WaterPalooza! 2024 - LivestreamSustainable Silicon Valley has joined Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet and SSV’s Water Program is now Acterra Water.One thing remains the same, however: WaterPalooza! continues getting bigger and bolder as a festival of ideas across the water cycle. “You don’t win on Climate if we lose on Water,” VERGE’s ...
Living with Lions - LivestreamMountain lions are top carnivores playing an important role in our North Bay ecosystems, yet they live a fragile existence, moving through a mosaic of public and private lands. The Living with Lions Project, a partnership between Audubon Canyon Ranch and True Wild, is studying our region’s mountain lions to identify ...
Where: Cost: Free
Disrupting a delicate balance: Emerging pathogens in a changing world‘Emerging’ pathogens are defined as infectious agents with increasing incidence that are expanding into new host populations in response to ecological or epidemiological change. Over 20% of emerging pathogens are vector-borne, meaning transmitted by arthropod vectors, and over 60% of emerging pathogens are zoonotic, meaning derived from animal (often wildlife) ...
Scaling Expertise via Language Models: With Applications to EducationAccess to expertise shapes how individuals learn, develop, and succeed across society. For example, in education, experienced teachers teach students and train novice educators through effective interactions. However, access to expertise is limited, undermining learning at scale. While language models promise to democratize access, they often mimic surface-level patterns and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
When Do Firms Oversell or Undersell Their Environmental Sustainability? - LivestreamGaku Morio is a Researcher at Hitachi America, Ltd. He received his M.D. in Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. He is interested in natural language processing and applied machine learning, with emphasis on facilitating these technologies to the real-world business/industrial data.Jungah (Isabella) Yoon joined the University of ...
Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
A Just Transition for Whom? Book launch and DiscussionTo avert the worst impacts of climate change, a transition away from fossil fuels is necessary. However, what this transition looks like and what would make a transition “just,” remain open questions. What workers are missing from “green” economy discussions? What role do workers play in the fight for a ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
After Dark: Figure It OutFind out how to make better decisions with the help of philosophy, psychology, and physics.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
Expecting the Unexpected with AI at Particle Colliders In particle physics, we search for new elementary particles that signal extensions of the fundamental interactions of nature. Experiments at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) produce massive datasets, which physicists scour for evidence of hypothetical particles that have been suggested by theorists. But it is impossible to predict exactly ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
The Cosmic Mystery of Fast Radio BurstsThe cosmos directly interacts with Earth through various signals in the form of electromagnetic waves (light), elementary particles, and gravitational waves. A couple of decades ago, radio astronomers found extremely bright flashes in their data that only lasted a few thousandths of a second. These pulses, named Fast Radio Bursts ...
Cyber Alliance: Grassroots Efforts for a Safer Cyber FutureJoin Cyversity and the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity for this special end-of-year community gathering to reflect on and celebrate the past year as we look toward our shared commitment of creating a safer cyber future for all in 2025 and the years to come.Enjoy remarks from Jason Clinton, ...
First Friday NightsSwing 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 hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities ...
Where: San MateoCost: $21.95 General, $17.95 Seniors, Child
Join us at Chabot for a night of fun at First Friday: SHOOTING STARS! Explore the wonders of the night sky with special guest speakers, dance the night away with live music, and get creative at craft stations where kids of all ages can make their own shooting star-themed art. ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 General, $5 Kids/Seniors, Free for members
Ingenuity has shown that flying in the Martian atmosphere is possible and that helicopters can provide critical insight and support to ground-based assets. Though Ingenuity was designed for five flights, to date, 66 flights have been completed with ~119 min of flight time and ~9 miles flown. What would it ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 12/07/24
Techfest: Robots and AI in ActionCHM’s all-day TechFest events offer special family-oriented experiences included in the price of Museum admission. We’ll be bringing you tech-themed demos, performances, hands-on activities, and more. Explore CHM exhibits, shop in the Museum store, enjoy a tasty treat from the Cloud Bistro, and have fun at Techfest!We're celebrating the world ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: 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
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
Sunday, 12/08/24
Five Dollar Day at The Lawrence Hall of ScienceVisit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. Learn cutting-edge science in Hands-on Biotech and Virtually Human, meet prehistoric beasts in Dinosaur Lookout, and more! $5 Days are part of our efforts to increase access to our programs for all.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $5 per person
Mycological Society of San Francisco 52nd Annual Fungus FairHands-on mushroom activities for all ages; workshops, speakers, displays (hundreds of species), educational area, crafts, mushroom growing kits, recipes and more.Creative hands-on family friendly activities (all ages)Lectures & workshops by renowned expertsDisplays of 300+ species of locally collected fungiID table - bring your specimens to find out the species!Educational - ...
