Space Mission Sustainability Leveraging Picard-Chebyshev Methods and Optimal ControlSpacecraft sustainability is crucial for the long-term exploration and utilization of space. As humanity ventures further from the Earth, responsible and sustainable management of space assets becomes imperative to ensure the preservation of the space environment. In-space servicing missions enable the extension of the operational life of satellites and other ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
InSight Mars Lander - Instrument Deployment SystemNASA’s Interior Exploration Using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy, and Heat Transport (InSight) Mars Lander’s mission overarching goal is to understand the processes of planetary differentiation that formed the terrestrial planets and the global processes that subsequently modify them.Dr. Trebi-Ollennu will talk about his work as InSight’s Product Delivery Manager and Operations ...
Transportation is on the path to decarbonization, led by the electrification of cars, trucks and buses. However, numerous questions remain. How much reduction in vehicle use is desired and possible? How might aviation and shipping be decarbonized? How might strategies differ between advanced industrial nations and the Global South? What ...
Synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as nanoparticles is critical for their large-scale processability in real-world technologies and is poised to alter wide-ranging MOF behaviors, especially those related to transport phenomena. Little is known about controlled synthetic techniques, however, and studies into the impact of nanosizing physical properties have only just begun. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Saturday, 09/21/24
40th Annual Coastal Clean-up Day 2024Join us for Coastal Clean-up Day - the statewide movement that removed 376,308 pounds of trash from California’s coastlines and inland waterways last year! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Critter Search at Sanborn ParkSome of the most exciting critters are hard to find. Join us as we look for some of the smaller residents of Sanborn Park. Look for Salamanders under rocks, Millipedes under logs, and newts in the ponds! Let’s see who we can find!For ages 1 - 5 + parent
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
Bair Island Walking TourJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! 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 ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $10 Donation encouraged
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about .6 miles). At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Is Human Hibernation a Possible Tool for Future Long-Term Crewed Space Flight?Dr. Wallace’s talk with discuss the fantasy of human hibernation, what are the different types of hibernation, what are the proposed mechanisms of hibernation, and why humans are biologically and physiologically unlikely to tolerate hibernation. This discussion will review how anesthesia is fundamentally different from hibernation with separate risks and ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Sunday, 09/22/24
Family Hikes Youth 3 - 12 (first session)Pack your sunscreen and lace up on your hiking shoes, we’re venturing forth for a gentle 1-2 mile hike. Explore the lush redwood forest that surrounds Chabot, hike off some steam then have a sit-down and snack with your family and new friends you’ve just made. Expert Chabot staff lead ...
Where: OaklandCost: $40 Adult, $30 Youth 3 - 12, Members $10 off
Discover the beautiful diversity of succulent plants! We’ll explore their amazing features, talk about where and how they grow, and learn how you can grow them at home too.This hands-on workshop includes creating your own designed potted succulent garden to take home!Admission and all materials included. Children must be accompanied ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 Adult, $15 child, $2 off for members
Morning Walk at WavecrestJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a very easy 2-mile walk at Wavecrest Open Space in Half Moon Bay! We’ll walk through groves of trees and fields where we’ll have a great chance to spot a variety of birds, especially raptors! We’ll also walk along the coastal bluffs where we ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
Family Hikes Youth 3 - 12 (second session)Pack your sunscreen and lace up on your hiking shoes, we’re venturing forth for a gentle 1-2 mile hike. Explore the lush redwood forest that surrounds Chabot, hike off some steam then have a sit-down and snack with your family and new friends you’ve just made. Expert Chabot staff lead ...
Where: OaklandCost: $40 Adult, $30 Youth 3 - 12, Members $10 off
Fundamentally new, and unexpected phases may emerge when superconductivity appears in a strongly correlated system. In this work we use scanning tunneling microscopy to study an unusual charge density wave (CDW) order in the heavy fermion triplet superconductor, UTe2. Our STM data reveal an incommensurate CDW whose intensity gets weaker ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
How do Neurons, Humans, and Artificial Neural Networks Predict?Dr. Sarah Marzan of Pitzer, Scripps, and Claremont McKenna College will pose the question: Do neurons, humans, and artificial neural networks predict efficiently, and if so, how? Dr. Marzen attacks this problem with information theory and machine learning, applied to new experimental data.Speaker will join remotely.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Regulation of LRRK2: Identifying vulnerabilities for Parkinson’s Disease therapeuticsParkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease, affecting ~10 million people worldwide. One of the most commonly mutated genes in PD codes for Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2). Autosomal dominant mutations in LRRK2 cause familial PD, while mutations in LRRK2 are risk factors for sporadic PD ...
The last few years have seen a remarkable development in our ability to control many neutral atoms individually, and induce controlled quantum interactions between them on demand. This progress ushers in a new era where one can create highly entangled states of many particles, break certain limits for quantum sensors ...
On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? Proponents of the new technology say AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Opponents say it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction.Gary Marcus ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, Free students in person, $10 Online
AI Developments in California: Follow-up DiscussionThis program will allow attendees to the September 23 program with Dr. Gary Marcus to discuss the implications of his talk and ideas on developments in artificial intelligence in California, especially proposed and pending legislation (such as SB 1047). We will also be seeking attendee input on what areas they ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8 General, discounts for Members
Tuesday, 09/24/24
AI Agents, LLMS, AI Voice & Building AI AssistantsJoin us for the premier event exploring the cutting-edge advancements in chatbots, conversational AI, and large language models (LLMs). This three-day conference is a must-attend for technology professionals looking to build AI Agents. We offer a comprehensive exploration of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.Gain invaluable ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Ranger-Guided Hike: Alice Eastwood LoopHave you ever wondered what a ranger looks at when they go for a walk in the woods? You’re invited to come with us!Ranger Katie will be leading a 3-mile guided hike along the Camp Alice Eastwood Loop. The tour should last approximately two hours. Redwood Creek Trail is almost entirely flat and ...
AI could make society or break it. It could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could lead to the downfall of democracy, an explosion in cybercrime, or possibly even worse. It’s also been wildly oversold. In this seminar, moderator ...
My laboratory explores new strategies to directly transform alkenes and arenes for streamlining bioactive small molecule synthesis. This seminar will cover three themes representative of our research program: 1) oxidative Rh(III)/(IV)/(II)-catalyzed C - H functionalization en-route to benzylisoquinoline alkaloids, an approach distinct from conventional Rh(III) catalysis; 2) synergistic Brønsted acid/Lewis ...
