Let’s celebrate the return of Pacific Grove's monarch butterfly population during Science Saturday: Monarch Madness. Get an up-close view of butterflies, follow their migration, and learn about other pollinators. We encourage you to come dressed like your favorite butterfly!
Jack Driscoll-Natale is a 12th-grade student at Pacific Collegiate School. He invented H20 Monitoring For All, an affordable water quality monitoring system that makes continuous water quality monitoring accessible to local communities for environmental stewardship, ecological monitoring, and more! Jack’s invention received international recognition at STEM competitions. Now, he is ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Family Astronomy: The Moon and TidesKick off the holiday season with a family workshop all about the Moon. Join us on an exciting and educational adventure as we delve into the captivating relationship between the Moon and tides. Discover how these celestial bodies influence the ebb and flow of our planet’s oceans in this interactive ...
Quantum Textures of the Many-Body Wavefunctions in Magic-Angle GrapheneInteractions among electrons create novel many-body quantum phases of matter with wavefunctions that reflect electronic correlation effects, broken symmetries, and collective excitations. Many quantum phases have been discovered in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG), including correlated insulating, unconventional superconducting, and magnetic topological phases. The lack of microscopic information of possible ...
Dr Adrienne Fairhall is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and adjunct in the Departments of Physics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle. She obtained her Honors degree in theoretical physics from the Australian National University and a PhD in statistical physics from ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Swimming Smarter, not Harder: An Exploration of the Relationship between Locomotion and Energetics in FishesFishes exhibit extraordinary locomotor abilities, a key factor in their evolutionary success. My research integrates detailed movement and energetics analyses of swimming with robotics to explore how fishes undertake large-scale migrations, execute rapid maneuvers, and conserve energy by interacting with structures and selecting abiotic gradients in their environment. During my ...
Join us to hear Sally Benson, Professor of Energy Science & Engineering, discuss what she learned about policy making during her time as Deputy Director for Energy and Chief Strategist for the Energy Transition in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy.Attend in person or online (see weblink)
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 11/28/23
Devices, DMs and D**k Pics: Youth Experiences of Cyberflashing and Missing Safety Nets - LivestreamAdolescence is a period of increasing autonomy, identity exploration, and desires for physical and emotional intimacy. It is also when almost all youth have access to both a personal mobile device and social media accounts. One way such digital connectivity intersects with adolescent development is the high use of digital ...
Speaker: Katie Cederberg, Stanford UniversitySee weblink for streaming information
Where: Cost: Free
X-ray measurements to understand the science of fire spread by ember transport - LivestreamThe severity and frequency of large wildfires have increased significantly in the past two decades, which is largely attributed to poor forest management and climate change but also to growing population and human activities in the wildland-urban interface. The main mechanisms for the spread of wildfires are direct flame impingement, ...
The characteristic excitation of a metal is its plasmon, which is a quantized sound wave in its valence electron density. In 1965, David Pines predicted that a distinct type of plasmon, which he named a "demon," could exist in multiband metals that contain more than one species of charge carrier. ...
Plan for PlanetThe inaugural Shimizu Distinguished Lecture will be held on November 28th, 4-6pm at Clark Auditorium. We are thrilled to host Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). Bjarke is a visionary leader in architecture, transforming our industry and working toward a better world for current and ...
 In astronomy, the redder a galaxy appears, the faster it is fleeing, and the older a tale its light can tell. Such "redshifts" in the spectra of galaxies (symbolized with the letter "z") allow compelling insights. The recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has allowed astronomers to study the properties ...
The whole goal of physics is to explain what we observe. For centuries, physicists believed that observations yielded faithful representations of what is out there. But when they began to study the subatomic realm, they found that observation often interferes with what is being observed―that the act of seeing changes ...
Remarkable recent advances in deep neural networks are rapidly changing science and society. Never before had a technology been deployed so widely and so quickly with so little understanding of its fundamentals. I will argue that developing a fundamental mathematical theory of deep learning is necessary for a successful AI ...
