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.
Where: Cost:
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.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Wednesday, 05/06/20
COVID-19 and the media: the role of journalism in a global pandemic - LivestreamBerkeley Global presents this discussion with two global thought-leaders in Public Health and Journalism. It will explore the challenges reporters and researchers face in providing accurate information about a new virus and a pandemic of historic proportions. This look behind-the-scenes will focus on the collaborative efforts of scientists and journalists in support of ...
Einstein’s Big Mistake and Voltaire’s Brilliant Mistress - LivestreamJoin us virtually for a conversation with David Bodanis, Zooming in from London, to discuss his ideas about how the COVID-19 pandemic will influence the future of the world economy, how Einstein grappled with having made a major mistake in trying to solve a physics problem, how Madame du Chatelet, ...
COVID-19 and Climate: The Future of Energy - LivestreamAfter decades spent trying to reach 100 million barrels of daily production, the oil industry is devastated from the sudden evaporation of demand. Renewables are also taking a big hit with projections that half of America’s solar workers will lose their jobs. Federal relief packages are bailing out airlines and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Computational 3D microscopy - CANCELEDWe describe a computational microscope that encodes 3D information into a single 2D sensor measurement, then exploits sparsity or low-rank priors to reconstruct the volume with diffraction-limited resolution across a large volume. Our system uses simple hardware and scalable software for easy reproducibility and adoption. The inverse algorithm is based ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Racial Disparities During COVID-19 - LivestreamAs COVID-19 cases top 1 million in America, the emerging data is clear: African Americans are being disproportionately affected by the crisis. Infection rates, hospitalizations and even number of deaths have revealed distinct gaps across lines of race and class. Why do these glaring disparities exist, and how can we ...
Where: Cost: Free
Two Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Colquium talks - LivestreamDirecting Selectivity of Electrochemical CO2 Reduction at Plasmonic CathodesSpeaker: Elizabeth Corson, UC BerkeleyChemical Tags for the Study and Discovery of Bioactive Small Molecule Natural ProductsSpeaker: Jeremy Seidel, UC BerkeleySee weblink for Zoom information.
In 2017, former United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy embarked on a listening tour to determine what was ailing Americans. As he traveled the country, he found “people in pain across America†- not just physical pain, but deep emotional pain that is a manifestation of chronic stress. Poverty, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, $27 Members
Thursday, 05/07/20
COVID-19: The end or revival of international higher education? - LivestreamRecent years have witnessed a rise in the level of nationalism in many countries with tightened immigration policies and stronger governmental oversight of multinational research collaborations. At the same time, competition among countries and universities for international students has increased significantly, while the demographics of young populations in many countries ...
Where: Cost: Free
15 Strategies for Communicating Science and Data to Non-Scientists - LivestreamJoin presentation coach and trainer, Cathy Angell, for a fast-paced and entertaining class that will show you how to:• Present visuals that have impact; • Deliver data in a way that sticks in people’s brains; and • Transform the way you do PowerPoint.Learning Outcome: Participants will be able to identify ...
Learn about bat research being conducted in Point Reyes and across Marin County. We will hear how we can eavesdrop on bats to learn where they forage, and the technology we use to track bats to where they roost. Find out what species occurs in Point Reyes, and what role ...
Where: Cost: Free
Symmetry and topology of quasiparticles and their bound states in correlated insulators - LivestreamIn this talk, I explore two examples of how the symmetry of a microscopic lattice or topoogy of an underlying non-interacting band structure can be imprinted in the excitations of strongly-correlated insulators. First, I show that previously-unnoticed crystal symmetry constraints drastically alter the understanding of Ising quantum criticality in the ...
Now more than ever, loneliness is a growing public health concern as communities continue to require social distancing and self-isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because humans are social creatures, at the center of our loneliness is our innate desire to connect, forge lasting bonds, help one another, and ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightSchool: The Birds & The Bees - LivestreamIt’s time for a talk about the birds, the bees, and what brings them together: flowers. The Academy’s Associate Curator and McAllister Chair of Botany, Nathalie Nagalingum, will conduct a seasonally appropriate virtual botany lesson while dissecting a flower and discussing its reproductive structures. Afterward, San Francisco Botanical Garden curator ...
Where: Cost: Free
What's Biodiversity and How Can We Conserve It? - LivestreamRecent advances in understanding and measuring biodiversity have important implications for science and conservation. Biodiversity has previously been defined as the number of species in an area. But we now know that biodiversity is not only about species -- biodiversity is the giant genealogical tree of life that connects all ...