The Digitalist Papers seek to inspire a new era of governance, informed by the transformative power of technology to address the significant challenges and opportunities posed by AI and other digital technologies. The Federalist Papers, a series of essays written in the late 18th century, advocated for the ratification of ...
In recent years, a series of initiatives have emerged with the aim to advance women’s participation in the nuclear weapons field. These initiatives are informed by two assumptions. Women are missing, and women’s inclusion can bring change. Currently, empirical evidence is missing to support either of the two assumptions. Systematically ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
How Enterprises are Building AI Agents with LLMs, Prompt Engineering, & RAGJoin us for the premier event exploring the cutting-edge advancements in chatbots, conversational AI, and large language models (LLMs). This three-day conference is a must-attend for technology professionals looking to build AI Agents. We offer a comprehensive exploration of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.Gain invaluable ...
Hydrocarbons of all shapes and sizes are found throughout the various stages of star- and planet formation. Recently, using radio astronomical observations, a variety of cyclic- and even polycyclic hydrocarbons have been detected in the very cold (10 K) Taurus molecular cloud. These detections challenge our understanding of the chemical ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Quantum Generative AI Lectures6:15 - 6:35: Emerging Legal Trends in AIVijay will explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI and quantum technologies, offering insights into the regulations shaping their future.Speaker: Jijay Sekhon, Sidley Austin LLP 6:40 - 7:00: Quantum Computing for Engineers in a Hurry!Imran will deliver a fast-paced introduction to quantum computing, ...
Join us for an exceptional story. In March of this year, Vancouver Island residents were gripped with the story of “Brave Little Hunter” who had been stuck in the Zeballos (BC) lagoon since her pregnant mother was stranded and drowned. Join us to hear the story of coaxing this calf ...
Where: Cost: $10 Donation encouraged
Wednesday, 09/25/24
SETI Live: Unistellar + SETI: Citizen Science Q&A - LivestreamJoin Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We will take the time ...
Transposable Elements are fragments of DNA that can move themselves from one place in a genome to another, creating mutations and potentially genome instability. To control transposable elements, eukaryotic cells target them with chromatin modifications and/or DNA methylation to repress their transcription, and this regulation can be heritable (epigenetic). The ...
Just Futures: A Panel on Climate Adaptation, Infrastructure, and Resource Stewardship in the CaribbeanThis panel aims to unravel the Caribbean region’s current climate challenges, firmly rooted in its historical legacies. Equipped with the knowledge of long-durée histories and historical contingencies, our discussion aims to illuminate how these factors have shaped the present moment of climate change impacts. From this vantage point, we explore ...
Despite the increasing focus on the energy impact of AI, internet growth, and data centers, nearly all studies have overlooked the subsea cables that transport over 99% of all transoceanic internet traffic. This talk describes the work of Sustainable Subsea Networks, including the first carbon footprint calculator for subsea cables; ...
Director Johns will discuss the Departments clean energy transition initiatives and how her office supports Tribal energy sovereignty and the next generation of Tribal climate change leaders.Speaker: Wahleah Johns, US Department of EnergyAttend in person or online (see weblink)
Europa is one of the four moons of Jupiter discovered by Galileo in 1610. It almost certainly harbors a salty ocean underneath a thick ice crust. This ocean has all the requirements for a habitable zone where primitive life could potentially thrive: liquid water, energy in the form of chemical ...
Pathogens and colonialism are interconnected threats. Both can be deadly; both can be difficult to see. These forces often work together in the most destructive of ways. Ancient DNA has the power to untangle stories where these “invisible enemies” intersect. My research focuses on the DNA of ancient pathogens brought ...
California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) works to ensure that companies are following the rules for proper management of their hazardous waste. Hazardous waste includes materials such as waste oil, no longer needed household products like cleaners or paints, or discarded commercial chemicals, which if not properly managed, can ...
This student-run monthly series spotlights the latest research from Stanford, presented by PhD candidates and postdocs. Registration is required (see weblink)Speaker: Luqi Li, Stanford University
Where: Cost: Free
Advancing Wildfire-Resilient Architecture in a Post-Climate Change CaliforniaAs wildfires increasingly threaten communities in California and beyond, innovative approaches in architectural design and technology are essential for enhancing resilience. Wildfire-resilient architecture, defined as the capacity of structures to withstand and recover from wildfire impacts, is crucial in mitigating risks to individuals, homes, and communities.To bolster wildfire resilience, building ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, $15 students
Ecological genomics in NZ: human-induced evolution of insect color and wing phenotypesRapid adaptation is thought critical for the survival of species under global change, but our understanding of human-induced evolution in the wild remains limited. In New Zealand, widespread deforestation has underpinned repeated color and wing-phenotype shifts in wild insect populations. Loss of forest has led to color changes across Zelandoperla ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Reduced Order Modeling and Inverse Design of Flexible Structures by Machine LearningRecent advances in highly deformable structures necessitate simulation tools that can capture nonlinear geometry and nonlinear material. We propose machine learning, neural networks (NN) in particular, to capture this nonlinearity and solve highly nonlinear inverse problems in structural mechanics. Two representative problems will be discussed in this talk.In the first ...
When learning to program, students are often most focused on how to write code that functions correctly??"yet many different code structures can have the same functionality while differing in how easy they are to understand or extend. Thus, helping students to understand how to write well-structured code is an important ...
Expect the unusual as art and nature collide at this NightLife providing an exclusive sneak preview of the new BigPicture: Natural World Photography exhibition. Check out special programming like screen printing with Haight Street Art Center, enjoy special talks, and more.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Land UseExplore the relationship between humans and the environment at this After Dark, which features the second session of our conversation series Open Question. Hear from UC Davis researchers on climate response, and stop by our Observatory to take in stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, a part of our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
Do Galaxies Breathe, Too?Galaxies are more than just hundreds of billions of stars; the gas that fills the space between the stars plays a crucial role in determining the fate of a galaxy. In this presentation, Dr. Du will discuss how we use spectra to study the physical properties of gas in distant ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Friday, 09/27/24
Land x Good Fire: Sonoma ValleyJoin fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about Good Fire.Join fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about good fire. Land x Good Fire is part of the Resilient Forests and Watersheds Workshops ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Cybersecurity and the Clean Energy TransitionThe ability of the US and other countries to meet their clean energy and climate commitments will depend partly on how well we can design secure new, distributed renewable energy infrastructure and train a workforce to manage it - and how well the climate and clean energy and cybersecurity communities ...
