Pi (Ï€) DayJoin the 37th annual celebration of our own homegrown holiday! March 14th (3/14) commemorates the irrational, transcendent, and never-ending ratio that helps describe circles of all sizes. Explore math-inspired activities and presentations, then join our pi parade and eat a free piece of pie. Come for the STEAM and stay ...
The Thwaites Interdisciplinary Margin Evolution (TIME) project investigates the processes influencing the dynamics and future evolution of the Eastern Shear Margin of Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica. This presentation will summarize results from TIME’s seismic team. TIME deployed 14 broadband seismometers from 2019 to 2021. We investigate passive seismic signals to ...
The transition to zero-emission fleets represents an excellent opportunity for transportation decarbonization, especially for medium and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles, as 75% of the commercial trucks on the road and 98% of Class 8 trucks are currently powered by diesel. From a nationwide perspective, MHD vehicles accounted for only 6% of the ...
After Dark: Pi NightMath is everywhere in our lives, from geometric designs to the irrational, transcendental, and non-real numbers that help us make sense of the world. This Pi Day, keep the fun going to infinity at the Exploratorium. Learn the mathematically optimal way to slice a pie. Witness an amazing math phenomenon ...
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 ...
The continued onslaught of myths and misinformation surrounding Covid and Covid vaccines has been unrelenting and contributes to the low uptake of this vaccine. I will try to debunk some of these myths and put them in context.Speaker: Paul Offit, MD, University of PennsylvaniaWatch the lecture here.
Speaker: Azizi Seixas, University of MiamiClick here to attend online.
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Designing the Plasmonic Response of Complex Nanoparticle AssembliesOptoelectronic and biomedical devices harnessing solar energy can be improved by incorporating colloidal soft materials as energy harvesters, waveguides, optical filters, photo- and thermocatalysts, and molecular sensors. Understanding and controlling the light-matter interactions of these components is crucial to improving their performance.In this talk, I’ll discuss how we use controlled ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Saturday, 03/16/24
Spring flowers at Bouverie PreserveJoin us for a 3-hour docent-led nature walk at the 535-acre Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen. You will be in small groups while strolling through and appreciating the unique beauty of our oak and riparian woodland habitats.The trails are wide, unpaved, uneven, and some have steps or inclines. Wear sturdy ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: $20 Suggested Donation
Walk on the Wildflower Side with Ranger KatieCome celebrate spring and take a walk on the wildflower side with the Marin Headlands Park Rangers!This program will feature a short walk (0.3 miles plus a section of stairs with 50 steps) along the scenic Battery Yates trail at Fort Baker in Sausalito.Along the way, we’ll learn about the wildflowers ...
 This unique experience invites participants to explore hidden pockets of greenery within the urban landscape and uncover the diverse array of pollinators that call the city home. In partnership with Theatre Works Silicon Valley’s production of “Queenâ€, our guides will share fascinating insights into the unique adaptations and behaviors of ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Roving Ranger Park Parade Tour - Crissy Field East BeachLooking for something fun to do on a weekend outdoors in a local national park? Come out and join us for the Roving Ranger's Park Parade Tour!In San Francisco, we will be making stops at Crissy Field East Beach (10am - 11am), the Warming Hut (2pm - 3pm), and at ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Space for Her: Celebrating Women in Space ScienceIn November of 2024, NASA’s Artemis 2 is set to launch their first crewed mission of the Orion Spacecraft, which will land the first woman on the moon. Meanwhile, women have been making monumental advancements in space science for decades. This Women’s History Month, come hear from some phenomenal women ...
Where: OaklandCost: $12 General, $10 Kids, Free for members
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Please click the link above to register via EventBrite. Participation is free, but space is limited.
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Roving Ranger Park Parade Tour - The Warming HutLooking for something fun to do on a weekend outdoors in a local national park? Come out and join us for the Roving Ranger's Park Parade Tour!In San Francisco, we will be making stops at Crissy Field East Beach (10am - 11am), the Warming Hut (2pm - 3pm), and at ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Roving Ranger Park Parade Tour - Lands EndLooking for something fun to do on a weekend outdoors in a local national park? Come out and join us for the Roving Ranger's Park Parade Tour!In San Francisco, we will be making stops at Crissy Field East Beach (10am - 11am), the Warming Hut (2pm - 3pm), and at ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as conditions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsJazz Under the Stars is a FREE monthly public stargazing event! Occurring on the Saturday nearest the 1st quarter moon (check our Events Page), join us in building 36 on the 4th floor observatory for a night of smooth jazz, bright stars, and a lot of fun! We play our jazz ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sunday, 03/17/24
Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch â€" 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 ...
Learn about how solar eclipses come to be, what scientists discover during eclipses, exactly when and where the upcoming eclipse will be best visible, and how to observe the eclipse and the Sun safely. A rare and dramatic eclipse of the Sun is coming to North America on Apr. 8, 2024. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Monday, 03/18/24
ab initio thermodynamics and beyond A central goal of computational chemistry is to predict material properties using first-principles methods based on the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics. However, the high computational costs of these methods typically prevent rigorous predictions of macroscopic quantities at finite temperatures.In this talk, I will demonstrate how to enable such predictions ...
OceanOne is a robotic diver with a high degree of autonomy for physical interaction with the marine environment.  The robot’s advanced autonomous capabilities for physical interaction in deep-sea are combined with the cognitive abilities of a human expert through an intuitive haptic/stereo-vision interface. OceanOne was deployed in several archeological expeditions ...
