About
Kishore Hari is the founder Down to a Science, a science cafe based in San Francisco. He is most passionate about making science discussion fun and accessible for adults, the kind of discussion that leads to positive change in the world. Professionally, he is a water treatment consultant in San Francisco. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Kishore came to the Bay Area to get a chemistry degree from UC Berkeley. He now specializes in residential water treatment, working with companies such as PUR, Brita, and Camelbak.
Website: http://www.sciencecafesf.com
All Contributions by Kishore:
Science Event Pick – Elizabeth Blackburn: A Life in Science
On October 5, 2009, UCSF molecular biologist Blackburn learned that she had received the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, for her co-discovery of an enzyme that plays a key role in aging and cancer. Blackburn discusses a life in science. We encourage both scientists and non-scientists to come hear her reflections on an unfettered childhood, skirting the 'safe' scientific projects, the benefits of not listening to naysayers, and the difference between good and bad stress.
Post on Aug 04, 2010
Science Event Pick – Open Science Summit
The Open Science Summit is the first and only event to consider what happens throughout the entire innovation chain as reform in one area influences the prospects in others. The three day conference will cover many aspects of the Open Science spectrum and is open to anyone.
Post on Jul 28, 2010
Science Events Pick – Nerd Nite Part Deux
Nerd Nite SF returns with the two-time world beard champion to answer all your pogonological questions! Also discussing the perils of spacecraft navigation (but don’t call it rocket science!) and how to build your own robotic bartender.
Post on Jul 07, 2010
Science Event Pick – The Value of Stuff
Annie Leonard and Raj Patel engage in a frank conversation about the culture of consumerism. Annie refreshed the national discussion about the dangers of our consumer-driven society when her smart and funny film, The Story of Stuff, became an Internet phenomenon. With his bestselling book, The Value of Nothing, Raj Patel showed how we’ve let economics take over our lives. Each author has offered a powerful warning of what we lose when consumption eclipses community. When they meet in conversation, the result promises to be a lively and provocative dialogue. Book-signing to follow. Event is June 17th 7-9 PM at Brower Center in Berkeley, sponsored by the Earth Island Institute.
Post on Jun 14, 2010
Science Event Pick – World Oceans Day
For the annual World Oceans Day celebration, join a cleanup along Crissy Field sponsored by Sea Stewards. Following the cleanup will be an after party at Sports Basement, with a percentage of sales going to Sea Stewards shark preservation program. Saturday, June 5th, 3-8PM.
Post on Jun 04, 2010
Science Event Pick – HeLa Cool
Rebecca Skloot, author of the new book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, discusses the issues of science, race, ethics, and class that emerge in her gripping tale of Henrietta's family. Rebecca will be in the Bay Area the last week of April for her book tour, making appearances at a few public events.
Post on Apr 20, 2010
Science Event Pick – Cal Day 2010
Cal Day is back and better than ever this year.
Post on Apr 13, 2010
Science Event Pick – Mixing Art & Science
See science blend with art this week. Visualizing Science is a panel discussion of artists and scientists at Swissnex San Francisco on April 7th. Yuri's Night Bay Area, celebrating the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's first orbit of Earth, is a concert, art installation, and science celebration all mixed into one giant festival.
Post on Apr 05, 2010
Science Event Pick – H1N1 Update
Art Reingold will provide an update concerning the global pandemic of novel H1N1(swine) influenza; the current state of affairs in the US and California; and options for prevention, including a pandemic influenza vaccine.
Post on Dec 03, 2009
Science Event Pick: Geek Out: Surviving on Mars
The Lawrence Hall of Science presents Geek Out: Mars Survival Challenge, an opportunity to design your own Mars colony under the guidance of some Martian science experts. Geek Out is a new evening series at LHS for adults only; there will be music, a cash bar, and plenty of eye-popping science.
Post on Nov 18, 2009
Science Event Pick: Exploratorium turns 40!
The Exploratorium is turning 40 and celebrating the only way they know how: with great science, art, and it's all free! Start with Exploratorium After Dark on Thursday, watch an ice block be cut into one by a motorcycle on Saturday, and conclude with a never told story of Frank Oppenheimer's founding of this San Francisco institution.
Post on Nov 05, 2009
Science Event Pick: Wonderfest '09
Wonderfest, the Bay Area Festival of Science, is back for its 11th cycle on November 7th and 8th. This year brings even more exceptional dialogues between the best local scientists, a forum on citizen science, an shopping bazaar of science gifts, and the Mind Duel – a science quiz competition between a high school team and panel of professors.
Post on Oct 29, 2009
Science Event Pick: BOSS of the Night Sky
KTVU Channel 2 health and science editor John Fowler will moderate a panel of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientists who use phenomena such as exploding stars and gravitational lenses to explore the dark cosmos.
Post on Oct 22, 2009
Science Event Pick: Experimenting with Yourself
David experimenting with EEGLoyal KQED blog followers have been reading of Dr. Barry Starr’s experience getting his genes tested by 23andMe. He has tested his native American ancestry and evaluated his risk for diabetes. What if Barry took even more tests, from blood toxins to more genetic tests – would that result in a clearer [...]
Post on Oct 15, 2009
Science Event Pick: LCROSS—Hitch-hiking to the Moon
As the satellite impact grows closer, NASA is making an effort to talk about the locally driven mission. Many of the upcoming talks are suitable for any audience, from kids to adults.
Post on Sep 18, 2009
Science Event Pick: Golden Gate Raptor Observatory’s 25th Anniversary
In celebration of the 25th anniversary, there are a veritable flock of interactive events and talks scheduled over the next month.
Post on Sep 10, 2009
Science Event Pick: The 11th Hour on Climate Change
Check out our latest weekly science event pick from Kishore Hari, founder of the Down to a Science science café series in San Francisco.
Post on Sep 03, 2009
Science Event Pick: Urban Bees
Cal professor Gordon Frankie will discuss the Urban Bee Project at the next East Bay Science Café, Sept.2. In addition, there are a whole host of local beekeeping organizations that offer educational events.
Post on Aug 27, 2009
Science Event Pick: The Long Quest for Health Care Reform
There are health systems around the country that actually have costs that are as much as 20 percent or 30 percent lower than the national average and have higher quality. What is it that they are doing differently from other systems?
Post on Aug 24, 2009
Science Event Pick: Stardust in our Bones
David Lindberg, Professor of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley, and Steve Croft, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Astronomy at UC Berkeley will tie these great anniversaries in a unique lecture this weekend.
Post on Aug 15, 2009