The characteristic excitation of a metal is its plasmon, which is a quantized sound wave in its valence electron density. In 1965, David Pines predicted that a distinct type of plasmon, which he named a "demon," could exist in multiband metals that contain more than one species of charge carrier. ...
Extreme weather in the wake of climate change, causing wildfires, drought and flooding, threatens to turn the American West into a region hostile to human habitation - a “Great American Desert†as early U.S. explorers once mislabeled it. Bruce Cain suggests that the unique complex of politics, technology and logistics ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Science Uncorked: Bodega Head's Northbound Geologic JourneyPairing delicious wines with delicious ideas, this series features talks by scientists from UC Davis' Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute and Bodega Marine LaboratorySpeaker: Nicole Myers
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Science on Tap: Fast Radio Bursts: New Transient Mysteries and How We Understand Them Supernovae! Neutron Star Mergers! What do these have in common? They are what’s known as…transients! Short, dramatic, energetic, events that occur on human timescales. Many things in the Universe take millions or billions of years to change and evolve. Transients, however, can change over seconds or years, and illuminate deep ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
51st Annual Fungus FairThe Mycological Society of San Francisco Fungus Fair includes the latest collection of expertly identified fungi collected in various locations in the Bay Area. These annual collections constitute a 50-year record of the early winter fungal diversity in our area. This historical information may become an important contribution to science ...
Where: South San FranciscoCost: Varies, see weblink
The ocean's midwaters below 200 m and above the seafloor, formerly thought to be entirely devoid of life, are now thought to be home to a biomass of animals larger than in the rest of the ocean combined. These organisms, many of which vertically migrate between the twilight or midnight ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Can we (yet) predict how fast Greenland is going to melt?The Greenland ice sheet has been losing mass in response to the rapid warming of the Arctic, and is contributing to sea level rise at an increasing rate. Fluctuations in ocean and atmosphere circulations are not only affecting the amount of melting and runoff at the ice sheet surface, they ...
The growing focus on hydrogen as a promising energy carrier has been pivotal in the pursuit of net-zero emissions within integrated energy systems. As part of this endeavor, extensive research has been conducted to delve into the reliability aspects of power-gas integrated energy systems. Additionally, our study looks at optimizing ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Doing a lot with a little: The molecular profile of a single sensory neuron links experience with behavioral plasticityThermosensation is a critical sensory modality for all organisms. C. elegans exhibits the remarkable ability to detect temperature changes of as little as 0.01C across a 10C temperature range, and exhibits experience-dependent thermosensory behaviors. Thermosensation in the innocuous temperature range is mediated primarily by the single AFD sensory neuron pair. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Science Behind Science Fiction: To Boldly GoJoin us for an exciting event where we explore the fascinating connection between science and fiction! Dive into the world of sci-fi as we unravel the mysteries behind "To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights." Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking discussion led by renowned ...
Join the NASA Night Sky Network along with Dr. Travis Fischer from Space Science Telescope Institute, where we will explore the nature of active galaxies, including their energetic processes and the role they play in shaping the universe we see today.Active galaxies are some of the most fascinating objects in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
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 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Six Eruptions at Two Volcanoes Over the Past Three Years - LivestreamHow the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors some of Earth’s most active volcanoesby Katie Mulliken, Geologist, Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i and USGS Hawaiian Volcano ObservatoryThe Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is the oldest volcano observatory in the United States, founded decades before Hawaii became a state!Hawaii’s volcanoes erupt frequently; during the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Faster! Catching up to Electrons on the MoveElectrons are tiny particles that hold together the atoms in molecules. When sunlight interacts with a molecule, it first transfers its energy to the electrons. Then, as the electrons move, the molecule changes form, reshaping itself or even breaking apart. We do not fully understand how electrons affect the molecules ...
The Milky Way’s hot stars generally form in open clusters within the thin disk. However, there are a small number of early-type stars that are observed at high altitudes above the disk and were likely ejected from their birth clusters within the past few million years. My student Brandon Schweers ...
