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Thursday, January 9
 

8:55am PST

Algorithmic Fairness, Safety, and Interpretability in Machine Learning
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
WRC
Thanks to significant advances in machine learning and data science, decision makers are embracing and employing advanced algorithms and statistical models to help with or fully automate difficult tasks across our society. With examples ranging from advertising and finance to healthcare and criminal justice, machine learning tools have become ubiquitous. While often providing significant improvements in speed and performance, these tools come with increased complexity that can make the decision making process opaque and difficult to evaluate. How did your model make that prediction? Why? Are the decisions that it makes fair? How can we quantify fairness? In this activity, we will discuss real-world examples of automated algorithmic decision making along with the practical and ethical problems they can face. We will explore the ideas of bias, fairness, safety, and interpretability.
Facilitators
BS

Ben Seiler

Stanford University
Ben Seiler is a postdoctoral research fellow in the department of Epidemiology and Population Health at the Stanford School of Medicine. He specializes in developing and deploying interpretable statistical learning methods. As part of the Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab, Ben currently... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
WRC
  1 Block

8:55am PST

Ancient Legends, Modern Myths
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
A lot of our current beliefs about the past are not based in science. For instance, a lot of people think that aliens built the pyramids, or that people practiced human sacrifice at Stonehenge. Both of these are popular myths because they make a much more exciting story than the truth! How can archaeologists help people understand more about the ancient world so that we can figure out what’s true?
Facilitators
avatar for Stacy Hackner

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

Diagnostic Odysseys: The Diagnosis and Discovery of Rare Genetic Conditions
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Join a discussion of the genomic technologies and collaboration platforms facilitating the discovery of 100s of new diseases each and what it's like to be among the first patients to be recognized to have a new disease.
Facilitators
avatar for Jon Bernstein

Jon Bernstein

Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Jon Bernstein is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine. His work is focused on the care of children with rare and ultra-rare conditions. He co-leads two research programs focused on discovering new genetic diseases - the Stanford site of the NIH Undiagnosed... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

How Friendships Can Support Developing Organizational Skills, Planning Abilities, and Community
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Friendships have so many benefits, and being aware of being a true, loyal, and good friend to people is its own reward. Practicing things that can make friendships stronger and allow people to mutually support each other in fun and natural ways could be something that is useful to be aware of. For instance, if you were great at something and your friend(s) wanted to learn that skill, wouldn't it be a compliment to be able to help them learn it, along with you being open to learning things that they may be skilled in? What if that superpower was related to easy and useful organizational skills?

Organizational skills might sound a bit boring but organically developing them can help people in all sorts of ways: making times for getting together and showing dependability and following through on the plans; people have confidence and personal control of their "time diet" for academic needs, social priorities, family needs, recreational/sports commitments and various other extra-curricular activities; calming down the sometimes anxious thoughts about "too much to do!" that many of us can have from time to time; and generally spending a little bit of effort ahead of time in order to have a more relaxed and enjoyable life over the long run. Being aware that you and they both probably have organizational skills that can be displayed and influence each other positively is a terrific expression the kind of mutually supportive relationship that deepens your connections!
Facilitators
MG

Mark Goodenough

Moving Forward Towards Independence
Hello, I'm Mark Goodenough, Nueva '79, and I had my first known exposure to neuro-diversity in the Upper Elementary at The Mansion and have made this topic my life's work. Nueva was by far the most impactful educational and personal experience of my life, far eclipsing later exploits... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

I'm Like'n Lichens!
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
There is an entire world of biodiversity that is hidden in all types of environments, including at The Nueva School! This is the world of lichens, which are frequently overlooked due to their small size. Lichens are unique composite organisms that appear and function as one organism, but are actually made up of multiple species of fungi, algae, and bacteria. Lichens play important roles in their ecosystems, including support for wildlife. Scientists study lichens for many reasons, including that they are bioindicators of air pollution and have antibacterial/antifungal properties.

