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.
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 08/15/20
Virtual 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 be ...
Join our resident caterpillar lady Sal Levinson and butterfly guy Sarab Seth for an illustrated slideshow of butterflies found in the Garden at this time of year. We'll learn about their life cycle, host plants, and more! Our fun Zoom event is suitable for all ages and includes a live ...
The scientist, the teacher, the legend. A personal interview and question session with the multi-award winning astronomer Dr. Alex Filippenko, UC Berkeley.links at websiteThis event has been rescheduled for August 24 due to high temperature demands on the electrical grid.Â
Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy hosts a conversation on the Future of Energy with Don Evans, moderated by Thomas Stephenson. Don, the 34th U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2001-2005), is a senior partner at Quintana Capital Group and senior advisor at Energy Capital Partners. Tom Stephenson, partner at Sequoia Captial and ...
Where: Cost: Free
A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci - LivestreamJoin us for a rare visit with one of America's most trusted medical figures and leading experts on infectious disease, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to ask your questions directly.Dr. Fauci was appointed director of NIAID in 1984. He oversees an extensive portfolio of basic and applied research ...
Where: Cost: $22 General, $17 Members
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
National Alliance on Mental Illness - LivestreamNAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading ...
Where: Cost: Free
Lights - Action: Controlling Bacteria with Light - LivestreamDuring these sessions, we will demonstrate and explore the ways in which active, living systems such as bacteria respond to light and can thus be controlled and tuned.Speakers: Arvind Gopinath and Joshua Tamayo, UC MercedRegister at weblink for Zoom information.Intended for high school students and teachers
Where: Cost: Free
COVID-19 and Climate: Technology to the Rescue? - LivestreamTechnology has helped the world survive, thrive and stay connected through the COVID-19 lockdown. As countries look toward re-opening in a post-pandemic world, does tech hold the same promise in the fight to solve climate change? From mapping weather patterns with pinpoint accuracy using artificial intelligence, to engineering algae that ...
Where: Cost: Free
Do You Hear Me? Reaching Students Online in an Age of Disconnection - LivestreamVeteran journalist John Bowe and author of "I Have Something To Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection" explores specific, easily learned and timeless communication techniques to help educators better connect with students through a medium that limits context cues and poses new challenges for ...