Educator Resource Giveaway Days at the Astronomy Society of the PacificFREE SCIENCE MATERIALS, GAMES, POSTERS, BOOKS, and MORE!The ASP is opening its doors to Bay Area educators looking for FREE materials for their classrooms or other educational settings.We have a lot of games, classroom materials, posters, books, and more all available to take away. Bring your own vehicle to transport ...
Porous materials shape the world around us: many of the chemicals we use in our daily lives have, at some point, been purified or chemically transformed within subnano- to nano-sized pores. In this talk, I will discuss my group’s efforts to enhance the catalytic activity and physical properties of porous ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
In Town Star PartyCome 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. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 09/28/24
Educator Resource Giveaway Days at the Astronomy Society of the PacificFREE SCIENCE MATERIALS, GAMES, POSTERS, BOOKS, and MORE!The ASP is opening its doors to Bay Area educators looking for FREE materials for their classrooms or other educational settings.We have a lot of games, classroom materials, posters, books, and more all available to take away. Bring your own vehicle to transport ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Land x Good Fire: Bodega BayJoin fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about Good Fire.Join fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about good fire. Land x Good Fire is part of the Resilient Forests and Watersheds Workshops ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Stewardship Saturday: Valuing Seaweed for Humans and Marine LifeJoin Kelpful and The Marine Mammal Center as we explore the many values of the macroalgae, seaweed, for humans, marine mammals, and the ocean! Through this event you will have the opportunity to eat and touch seaweed, learn more about foraging for it, create consumable products out if it, and ...
Where: Avila BeachCost: Free
Life's Better Electric: Electrification FairLife is better electric! Most San Francisco homes use natural gas for heating, water heating, clothes drying and/or cooking, which creates indoor air pollution and contributes to climate change. That‘s why the Bay Area is starting to phase out gas appliances in favor of electric alternatives starting in 2027. Luckily, modern ...
Did you know that California has a holiday just to celebrate biodiversity? Let’s celebrate by having a month long BioBlitz through iNaturalist to help scientists document our local plants, animals. insects, fungi, and more. Come learn about local species and how you and your family can contribute to scientific research ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Access to Adventure Day 2024Join Support for Families for a family fun day at the Crissy Field Center on Presidio Tunnel Tops! Learn about inclusive recreation, after-school and summer programs available in San Francisco, and explore one of San Francisco’s newest accessible parks.?Connect with other families and staff from Support for Families and San Francisco Recreation and Park’s Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion ...
The United States has set a goal to decarbonize energy production by 2035 and the entire economy by 2050. Multiple analyses estimated that to do so requires significant investment in energy storage technologies to time shift when the energy is produced by sources such as wind and solar to when ...
Where: FremontCost: $25 in person members, Free online
CSM's Family Science & Astronomy Festival + Makerspace brings the wonders of science to our community! Future scientists-in-the-making are welcomed to campus to participate in fun makerspace activities, watch Chef Ed make comets, visit fascinating biology, chemistry, geology, math, and physics stations for hands-on demos hosted by CSM instructors and ...
Through demonstration of the latest computer vision technologies in Google colab, Claire will introduce her AI co-pilot socio-emotional training system for autistic children. 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Some key symptoms and supporting neuroscience are: lack of emotion interpretation (amygdala theory), not showing sign of ...
Where: SunnyvalleCost: 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
Latinx+ Engineering DayJoin us for a family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where we welcome visitors from all ages and backgrounds to connect with engineers and STEM educators.Our annual Latinx+ Engineering Day - now in its 25th year - offers a chance to engage with ...
RedoxBlox, a silicon valley funded high temperature battery startup, has invented a new class of energy storage - thermochemical energy storage (TCES). Much like electrochemical solutions, RedoxBlox uses a chemical reaction to store energy to achieve Li-Ion levels of energy density, but without the need for any rare earth or ...
Future role of wearables in precision medicine and mental healthThis talk will explore the progress made in the integration of wearable devices into precision medicine and mental health, highlighting key milestones and challenges. Over the past decade, wearable technology has advanced from basic step counters to sophisticated devices capable of ...
In this talk, I will discuss some of our recent efforts to derive effective descriptions of the collective dynamics of active fluids, a broad class of systems for which local energy injection is converted into directed motion. Such systems evolve far from equilibrium, which precludes the standard formulation of hydrodynamic ...
Speaker: Mark Lipsitch, Harvard UniversityRoom: Auditorium
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Physics of MicromachinesMicroelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a highly interdisciplinary field that produces devices integral to modern daily life such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. Daniel Contreras went from physics in undergrad to graduate school in electrical engineering to study MEMS and now works as a professional engineer in radio frequency (RF) semiconductors.This talk ...
Anyons, particles with quantum statistics that go beyond that of bosons and fermions, rapidly transitioned from theoretical possibility to reality in the quantum Hall effect. However, the extreme conditions required for those realizations, including strong magnetic fields, have posed limitations. Recently, significant advances have led to the observation of anyons ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Stargazing with the SETI InstituteJoin us for a night of outdoor stargazing at the Library and a celebration of 40 years of the SETI Institute! We'll kick things off in the Library Program Room at 7 p.m. with a 40th anniversary party, followed by a short talk from Simon Steel of the SETI Institute ...
In this presentation I will highlight recent work from my group focused on the use of photochemistry and photocatalysis to aid the synthesis of high-value molecules. The presentation will focus on: Boryl radical reactivity. Amine-ligated boryl radicals are highly reactive open-shell intermediates with significant potential for the synthesis of ...
I will present our experiments leveraging electron and nuclear spins out of equilibrium to build highly sensitive, deployable, chemical sensors. These sensors utilize solid-state systems, such as semiconductors, where nuclear spins can be optically “hyperpolarized” to levels thousands of times greater than thermal equilibrium. Remarkably, these nuclei also exhibit extended ...
Oil and gas are the most traded commodities on the planet; they are also the chief causes of the most grievous harm our species has yet faced, the burgeoning climate crisis. This lecture will examine how the export of hydrocarbons, in particular, has become an enormous threat to efforts to ...
Despite implications of the prefix "uni," many scientists now think that there might be more than a single universe! Our universe may be just one example in a far larger "multiverse," but an unusually complex one that is conducive to the existence of life. Come learn - and inquire - ...
