. How far do you want to go? The human calculator promises to give you savant-level mathematical abilities. The Zen garden can make you calmer and more efficient. Or you can ...
Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes is an award-winning documentary that tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda - featuring four mighty warriors who rule through moral ambiguity, questionable politics, strategic alliances, and destroyed trust. Join director James Reed and primatologist ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: TBA
Creating Superhumans - LivestreamJody Medich is a futurist and product designer helping define how humans and machines work together. Working with organizations like DARPA, IBM, and Toyota, Jody creates new tools that leverage sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence, and AR/VR that dramatically extend, augment, and amplify human abilities - creating superhumans, rather than supercomputers. ...
The bulk of biomass on Earth is plant material. Plant cell walls are composed in large part of cellulose and hemicellulose, making them the most abundant carbohydrates on Earth. In the process of decomposition, wood-decay fungi such as Laetiporus, Pleurotus and others, produce cellulolytic enzymes capable of breaking down these ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 04/22/20
2020 City Nature Challenge Livestream 2 - Nature in PlaceGet ready for City Nature Challenge and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by learning about nature near you and gaining some practical skills for nature observation around your home and neighborhood. The interactive portion of this workshop will cover tricks for smartphone photography, attracting nature to your home, and some thought-provoking discussion of natural history ...
The presentation introduces air traffic management with focus on air traffic data for data-science. Starting with the common attributes of transportation systems - highway transportation, air transportation and data transportation, the initial set of slides discuss the purpose of data-science in air traffic management, reasons why air traffic management is ...
Join us for an online program exploring some of the big ideas behind the science of the Earth’s systems. Watch the live stream below or on YouTube and Facebook.April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Founded in 1970 by activist groups, Earth Day is now an annual, global event to raise ...
Emphasizing equity in the way sustainable technologies are rolled out and decision-makers develop their urban infrastructure planning is critical to ensure a movement towards a just and inclusive society, especially in the context of a clean energy transition. In this talk, I focus on two particular examples where, through a ...
To discuss strategies for controlling interfaces and thin films in sustainable energy devices. She will describe the use of atomic layer deposition, a technique borrowed from the semiconductor industry, for fabrication of both solar cells and catalysts. She will present work on perovskite photovoltaics, in which nanometer-thin interfacial layers improve ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The State of the Environment During and After COVID-19 - LivestreamWhat lessons can we learn during this pandemic regarding the environment? How can we continue climate action from home? How is the environment changing following the slowdown of major cities around the world?Joins us for a cyber conversation with Director of San Francisco's Department of the Environment, Debbie Raphael, to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Machine Learning in Databases: Learned Indexes, Hash Tables, and B-Trees - LivestreamIndexing has a long and storied history in the world of computer science. Old stalwarts like the B-Tree and the hash table have dominated modern databases since time immemorial (the 1970's), but new research into applying ML techniques to indexing could shake up the indexing scene. While no one thinks ...
Climate change and other human impacts on the environment are threatening wildflowers and the life that depends on them. In this special and timely work, conservation photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter give us a spectacular view of California’s extraordinary wildflowers as both a cause for celebration and protection. Beauty ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Ugandan Communities Committed to Conservation - CANCELEDOakland Zoo has partnered with New Nature Foundation to protect Uganda’s Kibale National Park since 2006. Home to chimpanzees, elephants, monkeys and countless other species, the park is threatened by small-scale fuel wood collection. NNF’s multi-faceted approach achieves positive outcomes for both wildlife and people. In this Impact Speaker Series, ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 - $30
Fast Radio Bursts: A long-standing mystery about to end? - LivestreamIn 2007, astronomers detected a radio signal from the sky that was unlike any seen before. It lasted only a millisecond but was extremely bright. Even more unexpectedly, its characteristics implied that it arrived from an unidentified galaxy billions of light-years away. This type of explosion, more powerful than anything ...
Where: Cost: Free
Skeptics in the Pub: Millbrae - CANCELEDBe sure to check http://www.skepticalcon.com/ and http://baskeptics.org/ For updates and SkeptiCal registration info.Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub West Bay, Fiddlers Green, Millbrae sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics.If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer’s art, at ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
Breathing Justice: Clean Air for Whom? - POSTPONEDSocial and environmental justice shapes the very air we breathe. Local players in the Bay Area are leading the nation - and in many cases the world - on setting policy, designing action plans for emissions reduction, and working with new technologies to identify and monitor hyperlocal hot spots in ...
Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.Speaker: ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Nematicity studied with strain-dependent ARPES - LivestreamNematicity is a phenomenon found in an increasing number of quantum materials with strong electronic correlations. It appears in close proximity to other quantum phases such as unconventional superconductivity. It is therefore important to understand its microscopic origin. The phase diagram of most iron-based superconductors contains a nematic phase. It ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Ex Machina - CANCELEDAre machines competitors or collaborators? As technology evolves, so do the potential outcomes of human/machine collaboration. Capacities in human agility, thinking, art, and storytelling can be augmented with machine aid, resulting in wonder - or progress of the human endeavor. Experience the integration, and don’t miss Full-Spectrum Science: Sound with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, $14.95 Daytime Members
Friday, 04/24/20
COVID-19, Santa Clara County and the Future - LivestreamAs California nears 25,000 cases of COVID-19, there have now been more than 1,800 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Santa Clara County, with a death toll of over 60. With a population of nearly 2 million, the number of COVID-19-related deaths per 100,000 residents is the highest rate of any ...
Agricultural Land Classification and Crop Water Use: The Importance of Ground Truthing for Calibration and Validation - LivestreamIn light of ever-increasing regulatory requirements (e.g. Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP), Sustainable Groundwater Management Program (SGMA), and Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long-term Sustainability (CV-SALTS)) on production agricultural systems, accurate, timely, and comprehensive base layer data is required. Land IQ has developed a statewide land use mapping program for ...
Where: Cost: Free
Straight Talk: A Conversation about Racism, Health Inequities, and COVID-19 - LivestreamEmerging data show that African Americans and other U.S. ethnic minorities are being stricken by COVID-19 at a higher rate, and experiencing greater sickness and a higher death toll than other Americans. Some have said that COVID-19 is “ravaging†black communities. In this interactive conversation, five faculty members from the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Pandemic Health-Care Inequities: How They Put All Americans at Risk - LivestreamCOVID-19 has been a national disaster. The impact has disproportionately affected minority and lower income Americans, who tend to have jobs that can’t be done from home and are less likely to have health-care coverage or access to medical care. That’s true in most crises, but this one is different. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nationwide Livestream Star PartyNATIONWIDE LIVESTREAM STAR PARTYFriday, April 24, 7pm Pacific TimeJoin us for a livestream star party featuring astronomers and observatories from around the nation. You'll get to see what the night sky looks like nationwide from the comfort of your very own living room.Access to the livestream: cfa.harvard.edu/flwo/youtube Hosted by Amy C. Oliver ...
Where: Cost: Free
Stay at Home BioblitzInterested in some fun citizen science you can do during shelter-in-place, within your own neighborhood? The EV is encouraging people to join the 2020 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz taking place from April 24th to 27th. For those who don’t know, a bioblitz uses the free iNaturalist program (available on smartphones ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 04/25/20
Lake Merritt BioBlitz 2020Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland is the jewel of the city and teeming with life. During this event come learn about the thousands of organisms that call this place home and help document them as part of the City Nature Challenge. Local naturalists will be on hand to ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
What's that Flower? - CANCELEDWhat are those blooming beauties in the park? It’s springtime, and it’s time to find out!Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Park Stewardship team on a leisurely walk to learn about the folklore, medicinal uses, and biology of wildflowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and an appreciation for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Hayward Fault tour - CANCELEDThis family tour is great for elementary age children and their families. It shows the power of an earthquake without fear. In Earthquake Country knowledge of earthquakes is important. Classes include a tour of the features in Central Park. Learn how Stivers Lagoon and Lake Elizabeth were created. Other faults ...
