Synchro and SimTraffic for Traffic Studies
Explore Synchro and SimTraffic for Traffic Studies at UC Berkeley. This academic session demonstrates traffic modeling and simulation techniques using Synchro and SimTraffic, with practical examples for transportation planning professionals and students.
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Explore global art from the 17th–20th centuries during the de Young Museum's Free Day on the first Tuesday of the month. Admission is free, with the chance to browse a world-class collection inside the iconic de Young in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
Modeling Hypersonic Missile Flight
Technical lecture at UC Berkeley on modeling hypersonic missile flight. It covers computational methods, aerodynamic stability, and propulsion challenges in high-speed flight, showcasing recent aerospace-research work and its implications for defense and civilian technology. Suitable for students and professionals.
Conservatory of Flowers: Free First Tuesdays
Free first Tuesday admission to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park on April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Explore nearly 2,000 rare, exotic, and endangered plants inside the glasshouse, a lush haven for families and garden lovers.
Dissertation talk: Model Selection on Genome Sequences
A PhD dissertation talk at UC Berkeley’s EECS on model selection for genome sequences, scheduled for 2026-04-07 at 11:00 UTC. The presentation surveys statistical methods for choosing among competing models in genome data analysis and discusses practical implications for sequence interpretation.
Circular RNA Immunity
A focused seminar on circular RNA and its role in immunity, hosted by UC Berkeley Division of Immunology and Molecular Medicine. The talk surveys RNA biology, immune signaling, and potential biomedical implications, ideal for students and researchers seeking cutting-edge insights.
Chemical and Biocatalytic Synthesis of Natural Products
This talk reviews chemical and biocatalytic routes to amino-acid derived natural products, highlighting RiPPs and sactipeptides. Attendees will learn how thioaminoketals are formed via Markovnikov hydrothiolation of dehydroamino acids and the antimicrobial potential of these compounds.
Organic Chemistry Lecture
An in-depth organic chemistry lecture at UC Berkeley, presenting reaction mechanisms and recent advances in the field. Led by a university professor, this session offers a rigorous, research-informed look at modern organic chemistry.
Pay-What-You-Wish Day at Cartoon Art Museum
Visit SF’s Cartoon Art Museum for Pay What You Wish Day on the first Tuesday, offering access to rotating exhibitions spanning comic strips, graphic novels, anime, and political cartoons. Enjoy screenings and hands-on comic/animation activities for visitors of all ages in a welcoming, all-ages museum setting.
Professional in Residence: Eldora Ellison
Join Eldora Ellison, PhD, JD, for a Professional in Residence talk at UC Berkeley. This interdisciplinary lecture explores the crosscurrents of law, policy, and higher education, offering practical insights for students and professionals navigating legal and ethical issues in academia.
Changing Aviation Fuel Chemistry: Occupational Exposures
A UC Berkeley seminar examining how changes in aviation fuel chemistry affect worker exposure to aircraft engine emissions. The talk covers recent findings on exposure risk, health implications, and potential regulatory guidance for safer occupational environments.
Joint Student Faculty Macro Lunch and IO: “New Products”
Join a joint student-faculty macro lunch at UC Berkeley focusing on 'New Products' in IO economics. Researchers share concise talks on product innovation and its macro implications, followed by discussion over lunch in a casual campus setting.
Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art
Join Takeout Tuesdays for a lunchtime Armchair History chat on the Yuan Dynasty at the Asian Art Museum. A concise, engaging talk exploring art, culture, and key moments of this era in a relaxed, museum setting.
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Pandemics: Benefits and Harms
This lecture surveys the benefits and harms of non-pharmaceutical interventions used during COVID-19, highlighting two projects that quantify deaths averted by pre-vaccine controls. Drawing on prior analyses and new findings, it challenges assumptions to inform future outbreak policy.
Disability Management: Navigating the Process
A UC Berkeley seminar on disability management, guiding participants through eligibility, accommodations, and navigating campus and workplace processes. Includes practical resources and Q&A to empower students and professionals.
What is the American Jewish Novel? Thoughts on Jewish American Literature in the 21st Century
UC Berkeley hosts a literary discussion exploring the American Jewish novel and its evolution in the 21st century. The talk surveys key authors and themes shaping Jewish American literature, with insights into identity, memory, and diaspora.
Seminar 221, Industrial Organization: Bruno Pellegrino “New Products”
UC Berkeley hosts Seminar 221: Industrial Organization with Bruno Pellegrino on 'New Products', a scholarly lecture exploring how new product introductions influence competition, market structure, and firm strategy. It offers insights into current research in industrial organization and market dynamics at the economics department.
Private Equity in Healthcare: Promise, Peril, and the Quest for Positive Impact
Explore how private equity shapes healthcare delivery, innovation, and patient outcomes, balancing profit with social impact. This data-driven lecture at UC Berkeley features academics and industry voices dissecting risk, value creation, and policy implications in the healthcare sector.
Book Club: Check 'em Out
Join SF Public Library – Glen Park for a lively book club discussion. Share impressions from your latest read, hear diverse perspectives, and discover new titles in a welcoming community space.
Topology Seminar: Singularity of Cannon-Thurston maps
UC Berkeley hosts a topology seminar exploring the singularities of Cannon–Thurston maps in hyperbolic geometry. The talk discusses boundary behavior and injectivity issues in limiting cases, featuring researchers from geometric topology. Ideal for students and professionals in mathematics.
Seminar 218: Psychology, Economics & ChatGPT on Stock Returns
An academic seminar at UC Berkeley exploring how AI (ChatGPT) interprets historical stock returns through psychology and economics. The talk features multidisciplinary methods, data interpretation, and AI applications in finance in a formal university setting.
Workshop: Managing Debt
An online debt-management workshop hosted by the Virtual Library. Learn budgeting basics, debt-reduction strategies, and practical tools to regain financial control, with instructor tips and a Q&A session.
Campfire Program
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.
Quantum Spin Liquids: Are we there yet?
A formal lecture exploring quantum spin liquids, long-range entanglement, and why these elusive states of matter challenge conventional magnetism. Featuring discussion on candidate materials and the fifty-year debate surrounding their existence, with insights into future experiments.
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