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Thursday April 21, 2022
4:00 pm -
4:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 21, 2022 4:00 pmApril 21, 2022 4:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalLearn what radiology is all about and the equipment we use. Learn about the job of a radiologist and what we do every day.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/being-a-radiologist-learn-to-read-x-rays-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Being a Radiologist – Learn to read X-rays!

Summary: Learn what radiology is all about and the equipment we use. Learn about the job of a radiologist and what we do every day.
Thursday April 21, 2022
4:30 pm -
5:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 21, 2022 4:30 pmApril 21, 2022 5:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalWhat are Radiology and Imaging? What does a Radiologist do? Join our session to gain a better understanding of Radiology and Radiologists.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/what-is-a-radiologist/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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What is a Radiologist?

Summary: What are Radiology and Imaging? What does a Radiologist do? Join our session to gain a better understanding of Radiology and Radiologists.
Thursday April 21, 2022
4:30 pm -
6:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 21, 2022 4:30 pmApril 21, 2022 6:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin us for a geological walking tour of Stanford's campus.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/rockin-around-stanford-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Rockin' Around Stanford

Summary: Join us for a geological walking tour of Stanford’s campus.
Friday April 22, 2022
10:30 am -
11:00 am
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Add to CalendarApril 22, 2022 10:30 amApril 22, 2022 11:00 amPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalCan teen science make a difference? Yes, it can! Hear stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and how they did it.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/stem-storytime-teen-inventors-3/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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STEM Storytime: Teen Inventors

Summary: Can teen science make a difference? Yes, it can! Hear stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and how they did it.
Friday April 22, 2022
12:00 pm -
1:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 22, 2022 12:00 pmApril 22, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalIn this virtual tour, hear about our history at SLAC and learn about our facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/interactive-tour-at-slac-national-accelerator-laboratory/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Interactive tour at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Summary: In this virtual tour, hear about our history at SLAC and learn about our facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.
Friday April 22, 2022
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 22, 2022 3:00 pmApril 22, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalIn this virtual tour, hear about our history at SLAC and learn about our facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/interactive-tour-at-slac-national-accelerator-laboratory-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Interactive tour at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Summary: In this virtual tour, hear about our history at SLAC and learn about our facilities and sciences that address discoveries and solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.
Saturday April 23, 2022
8:30 am -
12:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 8:30 amApril 23, 2022 12:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalTake a hike at San Bruno Mountain, explore unique plants found in the area, and learn what kinds of dyes and molecules come from them.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/how-synthetic-biology-can-help-with-biodiversity-conservation/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: How Synthetic Biology can help with Biodiversity Conservation

Summary: Take a hike at San Bruno Mountain, explore unique plants found in the area, and learn what kinds of dyes and molecules come from them.
Saturday April 23, 2022
9:00 am -
2:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 9:00 amApril 23, 2022 2:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin us for a Earth Day Restoration Work Day at Candlestick Point Park to help California's first urban state park become more climate resilient!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/earth-day-climate-action-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Earth Day Climate Action

Summary: Join us for a Earth Day Restoration Work Day at Candlestick Point Park to help California’s first urban state park become more climate resilient!
Saturday April 23, 2022
10:00 am -
2:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 10:00 amApril 23, 2022 2:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin a tour of Glen Canyon Park led by the California Native Plant Society and explore the park's wildlife and their native habitats.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/the-natural-wonders-of-glen-canyon-park-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: The Natural Wonders of Glen Canyon Park

Summary: Join a tour of Glen Canyon Park led by the California Native Plant Society and explore the park’s wildlife and their native habitats.
Saturday April 23, 2022
10:00 am -
1:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 10:00 amApril 23, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalExplore the Science of Bubbles and investigate surface tension, soap solutions, and special ingredients to create gigantic and colorful bubbles!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/science-of-bubbles-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Science of Bubbles

