A Look at the Universe's Binary Systems - LivestreamMore than half of all observed star systems are binaries, and their importance goes far beyond simply their prevalence. Through observing these orbiting celestial bodies, astronomers can measure the mass, temperature, size, and orbit of stars, along with their astronomical distance, providing crucial information to support today's astronomers. In addition, ...
Join 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 be ...
Where: Cost: Free
Monday, 08/10/20
Diversity in Chemistry Career Panel Making the Transition from Academia to Industry - LivestreamPlease join us for a co-sponsored event between ACS and Atomwise. We will hear from four speakers atvarious career stages at companies in the Bay Area. The panel will be moderated by Jenea Adams, founder of the Black Women in Computational Biology Network and PhD student at the University of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 08/11/20
Polluting and Providing: The Dirty Energy Dilemma - LivestreamThe cost and health burdens of electricity production have long been higher for low-income communities of color than for wealthy white ones. But when it comes to public engagement and trust, the oil and gas industry is often ahead of its clean energy competitors, presenting a friendly face to the ...
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Live ScienceJoin us for Chabot’s new virtual program, Live Science! The Live Science series is every Tuesday morning on Facebook Live.Each week, our Science Educator, Haley will lead a live demonstration of one explosive, chilling, or thrilling reaction that cannot be done at home! We’ll ask for your observations and explanations ...
Following our "COVID-19, Robots and Us" series, we're continuing the conversation about important robotics topics and socio-technical issues. We'll be inviting domain experts and interesting thinkers to discuss topics relating to robotics innovation, commercialization and inclusivity.Moderated by Andra Keay of Silicon Valley RoboticsSpeakers include Ayanna Howard, Georgia Tech and Ken ...
24th Annual Intern Symposium - LivestreamMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute interns present their projects.Register at weblink to obtain connection information.See weblink for list of speakers, topics and times.
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Smart Cities: What connects them and where the jobs are - LivestreamThe United Nations predicts that by 2050 almost 70 percent of the world’s population will live in urban areas, increasing the need for smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities that are responsive to their citizens.
New technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, Big Data, data analytics, IoT, and predictive urban design ...
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Pop-up Summer Seminar - Marine Mammal Research in Vietnam - LivestreamDr. Ellen Hines reports on her fascinating Fulbright Fellowship work doing surveys off the coastline of Malaysia and measuring bones in Vietnamese whale temples! Dr. Hines, the Associate Director of the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, is also a Professor in Geography at San Francisco State University. Her research addresses ...
In the last weeks there has been a surge in COVID-19 cases, and new research on how the virus spreads among children and through the air. Join Exploratorium Senior Scientist Jennifer Frazier in conversation with Dr. George Rutherford for an update on new COVID-19 data. This COVID Conversation will focus on what is known about children ...
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Cocktails & Conservation: Ventana Wildlife Society - LivestreamThis new, virtual happy hour series features some of the world’s most incredible conservationists. These heroes are working on the ground every day to save endangered species and their habitats.Join us on Facebook Live to learn, ask questions, and be a part of the solution to preserve our planet’s rich ...
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The 10 Second Rule - How to Maximize Your Productivity in Machine Learning - LivestreamIn How to Do Machine Learning Efficiently, Radek Osmulski proposes a rule: Do not ever allow calculations to exceed 10 seconds while you work on a problem. This rule bears repeating. It has profound implications. When you implement this rule, your work shifts toward short, iterative cycles that keep you ...
"I have always felt I have an obligation to build the future I want to see.We know that AI-powered cyber-physical systems (CPS) will scale in society. The challenge we face now is how we do that responsibly and sustainably? If we act proactively, we can avoid some of the negative ...
Having your DNA analyzed is as easy as spitting into a tube, and companies now compete to offer genetic revelations about our ancestry and risk of disease. But are there downsides to allowing easy access to our genomic information? Can our DNA also be translated into new to ways to ...
He Lani Ko Luna, A Sky Above: In Losing the Sight of Land, You Discover the Stars. KÄlepa Baybayan, Navigator in Residence, and Astronomy Educator Emily Peavy join NightSchool from the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai’i. In this introduction to the indigenous system of navigation and orientation at sea, you’ll ...
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Friday, 08/14/20
Frontier Development Lab Space Science and AI Showcase - LivestreamFDL is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in applied AI for space science and exploration, for all Humankind.About this Event Join us LIVE for the FDL US Space Science & AI Showcase in partnership with NASA and the SETI Institute for a 2-hour celebration of the application of cutting ...
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Lick Observatory during Pandemic Times - LivestreamLick Observatory has been doing ground-breaking research since its opening in 1888. 30 years after Lick Observatory established itself as a world leader in astronomical research, the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic hit the United States. Pandemics create challenging times for any organization, so how was Lick Observatory was affected by ...
This event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
