What can be done to increase diversity in STEM in the absence of affirmative action? What about marine biology, in particular? In this seminar, educational sociologist and USC Associate Dean Julie Posselt will share the current state of evidence about recruitment in STEM. She will present new findings from her ...
 Water resources such as snow or groundwater can be estimated using satellite remote sensing observations and numerical models. Both models and observations have inherent uncertainties and limitations related to observation errors, model parameterization, and input uncertainties. A promising method to alleviate shortcomings in models and observations is data assimilation because ...
Recent scientific advances have made it possible to induce broadcast spawning in corals, and to rear juvenile corals. These are critical advances for reef restoration efforts, especially in light of recent mass mortality events. However, while breeding corals and other marine invertebrates for population management and conservation is increasingly viable, ...
The Ocean & Humanity - Toward a Symbiotic ExistenceJoin us for salon II of our Resilient Edge Series to review humanity’s relationship with the ocean and a path toward a more symbiotic relationship.We'll hear from George Orbelian, long-time environmental activist, Ocean Beach surfer, and current Buckminster Fuller Board member, as well as other ocean stewards in conversation with ...
Fungi hold immense promise as cell factories for a sustainable future. Their remarkable versatility, coupled with their ability to produce a vast array of valuable bioproducts, makes them indispensable allies in our efforts to address global challenges and create a more sustainable processes. By harnessing the power of these microbial ...
Can aquaculture be adapted to support conservation and ecosystem restoration? The only native oyster on our coast, the Olympia oyster, is depleted throughout its range. Many estuaries in central California are facing local extinction. Without a healthy oyster population, these estuaries lose vast amounts of biodiversity and cannot protect shorelines ...
In this talk we’ll explore the world of mushroom spores - where they are formed, how they are spread and where they 'want' to end up. We'll see why some spores are coloured and others have warts, and how wind, rain and animals all play their roles.Else Vellinga is a ...
2024 will continue to be an unprecedented year for investment in and big wins in the decarbonization of infrastructure. From the $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners by BlackRock to General Atlantic's recent acquisition of Actis, this year is shaping up to be one of the biggest where we ...
This presentation explores challenges and advancements in optimizing power systems operations through Grid Mind, an innovative data-driven framework designed to enhance the integration of renewable energy sources. Employing advanced learning algorithms, this framework innovates in strategic resource allocation and control, thereby improving efficiency and reliability in power systems with a high ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
A Celestial Collaboration - Unistellar Citizen Scientists Track Comets - LivestreamThroughout human history, comets have fascinated us. They have gone from signs and portents of bad things to come to well-studied and even visited "dirty snowballs". Every year, observers search the skies, hoping to discover the Next Big Comet - Halley, Hyakutake, Hale - Bopp, McNaught. From SOHO and LINEAR ...
After Dark: Simple MachinesHave you thought about how astounding everyday tools and machines are? Through fundamental physics, they can multiply our force and make our lives more efficient. Tonight, explore the science behind simple machines by playing with kinetic gadgets, pendulums, and other mechanical marvels. What effects do you have with a turn ...
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
Using Communication Science to Communicate USGS Science - LivestreamJoin us and learn ... How social science helps us better inform people about natural hazards risks Human behavioral analysis of earthquake drills like ShakeOutCase studies of the Earthquake early warning system, ShakeAlert®ï¸Speaker: Sara McBide, USGS Earthquake Science CenterClick here to attend
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 03/01/24
Computational Approaches for Understanding and Engineering Biomolecular CondensatesThe interior of cells contains numerous components that must be carefully organized in space to fulfill a wide range of biological functions. The most common form of intracellular compartment does not have membranes. Instead of membranes, these compartments, known as biomolecular condensates, are maintained and spatially segregated through phase separation.Understanding ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
First Friday Nights - CANCELEDCome together as a family, visit early, and stay late!Swing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 pm until 8 pm, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock ...