Where: Cost: Free
BioFutures: Cells from Another Self - CANCELEDIn a mother’s womb, the developing fetus infuses cells into its mother’s body, and they stay there long after the baby is born. Recently, scientists have learned that these cellular remnants - known as microchimerism - have dramatic effects on the mother’s body and health. UC Santa Barbara researcher Amy Boddy ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, $14.95 Daytime Members
How COVID-19 will shape the 2020 election - LivestreamThe COVID-19 pandemic has already had a deep impact on the 2020 presidential election, from a battle over when to hold the Wisconsin primary to the postponement of other primaries and even the Democratic convention. In the months ahead, it will shape every facet of the contest: the issues, the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea - LivestreamTake a Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, get carried away on the words and pictures of California marine explorer and conservationist Marc Shargel on Friday, May 8. Join him for underwater adventures along the California Coast, from Oregon to Mexico, from Humboldt and Mendocino Counties to the Channel ...
Where: Cost: Free
May Green Friday via Zoom: Climate Reality ProjectOn May 8th, join us as Bill DeVincenzi of the Climate Reality Project discusses the need for urgent action in politics, business and every aspect of our lives. The Climate Reality Project, led by former US Vice President Al Gore and CEO and President Ken Berlin, empowers everyday people to ...
Join astronomer Gerald McKeegan for a tour of Chabot’s newest and most powerful telescope, the 36-inch reflector named Nellie. Learn how Chabot astronomers use Nellie to search for and track near-Earth asteroids that might someday threaten our planet.See weblink for connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 05/09/20
Exploring the DunesAntioch 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
Hayward Fault tourThis 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 ...
Tinkerfest brings together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work in an exciting and engaging way.Tinker, play and create with interactive activities that highlight creativity and curiosity.
Where: OaklandCost: $22 General, $14 Age 3 - 12, $15 Sr & Student
Family Bird WalkLet 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
A low-cost radio telescope project - LivestreamWhen an electron transitions between energy levels in a neutral hydrogen atom, it emits radiation with a wavelength of 21 cm that can be detected with a radio telescope. A homemade radio telescope was built as part of the Saratoga High School Astronomy Club last fall with the goal of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Free Telescope Viewing - LivestreamJoin our resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck! Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 05/10/20
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
Monday, 05/11/20
​Computational and Statistical Tools to Control a Pandemic - LivestreamThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented global crisis and serves as a reminder of the social, economic, and health burden of infectious diseases. This panel discussion aims to explore the role that computational and statistical tools can play in supporting policy makers as they formulate and assess policies to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nordics and COVID-19: Public Health, Economic and Public Policy Responses - LivestreamNordic countries are regularly cited as exemplars of healthy and resilient societies. Join us for a virtual conversation comparing and contrasting the Nordic public health, economic and public policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the responses by Denmark and Sweden, and consider learnings that may be drawn from by ...
Speaker: Nancy Ryan, Energy and Environmental EconomicsSee weblink for Zoom information
Where: StanfordCost: 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 ...
Speaker: Neil Degrasse TysonThis event has been rescheduled for May 24, 2021.
Where: San JoseCost: $46 - $96 and up
Tuesday, 05/12/20
Empowering Women: The Climate Solution We Don’t Talk About - LivestreamAs the global population approaches 8 billion, humans continue to test the number of bodies that can fit onto a planet of finite resources. Empowering women through access to education and family planning may be at the core of establishing a healthy population balance, not just for the planet’s sake, ...
Fast Carbs. Slow Carbs - LivestreamIn Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs, David Kessler explains how eating refined grains such as wheat, corn and rice leads to a cascade of hormonal and metabolic issues that make it very easy to gain weight and nearly impossible to lose it. Worse still is how excess weight creates a very ...
Come be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman - follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective human experience. In this new Everything Matters segment, get to know the rare, silvery-white metal palladium. ...
Speaker: Neil Degrasse TysonThis event has been rescheduled for May 25, 2021
Where: San JoseCost: $46 - $96 and up
Wednesday, 05/13/20
swissnex Fireside Chat: Imagining New Realities 001 - LivestreamWork, education, economy, social life: the corona crisis is rapidly accelerating the digitization of important areas of society, and it is deeply impacting every aspect of our lives. How will this structural transformation of society play out in the long term? In a series of fireside chats, the trending informal ...
Andy Slavitt was brought in by the Obama administration to fix Healthcare.gov after a disastrous rollout and then asked to stay on to head Medicare and Medicaid. Since leaving government, he’s been one of the fiercest critics of the current administration’s efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and combat ...
