Bair Island Interpretive WalkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute. This easy 1.5 mile walk with little to no ...
This virtual event recounts stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and what they did. Deepika used cement, a sunscreen ingredient, and sunlight to purify water for developing nations. Dasia devised sutures that change colors to save the lives of women. William taught himself the physics and engineering he needed ...
Where: Cost: Free
DNA DayPlease join us for our annual DNA celebration! Activities will include:Welcome Address from Genomics Institute Scientific Director David HausslerPoster SessionStrawberry DNA Extraction by WiSEResource FairFree ACTG T-Shirts for everyone who participates in our Double Human Helix Conga Line!This is a fun, celebratory event geared toward anyone and everyone who is interested ...
As part of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s 60th anniversary this year, we will be offering two engaging hour-long virtual tours that will cover some of SLAC’s history, facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. During the tour, the attendees will have the opportunity to interact with ...
The simplest analogy for the earthquake cycle is a spring-slider driven at a constant velocity - stress builds up in the spring as it is stretched and then released once the slider moves and the system has caught up with the loading condition. However, the Earth does not entirely subscribe ...
Find out what it’s like to study physics at UC Berkeley, what the world of research looks like, what the most interesting breakthroughs in physics have been, and get a personal overview of the community at UC Berkeley. Physics students will explain some interesting physics concepts, from quarks and subatomic ...
As part of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s 60th anniversary this year, we will be offering two engaging hour-long virtual tours that will cover some of SLAC’s history, facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. During the tour, the attendees will have the opportunity to interact with ...
Have you ever wondered how synthetic biology can help conserve biodiversity in nature?Many molecules and dyes are extracted from plants. Whether it be from the plant’s stem, flowers, leaves, or seeds, when these molecules or dyes are extracted, the entire plant is often destroyed upon extraction, leaving nothing to put ...
Discover the Science of Bubbles at Quest Science Center’s Science@Stockmen’s Park series. Experience a dozen hands-on soap bubble activities, along with performances and competitions. Learn about the science behind surface tension, soap solutions, and special ingredients to make gigantic and colorful bubbles.Explorers of all ages are welcome at this community ...
Join the California Native Plant Society Yerba Buena tour to explore Glen Canyon Park!Glen Canyon is one of San Francisco’s significant natural resource areas containing a variety of wildlife habitats and vegetation including native grasslands, riparian areas, forbs, shrubs, willows and other trees. At this time of year, we hope ...
Explore the rich history of the Presidio of San Francisco as it is discovered every day through archaeology. Head to the active dig site to meet Presidio archaeologists, see the remnants of the Spanish Fort and learn about the archaeological process. Archaeologists will talk about their methods and the state-of-the-art ...
This virtual event recounts stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and what they did. Deepika used cement, a sunscreen ingredient, and sunlight to purify water for developing nations. Dasia devised sutures that change colors to save the lives of women. William taught himself the physics and engineering he needed ...
Watch science unfold on screen through the lens of filmmaking in California woodlands. Ecology is progressing in new directions thanks to modern observational tools - allowing scientists to see, study, and protect the environment. Join the Science Communication Lab’s team and guests for a screening and discussion of their award-winning ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Nature & History Walk at Cooley LandingJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an easy, guided walk along the Bay Trail starting from Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto!Guests will be guided by a POST ambassador, who will share about the natural history of the San Francisco Bay tidal wetlands! You will also learn about the history ...
Join our diverse panel of Denali Scientists, as they discuss their journey from student to industry professional. Learn about how they chose their career paths and what majors, interests, and/or life factors influenced their way to a career in drug discovery/development for brain diseases. Experience a virtual lab tour of ...
This online event will highlight the interdisciplinarity of STEM careers and ultimately illustrate how science and society are profoundly interconnected in our world today.Now more than ever issues such as climate change and the COVID pandemic, to name a few, have demonstrated that scientific data must inform public policy, that ...
Learn from TeenTechSF and get a fun intro to video game design with PyGame! In this beginner friendly workshop, we will learn about the basics of programming and coding in Python, variables, conditionals, loops, and more. You will use trinket.io, python, and PyGame in order to create a cool snow ...
At the San Francisco Math Circle, we make math accessible, inclusive, and fun!The SF Math Circle is an extracurricular math enrichment program that encourages students to develop their identities as mathematical thinkers in a supportive, collaborative, and fun environment. We promote positive attitudes towards math and learning through engaging, hands-on ...
Join the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) for an educational talk about local raptor species, issues that affect our local birds of prey, simple ways you can help at home in your neighborhood, and what WCSV does to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife in the Bay Area. Bring ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virtual Earth Day Celebration: The Buzz about Bugs: Insect Chemistry - LivestreamThe California Section of the American Chemical Society invites you to a FREE virtual Earth Week event to celebrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life! Download the event flier HERE.Join us for presentations about this year’s theme,“The Buzz About BUGS: insect chemistry†There will be fun, hands-on activities and exciting ...