Dr. Jessica Kendall-Bar is a Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Her research combines engineering, data science, ecology, and visualization to measure behavior and physiology of marine animals amidst a changing climate. For her dissertation, she developed a non-invasive system to record ...
Quantum information science seeks to exploit the collective behavior of a large quantum system to enable tasks that are impossible (or less possible!) with classical resources alone. This burgeoning field encompasses a variety of directions, ranging from metrology to computing. While distinguished in objective, all of these directions rely on ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Gaming and InclusivityJoin us for a captivating exploration into the intersection of gaming and inclusivity at our upcoming event on Monday, March 18, 2024 and engage in a thought-provoking conversation with diverse figures from the vibrant gaming world, with the spotlight on storytelling.Our panelists, including developers immersed in empowering storytelling through their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 03/19/24
CRISPR: Opportunities and Challenges - LivestreamSpeakers:Jodi Halpern: Bioethics and Medical Humanities in the UCB-UCSF Joint Medical Program, Co-Founder and Co-Lead Berkeley Group for Ethics and Regulation of Innovative Technologies.Leah Witkowsky: molecular biologist by training who has applied her knowledge to a subsequent career in scientific governance, ethics, and multi-perspective engagement. Executive Director of the Kavli ...
Is it time for a vision of a better internet with a playbook to build the future?The internet of today is a far cry from its early promise of a decentralized, democratic network of innovation, connection and freedom. In the past decade, it has fallen almost entirely under the control ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members in person, $10/Free web
A stethoscope and a magic wand both deeply listen to the heart, uncovering wishes more significant than a cure for the critically ill. Asking about these wishes reveals the most impactful gifts healthcare can offer, transcending traditional medicine. This approach, reminiscent of "The Little Prince," teaches us that true healing ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #96: Galaxies Going Bananas + Space Drafts Trivia!On tap this month, we have Steward Observatory graduate student Haowen Zhang talking about how galaxies in the early universe are going bananas! We’ll also be hosting another trivia game featuring a Borderlands gift card as a prize, and of course, you won’t want to miss the latest Astronomy in ...
Fungal bioluminescence was first described by Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), and continues to fascinate and puzzle scientists today. While over 100 species of fungi are known to produce luminescent mushrooms or mycelium, the chemical and genetic basis of the light-producing reaction was only recently discovered, and the reason these fungi glow ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 03/20/24
New Directions in Greening InfrastructureAs the effects of climate change become more obvious, moving away from fossil fuels has only become more urgent. But to do so, new energy sources - and new infrastructure - are desperately needed.Please join us on Wednesday, March 20 from 12:00pm-1:30pm for a panel discussion, “New Directions in Greening ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Toward Holistic Bioimaging to Elevate Human HealthHolistic imaging of diverse functional, anatomical, and molecular architecture that span multiple levels, from cells to an entire system, remains a major challenge in biology. In this talk, I will introduce a series of technologies that enable integrated multiscale imaging and molecular phenotyping of both animal tissues and human clinical ...
We introduce an empirical framework for valuing markets in environmental offsets. Using newly-collected data on wetland conservation and offsets, we apply this framework to evaluate a set of decentralized markets in Florida, where and developers purchase offsets from long-lived producers who restore wetlands over time. We find that offsets led ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Virtual Tour: Caltrain Electric Trains Deep DiveIn advance of the in-person tour of Caltrain’s new electric trains, join us for a deep dive into the ins and outs of this electrification project. This is an opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions prior to the tour.Sebastian Petty / Transportation Policy Manager, SPURBrent Tietjen ...
Where: Cost: Free
Berkeley Geographers’ multifaceted perspectives on California’s environmental changeBerkeley Geographers have a long and proud history of research on the hydroclimate and geomorphology of California. In this talk by Geography faculty, we will feature work by Berkeley Geographers on this topic, including changes in the distant past, rainfall and other hydrological trends in modern times and future, and ...
People concerned with the environment have long advocated for public policies that reflect that concern for the conservation of natural resources, and preservation of natural spaces. That advocacy comes from a recognition that 1) the environment can’t speak for itself in political processes, and 2) public policy is still the ...
Why slow down as you get older?Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure: From mountain biking in the Bolivian Andes to pitching a tent, mid-blizzard, on Denali, she has never been a stranger to the exhilaration the outdoors can hold. Yet through it all, she has long wondered, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General $10 Members
Communicating Algorithmic Science to the PublicAlgorithms increasingly pervade every aspect of daily life. The importance of this societal development is widely acknowledged, but how much does the public understand about the underlying science? This panel discussion brings together a theoretical computer scientist with science communicators specializing in math and computer science, to explore the question ...
The need for security surrounds us with phishing emails, mobile phone scams and enterprise breaches all too familiar. Privacy concerns have become part of our culture from privacy statements (few read) on every website to high-profile social media CEOs testifying before the Senate. AI is impacting nearly every industry and ...
They say that music soothes even the savage beast, and while we can’t vouch for any beast-related benefits, we are excited to welcome the brain-tingling Dan McCalley and Shell Space to the stage for this month’s Nerd Nite!Dan McCalley - “A New Era in Mental Healthcare: Brain Stimulation Therapy for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Advance, $15 at door