These tours are led by our wonderful crew of ocean-loving docents, and visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at Bodega Marine Laboratory and its history on the Sonoma Coast. Plus, you'll get to meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures.The front gates will be ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: Donations suggested
First Friday: Light Up the NightDespite December being the darkest month of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, it is a time to light up the night with a celebration of different cultures. For First Friday: Lights Up the Night, join us at Chabot Space & Science Center for an evening filled with exciting hands-on ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
Getting Started with Astronomical Spectroscopy - CANCELEDAstronomical spectroscopy is the study of the electromagnetic spectrum of stars and other celestial objects through a spectroscope. Spectroscopy is one of the best tools we have for deciphering the chemical and physical properties of the universe, and is the backbone of modern astrophysical research. In fact, about 75% of ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 12/02/23
Instrument Petting Zoo at the Lawrence Hall of ScienceGet up close and personal with musical instruments and get inspired by the power of music! UC Berkeley student group The Music Connection will introduce visitors to woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments professional musicians use. Learn about how they work, how to hold them, and even try playing the ...
It’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Monday, 12/04/23
Cheetahs - Conservation and ArtMonday, December 4th is International Cheetah Day and a time to celebrate these magnificent animals and their uniqueness. As the fastest land mammal, with the ability to go from 0 to 60mph in 3 seconds, cheetahs are the most unique of the big cats. Their speed, beauty, and grace have ...
More than eighty years after the muon was discovered it is still a source of mystery. I ndeed, experiments are underway that use muons as a window to search for new particles or forces. Â The muon's anomalous magnetic moment is a particular focus of these efforts because of a longstanding ...
Britt Koskella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work explores the importance of the bacteria and viruses making up the microbiome in shaping plant health, ecology, and evolution. She received her BA from the University of Virginia in 2001 ...
The California Energy Commission (CEC) invests in a broad set of energy technology innovation and research activities, supporting the development of new products and services that drive progress towards California’s clean energy and climate goals. This includes investments aimed at expanding renewable energy; enhancing the reliability of the electricity grid ...
Where did AI come from? Who created it, why, and where can it lead?Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing into a world-changer, affecting every industry and being used by hundreds of millions of people - even when they're unaware they're interacting with an artificial intelligence. And we're only at the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members in person, $10/Free web
The explosion of a massive star can produce ripples through spacetime and drive the creation of the elements needed for life. Their deaths can also give birth to a neutron star or black hole, providing clues into the evolution of galaxies. However, the chaotic nature of massive stars presents a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Tuesday, 12/05/23
Translating Responder Expertise: Enhancing university wildfire management and communications - LivestreamThe scale and impact of wildfires in California generates resource needs that can strain the state’s mutual aid system and has fundamentally changed the way responders and agency officials communicate with the public.Lessons learned from communicating during some of the state’s most complex incidents is a valuable model for informing ...
Where: Cost: Free
Human-Compatible Artificial Intelligence - LivestreamProfessor Stuart Russell (UC Berkeley): “I will briefly survey recent and expected developments in AI and their implications. Some are enormously positive, while others, such as the development of autonomous weapons and the replacement of humans in economic roles, may be negative. Beyond these, one must expect that AI capabilities ...
There is a body of techniques and practices, a language and culture, that is usually implicitly taught by apprenticeship and osmosis to graduate students and postdocs in the sciences. This is the underpinning of an approach to building a credible sense of the “real world†that is shared by scientists, ...
Shixiang Shane Gu is a researcher and manager at Google DeepMind. His research spans deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, probabilistic machine learning, and robotics. Shane was an ex-Research Scientist at Google Brain and OpenAI, and a Visiting Associate Professor (Adjunct Professor) at the University of Tokyo. Shane holds ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Hotstate Machine - A runtime loadable microcoded algorithmic state machine - LivestreamThis talk will be about the heart of a NoISA processor, the Hotstate machine. The Hotstate machine is an advanced runtime loadable microcoded algorithmic finite state machine. Unlike other FSMs the Hotstate machine includes many CPU-like features. It supports subroutines and single cycle interrupts. The Hotstate machine is programmed in ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 12/06/23
Cybersecurity Futures 2030: New Foundations - LivestreamJoin the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC), CNA’s Institute for Public Research (CNA), and the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity (C4C) for the public launch of Cybersecurity Futures 2030.The global cybersecurity landscape is constantly and rapidly changing - and by 2030, it will once again be radically transformed. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Deploying ROVs to assess deepwater fisheries, corals and MPAsSpeaker: Dirk Rosen, Marine Applied Research & ExplorationVera Trainer, University of Washington, was originally scheduled to speak today on Harmful Algal Blooms. This lecture replaces hers.