Where: South San FranciscoCost: $25
Sensory SundayVisitors, caregivers, family members, and aides can join us for an afternoon of:Exploring the exhibit galleries, zoo, and playgroundGuided science activities and Animal EncountersVaried sensory experiences with keyed mapSensory support kits available for useStorytime with alternative seating optionsDesignated break spaces with fidget toys, dimmed lights, and sitting areas$7 discounted admission ...
The standard model of cosmology has passed every test over the last twenty years. Yet it remains unsatisfactory, with 95% of the universe being dark components, whose nature we did not understand. Now, there are possible 'cracks' in the model, as recent observations of the local expansion rate of the ...
Mechanisms of enzyme regulation by dynamic polymerizationMany important regulatory enzymes in intermediate metabolism form large-scale filamentous polymers in cells and tissues. These supermolecular structures are critically important for regulating enzyme activity and maintaining cellular homeostasis, and their discovery has opened a new field focused on the physical organization of metabolic activity in the cellular context. Our ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Responsible Governance of AI: Realities, Roadblocks, and ResolutionsI will begin by defining and advocating for the responsible governance of AI as crucial for maximizing the societal benefits of the technology while minimizing its harms. I will then discuss the key challenges faced by major AI actors and stakeholders in implementing responsible AI in practice, drawing from my ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Uncertainty-Aware AI: Integrating Reliable Human Preferences and ML Predictions in Societal DimensionsThe rapid integration of machine learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI) into societal research has transformed how we study human behavior, preferences, and societal phenomena. However, this integration presents methodological challenges at the intersection of society and AI. Two critical issues become prominent: the reliability of (ML/AI) systems in capturing ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The High Energy Life: My Path Through Chemistry, Astrophysics and Rocket Scienct to...My path through Chemistry, Astrophysics and Rocket Science into STEM Education with help from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, Swift missions and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (https://universe.sonoma.edu/~lynnc/).Speaker: Lynn Cominsky, Sonoma State University
The most powerful transformations in the synthesis of complex molecules generate significant structural complexity from simple precursors. In many cases, however, there is no practical approach available to translate intuitive retrosynthetic disconnections of a given target from the blackboard to the lab. This presentation will highlight strategies that address such ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
An Update on Alzheimer’s: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention - LivestreamYou will learn about the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, the typical and atypical clinical manifestations of this disease, and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. Speaker: Serggio Lanatta, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, UC San Francisco Memory and Aging CenterRegister at weblink for Zoom information
Where: Cost: Free
City of Campbell Climate Action & Adaptation PlanActerra will be hosting a focus group for Campbell residents. Our focus group is in partnership with the City of Campbell and we will be creating vision boards on what a sustainable Campbell looks like to them. We will provide a free lunch and $50 stipends to attendees.