Born in California, OceanWell is developing a planet-friendly technology to harvest water molecules from the ocean using reverse osmosis (RO) membranes in a new way. Unlike the heavy industrial RO process typically conducted on land, OceanWell passively extracts freshwater from the deep sea without harming marine life. Its LifeSafe circulation ...
Over the last decade, competition has intensified between gas and electric utilities to meet all building energy needs for homes and businesses, including sectors like heating and cooking. Policy incentives to transition from gas to electric appliances as part of greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies and improvements in electric technologies ...
This presentation will analyse how digital capitalism renews wealth inequalities and urban segregation through the transformation of urban housing markets by real estate platforms. Focusing on post-apartheid South Africa, I examine how housing, a foundational site of racial capitalism, has been re-coded financially, algorithmically and legally into an asset class ...
Organisms have been making exquisite inorganic materials for over 500 million years. Although these materials have many desired physical properties such as strength, regularity, and environmentally benign processing, the types of materials that organisms have evolved to work with are limited. However, there are many properties of living systems that ...
Despite ominous foretelling of a slowdown, the computational throughput has increased by orders of magnitude over the last decade. Energy efficiency is critical not only to maintain this incessant advancement, but also to ensure that electronics does not become a drag on the finite energy resources of the world. This ...
We are at the beginning of one of the most significant industrial transitions in history, moving from an economy based almost exclusively on carbon-producing fossil energy - coal, oil and gas - to one eventually fueled by renewable energy - sun, wind, steam, and innovative technologies that generate and enable ...
In 2023, Wild Care's Executive Director Stephanie Ellis was tasked with incubating two sets of Osprey eggs, raising the chicks and finding them suitable wild foster nests. This year, she has been placing Osprey eggs (from USDA) into active nests, and working with a local utility company to get chicks ...
Speaker: Eric DunhamAttend in person or online (see weblink for stream information)Room 350/372
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Anthropogenic impact on biodiversity: consequences for biotic interactions and human wellbeingAlthough a major emphasis in conservation science is the global extinction of species, the current pulse of massive population loss has a plethora of ecological consequences for ecosystem process via the disruption of species interactions. This presentation will illustrate how the decline and extinction of local ecological processes has cascading ...
Marek Miltner (birthname Marek Szeles) is a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, between Czech Technical University in Prague and Stanford. He received his MPhil in Technology Policy from Cambridge University (UK) in 2021 and his MEng in AI and Computer Science from Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU in Prague ...
Hardware engineering is a critical to designing and manufacturing successful high frequency systems and presents unique and complex challenges. This presentation will discuss what delineates RF, microwave, and high frequency engineering as a specialization and describe some design and testing methodologies useful in application. Additionally, some basic simulations and troubleshooting ...
E.ON is one of Europe's largest energy companies with the business areas of energy distribution grid, energy infrastructure solutions and energy sales. With a 1.6-million-kilometer-long energy distribution grid and around 47 million customers, E.ON is playing a leading role in shaping a green, digital and decentralized energy world.In this inaugural seminar, Birnbaum will ...
Today, polymers face some of the consequences of their pervasive success in society: plastics littering, discussions about microplastics and environmental persistence, and the emissions from their fossil production. For a circular economy within the planetary boundaries, polymer design, production, use and end of life have to change: Recycled and biobased ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
After Dark: See For YourselfAt the Exploratorium, Thursday nights are a portal to a new world of fun. Come play with over 700 exhibits that will turn your perspective upside-down - sometimes literally. Investigate your reflection in the Giant Concave Mirror, find the missing colors in our Monochrome Room, and much more, all accompanied ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, members free
NightLife just got a whole lot cuter! Join us for a night of fuzzy fun with Muttville, Ramon Puppetry, and more!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Friday, 10/04/24
Bair Island Walking TourJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! 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 ...
Iron-sulfur proteins are found in all kingdoms of life and carry out some of the most kinetically challenging reactions in the biosphere. In this talk, I will discuss my group’s efforts to understand how the remarkable functions of these proteins derive from the unique electronic structures of their iron-sulfur clusters. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
First Friday Nights at CuriodysseyJoin us for a Summer Sunset! Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits with the band, Right Time! while enjoying animal presentations, authentic Singaporean food from Satay By The Bay, and tacos from Carnitas Aguirre. Kids will imagine, create, and tinker with giant tangrams and maze puzzles!
Where: San MateoCost: $21.95 General, discount for members
First Friday: OTHER WORLDSWelcome the change of season by exploring what’s up in the sky, what’s going on in space this Autumn. Fun activities for all ages include a DJ Disco DanceParty, Spaceship Runway design your own space fashion, Star Stories on the observation deck, guest speakers, bar in the courtyard and live ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Adult, $5 under 12 & Seniors, Free for members
SETI Talks: A Celebration of Science, Art and StargazingIn partnership with Chabot Space & Science Center’s First Friday program, this event kicks off a series focused on the Drake Equation. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier, the evening will spotlight the first term of the equation: star formation. Attendees can enjoy Sun and stargazing with Dr. Ian Weaver using ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 General, $5 youth, Srs, Students, free members
Night OwlNight Owl is soaring back to the Museum and bigger than ever! Come ready to meet beautiful owls, enjoy delicious drinks and fantastic food, buy one-of-a-kind goods, and maybe just meet the new (fluffy) love of your life! This year’s Night Owl can’t be missed: Owl Hour with Antonio Balestreri and ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $45 General, $35 Members, $50 at door,$75 VIP Hour
The Astrobees are free-flying robots that operate inside the International Space Station (ISS) and were launched to the ISS in 2019. Designed as a mobile camera, an astronaut assistant, and a research platform, they have successfully performed hundreds of activities in space supporting dozens of research projects. The robots were ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 10/05/24
Fall FestivalCome celebrate our valley's rich agricultural history! The 8th Annual Fall Festival will have local arts, crafts and food, kids activities, agricultural workshops, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, pumpkin patch - and more.
Where: San JoseCost: Free ($6 parking fee)
Family Nature Day at Huddart ParkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks, San Mateo County Parks, and San Mateo County Health for a family-friendly morning filled with hikes for all ages, hands-on learning experiences and arts activities. Register now to reserve a free ticket for you and your friends and ...
Where: WoodsideCost: Free
Land x Good Fire: Austin CreekJoin fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about Good Fire.Join fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about good fire. Land x Good Fire is part of the Resilient Forests and Watersheds Workshops ...
Where: GuernevilleCost: Free
Science in the ParkScience in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Supervisor Elisa Marquez and created by the late Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), the environment, and health, while having fun and supporting the school districts ...
