Bird Flight and Co-operative Aerodynamics - LivestreamThis talk is about how birds co-operate and the mechanisms they employ to save energy during flight. The distinctive V formation of bird flocks has long intrigued researchers and continues to attract both scientific and popular attention. Through the use of novel biologging technology, and by working with the reintroduction ...
Where: Cost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: Photographing Far-Away Worlds- LivestreamSince the 1990s, astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy, but most of these “exoplanets†are known only by their tell-tale effects on their sun’s light. A precious handful of these alien worlds, however, have been photographed using state-of-the-art equipment attached to the world’s largest ...
How has the Bay Area’s landscape been transformed by Black leaders? Tonight, hear about the ways in which Black Bay Area leaders, both past and present, have impacted and shaped local landscapes through changes to the physical environment and by advocating for equity in Black communities.This program features:Based in Oakland, ...
Imagine breathing in that salty seaside air and come virtual birdwatching with us to explore the world of pelicans, gulls, waders, and other coastal birds.See weblink for YouTube and Facebook Live links.
Speaker: Nathaniel Miller, USGSSee weblink for connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 02/06/21
Zoom Opening Reception - Plants Illustrated 2021Join us via Zoom to celebrate our 2021 virtual Plants Illustrated exhibit. We'll have members of the Northern California Society of Botanical Artists speaking as well as UC Botanical Garden staff. Bring along your favorite beverage to toast to this year's artists and their stunning work of extraordinary ...
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 ...
Join our resident caterpillar lady Sal Levinson and butterfly guy Sarab Seth for an illustrated slideshow about various aspects of color in the butterfly world. We'll learn about structural color, camouflage, warning color, mimicry, and a lot more! Our fun Zoom event is suitable for all ages.Register at weblink to receive ...
One challenge that renewable energy developers increasingly face  - particularly in land-restricted and urban areas - is community opposition to industrial development in their backyard. And when clean energy is installed, it rarely benefits low income communities and communities of color. At Shake Energy Collaborative, we are exploring a new ...
You’ve taken HCI classes at Stanford, but you’re curious about how reality works outside of Stanford. How do the techniques, practices and priorities in the classroom translate into HCI in the wild? As a Stanford faculty member and the principal of a UX design agency, I’ll share stories from all ...
Recent advances in high gradient cryogenic Cu structure RF research open the door to use of surface electric fields between 250 and 500 MV/m. Such structures can enable a new generation of photoinjectors with brightness an order of magnitude beyond the state-of-the-art. Further, one may accelerate these beams to GeV ...
Most scenarios for ambitious decarbonization rely on photosynthesis-based technologies for a substantial fraction net GHG emissions reductions. These technologies potentially contribute emissions reductions through providing low-emissions energy, coupling with CCS to produce energy with negative emissions, increasing the carbon content of the biosphere, or decreasing emissions from land-use change. While ...
Astronomy on Tap: Los Angeles - LivestreamWe’ll hear from Dr. Jessica Werk: “Intergalactic Immigrants†and from Dr. Zach Hafen: “Exploring the Virtual Universeâ€. In addition, we will host interactive astronomically-themed pub trivia. The event is free and open to all ages.  Join us on YouTube at this link.
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 02/09/21
Next Stop: How to Build Hyperloop - LivestreamHow will people travel in 20 years? Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation which consists of pods transported at high speed through the length of low-pressure tubes. These tubes are elevated off the ground due to a lack of air resistance or friction. The concept of using low-pressure or ...
Speaker: Phil Bart, Louisiana State UniversitySee weblink for Zoom information
Where: Cost: Free
Getting to a Fusion Pilot Plant - LivestreamOne hundred years ago Arthur Stanley Eddington conjectured that stars are powered by fusion reactions and speculated that one day humans would generate power by fusion. Not yet.  However, private capital is flooding into fusion research driven by the lure of fusion's promise of sustainable “firm†power and optimism about ...
A compelling case can be made that we are in the early stages of another tech and economic boom in the next 30 years that will help solve our era’s biggest challenges like climate change, and lead to a societal transformation that will be understood as civilizational change by the ...
Plastic pollution is a well-known problem, gaining attention in mass media, international organizations, and amongst policymakers. Plastic, however, is not one thing but rather many different materials. The life cycles of plastics are complex - stretching from extraction to production, product development and use, to waste production - involving many ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Electric Golden State - LivestreamBuildings are responsible for a quarter of California’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Significantly reducing that percentage is a necessary component of the state’s attempt to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. While cities and counties have led the way in pushing policies to promote all-electric building construction, with ...
Speaker: Cory Simon, Oregon State UniversitySee weblink for Zoom information
Where: Cost: Free
Sharing stories: How do we create experiences and pathways to help support a STEM identity? - LivestreamEngage:What is your immediate reaction to the words: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math? Why?What does it mean to have a STEM identity?How important are these words to your self identity?Explore:What experiences help support the cultivation of a STEM identity?What experiences were obstacles to cultivating a STEM identity?Informal vs Formal educational ...
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The Genius of Dogs: The New Science of Canine Cognition - LivestreamVanessa Woods and Brian Hare, researchers at Duke University, explore that question in their sensational new book, SURVIVAL OF THE FRIENDLIEST. It will change the way you think. Hare and Woods are also the coauthors of the New York Times bestselling book THE GENIUS OF DOGS. And they are eager ...
Where: Cost: $25
Healthy Society Series: COVID-19 Vaccines - What We Know and What We Don't Know - LivestreamThe COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2019, has had significantly negative consequences for individuals, families and communities around the world, with huge economic and political effects. Short-term strategies have involved sheltering in place and social distancing, rigorous and frequent hand washing, and the disciplined use of masks. We now ...
Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:Stanford neuroscientist Neil Khosla on "The Neurobiology of Consolation" - Cooperation facilitates social bonding and supports group cohesion. What aspects ...
