The Impact of Model Context Protocol - LivestreamJoin us for an engaging exploration of the Model Context Protocol - a groundbreaking framework designed to improve communication and context-sharing across AI agents. As AI systems become more modular and collaborative, MCP offers a powerful solution for maintaining continuity across tasks, tools, and models.TopicsThe origins and motivations behind MCPHow ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 08/19/25
Programming with Rust - LivestreamJoin us in learning more about Rust, one of the fastest-growing programming languages, which continues to be ranked the most-loved language by its users. Its user base, aka “Rustaceans,” has tripled in just two years as more and more software products are being developed in Rust.In this fast-paced virtual overview ...
Where: Cost: Free
Who Shapes the AI Story? How Californians Feel About AIWho shapes the story of the technology transforming our lives?The public conversation about the future of AI has been dominated by two opposing views: those who believe AI will destroy humanity and those who believe it will usher in a new golden age of prosperity and human flourishing. The fervor ...
Deepfakes - AI-altered images, video, or audio, often used to impersonate real people - have become commonplace in recent years. In 2023, a Hong Kong employee of a multinational company transferred $25 million to fraudsters’ bank accounts after they used the technology to pose as the company’s chief financial officer ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 in person, $10 online, free for students
Join the ASP for a special film showing and discussion honoring Cree Elder & Indigenous Astronomer Wilfred Buck joined by moderator Daniella Scalice, Communications and Engagement Lead for the NASA Astrobiology ProgramSeamlessly moving between earth and stars, past and present, Wilfred Buck is a hybrid feature documentary that looks at ...
The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex is made up of seven National Wildlife Refuges, protecting tens of thousands of acres of habitat for birds, endangered species, and other wildlife. Learn about these incredible places, with a focus on our largest, the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife ...
Birds are some of the most remarkable creatures on Earth - boasting the highest body temperatures, extraordinary adaptations, and awe-inspiring migrations. But they also have a lot to teach us about energy. From how they conserve it to how human energy systems impact their survival, the connection between birds and ...
As modern software systems grow in complexity and scale, the demand for architectures that are not just fast - but also reliable, resilient, observable, and auditable - has never been greater. In this talk, we'll dive into practical strategies and real-world patterns for designing and operating large-scale distributed systems. Topics ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Sun’s AtmosphereThe 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 drive the heating of its 10,000-degree chromosphere and million-degree corona? This enigma holds ...
What’s better than hot goss? How about hot moss? Have you ever wondered how calculus could help you sink a perfect 3-pointer every time? Neither have we, but there’s no question that Steph Curry is some kind of genius - maybe his secret is math? Of course, none of these ...
Join us and take a journey across four dynamic themes - Questioning, Investigating, Adapting, and Connecting. Engage with leading speakers as they delve into the big questions - What groundbreaking discoveries await us? How will advancements in astronomy revolutionize our understanding? What strategies do we need to thrive in this ...
Where: Cost: $49 (thru 7/31), then $69
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
'Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality' - LivestreamFrom AI-generated images to health disinformation, propagandists shape public opinion by distorting the truth. The impact of influencers and algorithms grows exponentially, making it more challenging to achieve a democratic consensus on many significant issues.Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Renée DiResta. Her book, Invisible Rulers: The People ...
Where: Cost: Free
Attoseconds, X-Ray Lasers, and Tracking Sub-Atomic SheepdogsElectrons are tiny, charged particles with huge jobs: They hold all matter together, they drive the chemical reactions that power life, and they transport information and energy across the globe. Despite their importance, we still don’t fully understand how they achieve all this busy work, mostly because they move astonishingly ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayTap out of your feed and tap into hundreds of interactive experiences to share with your friends. Try out science trivia, experience experimental music by Evicshen, and explore the world of artificial intelligence with our summer exhibition Adventures in AI.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, members free
NightLifeWhen the lights dim, the museum comes alive at NightLife. With live DJs, hand-crafted drinks, glowing lights, and 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Plus, you can:Explore our two newest exhibits, Dino Days and Unseen Oceans: Roam among ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Dinner With a Star: Stellar Engulfment of Exoplanet SystemsAshlyn Leary will describe how she utilizes MESA to model the evolution of stars and compares her results to known exoplanet systems to predict if/when host stars will swallow their planets, assuming no further dynamical evolution of the systems. She will discuss her current findings, along with an analysis of ...
In this talk, Eddy Rubin delves into the human and natural forces - biological and physical - that have shaped San Francisco’s western shoreline. Through a blend of scientific analysis and personal narrative, he explores the interactions of members of this vibrant coastal ecosystem, with particular emphasis on the birds ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/22/25
Beneficial Fire in the West: Expanding Prescribed Fire on Private Lands - LivestreamWhile the benefits of reintroducing fire to fire-adapted ecosystems are well established, private landowners often face challenges in applying fire on their properties. In this webinar, Stanford researchers and prescribed fire experts discuss a survey of current state policies and practices, examine key challenges faced by private practitioners, and explore ...
Journeying through Cosmic Life and Death - SOLD OUTStars shine for millions of years and end their life as brilliant explosions called supernovae that briefly outshine the entire galaxy. These stellar explosions are among the most powerful events in the Universe, and they leave behind mysterious remnants like neutron stars and black holes. They also play a vital ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
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 ...
SkeptiCal is the annual scientific skepticism conference brought to you by Northern California Skeptics organizations.SkeptiCal 2025 brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to science fans, critical thinkers, and - in the words of Carl Sagan - questioners of "extraordinary claims". Join us for an engaging day of speakers and discussions. And ...
Where: OaklandCost: $75 General, $25 Student
Herpetology Walk at Martin Griffin PreserveLearn alongside Martin Griffin Preserve Resource Ecologist Henry Inman on what a herp is, how to identify local species, where they live, and exchange knowledge among participating community members.The walk is approximately 1.5 - 2 miles. Expect both inclining and declining terrain conditions intermixed with flat conditions. This walk is ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
50th Anniversary Celebration and Monterey Bay Facility Grand OpeningSpeak with The Marine Mammal Center’s leadership and experts as well as like-minded ocean heroes. Visit with our conservation partners: Wildlife Conservation Network, Long Marine Lab, Sea Otter Savvy and others.Attendees will have the chance to enjoy a complimentary beer crafted by Headlands Brewing. Additional food and drinks will be ...
Wetlands: Natural Shields Against Climate ChangeDid you know that wetlands naturally protect us against climate change?Join us for a presentation to learn about how wetlands act like natural shields against climate change, and why the wetlands protected by the Refuge are so important to all of us! After the presentation, we will go on a ...
