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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