We will take a hands-on approach to learning about lichens. The goals of this intersession are to:
- Learn what a lichen is
- Recognize lichens in the wild
- Identify some locally occurring lichens

This intersession will take place outside and in the lab. We will closely observe lichens in their natural environments on The Nueva School property. We will also work in a lab in order to catalyze chemical reactions using lichens, which is an important component of lichen identification. We will learn basic use of dichotomous keys for lichens so that when students leave the intersession, they have foundational tools and knowledge to continue identifying lichens they encounter.
Facilitators
DA

Danielle Alexandra Ward

Danielle is a PhD student in Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. As someone who has always been interested in spending as much time as possible outside, she was drawn to take field based classes in college. She majored in English and ecology at a small liberal... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

Let's Dance (West Coast Swing)!
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
California's official state dance, West Coast Swing, is a fun social dance that emphasizes improvisation (check out examples of competitive WCS here, here, and here). Originally a form of Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing has evolved into a modern partner dance which can be danced to almost any kind of music and is also degendered (anyone can lead or follow). It's increasingly popular thanks to social media: Learn how to "speak" WCS, and you'll have a community of Westie friends on college campuses and in cities all around the world.
No dance experience necessary. Wear pants and comfortable sneakers/flat shoes.
Facilitators
LL

Lydia Lee & James Kao

Lydia Lee and James Kao have been dancing West Coast Swing for many years on the social dance floor. We also compete occasionally and dance both lead and follow. We're excited to share our love of WCS with you!
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

Non-Profit and For-Profit Approaches to Social Entrepreneurship
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Jeremiah and Jacquie Robison will lead students through their experiences as 9th grader, Sofia Robison's parents. Sofia received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy when she was just over one year old.

Jacquie saw the inequity/gaps that exist with disability inclusion, and launched the multi-national nonprofit, WAWOS (We're All Working On Something). Their mission is to disrupt the narrative around physical disability in kids + teens, promote access to adventure for all abilities, and advocate inclusion. Her engagement will empower students to consider the social change they want to see, and lead them through steps to either partner with existing orgs or build mission statements, draft bylaws, apply for nonprofit status etc to build community for strong impact

Jeremiah, as a serial entrepreneur and technologist, was frustrated by the lack of tools to address mobility impairments (why have we not moved beyond walkers and wheelchairs?), and launched VC-backed CIONIC, to build bionic clothing. They have built an FDA-cleared Neural Sleeve (lower limb) that combines motor learning with functional electrical stimulation to activate the necessary muscles precisely coordinated in the gait cycle. Jeremiah will guide students through approaches to apply technology/innovation to solve a problem.
Facilitators
avatar for Jacquie Robison & Jeremiah Robison

Jacquie Robison & Jeremiah Robison

Founder/Executive Director, WAWOS
JEREMIAH ROBISON is a serial entrepreneur and technologist building the future of human augmentation. He spent his career at the intersection of consumer health and machine learning/engineering. He began his journey at Apple building neural networks for handwriting recognition and... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

The Art & Science of Pinball
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Join us for a look at the art, science, and technology behind pinball. In this session we’ll look at the evolution of pinball, from the early mechanical games to today’s technological marvels. Learn how artists, designers, and engineers collaborate to create a game, and what pinball can tell us about history and culture.

We’ll spend half of this session examining a pinball machine and its components, discussing why pinball was illegal in many states, and how changes in technology and culture can be observed in the design of a pinball machine. In the other half of the session, we’ll be playing pinball machines from different eras to see how the game has changed over time. We’ll also cover some basic pinball strategies you can use to improve your skills!
Facilitators
avatar for Pacific Pinball Museum

Pacific Pinball Museum

Located in Alameda, California, Pacific Pinball Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring an interest in science, art, and history through pinball. Visitors to our museum can experience the fascinating stories behind this classic pastime, learn about the... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

The Art of Cooking Breakfast: Crepes, Pancakes, and Omelettes
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Let’s cook breakfast together! In this class, students will create sweet and savory crepes, pancakes, made-to-order omelettes, and hot cocoa. No prior cooking experience required. Eat your culinary creations!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

Bioarchaeology: Exploring Human Remains in History
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Why are humans remains important in archaeology? How can we use the bodies of ancient people to tell us more about their lives - and how can looking at living people today help us understand the way we used to live before technologies like computers and plastic?
Facilitators
avatar for Stacy Hackner

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

Cat & Mouse: Exploiting & Protecting Online Systems
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Let's go on a journey into the motivations and methods employed by individuals and organizations who exploit online systems. Through real-world examples and group discussion, you will gain insights into how hackers think and operate. Using these insights, we then will explore the current tools and technologies that engineers build to protect online systems. Where we end up on this journey is up to you. We can either go deep into a particular type of attack and design the systems to combat it or do a broader survey of the current state of the art.