Summary: Explore the Science of Bubbles and investigate surface tension, soap solutions, and special ingredients to create gigantic and colorful bubbles!
Saturday April 23, 2022
10:30 am -
11:15 am
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 10:30 amApril 23, 2022 11:15 amPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalExplore the history of the San Francisco Presidio at an active archaeological dig site and ask questions to the archaeologist.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/presidio-archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tour/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Presidio Archaeology: Behind the Scenes Tour

Summary: Explore the history of the San Francisco Presidio at an active archaeological dig site and ask questions to the archaeologist.
Saturday April 23, 2022
10:30 am -
11:00 am
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 10:30 amApril 23, 2022 11:00 amPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalCan teen science make a difference? Yes, it can! Hear stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and how they did it.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/stem-storytime-teen-inventors/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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STEM Storytime: Teen Inventors

Summary: Can teen science make a difference? Yes, it can! Hear stories of real teen inventors and discoverers and how they did it.
Saturday April 23, 2022
11:00 am -
12:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 11:00 amApril 23, 2022 12:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin the Science Communication Lab's team for a screening and discussion of their award-winning short film "A Walk in the Woods."https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/forests-in-focus/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Forests in Focus

Summary: Join the Science Communication Lab’s team for a screening and discussion of their award-winning short film “A Walk in the Woods.”
Saturday April 23, 2022
12:00 pm -
1:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 12:00 pmApril 23, 2022 1:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalVirtual laboratory tour of Denali Therapeutics and interactive panel highlighting diverse career paths in drug development for brain diseases.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/defeating-neurodegeneration-virtual-career-panel-and-tour-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Defeating Neurodegeneration: Virtual Career Panel and Tour

Summary: Virtual laboratory tour of Denali Therapeutics and interactive panel highlighting diverse career paths in drug development for brain diseases.
Saturday April 23, 2022
12:30 pm -
1:45 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 12:30 pmApril 23, 2022 1:45 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalFrom tech entrepreneurship to science communication, explore the interdisciplinarity of STEM careers and the connection between science and society.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/stem-careers-society-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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STEM Careers & Society

Summary: From tech entrepreneurship to science communication, explore the interdisciplinarity of STEM careers and the connection between science and society.
Saturday April 23, 2022
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 1:00 pmApril 23, 2022 2:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin for a fun intro to video game design with PyGame! In this beginner friendly workshop, you will use trinket.io, python, and PyGame.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/introduction-to-pygame-game-development-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Introduction to PyGame Game Development

Summary: Join for a fun intro to video game design with PyGame! In this beginner friendly workshop, you will use trinket.io, python, and PyGame.
Saturday April 23, 2022
1:00 pm -
3:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 1:00 pmApril 23, 2022 3:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalStudents will have the opportunity to explore a variety of different engaging, hands-on puzzles, games, and other math enrichment activities.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/san-francisco-math-circle-math-festival/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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San Francisco Math Circle Math Festival

Summary: Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of different engaging, hands-on puzzles, games, and other math enrichment activities.
Saturday April 23, 2022
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 23, 2022 2:00 pmApril 23, 2022 3:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalEnglish language talk by the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley on local raptors: hawks, eagles, owls. Educational Talk + Q&Ahttps://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/protecting-and-rehabilitating-local-raptors/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Protecting and Rehabilitating Local Raptors

Summary: English language talk by the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley on local raptors: hawks, eagles, owls. Educational Talk + Q&A
Sunday April 24, 2022
10:00 am -
12:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 24, 2022 10:00 amApril 24, 2022 12:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalBuild your own straw rockets and explore space technologies and engineering with UC Berkeley's Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR) Team.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/introduction-to-rocketry/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Introduction to Rocketry

Summary: Build your own straw rockets and explore space technologies and engineering with UC Berkeley’s Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR) Team.
Sunday April 24, 2022
11:00 am -
4:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 24, 2022 11:00 amApril 24, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalThis free family event will include hundreds of hands-on activities, robots and opportunities to meet local scientists on every level of the ballpark.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/discovery-day-oracle-park/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Discovery Day @ Oracle Park