Where: HaywardCost: Free
Foothills Family Nature WalkEnvironmental Volunteers' Family Nature Walks program is designed to help community members get to know our local open space areas. Small 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 activities, and a ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
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 - 3pmThe SF-88 Nike Missile Site is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Owls of the Tennessee ValleyJoin us on an easy four-mile, three hour dusk hike through the Tennessee Valley where we will search for and learn more about the owls that reside in and visit the Tennessee Valley.Registration required (see weblink)
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
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, 10/06/24
Blue InnovationAre you passionate about protecting our ocean and water sources? Join us for a day full of inspirational exhibits and lightning talks from researchers, nonprofits, and businesses who are tackling water and ocean concerns. Enjoy food, live bands, and art from local artists as you learn about the newest research ...
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, 10/07/24
Understanding and Responding to the Current Mpox Outbreak - LiveestreamThe recent, rapid spread of the new clade 1B strain of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in Central Africa has prompted the second Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) since the global outbreak of mpox in 2022. Learn the latest about the current epidemic in this panel conversation with experts representing a variety of perspectives. In ...
This talk examines the role of soft-switching inverters in electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery management systems (BMS), focusing on technological advancements and their impact. The integration of variable frequency critical soft-switching (VF-CSS) with wide-bandgap semiconductors, optimized AC filters, and real-time control enables the production of stable sine wave output ...
We construct a local decoder for the 2D toric code using ideas from the hierarchical classical cellular automata of Tsirelson and G'acs. Such a decoder is realized as a circuit of strictly local quantum channels that preserves the logical subspace of the toric code for exponential time in the presence ...
Dark matter is a feebly interacting particle that is thought to compose 85% of the matter content of the Universe. One potential candidate for the dark matter is the axion, a particle so light it exhibits wave-like behavior. At SLAC, we search for axions using ultra-low noise radios immersed in ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Cryo-EM of proton pumps in the mammalian brainIntercellular communication in the nervous system occurs through the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft between neurons. In the presynaptic neuron, the proton pumping vesicular- or vacuolar-type ATPase (V-ATPase) powers neurotransmitter loading into synaptic vesicles (SVs), with the V1 complex dissociating from the membrane region of the enzyme before ...
Speaker: Sarah Slavoff, Yale UniversityRoom: Auditorium
Where: StanfordCost: Free
What Physicists Do - Student Research TalksFour Sonoma State Physics students will present short talks based on their summer research projects on topics including: ATLAS, the largest general purpose particle detector experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, using quantum sensing to search for direct detection of Dark Matter, and exploring Conformal Field Theory.Speakers: Madison Ambriz, Bahareh ...
What do black holes get up to when they are on their own? This talk will describe the evolution of a universe containing only a single black hole, starting with classical physics figured out in the 1960s and continuing to dynamics that requires a fully quantum theory of gravity and ...
The Sun, our nearest star, is more than just a blazing ball of fire. Its atmosphere, hotter than its already scorching surface, presents a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for years. How does the Sun's magnetic field heat its chromosphere to 10,000 degrees - and its corona to more than ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Robert Oppenheimer successfully directed the Manhattan Project that led to the creation of the world’s first nuclear weapons. However, two other Berkeley faculty members played crucial roles in this development. Ernest Lawrence’s invention of the cyclotron enabled Glenn Seaborg to discover plutonium and led to the development of uranium isotopic ...
The mountain ranges of the central and southern United States have long been considered enigmatic, both for their sustained topographic relief and exceptional levels of freshwater biodiversity. In my talk, I will propose that the erosion through heterogeneous bedrock is an important mechanism for explaining the topography and freshwater biodiversity ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Einstein without Tears - 6 week courseThis non-technical, non-mathematical introduction to some of the most awe-inspiring ideas from the work of Albert Einstein is designed for people with little or no science background. If you’ve been intrigued by Einstein (who was Time magazine’s “Person of the Century” in 1999), but have been scared away by thoughts of ...
Understanding deformations of macroscopic thin plates and shells has a long and rich history, culminating with the nonlinear Foeppl-von Karman equations in 1904. However, thermal fluctuations in thin elastic membranes fundamentally alter the long wavelength physics, leading to strongly scale-dependent elastic constants, consistent with experiments that twist and bend atomically-thin ...
Optical spectroscopies have contributed immensely to the present understanding of metals, semiconductors and superconductors. Unfortunately, optics encounters problems when it comes to “seeing” effects at length scales below the diffraction limit of light and also with probing physics outside of the light cone. Both capabilities are highly desirable for the ...
This presentation will explore the integration of emerging AI into healthcare to provide personalized, empathetic care. We will highlight current and future AI prospects and how healthcare professionals can effectively collaborate with AI while maintaining a patient-centered approach.Speaker: Yaa Kumah-CrystalRegister at weblink to receive connection information
The Geography of Hope: Using GIS to Change the WorldFrom Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, location data is being collected and analyzed through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to map a better future. It's a powerful tool that can be applied to environmental conservation, healthcare, law enforcement, and educational innovation.Join us as Pulitzer Prize-winning editor and former ...
Whether analytical questions are answered by querying relational databases or in dialog with the latest Large Language Model (LLM): a key component for ensuring trustworthy answers is the retrieval of relevant data to answer the question at hand. In this talk, we will discuss how retrieval systems for structured data ...
Seeing without labels: Applied AI at the National Library of SwedenWhile the digital archives of memory institutions have expanded exponentially in recent years, much of this material remains inaccessible. With the advent of mass digitization programs and the ever-increasing flow of incoming born digital material, the range and extent of digital heritage collections has grown enormously over the past two ...
Illuminating the Dark Matter of the GenomeDr. Michael T. McManus’s research career is distinguished by a strong emphasis on technology and innovation, particularly in gene function analysis in health and disease. His lab uses systematic and synthetic approaches to develop new tools and methodologies for studying gene regulation. Since joining UCSF, Dr. McManus has led a ...
Over the last 25 years, South Korea has witnessed growing inequality through non-standard employment, mushrooming real estate prices, and the growth of its super-conglomerates. That this expansion has taken place amid declining rates of economic growth and turbulent political events marks a departure from Korea’s past recognition as a high ...
Hydrogen is projected to play a significant role in the future energy mix, with the IEA forecasting an increase of almost an order of magnitude compared to hydrogen consumption today. This increase is driven by the possible dual use of hydrogen: to provide a clean or green high energy density ...