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap San Antonio: Two Talks - LivestreamA Flight Over the Mysterious Hydrocarbon Lakes on Saturn’s Moon TitanSpeaker: Xinting Yu, University of Texas at San AntonioSherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Phase Changing and Stretching PhenomenonSpeaker: Adolfo Santa Fe Dueñas, University of Texas at San AntonioWatch on Youtube or Facebook. See weblink
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 12/07/23
Recent Trends in AIAt the occasion of the visit of the Minister-President of Flanders (Belgium) to the Berkeley campus, a roundtable conversation on recent trends in AI will be organized by the Institute of European Studies. Speakers will include Prof. Pieter Abbeel (Co-Founder Covariant, Prof. UC Berkeley, Podcaster The Robot Brains, Investment Partner ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve which hosts tide pools ...
To be a modern local police force means embracing new surveillance technologies that promise to amass the ever-enlarging universe of data around us and to produce actionable inferences about it. Whether described as using algorithms, artificial intelligence, or automated decision-making, all of these surveillance technologies involve some degree of computational ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Geophysics Seminar: Gen ZSpeaker: Roberta Katz, Stanford UniversityAttend in person or on like (see weblink)Room 350/372
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Mechanics of Animal Survival in an Ever-Changing WorldMotions of animals are most often unsteady. Indeed, unpredictability arising from unsteady motion is likely an important aspect of predator avoidance for many organisms. However, our experimental and computational approaches have historically been inadequate to capture the behavioral nuances of such motions. As a result, the literature is replete with ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Grid Enhancing Technologies - Applications for Transmission Asset Optimization and Policy ObstaclesThere isn’t enough transmission capacity today to deliver all the renewable energy on the grid, much less plug in the terawatts of resources in interconnection queues. Utilities and system operators are turning to Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to unlock additional capacity on existing infrastructure. GETs are hardware and software that ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Smart Grid Seminar: Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs)The Smart Grid Seminar invites speakers from industry and academia to discuss energy and smart grid topics, including energy decarbonization, grid management, and energy sustainability. Students are welcome to attend in person. Nonstudents are welcome to join via Zoom webinar.Julia Selker is Executive Director at WATT Coalition. The Working for Advanced Transmission ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Navigational Circuitry of the FlyNavigation requires orienting oneself relative to landmarks in the environment, evaluating relevant sensory data, remembering goals, and convert all this information into motor commands that direct locomotion. I will present models, highly constrained by connectomic, physiological and behavioral data, for how these functions are accomplished in the fly brain.Speaker: Larry ...
Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Go with the GlowForget about happy lamps - beat the winter blues with Glow, our seasonal exhibition at the Exploratorium After Dark! Spontaneously create music with giant light cubes. Feel human again as you look at yourself in mechanical mirrors, and practice mindfulness by playing LED dungeon crawlers. For an even more delightful ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Friday, 12/08/23
Legacy of Hope: Species Preservation in ActionThis event features Brenda Melton, Director of Animal Care and Wellbeing for Steinhart Aquarium, and Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Through programs such as the Academy’s African Penguin Breeding Program and the GGNPC’s Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, we will hear how both organizations are working to preserve ...