Where: Cost: Free
How Galaxies Die - LivestreamGalaxies are beautiful and enormous groups of billions of stars. Galaxies can be very active, spinning rapidly, forming new stars, and cycling through cosmic gas similarly to how a person might breathe. Sometimes they can almost feel alive. And like all living things, eventually they die. Some die spectacularly, being ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Come meet UC Berkeley’s premier rocketry team, Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR), and learn about the fundamentals of rocketry and engineering as you take a journey to space! Our presentation will explain the types of physical forces rockets and space shuttles experience and well as how the different components on ...
Discovery Days are large-scale, outdoor events where the Bay Area’s many STEM organizations connect with thousands of youth and adults.The result? Super-charged, super-fun celebrations of science!This FREE family focused event feature hundreds of dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games and astounding activities for all ages!We are looking forward to being ...
Share hands-on science and nature’s wonders with docents and staff naturalists at Midpen’s Daniels Nature Center located on the shores of Alpine Pond in Skyline Ridge Preserve. Learn about local flora and fauna, meet the resident gopher snake, Rolo, and celebrate Earth Day too!You can also explore the preserve’s trails ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Afternoon Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
The Save the Bay habitat restoration team grows 30-40,000 native plants every year to restore tidal marsh around the Bay Area with two nurseries where the magic happens. Join us for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of our nurseries and take a look at the life cycle of one of our ...
Where: Cost: Free
GIGA-Lens: A Fast Differentiable Bayesian Inference Framework for Strong LensingStrong gravitational lensing systems constitute a powerful tool for cosmology. They are uniquely suited to probe the low-end of the dark matter mass function and test the predictions of the cold dark matter model beyond the local universe. Multiply lensed quasars (and supernovae in the near future) are being used ...
A study of nearly-magnetic metals - CanceledThe contemporary understanding of the behavior of electrons in solids took the better part of a half century to develop - it turns out to be remarkably robust, only failing to describe the properties of certain exotic materials in extreme environments. In these circumstances we find states of matter that ...
A social justice advocate, energy and climate change trailblazer and accomplished legislator, Nancy Skinner was first elected to the state Senate in 2016 after completing three terms in the state Assembly. Senator Skinner currently serves as chair of the Senate’s Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and vice-chair of the Legislative ...
Can we really tackle bias and discrimination?Dive into the research with Asst. Professor Eason, UC Berkeley Psychologist, to demystify why prejudice and bias have persisted for so long. Understand the impacts of our “representational landscapesâ€, such as why folks like Native Americans and queer people get left out of our ...
It was once thought that gravity and quantum mechanics were inconsistent with one another. Instead, we are discovering that they are so closely connected that one can almost say they are the same thing. Professor Leonard Susskind, Stanford University, will explain how this view came into being over the last ...
San Francisco’s shoreline has changed dramatically over the centuries and continues to change today.Join a California State Parks Interpreter as we take a walk through the history of south San Francisco’s shoreline and explore how our shorelines have shifted due to both natural phenomenon and human activity. You’ll have the ...
The stars beckon. But humans evolved on Earth, not to hurtle through space. For long-duration travel - interplanetary and, even, interstellar - what spacecraft accomodations are necessary? Is on-board human hibernation an option? Might we overcome the problems of space radiation and prolonged weightlessness? Finally, scientists may argue that the ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Long before a film hits the big screen, Netflix, or YouTube, it begins as a nebulous idea, to be formed, challenged, and morphed into a multimedia experience. Films about science carry an extra challenge - telling stories about complicated topics and elements invisible to the human eye. How do you ...
Where: Cost: Free
April Butterfly Walk in the Garden - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided walk through the UC Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them.Fee includes same day admission to the GardenRegister at weblink
Join us to discuss the most recent brain research confirming the indispensable value of the "downstate" (sleep) - the key to cellular rejuvenation - and how to use the downstate to maximize your physical and mental vitality. Most people are worn down by the daily grind, but the body is ...
Nearly all infectious diseases need laboratory testing for diagnosis and treatment. This event will cover the standards of clinical microbiology techniques, from traditional microscopy to the latest molecular diagnostics. From there, we will transition into the research laboratory to see how research on Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas ...
Where: Cost: Free
April Butterfly Walk in the Garden - second session - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided walk through the UC Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them.Fee includes same day admission to the GardenRegister at weblink
Managing water resources continues to be one of society's grand challenges. Our water resources play a critical role in human health, agriculture and energy production, and ecosystem function. In this seminar, we will focus on managing river corridors to promote ecosystem function. More specifically, we will examine how upstream processes ...
Join the UCSF Library’s Makers Lab for a live, virtual demonstration. Learn how 3D printing and silicone casting are being used to create models for UCSF faculty, students, and researchers.The demonstration will be like a cooking show - but for health sciences projects! View the technology in action, learn about ...
April 29-May 2 is the City in Nature Challenge, a global citizen science event that invites people all over the world to explore their local environment using the app iNaturalist. In leadup to the event, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area will be hosting two virtual trainings on how to use ...