Our Spring show has a large variety of vendors from across the country selling finished jewelry, gem stones, lapidary supplies and rough stone, fossils, mineral specimens, stone carvings and many other things of interest to “rockhoundsâ€. In addition there is a rock identification table, demonstrations of stone carving, cabochon making ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $6 General, Free under 12 & Scouts in uniform
Science Saturday: Day of the Dinosaur - CANCELEDDay of the Dino - Prepare for time-travel during this prehistoric Science Saturday, when we'll set our sights on the age of the dinosaurs. Presented in partnership with the Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society, this event will feature fossils, footprints, and more as we learn what made the dinosaurs ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
6th Annual Acorn Festival - CANCELEDSTEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art Math activites for the whole family to enjoy. Sponsored by the PTO, our 6th annual Acorn Festival, will be held on Saturday Aoril 25 from 11-4pm. This is a community event and all are invited to attend. There will will be a variety of hands on activities ...
Where: Castro ValleyCost: free
Saturdays in the Garden - CANCELEDInterested in learning more about the Bay Model waterfront? Stop by the Native Plant Garden on Saturdays to enjoy the garden and learn the latest about natural resources and recreational opportunities on Richardson Bay. Be sure to visit us on these Saturday afternoons for special activities.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Fox Stories: Indicators that Fox are in Your Area - CANCELEDDo 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 and learn how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights into the fox’s nature and ...
As a world leader in the environmental and ecological sciences, Professor Steven Lindow has been a dominant force in revealing complex interactions between microbes, plants, and the environment. Using genetic and molecular research techniques, his current work focuses on developing biological strategies for addressing plant disease and frost control that ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Chabot Observatory's role in the Apollo 13 Rescue - LivestreamIn April, 1970 an explosion occurred aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft as it neared the Moon. All around the world various people leapt into action to help save the astronauts’ lives. One of the most unusual examples of this occurred at the old Chabot Observatory in Oakland. A number of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Stay at Home BioblitzInterested in some fun citizen science you can do during shelter-in-place, within your own neighborhood? The EV is encouraging people to join the 2020 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz taking place from April 24th to 27th. For those who don’t know, a bioblitz uses the free iNaturalist program (available on smartphones ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 04/26/20
Marine Science Sunday: Magnificent Migrations - CANCELEDThis month we celebrate the animals that love to travel! Marine mammals are famous for their epic migrations along the California coast. Guided tours will take you around the hospital showcasing some of the patients we are caring for and how our veterinarians are getting them better. Classroom presentations through ...
Our Spring show has a large variety of vendors from across the country selling finished jewelry, gem stones, lapidary supplies and rough stone, fossils, mineral specimens, stone carvings and many other things of interest to “rockhoundsâ€. In addition there is a rock identification table, demonstrations of stone carving, cabochon making ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $6 General, Free under 12 & Scouts in uniform
Sundays in the Gardens with the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour! - LivestreamDon’t miss the chance to hear inspiring speaker and author Douglas Tallamy, who will kick off this event on April 26 at 10:00 am! Following that talk will be a series of live streamed visits to 25 Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens.Hosted on Zoom, and livestreamed on YouTube.Join us ...
Where: Cost: Free
Discovery Day Open House at Estuary and Ocean Science Center - PostponedJoin us to celebrate the EOS Center's Annual Discovery Day Open House, presented by The Barbara & Richard Rosenberg Institute for Marine Biology & Environmental Science! We invite you to experience science in action at the only marine research center on the San Francisco Bay, the Estuary & Ocean Science ...
What is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can you measure the speed of sound with a yardstick? Can two sounds add up to no sound? Explore these questions and more in this resonant presentation.Speaker: Ron Hipschman
From holes in the head and leeches to radio waves and vibrators, I explain the long and strange history of pseudoscience and quack medicine. Covering patent medicines, cannibalism, radium, electrotherapy, Kellogg's, snake oil, and modern day charlatans, we will see just how bizarre science can get, and maybe learn something ...
Where: see websiteCost:
Stay at Home BioblitzInterested in some fun citizen science you can do during shelter-in-place, within your own neighborhood? The EV is encouraging people to join the 2020 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz taking place from April 24th to 27th. For those who don’t know, a bioblitz uses the free iNaturalist program (available on smartphones ...
Where: Cost: Free
Monday, 04/27/20
Climate Change and COVID-19: Can this crisis shift the paradigm? - LivestreamDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is skidding into recession. Reduced consumption and transportation also mean reduced CO2 emissions. From India to China to the United States, skies are blue and the air is cleaner and healthier in cities than it has been for years. The pandemic has ...