Summary: This free family event will include hundreds of hands-on activities, robots and opportunities to meet local scientists on every level of the ballpark.
Sunday April 24, 2022
1:00 pm -
5:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 24, 2022 1:00 pmApril 24, 2022 5:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalVisit the Daniels Nature Center in the Skyline Ridge Preserve, indulge your curiosity and immerse yourself in science-learning fun.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/nature-expo-at-daniels-nature-center-skyline-ridge-preserve/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Nature Expo at Daniels Nature Center - Skyline Ridge Preserve

Summary: Visit the Daniels Nature Center in the Skyline Ridge Preserve, indulge your curiosity and immerse yourself in science-learning fun.
Monday April 25, 2022
10:00 am -
11:00 am
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Add to CalendarApril 25, 2022 10:00 amApril 25, 2022 11:00 amPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin our Habitat Restoration Team for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour from our nursery to the shoreline as we take a look at the life cycle of native tidal marsh plant species.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/building-climate-resilience-in-the-bay-area/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Building Climate Resilience in the Bay Area

Summary: Join our Habitat Restoration Team for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour from our nursery to the shoreline as we take a look at the life cycle of native tidal marsh plant species.
Monday April 25, 2022
5:00 pm -
6:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 25, 2022 5:00 pmApril 25, 2022 6:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalLearn how to tackle bias and discrimination when you join us on a dive into representation, erasure, discrimination, and what we can do about it.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/oh-behave-changing-the-way-we-react-to-bias-discrimination/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Oh Behave! Changing the Way We React to Bias & Discrimination

Summary: Learn how to tackle bias and discrimination when you join us on a dive into representation, erasure, discrimination, and what we can do about it.
Monday April 25, 2022
6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 25, 2022 6:00 pmApril 25, 2022 7:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalAn interpreter-led natural history walk that focuses on the SF Bay shoreline and how climate change and sea level rise will impact it in the future.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/changing-shorelines-and-the-future-of-san-francisco/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Changing Shorelines and the Future of San Francisco

Summary: An interpreter-led natural history walk that focuses on the SF Bay shoreline and how climate change and sea level rise will impact it in the future.
Monday April 25, 2022
7:00 pm -
8:30 pm
PDT
Add to CalendarApril 25, 2022 7:00 pmApril 25, 2022 8:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalFor long-duration space travel - interplanetary and interstellar - what spacecraft accommodations are necessary, and how must explorers adapt?https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/starship-reality-check-the-science-of-deep-space-travel-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Starship Reality-check: The Science of Deep Space Travel

Summary: For long-duration space travel – interplanetary and interstellar – what spacecraft accommodations are necessary, and how must explorers adapt?
Tuesday April 26, 2022
12:00 pm -
1:00 pm
PDT
Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 12:00 pmApril 26, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalHow to turn microbes into movie stars? Come hear the stories behind filmmaking and engage in a discussion around bringing science stories to film.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/before-the-curtain-rises-how-do-you-make-a-film-about-science-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Before the Curtain Rises: How Do You Make A Film About Science?

Summary: How to turn microbes into movie stars? Come hear the stories behind filmmaking and engage in a discussion around bringing science stories to film.
Tuesday April 26, 2022
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
PDT
Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 3:00 pmApril 26, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalLearn how infectious diseases are identified in the clinical laboratory, and how we are improving diagnostics in the lab.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/whats-infecting-us-laboratory-detection-of-pathogens-in-the-current-era-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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What’s Infecting Us? Laboratory Detection of Pathogens in the Current Era

Summary: Learn how infectious diseases are identified in the clinical laboratory, and how we are improving diagnostics in the lab.
Tuesday April 26, 2022
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 4:00 pmApril 26, 2022 5:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin CA State Park Interpreter Charli to learn how to bioblitz and participate in citizen science challenges.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/how-to-bioblitz-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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How to Bioblitz

Summary: Join CA State Park Interpreter Charli to learn how to bioblitz and participate in citizen science challenges.
Tuesday April 26, 2022
4:00 pm -
4:30 pm
PDT
Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 4:00 pmApril 26, 2022 4:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalLearn how 3D printing and silicone casting are being used to create models for UCSF faculty, students, and researchers.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/3d-printing-silicone-casting-demonstration/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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3D Printing & Silicone Casting Demonstration