These tours are led by our wonderful crew of ocean-loving docents, and visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at Bodega Marine Laboratory and its history on the Sonoma Coast. Plus, you'll get to meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures.The front gates will be ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: Donations suggested
Saturday, 12/09/23
NOAA Ship Okeanos ExplorerThe deep sea is pitch black, freezing cold, and with crushing pressures - so how does an exploration vessel go there safely? Join us for an exciting weekend at the Exploratorium, where the Okeanos Explorer - the only federal vessel dedicated to ocean exploration - will be docked from December ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Family Nature Adventures: Fantastic Fungi FunJoin us on an exciting journey into the enchanting world of fungi! Our hands-on workshop is specially designed for young children who are curious about the magical organisms that can be found all around us. Through interactive activities and captivating stories, children will discover the fascinating wonders of fungi and ...
Bioplastic Holiday Ornament WorkshopGet into the holiday spirit with a festive activity in our Hands-on Biotech exhibit! Merry makers will craft eco-friendly holiday ornaments using bioplastic - a cutting-edge material that’s as sustainable as it is fun. Let your creativity shine as you decorate your ornaments with festive flair, and when you’re done, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with general museum admission
Come join AIAA-SF for food and fun at our 2023 Annual Banquet. Help us celebrate with this year’s Section Awards winners. Your ticket includes lunch, admission to the Oakland Aviation Museum and its exhibits, and a presentation from our special guest Shannah Withrow-Maser about the Mars Helicopter.Ingenuity has shown that ...
Where: OaklandCost: $39 General, $29 Members,$19 Students
Saturday Cinema: The Art + Science of Luminous AnimationsCelebrate the Exploratorium’s winter exhibition Glow: Discover the Art of Light with radiant animations, both meditative and kinetic. Five short films capture the holiday spirit, the translucent elements of nature, the radiance of winter’s starry skies and ancestral stories, and the science of salt crystals shaped like jeweled snowflakes.These films ...
"Down the Rabbit Hole"is a fun and educational presentation covering an assortment of mycological topics and ideas based on Tradd's previous and future work. Come listen to the latest research and what may be on the horizon involving fungi and civilization. Open your mind and heart to the Kingdom Fungi!From ...
Where: SebastopolCost: $20
Starry Nights Star PartyThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA), working with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA), is glad to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO) Open Space Preserve. This site, just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose, features dark skies. It's dark enough to ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Sunday, 12/10/23
NOAA Ship Okeanos ExplorerThe deep sea is pitch black, freezing cold, and with crushing pressures - so how does an exploration vessel go there safely? Join us for an exciting weekend at the Exploratorium, where the Okeanos Explorer - the only federal vessel dedicated to ocean exploration - will be docked from December ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Bioplastic Holiday Ornament WorkshopGet into the holiday spirit with a festive activity in our Hands-on Biotech exhibit! Merry makers will craft eco-friendly holiday ornaments using bioplastic - a cutting-edge material that’s as sustainable as it is fun. Let your creativity shine as you decorate your ornaments with festive flair, and when you’re done, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with general museum admission
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: Redwood CityCost: Free
Monday, 12/11/23
Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves A new era in astrophysics was inaugurated with the 2015 discovery of gravitational waves from the collision of two black holes in data from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). Since then, LIGO and its sister project Virgo have observed several more gravitational waves from the collision of black holes ...
 Krystal Tsosie is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences and School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Her genomics research interests are specific to Indigenous communities and people in health, biomedicine, conservation biology, and paleogenomics. She is also an expert in bioethics, data ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
AGU23 Wide. Open. Science.For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science - opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address climate change, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.This year, ...
A broad effort is currently underway to develop quantum computers that can outperform classical counterparts for certain computational or simulation tasks. Suppressing errors is one of the central challenges for useful quantum computing, requiring quantum error correction for large-scale processing. However, the overhead in the realization of error-corrected “logical†qubits, ...
 Climate One is delighted to present the 2023 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication to atmospheric scientist Ben Santer.Santer has spent decades researching and identifying the human fingerprints on the climate system changes we’re now all seeing. He was lead author on the historic 1995 conclusion of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
AGU23 Wide. Open. Science.For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science - opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address climate change, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.This year, ...
Due to growing concerns over the presence and persistence of microfiber pollution in the environment as well as their potential ecological and human health impacts, scientists from the textile industry, marine conservation, government, and academia are working together to address this critical issue. With interest initially stemming from plastic pollution ...
