Over the past three years, a collaborative partnership between community scientists and academic mycologists, organized through the Fungal Diversity Survey (FunDiS) and funded by the California Institute for Biodiversity, has transformed our understanding of California’s macrofungal diversity. Together, we have documented, DNA barcoded, and accessioned more than 11,000 fungal collections ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 09/16/26
Human-Machine Teaming Through Spatial IntelligenceThe world is shared. Our understanding of it is not. Human-machine teaming depends on narrowing that gap.Humans and machines both perceive the world, form internal representations of it, and act based on those representations. Yet even when operating in the same environment, they do not necessarily share the same understanding. ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Walk with a NaturalistJoin Shelby Hendricks, group tour and family programs manager, for an observation-based exploration of works currently on view through the lenses of art and science.These cross-disciplinary tours invite visitors to engage with artworks in unexpected ways, bringing a more-than-human dimension to scientific ideas while deepening our emotional connection to the ...
Classical hypothesis testing frameworks break down in contemporary settings in which null hypotheses are increasingly abstract, the same data are used to both generate and test hypotheses, and minimal assumptions about the underlying data are made. In this work, we propose a new framework for conducting valid hypothesis tests in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Astronomy Pictures of the Day - 2025We will be playing a prevously recorded presentation by Dr. Robert Nemiroff, who has been moderating APOD since 1995. Thanks to the Randall museum for special permission to have popcorn in their theater.
Talk description: Augmented Reality is often talked about in terms of its potential, but what does it actually take to build it? This talk offers a candid, high-level look at the engineering challenges that make AR glasses hard, from power and thermals to silicon design, and what it means to ...
Each fall and winter, adult and sub-adult white sharks gather predictably around pinniped colonies along the Central California coast, giving researchers a rare, consistent window into their lives. That reliability has made this one of the longest running white shark study sites anywhere in the world.A team of researchers from ...
Beyond the Hype: What the Stanford AI Index Reveals About AI - LivestreamAI headlines move fast, and it's not always easy to tell meaningful progress from hype. The Stanford AI Index Report cuts through the noise with a data-driven view of how AI is actually developing around the world and what the evidence shows - not just what the narrative claims. Join Sha ...
As the landscape of Generative AI rapidly expands, there have been several developments in the space of Intelligent tutoring systems, promising the convenience of AI as a supplementary educational tool. But unfortunately, many of these systems fall short by treating pedagogy as a static, one-size-fits-all process. In this study, we ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayYour monthly invitation to hang out and try something new - play science trivia, find your community, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLifeThursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours - wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a handcrafted drink, and let yourself wander into whatever weird or wonderful corner calls you.Plus, you can:Step inside our four-story Osher Rainforest, where you can explore ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $26
What’s in YOUR backyard?I know people say this all the time, but we really mean it: Get ready for a memorable experience. You’re about to become part of an engaging and inspiring event, filled with great stories and unexpected discoveries, each of them very close by.You’ll be with four distinctly different, engaging speakers, ...
Nearly every human being strives to be happy in some form. Yet despite how universal and powerful that goal is, most of us are surprisingly bad at actually pursuing it, often falling well short of our own happiness goals.Dr. Iris Mauss, a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, studies why ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Friday, 09/18/26
Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
The Role of Fire in East Bay Ecosystems - LivestreamFire has shaped the East Bay's hills for thousands of years. Decades of suppression, flammable non-native trees, and a warming, drying climate have combined to raise wildfire risk in this landscape where wildland and neighborhoods meet. Join UC Berkeley biologist Alan Shabel for a look at fire's historical and ongoing ...
Speaker: Bryce Mander, UC IrvineAttend in person or click here to watch onlineRoom: LK120
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 09/19/26
Community-access hiking day at Bouverie PreserveJoin us for the rare opportunity to connect with the land at Bouverie Preserve in the Sonoma Valley ??" 535 acres of mixed evergreen forest, riparian woodland, and chaparral. The preserve is home to a rich combination of plants and animals, including 130 species of birds, 350 species of flowering ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Restore the Bay and Beyond by Caring for TreesThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join Canopy and The Marine Mammal Center as we work together to support the environment in the Bay Area by caring for trees! Healthy trees improve the health of our communities by ...
Where: East Palo AltoCost: Free
Feed the Farm AnimalsGet ready for an unforgettable animal adventure! Join our dedicated animal care team and dive into the excitement of feeding our delightful farm friends: goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, and adorable pigs! You'll gain hands-on experience and discover fascinating insights into each animal's unique personality and needs. This interactive experience is ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16 SJ Residents, $20 Non-Residents
The Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families.This year's topics are light, sound, and temperature and are completely different from last year's topics.Shows at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PMPurchase tickets at the weblink
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $8
Sunday, 09/20/26
Emma's Little FarmersEver wondered what it would be like to be a farmer at Emma Prusch? Join us for Emma's Little Farmers! Participants will experience the joys of rural life as they engage in hands-on activities and immersive experiences at Emma Farm Park. Kids will explore various aspects of farming, from planting ...
Where: San JoseCost: $49 San Jose Residents, $53 non-residents
Morning Hike at San Vicente RedwoodsJoin us for a community hike at San Vicente Redwoods! This will be a moderate hike of 3.5 miles with moderate elevation gain. Guests will be led by a POST ambassador, who will share about the human and natural history of this important working forest, the history of its protection ...
The Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families.This year's topics are light, sound, and temperature and are completely different from last year's topics.Shows at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PMPurchase tickets at the weblink
Dr. Lintz received his PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024. His research interests are widespread within the areas of attention, perception, and working memory, though his focus is on how attention operates within working memory.Speaker: Evan Lintz, Sonoma State University
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Search for a Quantum Theory of GravityJoin us for this special edition of the What Physicists Do series, where we will hear from Sonoma State physicists and astronomers. In these talks, we will hear about their individual journeys through physics and astronomy. Additionally, they will teach us about some of the exciting phenomena in their subfields ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Using microfluidics for high-throughput and quantitative biophysics and biochemistryMacromolecular interactions drive all biological processes: proteins bind DNA and RNA to regulate transcription and translation, dense networks of protein-protein interactions convey cellular signals, and enzyme-substrate interactions allow all of the chemical transformations essential for metabolism and signaling. The strength of these interactions predicts the timing and identity of downstream ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
UC Berkeley Physics ColloquiumSpeaker: Hartmut Haeffner, UC BerkeleyEditor's Note: At the time of listing on our calendar, UC Berkeley has two different speakers scheduled for this same time and location. We're listing both until we find out which one is actually speaking.
Decision-making might be the most frequent challenge we face every day, and it gets hardest when every option is appealing, or when none of them are. In this lecture, Dr. Amitai Shenhav, Associate Professor of Psychology and the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at UC Berkeley, shares research from his lab ...