Summary: Learn how 3D printing and silicone casting are being used to create models for UCSF faculty, students, and researchers.
Tuesday April 26, 2022
5:30 pm -
6:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 5:30 pmApril 26, 2022 6:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalWe will describe our biomedical engineering and nanotechnology research, take a tour of the lab, see a science demo, and have a Q&A session.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/nanotechnology-and-engineering-for-medicine-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Nanotechnology and Engineering for Medicine

Summary: We will describe our biomedical engineering and nanotechnology research, take a tour of the lab, see a science demo, and have a Q&A session.
Tuesday April 26, 2022
5:30 pm -
6:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 5:30 pmApril 26, 2022 6:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalTour of automated cell culture facility dedicated to building and scaling up the gene-editing tool, CRISPR, and genome engineering approaches.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/virtual-tour-of-robotics-genome-editing-lab/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Virtual Tour of Robotics Genome Editing Lab

Summary: Tour of automated cell culture facility dedicated to building and scaling up the gene-editing tool, CRISPR, and genome engineering approaches.
Tuesday April 26, 2022
6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 6:00 pmApril 26, 2022 7:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalWildlife Center of Silicon Valley dara una platica educativa sobre aves de rapina locales ; alcones, aguilas y buhos. Por preguntas y respuestashttps://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/protegiendo-y-rehabilitando-aves-de-rapina-locales/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Protegiendo y rehabilitando Aves de rapiña locales

Summary: Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley dara una platica educativa sobre aves de rapina locales ; alcones, aguilas y buhos. Por preguntas y respuestas
Tuesday April 26, 2022
7:00 pm -
8:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 26, 2022 7:00 pmApril 26, 2022 8:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalKQED’s Science reporter and host, Danielle Venton and Planet Labs Robert Simmon, will guide us through the different ways wildfires spread using satellite imagery, and share practical tips on how to prepare for fire season and emergency https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/wildfire-from-space/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Wildfire From Space

Summary: KQED’s Science reporter and host, Danielle Venton and Planet Labs Robert Simmon, will guide us through the different ways wildfires spread using satellite imagery, and share practical tips on how to prepare for fire season and emergency
Wednesday April 27, 2022
12:30 pm -
1:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 12:30 pmApril 27, 2022 1:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin us for an overview of Recology; learn about our history, current programs, and what happens to the items placed in your curbside bins.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/virtual-tour-of-recology-san-francisco/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Virtual Tour of Recology San Francisco

Summary: Join us for an overview of Recology; learn about our history, current programs, and what happens to the items placed in your curbside bins.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
1:30 pm -
4:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 1:30 pmApril 27, 2022 4:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalExplore physics while building and launching air-powered water rockets at the Hiller Aviation Museum! Event includes complimentary museum admission.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/water-rocket-rally/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Water Rocket Rally

Summary: Explore physics while building and launching air-powered water rockets at the Hiller Aviation Museum! Event includes complimentary museum admission.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
2:00 pm -
4:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 2:00 pmApril 27, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalTry out our newest Oakland Zoo offering - augmented reality learning through a free app. As you explore the grounds new challenges will unlock.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/augmented-reality-california-trail-scavenger-hunt/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Augmented Reality California Trail Scavenger Hunt @ the Oakland Zoo

Summary: Try out our newest Oakland Zoo offering – augmented reality learning through a free app. As you explore the grounds new challenges will unlock.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
2:30 pm -
3:15 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 2:30 pmApril 27, 2022 3:15 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalHow do scientists go from OMG to advanced degree? Get the answer to this and YOUR questions on Zoom!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/ask-the-scientist/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Ask the Scientist

Summary: How do scientists go from OMG to advanced degree? Get the answer to this and YOUR questions on Zoom!
Wednesday April 27, 2022
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 4:00 pmApril 27, 2022 5:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalDiscover how nature inspires modern technology through biomimicry in a hands-on virtual workshop hosted by The Energy Coalition.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/biomimicry-natures-design-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Biomimicry: Nature's Design