The Laboratory for Genomics Research at UCSF works on building and scaling up CRISPR-based genome editing tools and cell engineering approaches.Join this virtual tour and see a fully automated high-throughput cell culture system with self-contained robotic arms to access the incubator, microscope, liquid handler, and other equipment.Click here to join ...
Join us for a virtual tour of a UCSF Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences lab where researchers use nanoscale technologies to create new and improved ways to deliver medicine to target sites in the body and to enable the body to heal itself. The Desai Lab tackles important challenges in biomedicine, ...
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley le invitamos a un curso educativa en espanol donde estariamos hablando sobre aves de rapina locales tal como el halcon, aguilas y buhos.Hablaremos de como ellos pueden ayudar al medio ambiente y como rehabilitamos animales salvajes que se encuentran enfermos, lastimados o huerfanos en area ...
Where: Cost: Free
Human Impacts on Large Whales - LivestreamJoin the ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter for a captivating presentation by Kathi George, Director of Field Operations and Response at The Marine Mammal Center. In this talk, Kathi will provide a deeper look at the Center’s whale response efforts as a leading first responder to whales in distress. Learn ...
More than one hundred million pieces of human-made space debris currently orbit our planet, most moving at more than 10,000 mph. Every year their number increases, creating a progressively more dangerous environment for working spacecraft. In order to operate in space, we track most of this debris through a patchwork ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Join us for an overview of Recology! Learn about our history, current programs, and what happens to the items placed in your curbside bins. While our facility is closed to the public, we still want to provide our community with the resources to continue recycling and composting properly and support ...
Ideal for elementary-aged students (grades K-5), participants learn about Newton’s Third Law and examine a real rocket designed and built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Then, everyone designs, constructs, and launches a water rocket made from a recycled soda bottle!Following the water rocket launch, participants may explore the Hiller Aviation ...
Oakland Zoo has a new offering - interactive augmented reality care of tech/learning company Agents of Discovery. Through this partnership we look to provide another level of engagement and learning on site. Guests will be given exclusive early access to this Agents of Discovery “Mission†and its “Challenges†before it ...
How do scientists go from OMG to advanced degree? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists? 5th-12th grade students, parents and teachers are invited to join us for a lively conversation with an environmental scientist about their love ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tales of the estuary: freshwater flow, plankton, and the declining longfin smelt - LivestreamA central theme of our lab’s research in the San Francisco Estuary is the interaction between the movement of water and the lives of planktonic organisms. The Estuary is dynamic, with variable tides and freshwater flow interacting over a complex bathymetry. Like other organisms, planktonic species must reproduce, grow, and ...
Through an interactive presentation by The Energy Coalition, participants will learn about the concept of “Biomimicry: Nature’s Design.†Participants will apply engineering design skills through a creative project that identifies traits in their native flora and fauna, and use them as inspiration to design a new technology or enhance existing ...
Join California State Parks at the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Community Garden for a fun-filled, hands-on exploration of an urban community garden.Families will receive a deep dive into how science is used in all parts of gardening, from soil health to food webs, observations, and scientific tools. Pick up ...
About the speaker: Kristen Shive leads the science team for the Forest Program in The Nature Conservancy’s California Chapter. Her work broadly focuses on restoring fire to fire-adapted ecosystems, prioritizing areas for restoration and understanding shifting fire regimes. She has 20 years of experience in conservation, forest and fire management, ...
Learn about the promise and challenges of creating liquid fuels from sunlight and carbon dioxide. Scientists at Berkeley Lab’s Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA) are working to overcome the technological and scientific challenges that stand in the way of fully realizing these eco-friendly sources of the fuels and materials that still ...
The human immune system is comprised of white blood cells and their cousins in various tissues. It fights off infections by viruses, microbes, and parasites, and is increasingly recognized for additional roles in causing, exacerbating, or preventing a wide variety of diseases - ranging from inflammatory bowel disease, allergy, asthma, ...
Recent progress in cosmology - the birth and evolution of the universe as one system - and the discovery of so many planets around other stars is lending new prominence to the question “Are we alone?†Dr. Lineweaver will review this progress we are making in understanding how life fits ...
Where: Cost: Free
Deep Sea Mining, Coming Soon to an Ocean Near You?Global demand for technologies like cellphones and laptops is increasing every year, and the transition to green energy is creating a need for more and new batteries. These both result in huge projected increases in metal demand which are now driving mining companies into the deep ocean in search of ...
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:UC Berkeley computer scientist Dr. Ellen Novoseller on Machine Learning in Robots - How do robots use machine learning algorithms ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Experience a Story Walk through the Arroyo Viejo Creek site at the Oakland Zoo. This natural area has a safe, cleared path that participants walk through at their own pace, surrounded by nature while progressing through a custom-made children’s book narrative. The plot of the tale moves further along as ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Quantum Computing Triple Play ConferenceThis event is open to all people with an interest in quantum computing, regardless of experience. You’d be challenged to find a more time-effective way to get up to speed on this emerging sector as it leaves the lab and marches down Main Street.See weblink for schedule of eventsRegister at ...
