Invest in Cures Rare Disease ForumJoin LaunchBio to explore the transformative potential of impact investing in addressing rare disease challenges. This annual forum highlights the promise of venture philanthropy and innovative collaborations, offering hope for the commercialization of therapies that could revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases.Learn from venture leaders, advocates, researchers, and entrepreneurs as ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35 Early Bird (Jan 12), $55 After
Marine ecological communities face numerous disturbances, some of which are becoming stronger and more frequent due to climate change. These range from chronic “press” disturbances, such as warming and pollution, to acute “pulse” disturbances, such as heatwaves and storms. Characterizing the population dynamic responses to these stressors has been a ...
The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) brings opportunities and challenges to the operation of power distribution systems. Conventionally, the DER hosting capacity of a local electric power system is commonly represented as a static value that is determined by evaluating DER’s impacts on grid reliability considering “worst-case” conditions, ...
Science on Tap: Great White SharksTake a deep dive into great white sharks with Dr. Barbara Block and her team Monterey Bay White Sharks out of Hopkins University! Dr. Block has worked with filmmakers to create an incredible new short documentary that will be shown as well as discussions and insights with audience Q&A to ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $10 Members, Students free with ID
NightLife: Mix & MingleMeet-cute meets science. It’s a Valentine’s vibe for every relationship status. Singles, couples, friends, and curious cuties welcome.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Skills for a Workforce of Humans, Agents and RobotsAI-powered agents and robots are already technically capable of performing an increasing share of human work. So how can workers, managers and organizations adapt to the dramatic shift? A new McKinsey Global Institute report offers a roadmap. While AI is transforming the workplace at unprecedented speed, people will remain essential for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
After Dark: SexplorationsSlip into something comfortable and dive into all the ways that nature gets it on.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
The Night of Science - Fact, fiction and the future of Autism SpectrumJoin us for an evening of conversation as we explore how cutting-edge science is reshaping our understanding of the brain.Hosted by UCSF Associate Professor, Danielle Swaney, We’ll hear from Dr. Matt State, a leading expert in psychology and psychiatric genetics, who takes the stage for a flash talk presentation, “Fact, ...
The ocean gives us life - but it’s also one of the least understood places on Earth.We often hear about plastic pollution, overfishing, and dying coral reefs. But what’s actually happening in our oceans right now - and what stories are missing from the conversation?In this timely talk, marine conservationist ...
Wilson’s Phalaropes and Red-necked Phalaropes are exceptionally unique shorebirds that specialize in hypersaline habitats. Nathan will discuss the challenges facing phalaropes within the San Francisco Bay and across their intercontinental migration. He will discuss monitoring data within the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, how saline lakes like California’s Mono Lake ...
Evolution Gone Wrong describes why the human body is uniquely prone to aches and pains. From poorly fitting teeth to blurry vision, torn menisci to difficult births, the history of our imperfections is rooted in our past. To understand our anatomy, we take a tour around the animal kingdom from ...
