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 ...
Despite perceived organismal complexity, mammals possess relatively poor regenerative potential compared to certain lesser species of Animalia (e.g., amphibians). Indeed, there are many human disease states where an insufficient regenerative response limits organ repair and is determining of disease etiology (e.g., heart failure, T1D, IPF). To overcome these limitations, we ...
Behind every public health statistic is a massive, patient level dataset waiting to reveal patterns that would otherwise stay hidden. Drs. Iona Cheng, Scarlett Lin Gomez, and Salma Shariff-Marco, professors of epidemiology at UCSF who oversee the Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, will show how they mine these enormous cancer ...
When minds “connect,” the underlying brains synchronize their activity. The stimuli that most potently evoke this neural synchrony includes, perhaps surprisingly, the sharing of stories. Neuroscience now recognizes that narrativeconstitutes not only the basis of conscious experience, but also the principal mechanism that shapes human selves and societies - for ...
Environmental mosaics can generate strong divergent selection on plant traits even in the face of cross- habitat gene flow, leading to microgeographic local adaptation and (perhaps) incipient speciation. Here, we use yellow monkeyflower adaptation to the fine-scaled yet physically-extreme mosaic of soil conditions in the geyser basins of Yellowstone National ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Marsh Hike at Coyote PointStep into the baylands and explore the vibrant marsh ecosystem right outside our doors. Join CuriOdyssey educators for a guided hike through Coyote Point’s wetlands, where we’ll look for native plants, local wildlife, and signs of seasonal change.We will gather at CuriOdyssey before heading out to the marsh together. Participants ...
In Conversation with Boris Cherny, Creator of Claude CodeWhat does it take to help shape one of the most consequential revolutions in tech history? Join Boris Cherny, creator and head of Claude Code at Anthropic, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence. From the challenges of building models like Claude to the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Virtual Skeptics on 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.
After Dark: If You Build It . . . How does human ingenuity shape change? Explore how engineering can lead to surprising solutions to sticky problems.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLife: K-PopEvery fandom has a home at NightLife. Dance your heart out, get creative, and celebrate the music you love.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $26
September LASER Event at StanfordShared Strengths and Weaknesses of Real and Artificial Minds: Speaker: Jay McClelland, Stanford UniversityWhat will AI mean for artists?: Speaker: David Eagleman, Stanford UniversityArt Attacks: Critical Wit in Absurd Times: Speaker: Kathy Aoki, Santa Clara University
For years, hospitals across the United States have quietly used race-based adjustments in medical calculations, influencing everything from kidney transplant eligibility to lung function assessments and childbirth risk. These formulas were built on outdated assumptions about biological differences between races, yet they continue to shape who gets treated, believed, and ...
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, 09/26/26
Corn and Bean Mosaic ArtJoin us at Emma Prusch and learn how to create colorful mosaics using colorful corn kernels and beans. Participants will learn about corn and beans, two of the Three Sisters crops, and its importance to indigenous peoples of North America and later American agriculture while creating a colorful corn and ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16 SJ Residents, $20 non-residents
Science Saturday: MicroworldJoin us for Science Saturday as we zoom into the world of microscopic plants, animals, and more! With crafts, games, special collections, community guests, and microscopes galore, this family-friendly event includes free admission to the Museum.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Engineering DayFrom storybook read-alouds to inspiring panels with STEM professionals, our annual Engineering Day is a chance for you to explore career paths in science, technology, engineering, and math. Connect with engineers, biologists, and educators through bilingual (Spanish/English) programs. Explore scientific phenomena with hundreds of interactive exhibits, and get hands on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Salt Marsh Walk for National Public Lands DayJoin us for a leisurely walk along the La Riviere Trail of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Fremont. You'll learn about the ways that salt marshes benefit wetland ecosystems and us!Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring warm layers, sun protection, sturdy walking shoes, and binoculars ...
Where: FremontCost: 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 ...