In a world full of misinformation, being able to critically evaluate claims is empowering. Good thinking is the best way to protect ourselves from being fooled (or even harmed) by misinformation. The problem is: where do we start? The necessary skills, critical thinking and science literacy, are difficult to master… ...
April 29-May 2 is the City in Nature Challenge, a global citizen science event that invites people all over the world to explore their local environment using the app iNaturalist. In leadup to the event, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area will be hosting two virtual trainings on how to use ...
Join the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) for a Bird Scavenger Hunt! Anytime during the Bay Area Science Festival, from April 21 to 30, get outside and observe birds around you! Because observation is an important part of science, we’ll challenge you to find certain birds and observe their ...
How does our understanding of the origins of the universe continue to expand and evolve? What tools and theories continue to push our understanding into further realms?At After Dark: Dark Matter, we’ll hear from scientists and leaders whose work is at the forefront of cosmology and essential to forming and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $14.95 with discount code
 Long-term datasets are critical to our understanding of many factors that affect the natural world and its flow of goods and services to human communities.Until recently, reading available, high-quality, long-term data were lacking for wildland fires and land management activities. "Big data" are important in natural resource management. Two examples are ...
Join the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) for an educational talk about local raptor species, issues that affect our local birds of prey, simple ways you can help at home in your neighborhood, and what WCSV does to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife in the Bay Area. Bring ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
Join the San Francisco Microscopical Society and an Education & Outreach Specialist for NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries on a Marvelous Microscopic Marine Plankton Exploration of San Francisco Bay. This virtual event will explore elements of biology, oceanography, and microscopy. We will use microscopy to highlight ...
What do hummingbirds and axolotls have in common? They were both revered by Mexico’s ancient civilizations and have deep symbolism that has carried over into today’s modern world. Join Deep Look, KQED’s wildlife series about small animals and plants, for a special virtual screening exploring these two very unique creatures ...
Join us for a free community family maker event for K-12 students and their families. There will be both high-tech and classic maker activities provided. Explore more with microcontrollers, vinyl cutters, cardboard, 3D printing, chain mail, duct tape, virtual reality, and more! Free exploration encouraged.
Plants have a long history of being used to make pigments. The plants used to make the colors, and the chemicals used to set the colors on the fabric have changed a lot over time and these changes were often connected to big events in human history. We will explain ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 - LivestreamJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The film program will be available virtually to all who register for the event, available to watch from the comfort of your home anytime between Saturday, April 23rd ...
In this virtual tour, we will provide a sneak peek of the UCSF Radiation Oncology Department. We will demonstrate a robotic-based linear accelerator used for radiation treatment of cancer and show how it delivers radiation (and dances)! What does a medical physicist do? What are their roles in radiology and ...
Visit the Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER) facility where underwater robotics, submersibles, and subsea systems are designed, engineered, built, and tested before being deployed on missions around the world. Learn about the type of work the vehicles do and the kinds of people who use them.Register at weblink
At the StemFrenzy Festival, enjoy a day with the entire community exploring, learning, and discovering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.This event will include hands-on activities, raffles, prizes, inspiring demonstrations from top STEM organizations and San Francisco summer programs, and more for your entire family!Register at weblink
Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Gillman Playground. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead ...
Healing the land and our communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a citywide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Glen Park. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead ...
Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Lafayette Park. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and lead ...
Healing the Land and Our Communities, Youth Take Climate Action is part of a City-wide Youth Service Day.Join us for a youth & family STEM service day stewarding Louis Sutter Playground. San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Education team and SF Rec and Park will host climate-focused service projects and ...
Prepare for time-travel during this prehistoric Science Saturday, when we'll set our sights on the age of the dinosaurs. This event will feature fossils, footprints, and more as we learn what made the dinosaurs so successful, and also what led to their extinction.
Discovery Days are large-scale, outdoor events where the Bay Area’s many STEM organizations connect with thousands of youth and adults.The Result? Everyone - young and old - can experience the wonders of science!CSU East Bay invites you to explore over 40 Free dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, hands-on activities, and much ...
Celebrate 50 years of science-based public land preservation, restoration and public enjoyment with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at this free, family-friendly festival in Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto. Explore the newest segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail, including boardwalks with interpretive ...
Meet a scientist, be a scientist!Science at Cal and the Lawrence Hall of Science are hosting a full-blown SCIENCE-PALOOZA overlooking the Bay on the beautiful and spacious outdoor plaza of the Lawrence Hall of Science. We will showcase interactive and engaging STEM activities from UC Berkeley departments, student groups, scientists, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Mars Perseverance: Meet and Greet!Don’t miss the last chance to learn more about how scientists are studying Mars and see a model of the Mars Perseverance rover up close! Since landing on February 18, 2021, Persy has been hunting for signs of ancient microbial life. It is collecting and storing samples of Martian rock ...
Visit the Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER) facility where underwater robotics, submersibles, and subsea systems are designed, engineered, built, and tested before being deployed on missions around the world. Learn about the type of work the vehicles do and the kinds of people who use them.Register at weblink
The EcoCenter is an off the grid, self-sustaining educational facility and recreational center. It features a wastewater treatment system, a living roof, interior construction based from recycled materials, and a solar panel system. Our programs focus on educating the public about the EcoCenter’s Green Features and exploring environmental justice themes ...