We have been engaged in an effort to try to understand, and communicate to people who can influence decisions, fundamental aspects of our electricity system using a fairly simple model representing energy system capacity and hourly dispatch decisions. We call this model MEM, for Macro Energy Model. Complicated models are ...
The linguistic input children receive across early childhood plays a crucial role in shaping their knowledge about the world. To study this input, researchers have begun applying distributional semantic models to large corpora of child-directed speech, extracting various patterns of word use/co-occurrence. Previous work using these models has not measured ...
Where: Cost: Free
Optimized quantum photonics - CANCELEDAt the core of most quantum technologies, including quantum networks, quantum computers and quantum simulators, is the development of homogeneous, long lived qubits with excellent optical interfaces, and the development of high efficiency and robust optical interconnects for such qubits. To achieve this goal, we have been studying color centers ...
The second PG&E bankruptcy was precipitated by climate change but also by historic patterns and practices of the investor owned utility as well as California land use and energy policy. Moving past the bankruptcy, California electricity providers will face a more challenging environment where costs are newly paramount and progress ...
Naomi Oreskes is Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. A world-renowned geologist, historian and public speaker, she is a leading voice on the role of science in society and the reality of anthropogenic climate change. Oreskes is author or ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Analytics and Data Science Standardization and Assessment Framework - LivestreamWhat is “data science†and who is a “data scientist� Data engineer? Analytics professional?Recent years have seen a surge of interest in all things "data.†Industries have been transformed and entirely new business models conceived with the growing capability to collect, process, and understand data and operationalize data-driven products, features, ...
Stay at Home BioblitzInterested in some fun citizen science you can do during shelter-in-place, within your own neighborhood? The EV is encouraging people to join the 2020 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz taking place from April 24th to 27th. For those who don’t know, a bioblitz uses the free iNaturalist program (available on smartphones ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 04/28/20
Charge Exchange in the Solar System and Beyond - LivestreamCharge exchange (CX) is a conceptually simple but theoretically complex atomic process that leads to spectral line emission in the X-ray band, only discovered to be important in astronomy in the last few decades. It occurs in nearly any environment where hot plasma and cold gas interact: in the solar ...
Where: Cost: Free
Trauma-Informed Approaches for Individual and Organizational Resilience during the COVID-19 Crisis - LivestreamJoyce Dorado and Susan Stone will discuss practical strategies for addressing pandemic-related trauma and stress in individuals and systems (e.g. educational, child welfare, public health) through the lens of trauma-informed principles based in the science of trauma, stress, resilience, and healing. How might the disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis affect individuals and organizations ...
Where: Cost: Free
The three most curious things from one year of DES weak lensing - LivestreamThe Dark Energy Survey has finished cosmological and other lensing results from one year of collected data. I will revisit three findings that were perhaps unexpected but seem curious (at least to me!), on the side of the main two-point function results on cosmology. One is the ongoing controversy on ...
Where: Cost: Free
Kraw Lecture: Viruses & Vaccines - LivestreamProfessor Rebecca DuBois studies how viruses cause infections and identifies weaknesses that can be targeted with vaccines and antiviral therapies. All human viruses must be able to attach to their target cell and transfer their genetic material inside the cell. The virus surface proteins that carry out these entry steps ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sea Otter Conservation and Ecology in the 21st Century - CANCELEDHaving nearly been forced to extinction throughout much of their range in the 18th and 19th centuries, sea otters have made a remarkable comeback. Through their recovery, we are learning new things about their basic biology and ecology, which is forcing coastal scientists and managers to rethink the role of ...
Aviation is broadly a combination of - aircraft, airspace and airports. The data science life cycle comprises five steps - capture, maintain, process, analyze and communicate. The presentation introduces the legacy of conventional aviation research in the context of the data science life cycle to motivate the challenges with Urban ...
Where: Cost: Free
What America Missed About COVID-19 - LivestreamAs the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across America, leaders and citizens alike across the country are asking the same question: How were we so unprepared? And how should we respond as a nation?Representative Adam Schiff, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, is working on getting answers and ensuring we’re better prepared ...
Dan Kammen explores the revolutionary changes taking place in clean energy around the planet, and how the Youth Climate Movement and the Green New Deal can become the "new normal."See weblink for Zoom information.