Astronomers have now discovered thousands of planets in orbit around other stars. Dr. Weintraub will discuss those discoveries, and predict the progress astronomers are likely to make in their more detailed studies of these planets over the next fifty years. Then he will consider the consequences of those potential discoveries ...
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) scientists will talk about their work protecting and restoring the estuary’s vital tidal marsh habitats including China Camp. We’ll explore how these ecosystems help combat sea-level rise and support the diverse wildlife that calls the Bay Area home. Learn about the science ...
Where: San RafaelCost: Free
Thursday, 10/10/24
Coastal Walk at 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 ...
Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier is a Senior Advisor for the Electric Grid program at the California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE), UC Berkeley. Her research centers on power distribution systems, the use of high-precision synchronized measurements, and the integration of distributed and intermittent generation. Current projects explore new control strategies ...
For the past 15 years, companies have been seen as central to addressing climate change, given their emissions and level of accountability to civil society and the public. However, the current system of greenhouse gas inventories and related interventions -particularly for indirect emissions (Scope 3) - has proven inefficient, as ...
Celebrate the journey of life at After Dark through stunning artworks and performances. Prepare to be mesmerized by Elderflora, Majel Connery’s powerful song cycle about a tree’s existence from seedling to log, contrasting and comparing it to a human’s life cycle. Then engage with the awesome natural phenomena all around ...
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 ...
Because a total solar eclipse occurs in any given location only about once every 375 years, experiencing an eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event for most of us, and even more so for most other animals. There is surprisingly little published about the effects of eclipses on people and other animals. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Primordial Pathway: A Legacy of Ancient Life on Earth It is a mystery how the earliest organisms on earth evolved the means to thrive, grow and reproduce under the sparse conditions of the young planet. Primordial earth had little oxygen and in the deep seas, no available light. One theory proposes that life evolved near undersea vents, taking energy ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Raptor Quest: Chasing America's Raptors - LivestreamScott Harris will be discussing his book “Raptor Quest: Chasing America’s Raptors”, which documents his 17-month adventure tracking 53 raptor species across 34 states in the US, from the common (Red-tailed Hawks, Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons) to the rare (Bat Falcon, Steller’s Sea Eagle and Eurasian Eagle Owl). He ...
Where: Cost: Free
State of Environmental Activism in FranceJoin us to learn more about the current state of environmental activism inFrancethrough the experience of French-American citizens, members of some major players " les Soulevements de la Terre " and " Bassines Non-Merci" a.k.a The Earth Uprisings and Reservoirs No Thank You.Learn some history of these collectives, about elements ...
As the European Union grapples with balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability, the European Green Deal faces critical challenges and opportunities in the coming years. The political guidelines for 2024-29 set forth by the President of the European Commission will shape the future of sustainable competitiveness in Europe, potentially redefining ...
Generative AI and Digital Literacies: Affordances and Constraints for Language Learning - LivestreamGiven the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) platforms that create texts, images, and videos from big data, this talk discusses how these technologies offer various affordances and constraints for language learning, while also presenting potential pitfalls. It recognizes how the use of such tools is circumscribed by ...
Our laboratory has focused on the development of ligand platforms that support substrate coordination and activation at low-valent first row transition metals. This interest has allowed for the preparation of a manganese catalyst that mediates carbonyl hydrosilylation with turnover frequencies of up to 4,900 min-1 in the absence of solvent. ...
Hike at Windy HillJoin POST on a guided hike on one of the first open spaces we protected as an organization! A POST Representative will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before hiking groups leave to explore a strenuous but rewarding 7 mile hike with 1,500 feet of elevation ...
Where: Portola ValleyCost: Free
Gem & Mineral ShowJoint annual Gem & Mineral Show hosted by Peninsula Gem & Geology Society and Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society.There will be display cases of our clubs' lapidary classes, field trips, jewelry and member interests. Dealers will be selling hand crafted jewelry, gemstones, fossils, mineral specimens, collectible rocks for home display and ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $5 Adults, Under 12 Free
Family Nature Adventures: Night Prowl: Secrets of Local OwlsJoin the Fun at Family Nature Adventures!Get ready for an exciting journey into Chabot’s surrounding redwood forest every 2nd Saturday of the month! Each adventure brings a fresh theme, from the fascinating world of insects to the majestic forest animals and towering trees.Night Prowl: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls!Join ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adult, $35 Child, $10 off for members
An Earthquake Crawl of the East BayCome hang out with geologist Steve Newton as we explore the East Bay’s earthquake history on a fun and informative crawl!We’ll start our earthquake tour in Fremont, and carpool up the East Bay driving/stopping/driving to see and have explained to us the planet’s greatest hits, so to speak. How have ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Science on Tap: Impacts of Nuclear TestingNuclear testing has had long-lasting and serious impacts on our environmental and human communities, shifting, distorting, and creating new and often difficult landscapes, needs, and stories. Join us for an impactful night discussing the impacts nuclear testing has had on communities both near and far with experts in the fields ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $20 General, $15 Members, $25 at door
City Public Star Party - RESCHEDULEDCome 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, 10/13/24
Family HikeExplore the lush redwood forest that surrounds Chabot, hike off some steam then have a sit-down and snack with your family and new friends you’ve just made. Expert Chabot staff lead these fun, informative, easy to moderate hikes and can answer your questions about plants and animals we live among ...
Where: OaklandCost: $40 Adult, $30 Youth 8 - 12
Gem & Mineral ShowJoint annual Gem & Mineral Show hosted by Peninsula Gem & Geology Society andSequoia Gem & Mineral Society.There will be display cases of our clubs' lapidary classes, field trips, jewelry and member interests. Dealers will be selling hand crafted jewelry, gemstones, fossils, mineral specimens, collectible rocks for home display and other ...
The Parks Conservancy and Chronicle Books are delighted to invite you to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center for a book signing and launch with acclaimed author Elizabeth Partridge for her latest release, "Golden Gate: Building the Mighty Bridge."About the BookAcross a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Estuary & Ocean Science Center Marine Lab Open HouseJoin us to celebrate the EOS Center's annual Marine Lab Open House, a day of discovery. We invite you to experience science in action at San Francisco State University's Estuary & Ocean Science Center at the Romberg Tiburon Campus, the only marine lab on the San Francisco Bay.Meet San Francisco Bay ...
Getting to net zero carbon emissions will require Congress to more aggressively regulate greenhouse gas emissions. If the idea has wide support (and it does), why can't Congress muster the will to do it? David Spence (University of Texas at Austin) tackles this question in his new book Climate of ...