Enjoy and record the wild things on Cerrito CreekAll ages welcome to enjoy and record the wild things, and savor late spring, at the wonderful urban oasis of Cerrito Creek at the foot of Albany Hill. Families with young children can use our creekside scavenger hunt. The energetic can climb 338-foot Albany Hill -- we'll have maps and ...
Where: AlbanyCost: Free
Mars Perseverance: Meet and Greet!Don’t miss the last chance to learn more about how scientists are studying Mars and see a model of the Mars Perseverance rover up close! Since landing on February 18, 2021, Persy has been hunting for signs of ancient microbial life. It is collecting and storing samples of Martian rock ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
May Day MicroblitzSF Microscopical Society will be holding a day of microbial sampling and microphotography as part of City Nature Challenge 2022. We'll be examing fresh and saltwater samples from the SF Bay Area under the microscope and uploading photos of these to iNaturalist. These photos will be our contribution to the ...
Please join us as we welcome Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State; Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; a professor of political science, and Director ...
Structural disorder in topological materials - LivestreamThe use of crystal symmetries and band representations have enabled a classification scheme for crystalline topological materials, leading to large scale topological materials discovery. Amorphous materials lie beyond this classification due to the lack of long-range order, but still can host topological states. In this talk I will first present ...
A biophysical hypothesis for the initiation of neurodegenerationSpeaker: Liam Holt completed his Ph. D. at UCSF, was a Bowes Fellow at UC Berkeley, and is currently Associate Professor at New York University. His lab studies how mechanical compression affects cells, and how the physical properties of the cell interior affect biochemistry in both normal biology and disease. ...
As California Air Resources Board’s Research Division Chief, Elizabeth Scheehle is in charge of planning and coordinating the agency’s wide-ranging air quality and climate research. She directs a team of over 70 multidisciplinary scientists and engineers to develop and implement research plans and studies to provide a robust scientific foundation ...
Canadian Indigenous Astronomer Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton is inviting you for an immersive journey into the First Nation of Canada’s perspective on our Universe. Myths and Legends often reveal a deep understanding of astronomical phenomenons from the physics concepts to the complex interaction between our environment on Earth, the seasons, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
During the early days of the political and medical panic of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Deborah Birx was at the center of the storm. Appointed as the White House coronavirus response coordinator despite heavy distrust from the inner circles of the Trump administration, Dr. Birx, a seasoned diplomat, physician and ...
Plate tectonics and climate are two major drivers of the global carbon cycle over geological timescales. In this talk, I will present two studies examining how large earthquakes and a changing climate impact the carbon cycle, with a focus on particulate organic carbon (OC) - an important, yet less-well-understood component ...
Green Energy: The Current Research LandscapeFrom hydrogen fuel to solar cells to battery recycling, the race is on to develop green energy technologies that can accelerate the decarbonization of society. A panel of experts will present a landscape view of research and development efforts into hydrogen fuel production, storage, application, and cost-effectiveness in various sectors, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Protect, Accommodate, Retreat: Adaptation Strategies in the Face of Sea Level Rise - LivestreamThere is widespread agreement that the Bay Area needs to invest in both protection and accommodation to allow communities to coexist with the inevitability of sea level rise. But managed retreat, itself, is bitterly contested. The history of the government taking land for the “public good†is synonymous with some ...
How do scientists go from OMG to PhD? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists?If you are a 5th-12th grade student, undergraduate, teacher or parent, join us to ask these questions and more in a Q&A session with ...
Science at Extremes - LivestreamFrom studying the origins of the universe in a low-oxygen desert in Chile, to large-scale volcanic eruptions in remote parts of the world, to highly infectious coronaviruses in biosafety level-3 labs, Berkeley researchers discuss what it's like to conduct science in extreme environments.Register at weblink
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 05/05/22
Walk on the Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
The search for radio emission from exoplanets using LOFAR low-frequency beamformed observationsThe detection of radio emissions from exoplanets will open up a vibrant new research field. Observing planetary auroral radio emissions is the most promising method to detect exoplanetary magnetic fields, the knowledge of which will provide valuable insights into the planet's interior structure, atmospheric escape, and habitability. To date, many ...
From using stars for wayfinding to the stories sparked by constellations, humans throughout history have pondered the night sky from every corner of the globe. This NightLife, we’re collaborating with One Sky Project to celebrate Indigenous astronomy and spotlight how the myriad ways cultures see the cosmos have contributed to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $17.75 - $15.75 depending on entrance time
Get a taste of the future and explore how new advancements in space, robotics, climate and biotechnology will influence tomorrow’s food. Bring a healthy curiosity to a delicious First Friday.