Where: Cost: Free
Putting Science to Work for Communities Facing Climate ThreatsPeople’s lives and livelihoods depend on science. But when those lives and livelihoods are threatened by impacts of a changing climate, how many of us know a scientist we can turn to who can help us protect our communities?Community science happens when lay people and scientists do science together to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Where is the “ChatGPT for the Earth�Despite the recent rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its potential to address critical environmental issues has yet to be realized. In this talk, Dr. Ben Strong, Lead Scientist at the nonprofit Earth Genome, discusses the untapped potential of AI in tackling pressing environmental ...
In the last few years, we have witnessed an unprecedented amount of data being generated, processed, and stored for creating new values in our daily lives in the digital transformation (DX) era, opening a significantly high growth opportunity in the semiconductor industry. In order to satisfy such demanding market requirements ...
Due to the ongoing expansion of large language models (LLMs), leading to performance degradation, heightened memory requirements, and increased computational demands, there is a growing urgency for efficient quantization to compress LLMs into a more compact form. (https://stackoverflow.blog/2023/08/23/fitting-ai-models-in-your-pocket-with-quantization/). Additionally, optimization across platforms is pivotal for enhancing the accessibility of LLMs. ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
NASA X Nerd Nite!Dr. Kirk David Knobelspiesse of the PACE MissionPACE stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem and its data will help us better understand how the ocean and atmosphere exchange carbon dioxide. In addition, it will reveal how aerosols might fuel phytoplankton growth in the surface ocean. Novel uses of PACE ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 online, $15 at door
Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing - CANCELEDJoin us on our Observation Deck and be dazzled as we make our annual trip through the Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids, named for the constellation where the shower appears to originate, is one of the best meteor showers to catch this year. The source of the shower is Asteroid ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adult, $7 Youth, Free for members
AGU23 Wide. Open. Science.For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science - opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address climate change, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.This year, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Thursday, 12/14/23
Say “Good Night†to InsomniaIf you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone: 50 - 70 million people in the United States struggle with ongoing sleep disorders. What many of us don’t realize is that poor sleep can impact your health in many ways.Insomnia is defined as a lack of sleep and includes common symptoms ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
'The Geek Way' - A Handbook for a New CultureWhat if the most important innovation in tech isn't what companies make but how they make them? New York Times bestselling author Andrew McAfee will share the elements of what he calls "the Geek Way," a new corporate culture that's fast-moving, egalitarian, evidence-driven, and more. Humans have an extraordinary ability to ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
After Dark: Art x Climate @ the ExploratoriumHow would you depict the impacts of climate change? Join the Exploratorium for a conversation with artists, scientists, educators, and poets on responding to and capturing the effects of climate change around the country. Find inspiration with artists who were part of the Art x Climate Project at the US ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
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 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
In my Skeptical Inquirer column, The Time Warp, I review early SI issues to examine skepticism with the knowledge provided by the passage of time. From one perspective, all skepticism does is win, win, win. From another perspective, all skepticism does is lose, lose, lose. How can today’s skeptics use ...
Where: Cost: Free
AGU23 Wide. Open. Science.For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science - opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address climate change, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.This year, ...
As an industry, we are dealing with some enormous challenges. Infrastructure dating back over a century must be upgraded to deal with seismic threats and dwindling natural resources because of climate change. The escalating frequency of wildfires and intensifying droughts is straining our systems beyond what they were originally designed ...
These tours are led by our wonderful crew of ocean-loving docents, and visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at Bodega Marine Laboratory and its history on the Sonoma Coast. Plus, you'll get to meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures.The front gates will be ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: Donations suggested
In Town Star Party - CANCELEDCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details:Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
AGU23 Wide. Open. Science.For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science - opening pathways to discovery, opening greater awareness to address climate change, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.This year, ...
Join Wholly H2O for a fun adventure at the Albany Bulb! Get ready to have tons of fun showing off your documenting and observing skills by capturing the local birds . Check out iNaturalist to see what other bird species our community has documented at Lafayette Reservoir, such as the ...