Where: Cost: Free
COVID-19: Tracking, data privacy, and getting the numbers right - LivestreamAs plans for re-opening businesses, communities, and schools emerge, mechanisms to track the SARS-COV-2 virus become increasingly critical to consider. Â In this conversation led by Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter, Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science and Professor of Physics, Berkeley faculty will present their recent research findings and ...
July 20, 2019 was the 50th anniversary of humanity’s first steps on the surface of the Moon. Since then, the Apollo missions, a fleet of robotic probes, and observations from Earth have taught us a lot about Earth’s surprising satellite. In this non-technical mini-course, Andrew Fraknoi will look at the ...
Where: Cost: $29 register online
Not Under Lockdown: Sweden's Singular Response to COVID-19 - LivestreamEurope has been among the hardest-hit parts of the world following the outbreak of the coronavirus. While some European countries opted immediately for a lockdown policy to prevent the virus from spreading, others -- such as the Netherlands and the UK -- soon abandoned earlier plans to fight the disease ...
Where: Cost: Free
Toward the 'New Normal' - Protecting Public Health as America Reopens - LivestreamThe seventh COVID-19 Conversations webinar will explore how public health, economic, and workforce priorities can be balanced to ensure a safe reopening of the country; how models can inform reopening and what data is still needed; how a nationwide testing strategy can support reopening strategies; practical considerations for educators and ...
Despite all the media attention given to black holes, dark matter and dark energy, astronomy is actually all about the light - the decillions of photons careening around the universe.Join us virtually for a conversation with Alex Filippenko, a Berkeley astrophysicist who works on deciphering, from all that photonic information ...
Join Exploratorium Senior Scientist Jennifer Frazier in conversation with Dr. Margaret Hamburg, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. This COVID Conversation will focus on the latest developments in testing and vaccine development. Explore why testing is so important to helping us end restrictions so we can get back ...
Where: Cost: Free
Two Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Colquium talks - LivestreamTandem H2-Scavenging Reactions for Dehydrogenation Equilibrium ShiftingThermodynamic constraints in alkane dehydrogenation can be mitigated by the scavenging of H 2 through reactions with O 2 to form H 2 O or with CO 2 to form CH 4 and CO, an approach often limited in practice by yield losses caused ...
Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. His life’s work is to develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics.See weblink for streaming information.
Where: Cost: Free
Trends in AI - LivestreamIn this light talk, we will start with a brief history of AI, talk about how the goals of early AI attempts got transformed into the ones of today's efforts, how and why AI efforts fancied hardware accelerators like GPUs, high-level software frameworks and low-level libraries, current trends in both software ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 05/14/20
The Milky Way in Motion: Novel Directions for the Search for Dark Matter - LivestreamOur understanding of the motions of stars within our Milky Way and of the many small galaxies that orbit around it has changed dramatically over the past few years owing to new observational surveys and significant advancements in our understanding of galaxy structure. Specifically, new surveys now enable us to ...
Where: Cost: Free
A Healthy Society Series: Ethics and Value in Health Crises - LivestreamThe coronavirus pandemic has forced communities to face issues of ethics and human value in the health-care system. The higher rates of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 complications in communities of color draw focus once again on institutional inequities in access to health care and on hard questions confronting just ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virtual NightLife #4 - LivestreamJoin us for Vol. 4 of Virtual NightLife to explore the nature of togetherness, and what it means when we’re all physically apart.Now more than ever, we’re all in this together and we’re just as curious as you are to see what happens. Log-on for this experimental showcase, streaming live ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 05/15/20
The structure of Gamma Ray Bursts: beyond GRB 170817 - LivestreamCombining information from the first gravitational wave detected gamma-ray burst, GRB 170817 with observations of cosmological GRBs holds important lessons for understanding the structure of GRB jets and the required conditions at the emitting region. It also re-frames our understanding of more commonly observed phenomena in GRBs, such as X-ray ...
Where: Cost: Free
Botany Series: Plant Terminology - CANCELEDTaught by the knowledgeable team of Naomi LeBeau and Christina Crooker ( both of the Park Stewardship Restoration Team), this class will provide an introduction to terminology commonly used in identification of plants with a focus on leaf and flower parts. Illustrated examples and hands-on experience will be emphasized. This ...
