On the Effect of Gaps on the Dynamics of Canopy Flows: From Seagrass to WildfiresSubmerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) canopies are found prevalently in coastal, fluvial, lake and other natural aquatic systems. By exerting drag on the flow, such vegetative structures lead to the formation of “canopy flows,†characterized by hydrodynamics analogs to the canonical mixing layer By altering the flow around them, canopies such ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Atomic Engineering - Tailoring Atoms in Solids at Room TemperatureAtomic Engineering (AE), controlling materials atom-by-atom at room temperature, is an ultimate form of materials engineering. A major thrust behind the development of AE is Quantum Information Sciences which requires atom-level features (e.g. color centers) in solid-state materials to be created for quantum applications (qubits, sensors, repeaters, etc.). The birth ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Distributional and Equity Consequences of Environmental PoliciesLow-income and minority communities experience the highest burden of environmental damages and pollution exposure in many settings around the world. By targeting polluting processes and altering the spatial distribution of pollution, environmental policies may have environmental justice consequences. This talk explores some of the sources of environmental injustice and the ...
I was born and grew up in Córdoba, Argentina, as part of a big family that would gather often to share food and laughter. We’d spend several months on a ranch where we had neither running water nor electricity. The remote setting offered dark skies full of stars, and I ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Imaging the brain at high spatiotemporal resolutionPhysics aims to understand the universe. Neuroscience aims to understand the brain, an organ that distinguishes humans as a species, defines us as individuals, and provides the intellectual power with which we explore the universe. Composed of electrically excitable cells called neurons, the brain continuously receives and analyzes information, makes ...
The Stanford Energy Innovation EcosystemYi Cui (Precourt Institute for Energy) and Brian Bartholomeusz (TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy) will discuss the history and future of energy innovation at Stanford.
Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is just around the corner and you’re invited to join SCVAS Executive Director, Matthew Dodder for a fun introduction to the fascinating world of birding. Matthew will present our local birds and answer your questions about where to look for them and how to identify ...
The Universe is dominated by a mysterious, unseen substance known as dark matter, which makes up more than eighty percent of the cosmos. In recent decades, much has been learned about dark matter, including its density and spatial distribution, but its fundamental nature - for example, what kind of particle ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
