Tag: "lecture"

The Bay Area Festival of Science

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.

 
Science Event Pick: LCROSS—Hitch-hiking to the Moon

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.

 
UC Berkeley Gets Its Science On: Cal Day 2009, April 18

UC Berkeley Gets Its Science On: Cal Day 2009, April 18

On Saturday April 18th, the University opens up to the public…lectures, interactive events, tours, all of the campus museums (most of which aren't usually open to the public)… and it's all free.

 
Science Event Pick: Gobble, Gobble– Science for Foodies

Science Event Pick: Gobble, Gobble– Science for Foodies

Here in the Bay Area, we're known the world around as foodies, especially given the recent popularity of the Slow Food Festival. As we approach the biggest food holiday of the year, it's a great opportunity to think about the science behind all of these scrumptious meals.