Where: AlbanyCost: Donation requested
Fungus Among Us at SanbornJoin us for a hike to learn about the amazing world of fungi! Are they a plant? Which ones are poisonous? What happens to it after the mushroom dies? Learn more about one of the oldest living terrestrial beings on our planet! Ages 7 - 12
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
Mycological Society of San Francisco 51st Fungus FairWhen the first rains tease up the chanterelles and porcini, fungus lovers head to the Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms.The 2023 MSSF Fungus Fair will display fungi collected in various locations in California. Annual collections have been made by MSSF since 1972. This historical information is a potentially ...
Where: South San FranciscoCost: 5-20
Foothills Family Nature WalkEnvironmental 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: Los AltosCost: Free
Saturday Cinema: The Art + Science of Luminous AnimationsCelebrate the Exploratorium’s winter exhibition Glow: Discover the Art of Light with radiant animations, both meditative and kinetic. Five short films capture the holiday spirit, the translucent elements of nature, the radiance of winter’s starry skies and ancestral stories, and the science of salt crystals shaped like jeweled snowflakes.These films ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!SFAA members with telescopes are encouraged to attend and share their views of the stars with the general public.Dress warmly. Due to the pandemic, social-distancing and masks are encouraged, but not required.Rain, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunday, 12/17/23
Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch - Longwall Canyon trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro! You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area.The ...
"It comes from cocoa, a leafy-green plant; ... chocolate is salad!" Why do so many of us love chocolate despite its non-saladesque qualities? Wonderfest joins St. Helena's Cameo Cinema for the Science On Screen® presentation of Wonka, portraying the wondrous backstory of Earth's greatest magician, inventor, and chocolate-maker. Q&A with UC ...
Where: St. HelenaCost: $25 (see weblink)
Tuesday, 12/19/23
Tour of highlights from the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive for 2023 - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network along with Dr. Robert Nemiroff for a tour of highlights from the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive for 2023.Along with Jerry Bonnell, Robert Nemiroff has written, coordinated, and edited NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) since 1995 at apod.nasa.gov. The APOD archive ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wonderfest: Innovations in Forensic Science: A Brief HistoryIn some ways, forensic science (also known as criminalistics) has changed little since the 1880s when fictional detective Sherlock Holmes first solved a crime with a thumbprint. While modern forensic scientists continue to embrace the tried-and-true methods of the past, modern innovations in ciminalistics have enabled technogical advances that are ...
Speaker: Eugenia Bone is an internationally known food and nature writer. Her work has appeared in many anthologies, magazines, and newspapers, including The New York Times, The National Lampoon, Saveur, Gourmet, BBC Science, and The Wall Street Journal, where she is a frequent book reviewer.Attend online here.
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: See for YourselfTreat yourself this holiday season with a visit to the Exploratorium! Sip a cocktail and learn about tide heights in the San Francisco Bay. Get in touch with yourself like never before by observing the microbiomes in and around you. Then bask under luminous artworks from our seasonal exhibition Glow! ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest NightExplore the fascinating history, diverse cultural customs, and ancient rituals associated with the Winter Solstice. You’ll learn about the shortest day of the year, the various types and stages of night and twilight and how different cultures around the world celebrate this celestial event, from lighting candles and bonfires to ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adult, $15 Youth
Saturday, 12/23/23
Foothills Family Nature WalkEnvironmental 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 ...
Join Adam Larson for a live demonstration and an up-close look at the Planktoscope, an affordable open-source microscope that empowers communities to monitor plankton in their local fresh and salt waters. The Plankstocope’s integrated flow-through imaging system automates organism detection and quantification, even offline, to create immense datasets enriched by ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Family Astronomy: Edible AstronomyExplore the wonders of astronomy through delicious and edible creations! This interactive workshop is designed to introduce children to the vastness of space, the planets, and other celestial objects, all while having a scrumptious educational experience. Let’s embark on this cosmic culinary adventure together, concluding with free public telescope viewing. ...