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 kids/seniors, $5 members
The Handspring Story: Renegades, Aspirations, and DisastersA decade before Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, a tiny team of renegades attempted to build the modern smartphone.The 30-minute documentary Springboard: The Secret History of the First Real Smartphone tells their story, complete with big aspirations, bad decisions, and outside disasters.Join us for a screening of the documentary and ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Sunday, 05/08/22
DÃa de las Madres | Mother's Day 2022 - Community Day at the ExplOratoriumHappy Mother's Day! All mothers - and especially mamás latinas - and their families are invited to pay what you wish for a day of fun at the Exploratorium. To honor this special day, we offer bilingual programming for moms. Enjoy fabulous performances of folklórico dances and a mariachi concert ...
Astrophysics and Cosmology with Black Hole Mergers - LivestreamLIGO and Virgo have observed over 70 gravitational-wave sources to date, including mergers between black holes, neutron stars, and mixed neutron star- black holes. The origin of these merging neutron stars and black holes -- the most extreme objects in our Universe -- remains a mystery, with implications for stars, ...
Mayte Sanchez will present the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator's approach to building an inclusive green economy by unlocking innovation, transforming markets, and enhancing community. LACI aims to build a regional innovation ecosystem that supports the discovery and commercialization of clean technologies by creating new companies, derisking the go-to-market process, and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wonderfest: Ask a Science Envoy: Memory & Supernovae - LivestreamWonderfest 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 Douglas Steven Miller on Why Can't I Remember? - Memory is a fundamental component of life. However, memory ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 05/10/22
May Bird Walk with Chris CarmichaelJoin Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden's many bird friendly micro habitats. Both beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Rain or shine, dress in layers. We suggest bringing binoculars if you have them, and layers in case it is a chilly ...
The loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Grief can impact us tremendously, both mentally and physically. How do we endure grief? Can we simply forget, or "get over it?"In her new book, Marin County clinical psychologist Dr. Mary Lamia explains the science behind bereavement, from emotion to the ...
Ultracold polar molecules: an emerging tool for quantum scienceUltracold atomic gases have enabled remarkable breakthroughs in areas as diverse as precision measurements, quantum few- and many-body physics, and quantum information science. Over the past decade, it has increasingly become possible to create ultracold gases of simple polar molecules, and to manipulate and measure them with the powerful methods ...
Today, we know that everything visible in the universe is made from a set of basic building blocks known as elementary particles. We call this picture the standard model of particle physics, and we understand it in great mathematical detail. Comprehending the standard model is an enormous achievement - but ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 05/11/22
Science Symposium 2022: Celebrating our Science - LivestreamLearn about the science that undergirds the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project at our 2-day Symposium, featuring up-to-date presentations and discussion on tidal marsh and pond restoration, waterbirds, sediment, exciting collaborations and more.See weblink for full symposium daily schedule and to register and receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Climate Change: Insights from Indigenous Peoples ACS invites a panel of climate change and policy experts to describe the many ways that climate change is already impacting Indigenous Peoples, how they are adapting to survive, and what you can do to advocate for climate change policies.Speakers:Â Nikki Cooley, The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals / Oliver Moles, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Bird Migration: Opportunity Wants A Map - RescheduledAvian migration is one of the most beautiful events on earth. From the clamorous departure of Geese flying north overhead to the cautious arrival of Songbirds in spring, these ancient feats of orientation, navigation, and critical fuel management are all around us. Join us for a webinar with Matthew Dodder, ...
How do scientists go from OMG to PhD? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists?If you are a 5th-12th grade student, undergraduate, teacher or parent, join us to ask these questions and more in a Q&A session on ...
Cocktails and Conservation: Climate and WildlifeOakland Zoo will explore how climate change impacts the animals, plants, and people that share our Bay Area habitat, from poppies to pumas with our special guests: California Native Plant Society, Mountain Lion Foundation, and Oakland Zoo Climate Education.Register at weblink
Where: OaklandCost: $10
May LASER Event - LivestreamKris Paulsen (Ohio State Univ) on "Virtual Surrender: Agency and Embodiment in Artists' Virtual Reality" Doga Cavdir (Stanford CCRMA) on "Movement-based Music-making" Jerold Chun (Sanford Burnham Prebys) on "Our Genomically Mosaic Brain" Register here or here
Where: Cost: Free
Building Great ThingsWhat does it take to design technologies that change the world? Who are the people behind the gadgets you love? What does it REALLY take to be successful in Silicon Valley? Tony Fadell had a hand in creating some of the most influential devices of all time, including the iPod, the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 05/12/22
Groundbreaking Results from the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration - LivestreamThe European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) will present a new Milky Way Result from the EHT on May 12. The EHT is a network of synchronized radio observatories across Earth. Together, they create an array that can capture much higher resolution imaging than any single ...
Where: Cost: Free
Science Symposium 2022: Celebrating our Science - LivestreamLearn about the science that undergirds the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project at our 2-day Symposium, featuring up-to-date presentations and discussion on tidal marsh and pond restoration, waterbirds, sediment, exciting collaborations and more.See weblink for full symposium daily schedule and to register and receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Weekday Morning Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
Siobhan Powell will discuss her work building a toolkit of data-driven methods to support long-term planning and policymaking for electric vehicle charging in California. She will illustrate large-scale modeling of charging control and present the SPEECH model (Scalable Probabilistic Estimates of Electric vehicle CHarging), which captures the wide range of behaviors ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Uses of Delusion: Why It’s Not Always Rational to Be Rational - LivestreamAlthough reason and rationality are our friends in almost all contexts, in some cases people are better off putting reason aside. In a number of very important situations, we benefit by not seeing the world as it is, and by not behaving like logic-driven machines. Sometimes we know we aren’t ...