Where: San MateoCost: Regular CuriOdyssey admission prices
Public Astronomy Viewing Nights - CANCELEDSonoma State University hosts astronomical viewing nights open to the public. Events are weather dependent. Check the weblink for cancelations prior to attending.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Experiencing the Great North American Eclipse!On April 8 the Great North American Eclipse will occur. This will be an eclipse you will want to experience and photograph. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the Contiguous United States until August 23, 2044. In this presentation you will learn from an accomplished eclipse ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 03/02/24
Building Scalable & Reliable AI apps with Cloud Native Technologies WorkshopCloud Native (CN) technologies provide scalable and reliable platforms to host AI based technologies. This 1-day workshop is intended to expose and educate attendees on the available tooling in the CN space from Kubernetes to Kubeflow and ecosystem; including their purpose and path to successfully leveraging them.Both CN and AI ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $85
Randall Museum Science FestivalThis year’s celebration includes a special family-friendly Science Festival for visitors of all ages. Kids and their families can enjoy free live animal encounters, discover more information with community partners from the science world, and for a small fee, drop in to explore the fun of hands on science from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Salamander Search at SanbornSanborn is famous for its amphibians; you just need to do some extra searching to find them! Join us for a fun day of looking under rocks, logs, and other unique hiding spots that Sanborn’s Salamanders call home!Ages 4 - 12, with registered adultRegister at weblink
Where: SaratogaCost: $25 per person
Nike Missile Site Veteran Open HouseVeterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm The SF-88 Nike Missile Site is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold War, from ...
California is one of 11 jurisdictions in the United States that provides Medical Aid In Dying (MAID) for its citizens. Do you know who qualifies for MAID in California, and who does not? We will discuss the current law, its restrictions, and what might be done to amend it to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Starry Nights Star Party - CANCELEDThe 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 ...
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 ...
The fundamental understanding and tuning of the interactions that occur between surfaces and chemicals or between surfaces and microorganisms may allow us to design materials or systems with enhanced binding and reactive properties for various industrial, environmental, and clinical applications. However, understanding and optimizing these interactions can also be used ...
Global reliance on cloud services, powered by transformative technologies like generative AI, machine learning, and big-data analytics, is driving exponential growth in demand for hyperscale cloud compute infrastructure. Meanwhile, the breakdown of classical hardware scaling (e.g., Moore’s Law) is hampering growth in compute supply. Building domain-specific hardware can address this ...
On Dec 13, 2022, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Accelerator Laboratory achieved Ignition. 2.05MJoule produced by 192 lasers were converted into 3.15Mjoule of fusion power. The first time on earth, controlled nuclear fusion produced a net positive power reaction. This is a major scientific milestone that ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
A Magic Show of the NeutrinosDr. Kam-Biu Luk will present an exploration of an intriguing phenomenon called neutrino oscillation.Speaker: Kam-Biu Luk, UC Berkeley
Measuring the Effect of Gravity on AntimatterRecent experiments have measured the effect of gravity on antimatter with the first “directâ€, i.e., freefall-style or Galilean Leaning Tower of Pisa-style measurements. In agreement with theory and indirect experiments, these experiments, performed by CERN’s ALPHA collaboration, show that antimatter, specifically antihydrogen atoms, fall downward with an acceleration within about ...
The talk will delve into a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between energy, climate, and development on the African continent. The discussion will acknowledge the critical intersection of these three elements and propose pragmatic approaches as the guiding principle for charting a sustainable course forward. The African continent, rich in ...
The concept of resilience has become part of the lexicon for disaster researchers in universities and government agencies. The concept has evolved significantly over the past 10-20 years. In 2010-11, the engineering community was coming to grips with the two paradigms of resilience: 1) an engineering approach that focused on ...
Humanity’s future in space will depend on autonomous robotic spacecraft, whether in orbit around Earth or exploring the far reaches of our solar system. Spacecraft swarms, or groups of autonomous cooperative spacecraft, have the potential to revolutionize future space exploration and science missions. In 2023, NASA’s Starling project launched a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Tuesday, 03/05/24
Atmosphere & Energy Winter Seminar - Florian DahlhausenThe Atmosphere/Energy Seminar is an interdisciplinary seminar with talks by researchers and practitioners in the fields of atmospheric science and renewable energy engineering. Addresses the causes of climate, air pollution, and weather problems and methods of addressing these problems through renewable and efficient energy systems.Speaker: Florian Dahlhausen, Chief of Staff ...
Over the last twenty years, physicists have learned to manipulate individual quantum objects: atoms, ions, molecules, quantum circuits, electronic spins... It is now possible to build "atom by atom" a synthetic quantum matter. By controlling the interactions between atoms, one can study the properties of these elementary many-body systems: quantum ...