I will present a few snapshots along my trajectory of algorithmic developments in electronic structure theory, through the lens of applied mathematics. I will begin with large-scale Kohn-Sham density functional theory (KS-DFT) with local, semi-local, and hybrid exchange-correlation functionals. I will then discuss the treatment of finite-size effects in quantum ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
'Power Metal' The race for the resources that will shape the futureJoin author Vince Beiser at the Berkeley Ecology Center for a discussion on his new book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future.The powerful ways the metals we need to fuel technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and rising violence ??" and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Heroes Never Die: The Blizzard SagaThirty years ago, Blizzard Entertainment spawned Warcraft, and then World of Warcraft a decade later, unleashing hordes of orcs and humans onto millions of fans' computer screens. Computer gaming would never be the same. But even as Blizzard conquered gamers' wallets with franchises like Diablo, Starcraft, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, ...
It’s a classic question of color perception: Is my red the same as your red? Using special optical systems that bypass normal visual processes in the eye (optical blur, eye movements), researchers are able to send sensory information to the human brain that it has never experienced before. The BIG ...
Join us for a special preview event celebrating the Keep it CO?OL exhibition, winner of the 2023 SFNS Agora award. This event explores the intricate role of CO? in climate change, while also examining the future of climate action and the vital role museums play in raising awareness, fostering critical ...
High spatiotemporal resolution mapping of cellular electrophysiological activity is critical for various fields, including neuroscience, brain-machine interfaces, and cell therapy. Ultimately, our goal is to simultaneously record activities from millions, or even billions, of cells at single-cell resolution, with millisecond temporal resolution and cell-type specificity, across three-dimensional (3D) tissues throughout ...
Chemical sensing of natural waters at a spatially relevant resolution relevant demands sensors that (1) are relatively inexpensive, (2) capture holistic characteristics of variable chemical background, and (3) are able to detect target pollutants that are a minority fraction of the charge balance. Ion-selective electrodes are promising due to their ...
The next important milestone for quantum computing is moving past quantum supremacy, which demonstrated computational power, to quantum utility - solving useful computations much faster than classical computers. To accomplish this, quantum computers must scale up to large size, and most importantly, qubit quality must improve to lower errors to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Sorting the Solar System - LivestreamThis 90-minute workshop for educators explores how we classify the many objects within our Solar System. Participants will investigate how we use observations to inform inferences and make decisions about the processes on distant objects and what we call them.Registration closes December 8 at 11:59 PM PST
In his final book, the late Henry Kissinger joined forces with two leading technologists to mount “a profound exploration” (says Walter Isaacson) of the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in artificial intelligence??"a breakthrough that they believe dramatically empowers people in all walks of life while also raising ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $40 General in person, $10 online, member discount
We live in times of increased distrust of science, which has real consequences in terms of people’s quality of life and health, not to mention, potentially, in terms of the very future of the human ecosystem. So this is surely not a good time to criticize science itself, right? Well, ...
Get ready for a dive into South America’s birdiest country! Together we’ll explore Colombia’s unique ecology, breathtaking scenery, and unparalleled avian diversity! Colombia holds the record with nearly 2,000 bird species and an impressive 80 endemics!During our time together, we’ll discuss what has given rise to such incredible diversity. Topics ...
Where: Cost: Free
Breathless: Catie and the RobotThis captivating duet created by dancer/choreographer/engineer Catie Cuan and artist/researcher Ken Goldberg pairs Cuan with an industrial robot arm for a dance performance that shows appreciation for the work performed by humans every day, and contrasts the the beauty, strength, and frailty of the human body with the relentless precision ...
Speaker: Franz Weber, University of PennsylvaniaAttend in person or click here for Zoom
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Geminids Meteor Shower - CANCELEDOur observation deck is the place to be dazzled and share a group experience full of “oohs and aahs” as we view the annual Geminids Meteor shower. Named for the radiant or location where the shower appears to originate, the Geminids is one of the best meteor showers to catch ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adults, $7 kids/seniors, members 10% off
Saturday, 12/14/24
King Tide Day in San RafaelCome join your neighbors and local scientists to document the highest tides of the year! Teams will use community science kits to explore how low-lying spots along the waterfront are affected by king tides. Measure flooding and take pictures alongside local experts. San Rafael is one of the Bay Area’s most ...