Where: Cost: Free
Why Quantum Computing? Why Now?Quantum Computers have the potential to revolutionize computation by solving certain types of hard computational problems faster or better. In recent years, great progress has been made in Quantum Computing -- the Quantum Ecosystem is growing in all directions, from academia to industry, and producing new hardware, software, and partnerships.In ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 - $20
After Dark: Double Horizon OpeningSpark your curiosity at After Dark! As the Sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play. Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces. Tonight, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
For 4 billion years, life has evolved under dark nights, brightened only by the moon and stars. The light/dark cycle dictated by the earth’s rotation around the sun is one of the most reliable environmental cues on the planet, and so nearly all living organisms have mechanisms for detecting and ...
Join us on to celebrate SETI pioneer, Dr. Shelley Wright, as she receives the 2022 Drake Award. Dr. Wright leads the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences, University of California, San Diego. She is the principal investigator on NIROSETI, an instrument designed to detect infrared laser pulses that could originate from distant advanced ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: $50 in person, $20 online,
NightlifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude the albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19 - $17.25
PubScience: What Makes the Earth Shake? From Slow Slip Events to Large QuakesPubScience is our monthly event series where we bring scientists to local bars to give short, casual science talks and presentations on a variety of topics. These events are always free and open to the public of all backgrounds and interests.Speaker: Ryan Yohler, UC Berkeley
Interest in astronomy and space is virtually universal. Knowledge is not. For me and legions of outreach astronomers I work with around the world, astronomy is the gateway to STEM education, accessible to all. But unlike other sciences, people rarely know the basics, like what a star or planet is, ...
Impacts of Fire on Reptiles and Amphibians in Sonoma County - LivestreamHow are amphibians and reptiles, known collectively as herpetofauna, impacted by fire? Some species may be particularly vulnerable to negative impacts from fire due to their relatively low dispersal abilities compared with other groups of animals. In order to effectively plan prescribed burns and prioritize mitigation for potential wildfires, ecologists ...
Where: Cost: $15 General, $10 Members
Celebrating 175 Years of Neptune: A Story from its Discovery to the Present - LivestreamNeptune was discovered on 24 Sep. 1846, i.e., ~175 years ago. Since its discovery we have a learned much about the planet itself, its moons and ring system. This talk will present the story of Neptune, from its discovery to the present, using data at visible, near- and mid-infrared, and ...
A science festival to spark children's wonder and curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)!See weblink to see list of exhibitors (click on the "Click to View Program link)
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Afternoon Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
Curl up on Chabot’s Observation Deck for a live watch party of this year’s Blood Moon Total Eclipse. Dark skies, hot chocolate and excited astronomers offer an exciting viewing experience you won’t want to miss! In one of the year’s greatest eclipses, the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow and appears ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $7 Youth, Free for members and < 2
Lunar Eclipse Viewing PartyThe next total lunar eclipse will be viewable from Northern California! Join us to observe the eclipse on the Stanford campus naked-eye and through telescopes. You will also get to talk to astronomers about anything -- the Moon, our solar system, and much more!Exact location and parking instructions TBA. Register ...
Though the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over, it is heading into a new phase, particularly in Western countries such as the United States and throughout Europe. Increasingly, citizens want a return to normal, with fewer restrictions, and are showing willingness to find ways to live with and manage the virus. As ...
 Between 1967 and 1976, experiments at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (and elsewhere) demonstrated the existence of fundamental particles known as quarks inside protons, neutrons, and other hadrons. I describe the key SLAC experiments and the related theoretical advances that led to the quark-parton model becoming the accepted picture of ...
Decarbonization is one of the biggest challenges faced by aviation, and the pathway to net-zero emissions will take innovation, collaboration, and legislation. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has a key role to play but requires bold action from airlines, fuel providers, and policymakers in order to reach the necessary scale. One ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 05/17/22
From There to Here: My Asian American Journey Join us for a special midday broadcast to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Weike Wang, a Chinese American and award-winning author of the novels “Chemistry†and “Joan is Okay,†as well as Dianne Xiao, an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, will share their experiences and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Beyond Flatland: A Star of Many DimensionsThe more we learn about the Sun, the more we can appreciate its essential complexity. Telescopes have taught us it is not an unblemished sphere. Multi-wavelength observations reveal its structured atmosphere, and ever-higher temporal and spatial resolutions expose its spectacular dynamics. Helioseismology penetrates its depths, and STEREO and Solar Orbiter ...
Future of Work: Design Your 100 Year LifeBeing born in a developed country today means a life expectancy of roughly 100 years. How does this outlook change how we plan and live our lives? What are the implications for us today? And is there even a way to "design" our lives?Today, most people in developed countries such ...