Summary: Discover how nature inspires modern technology through biomimicry in a hands-on virtual workshop hosted by The Energy Coalition.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
4:00 pm -
5:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 4:00 pmApril 27, 2022 5:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin us as we 'dig in' to the science behind gardening and the garden food web in this hands-on family science workshop.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/exploring-the-science-of-gardening-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Exploring the Science of Gardening

Summary: Join us as we ‘dig in’ to the science behind gardening and the garden food web in this hands-on family science workshop.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
7:00 pm -
8:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 7:00 pmApril 27, 2022 8:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalLearn how the immune system works and how diseases are treated by a range of new therapeutics that work by enhancing or inhibiting this system.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/your-immune-system-in-health-and-disease/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Your immune system in health and disease

Summary: Learn how the immune system works and how diseases are treated by a range of new therapeutics that work by enhancing or inhibiting this system.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
7:00 pm -
8:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 7:00 pmApril 27, 2022 8:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalHow can you capture solar energy in liquid form? Come discover the science behind the carbon-neutral fuels of the future.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/liquid-sunlight-and-artificial-photosynthesis-the-future-of-solar-materials-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Liquid Sunlight and Artificial Photosynthesis: The Future of Solar Materials

Summary: How can you capture solar energy in liquid form? Come discover the science behind the carbon-neutral fuels of the future.
Wednesday April 27, 2022
8:00 pm -
9:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 27, 2022 8:00 pmApril 27, 2022 9:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalYoung researchers from Cal & Stanford explore how robots learn and how amphibians navigate.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/ask-a-science-envoy-robot-learning-toad-navigation/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Ask a Science Envoy: Robot Learning & Toad Navigation

Summary: Young researchers from Cal & Stanford explore how robots learn and how amphibians navigate.
Thursday April 28, 2022
11:00 am -
12:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 28, 2022 11:00 amApril 28, 2022 12:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalUn evento virtual en el que participarán seis científicos, quienes darán un recorrido por el laboratorio y compartirán con nosotros el trabajo que realizan a diario.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/dia-de-la-ciencia-un-vistazo-al-laboratorio-day-of-science-a-look-into-the-lab-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Día de la Ciencia: Un Vistazo al Laboratorio/Day of Science A Look into the lab

Summary: Un evento virtual en el que participarán seis científicos, quienes darán un recorrido por el laboratorio y compartirán con nosotros el trabajo que realizan a diario.
Thursday April 28, 2022
2:00 pm -
4:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 28, 2022 2:00 pmApril 28, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalEnjoy an original children's book narrative as you take a leisurely stroll through the safe wild spaces of Oakland's Arroyo Viejo Creek.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/creekside-story-walk/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Creekside Story Walk @ the Oakland Zoo

Summary: Enjoy an original children’s book narrative as you take a leisurely stroll through the safe wild spaces of Oakland’s Arroyo Viejo Creek.
Thursday April 28, 2022
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 28, 2022 4:00 pmApril 28, 2022 5:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin CA State Park Interpreter Charli to learn how to bioblitz and participate in citizen science challenges.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/how-to-bioblitz/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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How to Bioblitz

Summary: Join CA State Park Interpreter Charli to learn how to bioblitz and participate in citizen science challenges.
Thursday April 28, 2022
5:00 pm -
6:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 28, 2022 5:00 pmApril 28, 2022 6:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalFrom April 21-30, get outside and observe birds around you! Then join our live event to learn about birds and share your observations for a chance to win a shirt!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/bird-scavenger-hunt-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Bird Scavenger Hunt

Summary: From April 21-30, get outside and observe birds around you! Then join our live event to learn about birds and share your observations for a chance to win a shirt!
Thursday April 28, 2022
6:00 pm -
10:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 28, 2022 6:00 pmApril 28, 2022 10:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalHear from scientists and leaders whose work is at the forefront of cosmology, forming humans' deepening grasp of the science of the universe.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/after-dark-dark-matter/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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After Dark: Dark Matter