Where: Cost: Free
Symbiotic state mitigates oxybenzone lethality in Aiptasia, a model for coral-algal symbiosis - LivestreamCoral reefs are one of the most biologically productive and diverse ecosystems, directly sustaining half a billion people. However, they are under threat at the global level by anthropogenically-driven climate change and at the local level by overfishing, coastal development, and water pollution. Over the past decade, a growing body ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Build vs. Buy Decisions in Data Science - LivestreamMany types of algorithms have become commoditized (NLP, Regression, AutoML), yet companies continue to use tight resources to try to build these in-house all the time. Considering that according to Gartner, nearly 9 out of 10 (87%) internal data science projects fail to make it into production, it's crazy to ...
It's a stressful time. We’re understandably anxious as we face a dangerous and unprecedented situation, and an uncertain future. Ordinarily, we would reach out to family, friends and co-workers for a supportive hug or gather together to talk things through. These are the natural ways we manage stressful situations. Yet ...
Astrochemistry and Compositions of Planetary Systems - LivestreamThe past decades have revealed that planets are incredibly common, and incredibly diverse. The origins of planets and their compositions are intimately linked to the chemical environments within which planets assemble, i.e. to the chemistry of planet-forming disks. The arrival of ALMA has provided observational access to disk chemistry, revealing ...
Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.Speaker: ...
Disruption! We’ve all heard the word bandied about in the context of new technology. But what are the technologies that truly disrupted our understanding of the world around us, with long-term effects? Dig deep into the past to uncover the hidden histories of human-made objects with impacts so essential to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, $14.95 Daytime Members
Virtual Nightlife #3 - LivestreamNightLife is now a regularly scheduled delivery: Every other Thursday, tune into a new volume of Virtual NightLife, an experimental online event that brings science, art, & music to you. To attend, be sure to fix yourself a “quarantini,†ping your friends for some simultaneous event-experiencing, and log-on for this ...
Looking Forward: How Can We Safely Reopen the Economy? - LivestreamPressure is mounting to reopen the economy, and some locales are rushing to do so. Deciding how and when it’s safe for people to return to work, school, and public life is a complex topic that involves implementing widespread testing; accurate assessment of exposure risks; ensuring health care system capacity; ...
Where: Cost: Free
CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Family Night - Facebook LiveMeet falconer Kenny Elvin of Full Circle Falconry and see his raptors up close. Dance to music from Airy Larry of the Banana Slug String Band. This will be a fun Facebook Live event for the whole family.
Where: Cost: Free
First Friday: Star Wars Party - CANCELEDJoin us for our 3rd annual Star Wars Party and show off your best at our Star Wars fashion show and dance party! Catch special appearances from some of your favorite characters from the saga, and stay for a screening of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Stories: Learn the mythology behind the constellations! - LivestreamJoin us on Facebook Live and listen to Doug Olsen, expert stargazer and storyteller, explain the mythology behind the constellations. He will tell ancient stories from the night sky as seen throughout history and look for planets and other clues to help orient you to the night’s sky.See weblink for ...
Experience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve. Our 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 and flower-carpeted oak woodland. Guided Nature Walks begin at 10:00am ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $20 suggested donation
What's That Flower? - CANCELEDWhat are those blooming beauties in the park? It’s springtime, and it’s time to find out!Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Park Stewardship team on a leisurely walk to learn about the folklore, medicinal uses, and biology of wildflowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and an appreciation for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Pacific Flyway - CANCELEDOur wetlands are an important stop on the Pacific Flyway, a major bird migration route. Stroll with docent Laurel Stell to learn why birds migrate, why they stop along the San Francisco Bay, and to spot the birds in action. Trail is easy and level. All ages and abilities welcome. ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Clear Destination and Raw Imagination - Artist Reception - CANCELEDCome and view environmental impressionist oil painter George Sumner paintings, celebrating his 80th orbit around the Sun! Sumner uses his art to promote and educate environmental causes worldwide! He was born and raised in San Francisco with art studios in Marin for over 50 years. His work is displayed at ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Webinar: Earth's Climate -- What we learn from the pastGeologic and biologic evidence preserved in sediments, rocks, tree rings, corals, ice sheets and more let us piece together the story of past climate and climate variation on our planet. We use that information and evidence to better understand the natural processes that impact climate and the resulting consequences, such ...