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience the beauty and rich natural history of this 535-acre preserve as dusk arrives and the animals start to appear. Our twilight hikes are on select Fridays throughout spring and fall. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $20 suggested donation
Astrophotography 101: Grab your phone and learn how to take stellar photos! - LivestreamIf YOU have ever wanted to try your hand at astrophotography or hone your existing skills, now is your chance to do it from home! All you need is your cell phone! This beginners’ overview class will be led by the President of the East Bay Astronomical Society, Richard Ozer, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Is there a Star Party in Your Future? There Should Be! - LivestreamThe severe light pollution levels in the urban and suburban areas in which we live make it nearly impossible to see the Milky Way and greatly limits everything else that we are able to see from our backyards or even nearby parks. Light pollution filters and narrow band imaging helps ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 05/16/20
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
Near-Earth Asteroids: Impact Hazard and Space Missions - OnlineNear-Earth asteroids (NEAs) are small solar system bodies in orbits that come near - or cross - the orbit of Earth. This illustrated talk will explore NEAs as unique physical worlds, as impact hazards to Earth, and as accessible destinations for spacecraft.Speaker: Michael Busch, SETI InstituteSee weblink for YouTube information.
Stephen Ramsden is a wildlife photographer, solar astronomer, and the founder and director of the highest volume “hands-on†astronomy outreach nonprofit in the world, The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project, named in memoriam for a fellow military veteran. He is a noted motivational science lecturer in the United States with lectures and outreach ...
Where: Cost: Free
Free Telescope Viewing - LivestreamJoin our resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck! Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 05/17/20
Sea Level Rise, Extreme Water Levels, and Coastal Erosion How Bad Could It Be? - LivestreamSea level rise will radically redefine the coastline of the 21st century. For many regions, projections of the global rise of up to 2 meters by the year 2100, are comparable to the short-lived extremes we experience now due to storms. The 21st century will see significant changes to coastal ...
Where: Cost: Free
Monday, 05/18/20
Digital and Telehealth Implications of COVID-19 and Social Distancing - LivestreamDr. Adrian Aguilera of UC Berkeley and UCSF will lead a discussion of the role of digital technology and telehealth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Each panelist will briefly present how technology and telehealth are impacting their work from the perspective of public health, medicine, and mental health. They will discuss ...
Where: Cost: Free
Girl Decoded: Disrupting Industries and Humanizing Technology with Emotion AI - Livestream“When it comes to the digital world, our computers have trained us to behave as if we lived in a world ... where none of us can read one another’s emotional cues,†says Rana el Kaliouby in her new book Girl Decoded: A Scientist’s Quest To Reclaim Our Humanity By Bringing ...
Humans have gradually developed language, mastered complex motor skills, created and utilized sophisticated tools. The act of conceptualization is fundamental to these abilities because it allows humans to mentally represent, summarize and abstract diverse knowledge and skills. By means of abstraction, concepts that we learn from a limited number of ...
This talk will review the challenges and opportunities for Brazil's journey towards a zero net CO2 emissions. It will discuss the largest emission sources and the comparative advantages enjoyed by the country in renewable energy. The talk will highlight the interplay of electrification and use of biofuels. It will also ...
Where: Cost: Free
Ethical Dilemmas in Artificial Intelligence and Privacy - LivestreamArtificial Intelligence has tremendous potential to improve efficiency in a variety of domains through tools for automated decision-making. However, AI also has the potential to lead to outcomes that reinforce human biases, disproportionately impact particular populations, and violate notions of privacy. We will explore some of the promise and perils ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 05/19/20
The Connection Between Industrial Agriculture and Pandemics - LivestreamIn this presentation, evolutionary biologist Rob Wallace, Agroecology and Rural Economics Research Corps, will present findings from his research on the evolution and spread of influenzas and other pathogens, and the strong connection between global industrial agriculture and global outbreaks.See weblink for Zoom information.
Where: Cost: Free
How and Why We Control Invasives in the Park - Talk and Field Workshop! - CANCELEDJoin Chrissy Sullivan (Natural Resource Specialist, Tennessee Valley) for this informative and interesting class on something we should all be aware of: the threats posed to the parks by invasive plants. Learn results of research within the park showing negative effects to habitat value when non-native invasive plants are introduced, ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Donations encouraged
On the Frontline: Care Workers and the Pandemic - LivestreamThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, care workers, particularly those who work in homes and long-term care residential facilities, have faced some of the biggest challenges among frontline workers during the 2-month crisis. One the one hand, many of the care workers who work in homes have lost their jobs or had ...
Jasmine Hain is currently engaged in the graduate MS program in biological sciences at California State University East Bay, and has been involved in the lab of Dr. Brian Perry for the past four years. Her current area of research explores the endophytic fungal populations of California native coastal plants. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Open Problems for Robots in Surgery and Healthcare - LivestreamThe COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the global demand for robots that can assist in surgery and healthcare. This 4-hour symposium focuses on recent advances and open problems in robot-assisted telesurgery and telemedicine and the needs for new research and development. The zoom format will encourage active dialogue among faculty, students, ...
