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Intellectual Talks & Lectures in SF Bay Area

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The Dawn of Relational Intelligence: An SSIR Author Conversation
Free

The Dawn of Relational Intelligence: An SSIR Author Conversation

Mon, 9 Mar 2026at05:00

Join Isabelle C. Hau in conversation with Prof. Mitchell Stevens at Stanford to discuss developing relational intelligence and human flourishing in the age of AI on March 9 at 12pm PST.

Free

Getting personal: the role of individualized knowledge in social reasoning

Mon, 9 Mar 2026at05:30

An academic talk on how well we know others and how personalized knowledge guides social reasoning.

Campfire Program
Free

Campfire Program

Mon, 9 Mar 2026at08:00

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.

Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology – Nicholas Mathew, University of California Berkeley
Free

Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology – Nicholas Mathew, University of California Berkeley

Mon, 9 Mar 2026at09:30

Nicholas Mathew (UC Berkeley) presents a Ron Alexander Memorial Lecture in Musicology titled “The Posthumanization of Sound,” tracing musical ideas and institutional histories from Dane Rudhyar’s 1972 Berkeley lecture through connections between Paris and California.

12–22 USD

Ancient Art of Voyaging: Micronesian Navigators

Mon, 9 Mar 2026at12:30

An evening at the California Academy of Sciences exploring traditional Micronesian navigators, star knowledge, and voyaging stories in a planetarium setting.

SHE Talks
Free

SHE Talks

Tue, 10 Mar 2026at01:30

Stanford experts share practical health insights on nutrition, movement as medicine, and preventive screenings, offering actionable tips for healthier living at a free morning talk.

Fulbright Turkey Information Session
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Fulbright Turkey Information Session

Tue, 10 Mar 2026at04:00

Join a Fulbright Turkey information session with Dr. Ceren Uçan to learn about teaching, research, and study opportunities for U.S. scholars and students at Encina Commons, Stanford.

Risk, Responsibility, and the Path to Scale for Reforestation Carbon Credits
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Risk, Responsibility, and the Path to Scale for Reforestation Carbon Credits

Tue, 10 Mar 2026at04:00

Stanford hosts a webinar on risk, responsibility, and scaling reforestation carbon credits, exploring price alignment between buyers and sellers and who should mitigate key risks.

Campfire Program
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Campfire Program

Tue, 10 Mar 2026at08:00

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.

Stanford Cancer Institute: 25 Years of LKB1/STK11 Tumor Suppressor
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Stanford Cancer Institute: 25 Years of LKB1/STK11 Tumor Suppressor

Tue, 10 Mar 2026at09:00

Stanford Cancer Institute presents a seminar on 25 years of LKB1/STK11 tumor suppressor research, featuring Reuben Shaw on breakthroughs in cancer research and translational oncology.

The Two Yawatas: The Modern Afterlives of Japan’s Early Modern Iron Industry
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The Two Yawatas: The Modern Afterlives of Japan’s Early Modern Iron Industry

Tue, 10 Mar 2026at09:30

An academic lecture exploring how iron shaped Japan's transition from early modern methods to a modern industrial economy and the Meiji era.

Free

Virtual Lecture Series | The Goddess: Images of Power

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at03:00

A virtual lecture exploring goddess imagery and power in Asian art.

Campfire Program
Free

Campfire Program

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at08:00

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.

Claude Steele on the Tension That Divides Us … and How to Overcome It

Claude Steele on the Tension That Divides Us … and How to Overcome It

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at11:00

Renowned psychologist Claude Steele presents a live‑streamed Commonwealth Club talk on Mar 11 exploring the social tensions that divide us and practical ways to overcome them.

Free

The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at11:00

A public forum at the Women's Building on proposed changes to San Francisco's independent commissions under Proposition E, exploring accountability, reform options, and community impact.

Astronomy on Tap: NASA + Stanford Talks (SF)
Free

Astronomy on Tap: NASA + Stanford Talks (SF)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at12:00

Laid-back public astronomy talks by NASA and Stanford researchers at Standard Deviant Brewing in SF — free, no PhD required, bring a drink and curiosity.

Apple at 50

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at12:00

A special program at the Computer History Museum marking Apple’s 50th anniversary with talks, artifacts, and expert reflections on the company’s impact on computing, design, and culture.

Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at12:00

CHM Live at the Computer History Museum marks 50 years of Apple with a conversation with leaders shaping tech culture, design, and personal computing.

Free

Astronomy on Tap San Francisco - Two Talks

Wed, 11 Mar 2026at12:00

Two astronomy talks at a San Francisco brewery explore alien life and gravitational lensing.

NERD NITE SF

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Nerd Nite SF at the Rickshaw Stop is an informal evening of short, entertaining science and nerd-culture talks for curious adults and students in San Francisco.

Campfire Program
Free

Campfire Program

Thu, 12 Mar 2026at08:00

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.

Apple - The First 50 Years

Thu, 12 Mar 2026at11:00

A lecture tracing Apple’s evolution from a garage startup to a global tech leader, highlighting key milestones and cultural impact.

After Dark: Crafty and Calculating

Thu, 12 Mar 2026at11:00

An after-hours exploration of math, computing, and fiber arts at ExplOratorium, highlighting women in STEM and the intersection of art and tech.

SF Bay Area and Environmental History

SF Bay Area and Environmental History

Thu, 12 Mar 2026at12:00

A lecture/book talk exploring the environmental history of the San Francisco Bay Area, tracing how natural forces and human activity have shaped the region’s ecology and landscapes over millennia.

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