Where: San RafaelCost: Free
Land x Good Fire: Prescribed Burn PlanningJoin fellows from Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward fellowship program for Sonoma County residents to learn about Good Fire.Join Taj Katuna, fire ecologist and researcher, to learn the process of planning a prescribed burn. Learn what to look for in a site visit, how to identify prescribed burn control lines, ...
Where: MarshallCost: Free
King Tides WalkJoin the Environmental Volunteers in a fun, interactive learning experience which will teach you about what King Tides are and why they are exciting! The event will include a brief hands-on science talk about the tides, and then a gentle walk through the Baylands. Highest of the high tides is ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: Snooze and Snuggle-Hibernating Animals!Explore an exciting adventure in the enchanting world of hibernation where we’ll uncover the secrets of how animals prepare for winter slumber. Children will embark on a captivating exploration of hibernation, a fascinating natural phenomenon. Through hands-on activities, engaging stories, and a guided walk in the breathtaking redwood forest surrounding ...
Where: OaklandCost: See weblinnk
Breathless: Catie and the RobotWould you dance with a robot? What would your human + robot duet look like? Come watch a stunning performance by dancer/choreographer/engineer Catie Cuan and artist/researcher Ken Goldberg, in which Catie dances with an industrial robot arm. This piece is an appreciation of the work performed by humans every day, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
The origin of the Universe & evolution of large scale structure and how it affects your observingThis talk is geared toward astronomy enthusiasts and amateur astronomers. I'll provide an overview of the origin of the Universe, early galaxy & stellar formation, and the evolution of large scale structure. Also, I'll discuss the latest research, including exciting insights from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and some ...
Join Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Limited to 15 participants.Register at weblink. These bird walks often sell out.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 General, $20 Members
King Tides: A Royal Tide Watch Along the EmbarcaderoJoin the Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco staff along the Embarcadero to observe, photograph, and discuss “Royal” Tides. These exceptionally high tides are often described as “King Tides,” and will be “normal” tides of the future due to sea level rise.We’ll gather between Pier 3 and Pier 5 on ...
Changan Chen (Stanford/AI) on 4D Audio-Visual Learning: A Visual Perspective of Sound Propagation and Production" Alberto Salleo (Stanford/ Material Science) on "Soft Polymers for Bioelectronics" Karoline Karlic (UC Santa Cruz/ Photography) on "Unseen California: Photography, Place and Environment "
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 12/17/24
Family-Friendly Winter Fun Agar Art - Painting w/ Microbes!Join Counter Culture Labs for an exciting workshop focused on DIY just-for-fun biotechnology. We will be making colorful agar art with our engineered glowing microorganisms. Agar is the substrate on which microbes grow on.In this workshop, you will draw out a picture on the petri dish using our microbes and ...
Tucson’s local flavor of Astronomy on Tap, Space Drafts, is excited to present its 102nd edition! This month, we’ll be joined by optical sciences graduate student Josh Liberman, who will tell us about hunting for alien worlds with huge telescopes, and Steward Observatory graduate student Jeniveve Pearson who will tell ...
Join the NASA Night Sky Network with Dr. Robert Nemiroff for a tour of highlights from the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive for 2024.Along with Jerry Bonnell, Robert Nemiroff has written, coordinated, and edited NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) since 1995 at apod.nasa.gov. The APOD archive contains ...
Where: Cost: Free
Science Is A Piece of Cake: California ForestsLearn about California's beautiful forests via cake! KQED Check, Please! producer Cecilia Phillips hosts a cake bake-off, where California's rich forests will serve as our visual prompt.Each cake will be inspired by trees and their surrounding ecosystems, depicting a rich canopy of flora and fauna.Enter the competition as a beginner, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $23.