Human activities that emit greenhouse gases are undergoing rapid shifts in response to technological, economic, and regulatory pressures. In this dynamic environment, our knowledge of current emissions is often surprisingly incomplete, and this hinders society’s ability to plan effective mitigation actions. In this talk I will discuss our research focused ...
Strong interactions between particles can lead to emergent collective excitations. In the solid state, these phenomena have been extensively established in electronic systems, but are also expected to occur for gases of neutral particles like spin waves (magnons) in a magnet. In a regime where magnons are strongly interacting, they ...
Quasicrystals are exotic materials with symmetries once thought to be impossible for matter. This talk will describe the decades-long adventures searching for them in nature and other exotic environments that continues to this day, resulting in one of the stranger scientific stories you will ever hear.Speaker: Paul Steinhardt, Princeton UniversityAttend in person or online (see weblink ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Mapping the inner world of cellsCellular processes are orchestrated by many biomolecules in a spatially and temporally coordinated manner within a tiny volume. To uncover the underlying organizational principles and their functional relevance, we take microscopy visualization as the primary approach to systematically map their spatial localization, temporal dynamics, and activity profiles. By combining small ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
One Path to an Astronomy Outreach CareerDr. Lauren Corlies, Public Education Manager at Lick observatory will present a talk about navigating a career path in Astronomy Outreach, as well as identifying the skills and experiences that have helped along the way.
In 1976 Kroger and Reich established the existence of a low-lying nuclear excited state in 229Th through the spectroscopy of rays emitted following the decay of 233U. The prospects of a laser-accessible nuclear transition touched off a flurry of proposals to utilize this apparently unique nuclear transition as a sensitive ...
The ability to prepare highly functionalized molecules in general and predictable ways is central to modern drug design and discovering new treatments for human disease. The aim of our program is to create new methods to solve the longstanding synthetic challenge of asymmetrically constructing biologically active small molecules. Classical synthetic ...
Juno mission was designed to study Jupiter. But, over time, the torque from the Sun and Jupiter’s oblateness rotated Juno’s orbit, allowing the investigation of Jupiter’s satellite system, which was the primary objective of Juno’s extended mission. The Juno spacecraft performed close and distant flybys of Ganymede, Europa, and Io ...
Using more than 20 state-of-the-art 3D core-collapse simulations tounprecedented late times (fully in 3D), I provide correlations betweencore-collapse supernova observables and progenitor core structures thatemerge. This is the largest such collection of 3D supernova models evergenerated and allows one to witness and derive testable patterns thatmight otherwise be obscured when ...
Electrolytes, polyelectrolytes, and hydrogels are essential components in energy and biotechnology applications, offering unique potential for designing materials that replicate biological functions. Our research explores the physical properties of materials containing electrical charges, explains organization and transport mechanisms, and identifies strategies to control emerging functionalities.Speaker: Monica Olvera de la Cruz, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
How can we better prepare for natural disasters?Gary Griggs will be diving into his new book, California Catastrophes: The Natural Disaster History of the Golden State. Meet Gary and learn about the history of the state’s vulnerability to natural hazards and how we can better prepare going forward.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
The Health of Our OceansJoin us as industry-leading experts from Monterey Bay Aquarium, Stanford’s Doerr School, and SRI explore ocean health and the impact on our future. We are pleased to host Julie Packard - marine biologist and Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium - who will talk about her groundbreaking work in ...
Dr. Dennis E. Desjardin is Professor Emeritus of Biology/Mycology at San Francisco State University and Director Emeritus of the H.D. Thiers Herbarium. He has spent the past 40 years teaching mycology at universities and conducting field studies throughout the world, primarily in understudied tropical forests documenting mushroom diversity. He was ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #100: From Venus to Hidden Galaxies - LivestreamOn tap this month, we have Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Steward Observatory astronomers Drs. Wesley Tucker and Michael Jones taking us on a journey from our own planetary neighbor, Venus, out into the cosmos to find galaxies.Click here to watch
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 10/16/24
Bay Area Planetary Science ConferenceThe Bay Area Planetary Science (BAPS) Conference was created to bolster collaborations among planetary enthusiasts around the Bay Area, CA. We welcome participants at all academic levels, students and professionals alike. BAPS does not focus on any specific sub-field within the planetary sciences, and welcomes contributions from all areas relevant ...
The deep sea is one of Earth’s most diverse and least understood ecosystems, where biodiversity is shaped by both natural and anthropogenic processes. This seminar explores the intricate dynamics of deep-sea life through three key phenomena: woodfalls, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (DWH), and sediment patchiness. Woodfalls create ephemeral but ...
The rapid emergence of generative AI technologies has been shaped by a wave of early excitement and hope for a broad range of use cases. Yet, the impacts of the latest models on historically marginalized communities is still relatively understudied, including the potential for sociotechnical harm.In this session, the speakers ...
Speakers: Aaron Micallef and Giancarlo TroniThe speaker originally scheduled for today, Sora Kim, UC Merced, has been rescheduled for November 6, 2024.
As global food demand grows, new approaches are needed to produce food in resource-limited environments beyond traditional agricultural systems. I will discuss two areas of research from our group: (1) our development of a hybrid inorganic??"biological artificial photosynthesis system that uses electrochemically derived acetate to cultivate food-producing organisms independent of ...
Steady advancement in microelectronics technology over the past six decades have had transformative impact on life in modern society, as they have enabled exponential growth in information collection and processing, ushering in the age of artificial intelligence. Challenges for sustaining the AI revolution will require disruptive innovation and collaboration to ...
The electricity sector is the linchpin in any path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Over a decade of research, Prof. Jenkins has explored what it will take to build an affordable, reliable, carbon-free grid. Wind power, solar photovoltaics and lithium-ion batteries are now affordable, mature, rapidly scaling industries, providing the ...
Challenges and Safeguards against AI-Generated DisinformationDistinguishing between human- and AI-generated content is already an important enough problem in multiple domains ??" from social media moderation to education ??" that there is a quickly growing body of empirical research on AI detection and an equally quickly growing industry of its non/commercial applications. But will current tools ...
The adoption of renewable energy technologies hinges on the availability of many critical minerals. To meet the large demand for critical minerals, it is vital to scale up mineral supply chains that are resilient and sustainable. In this talk, Karan will introduce the STEER program at Stanford which is guiding ...
