Join us for a talk about Venezuela - a country rich in history, natural resources, and cultural heritage. Doug Garcia will give us an overview of Venezuela’s geography and its place within South America, from which we will explore the nation’s past and present. Travel from pre-Columbian times and the ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
TinkerfestCelebrate the curious, creative and inventive spirit in all of us!Tinkerfest brings together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work while inviting attendees of all ages to join in DIY fun. During this two-day event, the entire Center will be filled with activities that highlight creativity and curiosity.
EV Ride and Drive Charge up your weekend and experience electric vehicles (EVs). Take EVs for a spin at Baylands Park. Explore a lineup of various electric vehicles, learn from local EV owners and experts, and discover how to save on your next car purchase. Following your test drive, complete the post-survey and receive ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided WorldDon’t miss this chance to hear from Katharine Hayhoe, a leading voice on climate change today. Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times and named one of Christianity Today’s "50 Women to Watch," Katharine brings clarity, compassion, and credibility to a ...
Where: PiedmontCost: $15
Monday, 05/19/25
CITRIS Tech for Social Good Project Showcase - LivestreamThe Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) at UC Santa Cruz is hosting the 2024-25 Tech for Social Good Project Showcase, a virtual event that highlights student-led technology development projects focused on promoting social good. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.This year’s showcase ...
Where: Cost: Free
Hope Versus Hype: Quantum, AI and the Path to Commercial Advantage - POSTPONEDThe promise of quantum is real, and we are beginning to see where this technology can have the greatest impact. Decades of quantum research and development point to one primary class of practical application for quantum computing next to cryptanalysis: the simulation of quantum systems, especially for chemistry and materials ...
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe will join Stanford Woods Institute Director Chris Field for a conversation on human and planetary health, her career as an atmospheric scientist, the importance of science communication, and why we should remain optimistic in the face of a changing climate.Katharine is an atmospheric scientist whose research ...
Achieving net zero emissions by midcentury in the US will require a daunting pace of clean and renewable energy deployment, accelerating to 6-8 times the current rate of project development and amounting to land area requirements equivalent to that of California for just onshore wind and solar development alone. Generation ...
Searching For Young Exoplanets to Understand Planet FormationSpeaker: Kendall Sullivan (UCSC)Kendall Sullivan is a postdoctoral researcher in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California Santa Cruz.Exploring the mysteries of the insides of starsSpeaker: Loren Matilsky (UCSC)Loren Matilsky is a professional amateur theoretical astrophysicist. He really enjoys thinking about stuff ...
In a remarkable public lecture in 1920, Arthur Eddington speculated that fusion might become the ultimate long-term energy source. More than a century later, the world is approaching a milestone: generating electricity from fusion for the first time. The National Academies have recommended that “the Department of Energy and the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 05/20/25
Bridging Geoscience and Data Science for Smart Mineral ExplorationClimate action goals, such as achieving net-zero emissions, heavily depend on scaling up renewable energy systems, which require a reliable supply of critical minerals and metals. Projected deficits of these resources underscore the urgent need to discover new, economically viable deposits. However, conventional practices of mineral exploration are slow, expensive, ...
Magnetized plasmas - both in nature and in the laboratory - frequently erupt in sudden, dramatic events that release large amounts of energy and disrupt confinement. This poses a serious challenge for magnetic fusion concepts, as gigajoules of energy can be unleashed in fractions of a millisecond, potentially damaging structural ...
Please join members of the Board, many of the scientists, and supporters of the SETI Institute at theThe 2025 Frank Drake Award Ceremonies (from 6:30 - 9:00 pm, with special guests and commentary for those joining us on line.)For those coming in person, your ticket includes a cocktail reception, a ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $15 Virtual, $125 individual in person
Popping the Science Bubble: Two TalksT Cells: Tiny Heroes of ImmunitySpeaker: Esther Kim, UC BerkeleyLowering the Barrier: Speeding Up Chemical Reactions with CatalystsSpeaker: Jenna Manske, UC BerkeleyAttend in person or watch by clicking here.
Science is home to a million ideas. How do some of them, a few of them, end up leading to ways that help benefit our planet and human well being? In this talk, Dr. Steve Palumbi charts a path from ideas to their impact in two different projects from my ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
HIV Prevention Revolution - Hype or Hope?UCSF Professor and HIV expert Dr. Diane Havlir will host a conversation with Dr. Susan Buchbinder and Dr. Hyman Scott on the latest developments in HIV prevention and how these are being affected by new US policies. San Francisco has led the world in research and implementation of HIV prevention ...