Thursday, 12/19/24
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Twinkle TwinkleLearn about the celestial bodies that illuminate our sky: the Sun, shooting stars, and near-Earth asteroids.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
Neutrino AstronomyIt is possible to get an early warning of a supernova by observing neutrinos. These incredibly light particles travel at nearly the speed of light and come out ahead of the massive explosion. But to catch them requires an incredibly sensitive detector. Fortunately, sensitive detectors were already on-line in 1987 ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Friday, 12/20/24
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, 12/21/24
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September and two weekends of shows in January.Tickets go on sale the first week of December, pending completion of construction at the venue.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest NightExplore the fascinating history, diverse cultural customs, and ancient rituals associated with the Winter Solstice. You’ll learn about the shortest day of the year, the various types and stages of night and twilight and how different cultures around the world celebrate this celestial event, from lighting candles and bonfires to ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adult, $15 youth
Sunday, 12/22/24
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September and two weekends of shows in January.Tickets go on sale the first week of December, pending completion of construction at the venue.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
Saturday, 12/28/24
Fungus Among Us at Sanborn ParkJoin us for a hike to learn about the fantastic world of fungi! Are they a plant? Which ones are poisonous? What happens to it after the mushroom dies? Learn more about one of the oldest living terrestrial beings on our planet!Register at weblinkAges 7 - 12
Recharge your winter wonder with luminous artworks that will surprise and delight the whole family - paint with light and shadow, soak in colors, and play with exhibit prototypes in the Light Lab. Don’t miss Glow, our seasonal exhibition that celebrates the art and science of light! To make the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Mushroom Monday: Open LabsJoin Counter Culture Labs for an exciting journey into the realm mycology, DIYbio, and citizen science. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and explore fungi while connecting with like-minded individuals passionate about creating a better world through science. Let's come together, for an evening of learning, collaboration, and ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20
Family Astronomy Workshop: The Glistening Wonders of StarsUncover the mysteries of the stars in this exciting and educational workshop, perfect for families with children ages 6 and up! Explore the enchanting world of stars through an engaging combination of a short talk and hands-on activities that bring the cosmos to life. Learn about the star lifecycle, star ...
Recharge your winter wonder with luminous artworks that will surprise and delight the whole family - paint with light and shadow, soak in colors, and play with exhibit prototypes in the Light Lab. Don’t miss Glow, our seasonal exhibition that celebrates the art and science of light! To make the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Tuesday, 12/31/24
2024 Grand Finale at The Lawrence Hall of ScienceCan’t keep the kids awake till midnight? Join us for our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve party! Bid farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025 with colorful confetti blasted from a confetti cannon. We can’t wait to celebrate together - with science! Register ahead of time to reserve your spot at ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Thursday, 01/02/25
After Dark: Light the NightEmbrace your curiosity in the new year and join us at the Exploratorium After Dark. Play with LED dungeon crawlers, paint with light and shadow, walk inside 3D illusions, and more! Enjoy illuminating programs on the art and science of light at Glow, and explore our 700+ interactive exhibits throughout ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, free for members
Friday, 01/03/25
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, ...
Where: San MateoCost: $27.95 General, $23.95 Seniors, Students, Child
This First Friday, prepare for liftoff at Chabot Space and Science Center, where adventure awaits! Spend a thrilling evening dedicated to the excitement of space exploration. Discover the science behind rocket launches, create your own space-inspired art to take home, and dance the night away to live music. Don’t miss ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Adults, $5 kids/seniors, free for members
Saturday, 01/04/25
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September and two weekends of shows in January.Tickets go on sale the first week of December, pending completion of construction at the venue.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Saturday Cinema: The Art + Science of Luminous FilmsCelebrate the Exploratorium’s winter exhibition Glow with a program of radiant animation and short documentaries, both meditative and kinetic.TV Light by Bob Kaputof (2 min.)Magnetic Movie by Semiconductor (2007, 5 min.)Nature by Numbers by Cristóbal Villa (2010, 4 min.)Daybreak Express by D.A. Pennebaker (1953, 5 min.) Rainbow Dance by Len Lye ...