Summary: Hear from scientists and leaders whose work is at the forefront of cosmology, forming humans’ deepening grasp of the science of the universe.
Thursday April 28, 2022
6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 28, 2022 6:00 pmApril 28, 2022 7:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science Festival大家好，歡迎你們來參加矽谷野生動物救護中心（簡稱WCSV）舉辦的教育講座。我們將會用國語介紹附近的各種野禽-老鷹，貓頭鷹，鶽。歡迎大家提問。https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e4%bf%9d%e8%ad%b7%e5%92%8c%e5%b9%ab%e5%8a%a9%e9%99%84%e8%bf%91%e7%9a%84%e5%90%84%e7%a8%ae%e9%87%8e%e7%a6%bd%e6%81%a2%e5%be%a9%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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如何保護和幫助附近的各種野禽恢復健康

Summary: 大家好，歡迎你們來參加矽谷野生動物救護中心（簡稱WCSV）舉辦的教育講座。我們將會用國語介紹附近的各種野禽-老鷹，貓頭鷹，鶽。歡迎大家提問。
Friday April 29, 2022
1:00 pm -
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Add to CalendarApril 29, 2022 1:00 pmApril 29, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalExplore what is is like to study physics at UC Berkeley, learn about the labs, current research projects, and the physics community on campus.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/explore-physics-at-uc-berkeley-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Explore Physics at UC Berkeley

Summary: Explore what is is like to study physics at UC Berkeley, learn about the labs, current research projects, and the physics community on campus.
Friday April 29, 2022
3:30 pm -
5:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 29, 2022 3:30 pmApril 29, 2022 5:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalBringing the beauty and diversity of the micro-algae and micro-animals to you virtually, follow the process from collecting to imaging.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/marvelous-microscopic-marine-plankton-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Marvelous Microscopic Marine Plankton

Summary: Bringing the beauty and diversity of the micro-algae and micro-animals to you virtually, follow the process from collecting to imaging.
Friday April 29, 2022
5:00 pm -
6:15 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 29, 2022 5:00 pmApril 29, 2022 6:15 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalSPANISH/ENGLISH Aprenda sobre las salamandras ajolote y los colibríes con la serie de videos Deep Look y dos científicos invitados.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/axolotls-and-hummingbirds-animals-of-mexico-with-kqeds-deep-look-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Axolotls and Hummingbirds: Animals of Mexico with KQED's Deep Look

Summary: SPANISH/ENGLISH Aprenda sobre las salamandras ajolote y los colibríes con la serie de videos Deep Look y dos científicos invitados.
Friday April 29, 2022
5:30 pm -
7:30 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 29, 2022 5:30 pmApril 29, 2022 7:30 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin us for a community family maker event for K-12 students and their families. There will be both high-tech and classic maker activities provided.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/family-maker-friday-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Family Maker Friday

Summary: Join us for a community family maker event for K-12 students and their families. There will be both high-tech and classic maker activities provided.
Friday April 29, 2022
7:00 pm -
8:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 29, 2022 7:00 pmApril 29, 2022 8:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalLearn about the science and history of natural dyes. You might be surprised by the colors that can come from plants all around us!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/natural-dyes-colors-from-water-chemistry-and-the-plants-around-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Natural Dyes: colors from water, chemistry, and the plants around

Summary: Learn about the science and history of natural dyes. You might be surprised by the colors that can come from plants all around us!
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
11:00 am
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 11:00 amPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalBehind-the-scenes look at an ocean engineering and technology facility serving science and exploration.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/dive-in-with-doer-3/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Dive in with DOER

Summary: Behind-the-scenes look at an ocean engineering and technology facility serving science and exploration.
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
10:30 am
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 10:30 amPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalWe will demonstrate a robotic-based linear accelerator used for radiation treatment of cancer and show how it delivers radiation (and dances)!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/dancing-radiation-robot-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Dancing Radiation Robot!

