Binding Large Language Models to Virtual Personas for Human SimulationLarge language models (LLMs) show superhuman performance on math, coding, and other reasoning tasks, but they still struggle to behave like real people. Human attitudes and decisions depend on rich personal backgrounds, and without such grounding, LLMs often fall back on generic or stereotypical responses. This talk presents a unified ...
Speaker: Azahara Oliva, Cornell UniversityRoom: AuditoriumAttend in person or watch on Zoom
Where: StanfordCost: 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 ...
Salamander Search at Sanborn ParkJoin YSI naturalists for a guided fall hike in search of salamanders and newts! This two-hour adventure takes you along the shaded trails of Sanborn Park as we explore the damp forest floor and learn about these amazing amphibians that thrive in our local ecosystem.November is prime California newt migration ...
Where: SaratogaCost: Free
Family Astronomy: Mysteries of the SunChabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6-12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! This program features an engaging presentation in Studio 3 followed by hands-on activities and opportunities to make discoveries together. Each event includes complimentary hot cocoa and snacks.Step into ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $15 Youth, Members $5 off
What Happens when Galaxies CollideOur Milky Way galaxy is set on a crash collision course with our neighbor Andromeda, but don’t worry: we have a few billion years to prepare. What will happen to the gas, dust, and stars that make up these galaxies? What will our night sky look like? In this talk, ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Sunday, 11/23/25
Marine Science Sunday - An Ocean FeastVisit our hospital and visitor center in Sausalito, California, to learn more about what The Marine Mammal Center is doing to help save marine mammals found along the California coast and beyond, and learn more about how you can help.These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, ...
Speaker: Jolene Saldivar, San Diego State University
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Master Balancer: Restoration with WaterEthan will discuss the role that water plays in global climate and local ecosystem health and propose actionable, human scale solutions for our greatest planetary dilemma. Watershed Restoration can play a key role in mitigating and even reversing climate change. This is an underappreciated solution for managing the climate crisis.Speaker: ...
Virtual Skeptics in the PubThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow science-forward skeptics and with others inhabiting our oblate spheroidal planet.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.Click here to join