Zambia, a country in sub-tropical southeastern Africa, experiences a burst of fungal abundance during the rainy season when the ectomycorrhizal miombo forests fill with mushrooms. Zambia is a mycophilic culture, where mushrooms are loved and celebrated. The forests yield a variety of edible mushrooms such as chanterelles, Russulas, and Lactarius ...
Tucson’s local flavor of Astronomy on Tap, Space Drafts, is excited to present its 106th edition! This month, we’ll be joined by Steward postdoc Dr. Koushik Sen, who will be talking about eclipsing binary stars, and Steward graduate student Vikram Manikantan giving us the run down on black holes! Batman ...
Advanced Research on the Science You Learned in High School - LivestreamDo you remember sitting in your high school science class wondering “when will I ever use this?” Join us as our experts share how they use the basic scientific topics of photosynthesis, gravity, and cell division to uncover fascinating truths about the world we live in.Moderated byAlex Filippenko, Professor of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Artificial Intelligence: Reshaping Global WorkArtificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the global workforce at an unprecedented rate and scale ??" reshaping industries, redefining skills, and creating new opportunities. What does empirical evidence say about how AI-driven progress is actually impacting a broad range of workers?Low- and middle-income countries face unique challenges as ...
Summer is here, the birds are nesting, but you’re anxious to be out in Nature, finding creatures. Dragonflies are the perfect solution! They are active in the warm summer sunshine and you have already developed the skills necessary for making identifications. Santa Clara County has 54 of California’s 114 species ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 05/22/25
PARC Forum online: AI’s impact on communities worldwide - LivestreamJoin us for the first PARC Forum online-only event. Award-winning journalist Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s Open AI, and Karen Myers, vice president of SRI’s Information and Computing Sciences division and AI Center director will discuss the human dimensions of AI.Register at weblink to attend
Recent high-performance computing and machine learning approaches have improved our ability to detect earthquakes, but characterizing these earthquakes has proven to be more challenging. One desired characterization is determining earthquake focal mechanisms which inform us about fault structures, stress orientations, and rupture kinematics. However, these mechanisms typically can only be ...
The need to move the electric power supply from its dependence on fossil fuels is rapidly transforming the architecture of the electric power grid. As part of this transformation, power system flexibility has become a priority. Not meeting this need will increase rolling blackouts and hinder the integrations of renewable ...
On Exhibit in London and a New Station in Puerto Rico A major new exhibition at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?, runs from May 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026, and will feature a complete LaserSETI instrument on display. The exhibit explores ...
During this Birdy Hour Sam will discuss why tropical ecosystems are so diverse and the role that mountains play in shaping patterns of tropical bird diversity. He will address possible reasons why bird species might join mixed-species foraging flocks, and talk about why these flocks are so interesting. Then he ...
Where: Cost: Free
kNightLife: Renaissance FaireRaise a goblet and don thy finest garb. A night of reverly and merriment awaits thee at the Academy. Gather yer crew and step back into ye olde good times with live performances, local artisans, and more. Costumes* are celebrated and highly encouraged!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Make, Test, RepeatDiscover what goes into making an exhibit through the process of prototyping. Chat with our exhibit engineers and developers and learn how they iterate - make something, test it out, and repeat the process - to come up with fascinating new exhibits, and how this process applies to innovation in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, Free for members
Nerd Nite SF #151: Fad Diets, Jane Austen, and the Shell Space Band! We would to invite you to our humble venue the 22nd day of May for another rousting installation of Night for Nerds.During the night, we will be lulled by the tunes of our house band for the event, Shell Space, and the compositions of our dearest in-house record composer, Lady ...
Drops of Innovation - Bridging Physics to SustainabilityThis seminar explores groundbreaking advances at the intersection of interfacial physics and sustainability. Three revolutionary systems are unveiled: (1) Droplet mops that remove surface contaminants with 99.9% efficiency using raindrop-sized impacts, slashing water use by 90% for solar farm cleaning; (2) A self-sufficient air-to-fertilizer system combining fog harvesting and droplet-based ...
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, 05/24/25
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Register here.