Summary: We will demonstrate a robotic-based linear accelerator used for radiation treatment of cancer and show how it delivers radiation (and dances)!
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
1:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for youth & family STEM service day stewarding Glen Park.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/young-people-taking-climate-action-healing-the-land-glen-park/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Youth Take Climate Action: Glen Park

Summary: Join SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for youth & family STEM service day stewarding Glen Park.
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
1:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for youth & family STEM service day stewarding Gillman Playground.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/youth-take-climate-action-gilman-playground/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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NEW LOCATION: Youth Take Climate Action: Gilman Playground

Summary: Join SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for youth & family STEM service day stewarding Gillman Playground.
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for a children & family STEM service day stewarding Louis Sutter Playground.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/youth-take-climate-action-louis-sutter-playground/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Youth Take Climate Action: Louis Sutter Playground

Summary: Join SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for a children & family STEM service day stewarding Louis Sutter Playground.
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
2:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 2:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalInspire your child to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Math with exhibits, hands-on workshops, contests, and MORE!https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/stemfrenzy/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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StemFrenzy

Summary: Inspire your child to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Math with exhibits, hands-on workshops, contests, and MORE!
Saturday April 30, 2022
10:00 am -
1:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 10:00 amApril 30, 2022 1:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for a children & family STEM service day stewarding Lafayette Park.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/youth-take-climate-action-lafayette-park-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Youth Take Climate Action: Lafayette Park

Summary: Join SF Department of Environment & SF Recreation and Parks Department for a children & family STEM service day stewarding Lafayette Park.
Saturday April 30, 2022
11:00 am -
2:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 11:00 amApril 30, 2022 2:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalMeet a scientist, be a scientist! Join 18 UC Berkeley STEM departments for a full-blown SCIENCE-PALOOZA on the outdoor plaza of the Lawrence.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/science-palooza-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SCIENCE-PALOOZA!

Summary: Meet a scientist, be a scientist! Join 18 UC Berkeley STEM departments for a full-blown SCIENCE-PALOOZA on the outdoor plaza of the Lawrence.
Saturday April 30, 2022
11:00 am -
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 11:00 amApril 30, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalThe CSU East Bay Hayward campus will host more than 40 free demonstrations, experiments, hands-on-activities, exhibits, and much much more.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/discovery-day-cal-state/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Discovery Day Cal State

Summary: The CSU East Bay Hayward campus will host more than 40 free demonstrations, experiments, hands-on-activities, exhibits, and much much more.
Saturday April 30, 2022
11:00 am -
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 11:00 amApril 30, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalCelebrate Midpen's 50th Anniversary of public open space preservation, protection, and restoration, at this family festival at Ravenswood preserve.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/midpen-bayside-family-festival/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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Midpen Bayside Family Festival

Summary: Celebrate Midpen’s 50th Anniversary of public open space preservation, protection, and restoration, at this family festival at Ravenswood preserve.
Saturday April 30, 2022
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 2:00 pmApril 30, 2022 4:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalJoin us for a tour of the EcoCenter and participate in wetland habitat restoration.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/grey-water-and-wetlands-the-ecocenters-wastewater-treatment-system-2/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Grey Water and Wetlands: The EcoCenter's Wastewater Treatment System

Summary: Join us for a tour of the EcoCenter and participate in wetland habitat restoration.
Saturday April 30, 2022
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
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Add to CalendarApril 30, 2022 2:00 pmApril 30, 2022 3:00 pmPDTEvents - Bay Area Science FestivalBehind-the-scenes look at an ocean engineering and technology facility serving science and exploration.https://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/event/dive-in-with-doer/akILMCXBezwgkecYZmwm128637Events - Bay Area Science Festival60false
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SOLD OUT: Dive in with DOER

Summary: Behind-the-scenes look at an ocean engineering and technology facility serving science and exploration.

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The Bay Area Science Festival will manage all in-person events with the health, safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, hosts, exhibitors, and guests in mind. In response to COVID-19, we will be implementing public health requirements for all event hosts and attendees in accordance with local and state guidelines in order to celebrate science safely throughout the Bay Area. 

The Bay Area Science Festival encourages you to get vaccinated, wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be sure to check back for updated and more detailed COVID safety information prior to attending.

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