In this talk, Jesse Conklin will discuss how his own career in ornithology, including 18 years of research on Alaska-breeding Bar-tailed Godwits, has been irreparably entwined with the quest to understand just how far a bird can fly. Jesse will discuss how our understanding of the godwits’ incredible trans-Pacific migration ...
Space exploration is increasingly privatized, from Earth's orbital space to the Moon and beyond. This has led to increasing congestion and environmental degradation of low-Earth orbits. Along with dramatic rises in ground-based light pollution, this has caused brightening night skies worldwide. The loss of dark skies and increasing space debris ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 10/17/24
Lunch Break Science - LivestreamLunch Break Science is a dynamic live web series featuring fascinating short talks, engaging interviews, and lively Q&A with Leakey Foundation scientists. Each episode digs deeper into the latest human origins discoveries, with topics like Neanderthals, chimpanzee behavior, and more! Even better, you can interact with researchers during the show ...
Radio echo sounding is a uniquely powerful geophysical technique for studying the interior of ice sheets, glaciers, and icy planetary bodies. It can provide broad coverage and deep penetration as well as interpretable ice thickness, basal topography, and englacial radio stratigraphy. However, despite the long tradition of glaciological interpretation of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Invertebrate Pirates: Mechanism and Evolution of a Stolen DefenseThe complexity of life is a critical driver of animal biodiversity. Complex phenotypes, which are those that integrate both co-opted and novel features at multiple levels of biological organization (e.g., genes, tissues, behaviors), are commonplace in biology. Many even require other organisms to function, but we know little about how ...
The seemingly magical ability of a spinning top to stay upright fascinated people for many thousands of years and in many civilizations. Clay spinning tops dated to about 6,000 years ago were excavated in Iraq. And for all these millenia another similarly counterintuitive phenomenon hovered undiscovered until 1908, when Stephenson observed that imposing ...
In this talk, I will introduce two AI-driven systems designed to address key challenges in educational mentorship and social learning, aligning with research on how technology can enhance development and collaboration.The first project explores the concept of “Thinking assistants” aimed at fostering reflective thinking and self-directed learning. Thinking assistants act ...
This presentation shows the steps to design a bandpass filter starting with a specification of the passband, then to derive a prototype lowpass filter using network synthesis, and finally to convert to a bandpass filter.Speaker: Robert Lee Bruce, RetiredAttend in person or online (see weblink for Zoom information)
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles and a Just FutureCalifornia’s Salton Sea region is home to some of the worst environmental health conditions in the country. Recently, however, it has also become ground zero in the new “lithium gold rush”??"the race to power the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy storage market. The immense quantities of lithium lurking ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, discounts for members
NightLife: Hella '89NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Decision TimeDiscover the science behind decision-making at After Dark. Explore our galleries for eye-opening exhibits that reveal the psychology and sociology behind elections, voting, and collective decision-making. How do we reach consensus, and how do we influence each other in the process? Make the best decision of your week by joining ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
Generative AI & The Future of InnovationDiscover the future of creativity and technology at our event with a panel discussion on "Generative AI & The Future of Innovation." This gathering brings together professionals from various industries to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing everything. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or a creative thinker, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Students
How the East Bay Got Its Regional Parks - LivestreamCelebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the East Bay Regional Park District with an evening of short presentations about the history of the Park District and its role in protecting birds.Speakers:Amelia Marshall is a local history author; Natalie Reeder is a Wildlife Biologist at East Bay Regional Park ...
Join POST and Dr. Emily Fairfax - ecohydrologist, beaver dam enthusiast, and Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota - for an engaging evening where we’ll gnaw through the big issues and chew on the critical role of beavers in our climate.This event offers a unique opportunity to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 10/18/24
Land x Good Fire: Trione-AnnadelJoin fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about Good Fire.Join fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about good fire. Land x Good Fire is part of the Resilient Forests and Watersheds Workshops ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Maker Faire Bay AreaSee the weblink for information on activities, classes and schedules, talks, and free ferry shuttle service from Vallejo (Saturday and Sunday only).Single day advance tickets: $48 General, $24 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $60/$30Weekend advance tickets: $80 Adult, $40 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $100/$50Parking passes for weekend ...
Urban air mobility (UAM) enables highly automated, cooperative passenger- or cargo-carrying air transportation services in and around urban areas. In order to increase the volume of UAM operation, the key is to understand and enable the “highly automation.” The highly automation does not just apply to vehicle automation but to ...
The reductive chemistry of the rare-earth and actinide metals has undergone major changes in recent years. New +2 oxidation states are available for these elements in molecular complexes and these new complexes expand the range of physical properties observable for compounds of the f orbital metals. This includes their ...
Ancient and unhurried, long-lived and majestic, turtles - some individuals living longer than 200 years - have a lineage that stretches back to the time of the dinosaurs. In literary terms, turtles are "the perfect conduits for meditations on aging, disability, and chosen family," according to Scientific American. Such meditations ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Saturday, 10/19/24
Dinosaur Lookout Grand OpeningA new exhibit is roaring into The Lawrence! Join us for the grand opening of Dinosaur Lookout! Meet five colossal creatures that roar and move in our outdoor dinosaur park. Take in our sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay as you engage in hands-on dinosaur-themed activities. After meeting a ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Maker Faire Bay AreaSee the weblink for information on activities, classes and schedules, talks, and free ferry shuttle service from Vallejo (Saturday and Sunday only).Single day advance tickets: $48 General, $24 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $60/$30Weekend advance tickets: $80 Adult, $40 Youth; Day of tickets at door: $100/$50Parking passes for weekend ...
Join YSI as we walk around Alum Rock Park and teach you about our feathered friends! Learn how to identify birds by their key characteristics, how to use binoculars, and then make a craft that will help you attract birds into your backyard!A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Electric Home Tour 2024This fall, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet (Acterra) invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes across the Bay Area. Homeowners throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties will open their doors to showcase the electric appliances and equipment they’ve installed as replacements for gas-powered products. Building on ...
Where: Cost: 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
Comet 2023/A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS viewingThe Foothill College Astronomy Department and the Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold a special event to view newly discovered comet 2023/A3. It has just survived it's close pass by the sun, and is now moving past the Earth on it's many thousands of years orbit... so come enjoy it for ...
In the evolution of the Universe, there remains a gap in understanding the formation of first stars and galaxies, ~300,000 years after the Big Bang. These early stars brought with them the first light in the Universe, thus leading to ‘Cosmic Dawn’. Although this is an event of the past, ...
