Science Saturday: Pollinators and MonarchsJoin us for a magical Science Saturday focused on the vital role of pollinators, with a special emphasis on the enchanting Monarch butterfly. Come explore the intricate relationship between these remarkable insects and the ecosystems they inhabit. Through engaging activities, attendees will learn about the life cycle of monarchs, the ...
Former SSU Biology Department Professor, Dr. Michael Cohen returns with a presentation on innovative methods to sustainably repurpose organic waste. Read more about Dr. Cohen's research.Speaker: Michael Cohen, UC Cooperative Extension: Agricultural and Natural Resources
In this talk, I examine the historical origin of the attempts to understand, control, and use noise at modern times. Today, the concept of noise is employed to characterize random fluctuations in general. Before the twentieth century, however, noise only meant disturbing sounds. In the 1900s-50s, noise underwent a conceptual ...
Imagine having a complete map of every type of cell in your body??"knowing not just what each cell looks like, but what genes it uses, what functions it performs, and how it communicates with its neighbors. This vision is becoming reality through ambitious cell atlas projects, with the Tabula Sapiens ...
Elongated and toothy, moray eels are uniquely specialized to forage within the tight, twisting crevices of rocky reefs. Join us as we go on a foraging journey with the California moray (Gymnothorax mordax), a top predator off the coast of Southern California! We will begin with prey detection and location, ...
AI is inescapable, from its mundane uses online to its increasingly consequential decision-making in courtrooms, job interviews, and wars. The ubiquity of AI is so great that it might produce public resignation - a sense that the technology is our shared fate.As economist Maximilian Kasy shows in The Means of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wonderfest: Mathematics and Card MagicStartling magic sometimes relies on deep mathematical principles. However, if the magician is doing her job, those principles should not be apparent to the spectator … unless the magician is a math professor giving a Wonderfest presentation! Combining the mathematics of playing cards with sleight of hand allows even more ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 12/03/25
Promoting Research in Social Media and Health (PRISM) SymposiumJoin us for an interactive all-day conference dedicated to social media and health research! PRISM has been an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with other researchers and industry stakeholders to learn about the newest research and advance the field together.Early bird registration closes September 30 or when sold outSee weblink for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $50 - $120
Winter Bird WalkJoin 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.This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail. For ...
OceanX is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting ocean health and maximizing its benefits for humanity through innovative science and immersive education initiatives. Guided by the conviction that rigorous scientific research should inform effective ocean management, OceanX strives to collect critical data and translate knowledge into action that helps restore ...
Nina Beguš will present artificial humanities, a research framework for understanding the cultural, philosophical, and ethical dimensions of AI. This approach explores how the humanities??"literature, history, and art??"can deepen our understanding of artificial intelligence and its development. The talk will consider the role fictional narratives play in technology. We will ...
My research and teaching has been focused on the political economy of development in East Asia, especially China. I am interested in the question of power and space. My first book, Making Captialism in China: The Taiwan Connection, focuses on the role of culture in inter-regional capital flows. In my ...
The current resurgence of artificial intelligence, including generative AI like ChatGPT, is due to advances in deep learning. Systems based on deep learning are transforming all aspects of life. Deep learning has been enabled by powerful, efficient computing hardware. The algorithms used have been around since the 1980s, but it ...
Percolating just out of sight and mind at the former Naval Shipyards at Hunters Point is one of the nation's most severe toxic hotspots. Radioactive debris from the H-Bomb tests in the 1940s and 1950s was brought back to Hunters Point for testing and cleaning. Ensuing waste ended up in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 12/04/25
NightLife: Santa Claude's WorkshopSanta Claude is comin’ to town! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift for loved ones or just want to treat yourself, sip on a cocktail and shop your heart away at our merry marketplace. Support small businesses and find one-of-a-kind treasures from a diverse selection of local vendors curated ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Royal TidesRoyal tides, sea shanties, and ocean science - join us for an evening of discovery by the Bay. Get to know “king tides,” the highest tide of the year, and hear from KALW journalists on how California coastal communities are responding to rising sea levels. Contribute your own data on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