Speciation in Birds: a Time TravelIn the evergreen forest of the Pacific Northwest, two species of wood warbler that hybridize are on the brink of forming a new species. A more northern species, the Townsend’s Warbler and a more southern species, the Hermit Warbler, overlap in range and hybridize. This provides a ...
 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 neuroeconomist Tara Srirangarajan on Neural Engagement With Nature Imagery - The power of Internet media to capture attention, inspire ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 05/18/22
Disrupted Energy Markets: Fossil Revival or Renewable Opportunity? - LivestreamAs Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other economic pressures disrupt global energy markets, even insiders are scrambling to make sense of this moment. Is this when fossil fuels strike back or when renewables surge to gain market share? Or can both be true in different ways and time frames?The Biden ...
Where: Cost: Free
How to Make a Star We come from the stars. What if we could touch them? In this talk on building stars, telescopes, and communities, Dr. Nia Imara will present efforts to create the first 3D-printed stellar nurseries, with the aim of shedding light on the complex structure of star-forming environments; efforts to develop a ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
The TESS Mission: A Search for E.T. - LivestreamAs one of the most advanced photometric survey instruments, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has observed tens of millions of stars since 2018. Many of these stars display variable light output caused by various natural sources, including transits by surrounding exoplanets. With thousands of planet systems now known thanks ...
In the past two and a half decades, more than 4000 planets have been discovered orbiting other stars beyond our own Solar System. This has sparked a revolution in astronomy as we realize our Solar System is not alone. However, we still don’t know if our Solar System is rare ...
3D Navigation Method for the Visually ImpairedThe visually impaired must currently rely on navigational aids to replace their sense of sight, like a white cane or GPS(Global Positioning System)-based navigation, both of which fail to work well indoors. The white cane cannot be used to determine a user’s position within ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 05/19/22
What’s Next for Earth + Think Resilience - LivestreamWe live in a time of tremendous political, environmental, and economic upheaval. How can artists better understand and examine these interconnected crises, from pandemics and pollution to biodiversity loss and global warming? This conversation between Michele Guieu and Post Carbon Institute senior fellow, Richard Heinberg, will shed light on both the complex crises ...
Space: the final frontier? Discover the many wonders - and the myriad dangers - of our universe in an out-of-this-world show from astrophysicist and on-air host Paul M. Sutter. Choose your own adventure, just beware of black holes along the way! And while the universe is vast, capacity for this ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Dig into the mysterious side of the plant kingdom and uncover the secrets behind the world’s strangest flora.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $17.75 - $15.75 depending on entrance time
Science of Cocktails @ After Dark - SOLD OUTAt Science of Cocktails @ After Dark, you’ll enjoy:Experiments by the glass in the VIP loungeAll-included open bars serving beer and wine, specialty cocktails, and slices by Square Pie Guys*A special pop-up AMA with scientist, educator, and author Paul SutterFull access to After Dark - play with hundreds of interactive ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $75 General, $65 Members
The widespread belief that most birds have little sense of smell is a myth. Birds can produce complex scent signals that communicate with other birds. Scents play an essential role in birds’ lives, including mate choice. Birds also use smell in foraging and navigation.Danielle’s research has uncovered how birds produce ...
Against all odds, mangrove forests seemingly do it all. Learn how these amazing coastal ecosystems transform hot, muddy, salty swamps into thriving nurseries for marine life and above-ground habitat for other wildlife - and do more of their fair share of carbon storage.Featuring:Dr. Cinda Scott, Center Director at The School ...
Count your halosOne of the strongest predictions of the standard cold dark matter paradigm is the hierarchy of structure down to Earth-mass scales. However, individual self-bound clumps of dark matter--"halos"--are difficult to detect directly. Instead, we use galaxies as lampposts for halos. By counting galaxies, we can measure the underlying population of ...
In Town Star ParyWe plan to have a short introduction to night sky of the day followed by an observing session where SJAA volunteers will share views from their personal telescopes. Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes. If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope please email at ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 05/21/22
Direct Imaging of Exoplanets - LivestreamThe exoplanets field has been revolutionizing astronomy over the past 20+ years and shows no signs of stopping. The next big wave of exoplanet science may come from direct imaging of exoplanets. Several non-habitable exoplanets have already been imaged from the ground and NASA’s next two flagship missions (Roman Space ...
Where: Cost: Free
Family Nature Walks - Baylands Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
World Fish Migration Day Festival Organizations from around the world are organizing celebrations for World Fish Migration Day. Join us at the Seymour Center for a family-friendly festival. Engage with UC Santa Cruz researchers sharing their salmon-y science and community organizations highlighting how they protect and maintain the local fishery.See weblink for activity and presentation schedule
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Investigating Space: Back to the Moon NASA’s Artemis mission hopes to return humans to the Moon by 2025. How are they going to get there? Get a sneak peek at the Orion spacecraft, designed to take humans farther than we have ever gone before! In this latest installment of Investigating Space, learn more about the fascinating engineering ...