Where: Cost: Free
Twilight Marsh Walk - CANCELEDExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1.3 miles) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. Call 510-792-0222 ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Jazz under the Stars - CANCELEDJazz Under the Stars is a FREE monthly public stargazing event! Occurring on the Saturday after the 1st quarter moon (check our Events Page), join us on the 4th floor planetarium for a night of smooth jazz, bright stars, and a lot of fun! We play our jazz from CSM's own ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sunday, 05/03/20
Sundays in the Gardens with the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour! - LivestreamDon’t miss the chance to hear inspiring speaker and author Douglas Tallamy, who will kick off this event on April 26 at 10:00 am! Following that talk will be a series of live streamed visits to 25 Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens.Hosted on Zoom, and livestreamed on YouTube.Join us ...
Where: Cost: Free
City Star Party - Lands End - CANCELEDCome 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!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Self-Guided Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour - CANCELEDThe Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour will take place on the first Sunday in May. 35 beautiful native plant gardens and nurseries will be open.See weblink for details.See 10:00 AM listing for alternate format and dates.
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Monday, 05/04/20
Health Care in the Coronavirus Era - Online EventAmerican health care has seen dramatic changes over the past decade. Obamacare reduced the number of uninsured citizens, but rising prices and deductibles have made care unaffordable for many. Medicaid has become the nation’s largest payer and now pays for half of all long-term care. Now the coronavirus pandemic is ...
Where: Cost: Free
The lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our healthcare delivery system - LivestreamIn a continuation of the Berkeley School of Public Health's live town hall series, faculty and healthcare leaders on the frontline will explore the challenges and opportunities that the global COVID-19 pandemic is creating for hospitals, integrated delivery systems and clinics, especially those serving rural Americans and diverse populations.The panel will ...
What is culture and how can we measure it? This has been one of the most vexing problems in the social sciences. The advent of Natural Language Processing enables us to study culture at scale, over time, like never before. I will provide a few examples, based on research conducted ...
Collider events at the Large Hadron Collider, when imbued with a metric which characterizes the 'distance' between two events, can be thought of as populating a data manifold in a metric space. The geometric properties of this manifold reflect the physics encoded in the distance metric. I will show how ...
Transforming the Amazon into a Diesel-Free Environment - LivestreamBrazil has 176 GW of installed capacity, and its power matrix is predominantly renewable. The country is highly interconnected, but a significant part of the North region is not connected. The Amazon Region of Brazil has isolated generation systems that add up to approximately 1 GW in diesel-based generation and ...
Where: Cost: Free
SQL Workshop - LivestreamIn this 2-hour workshop, we will learn about relational databases using one of the most in-demand versions of SQL PostgreSQL (open-source). The workshop will focus on how to read and write SQL queries.In this workshop, we will work through a large dataset running several queries to select and analyze different ...
Where: Cost: Free
Asteroid Mining: Stepping Stones to Solar System Exploration - CANCELEDSince its inception, NASA has promoted a vision of space exploration that involves missions and outposts within the inner solar system with supplies delivered from Earth's surface, the Moon, or Mars. Recent research suggests an additional scenario in which humans live in space supported by resources extracted from asteroids, beginning ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
The Alchemy of Us: Ainissa Ramirez with Kishore Hari - CANCELEDNamed one of the top 100 young innovators to watch by MIT’s Technology Review, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez of Newton’s Football says she enjoys “science evangelism,†lighting up the world by sharing scientific knowledge.Don’t miss this mesmerizing material sciences expert as she evangelizes with The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and ...
Surviving an Earthquake & Saving the Planet by #BolsteringBuildings - LivestreamBuildings use 40% of our energy and 70% of our electricity. Join us to learn from experts about why buildings urgently need to be upgraded and how these improvements could help us live healthier lives, save the planet, and survive the next San Francisco earthquake.Speakers:Panama Bartholomy, Director @ Building Decarbonization ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $5
Science at the Library: Butterflies and MothsThere are 4 activities at each presentation after a show presentation. Parents work with their children to learn about science. Recommended  for elementary age children.