Having a knowledge of how http requests work and experience with scripting language is a plus but not necessary for this session.
Facilitators
avatar for Pedram Keyani

Pedram Keyani

Head of Platform Integrity, OpenAI
Pedram Keyani is responsible for the Integrity team at OpenAI. Previously he was a software engineer at Google and director at Facebook focusing on Site Integrity and Uber focusing on Growth.
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

Climate Migration & Health in the United States
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
WRC
The climate crisis does not affect all people equally. In this session, we will cover how climate emergencies and extremes magnify pre-existing vulnerabilities, increasing migration and expanding health disparities. We will define three types of climate migrants who are arriving in the United States and evaluate the health risks that they face before, during, and after their migrations.
Facilitators
CS

Claire Seda

Migrant Clinicians Network
Claire Hutkins Seda is Director of Communications at Migrant Clinicians Network, a national nonprofit that is building practical solutions at the intersection of migration, vulnerability, and health. Claire is a writer and editor primarily focused on environmental degradation and... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
WRC
  1 Block

10:15am PST

Conservation Ambassadors: Amazing Animal Adaptations
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
From camouflage to prehensile tails, adaptations are essential for animals and humans to survive. The physical and behavioral characteristics of these amazing animal ambassadors are highlighted in this engaging program.
Facilitators
CA

Conservation Ambassadors

Conservation Ambassadors
34 years ago David established a non-profit rescue zoo in Paso Robles where he gives wildlife a permanent, loving home for displaced, abused, abandoned or permanently injured wild and exotic animals. Sharing these animal ambassadors helps us educate learners of all ages about conservation... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

I'm Like'n Lichens!
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
There is an entire world of biodiversity that is hidden in all types of environments, including at The Nueva School! This is the world of lichens, which are frequently overlooked due to their small size. Lichens are unique composite organisms that appear and function as one organism, but are actually made up of multiple species of fungi, algae, and bacteria. Lichens play important roles in their ecosystems, including support for wildlife. Scientists study lichens for many reasons, including that they are bioindicators of air pollution and have antibacterial/antifungal properties.

We will take a hands-on approach to learning about lichens. The goals of this intersession are to:
- Learn what a lichen is
- Recognize lichens in the wild
- Identify some locally occurring lichens

This intersession will take place outside and in the lab. We will closely observe lichens in their natural environments on The Nueva School property. We will also work in a lab in order to catalyze chemical reactions using lichens, which is an important component of lichen identification. We will learn basic use of dichotomous keys for lichens so that when students leave the intersession, they have foundational tools and knowledge to continue identifying lichens they encounter.
Facilitators
DA

Danielle Alexandra Ward

Danielle is a PhD student in Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. As someone who has always been interested in spending as much time as possible outside, she was drawn to take field based classes in college. She majored in English and ecology at a small liberal... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

IVs, Injections, and Blood Draw
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
This workshop is truly a one-of-a-kind medical experience that will teach each participant the basics of inserting and starting an IV, administering injections, collecting venous blood samples, and much more!

Whether you are interested in nursing and dermatology or anesthesia and surgery as possible career paths, this lab will allow you to practice and perfect the skills these professions use every day!

You will learn firsthand how healthcare professionals deliver life-saving medicine in hospitals and clinics using IVs and injections.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

The Art & Science of Pinball
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Join us for a look at the art, science, and technology behind pinball. In this session we’ll look at the evolution of pinball, from the early mechanical games to today’s technological marvels. Learn how artists, designers, and engineers collaborate to create a game, and what pinball can tell us about history and culture.

We’ll spend half of this session examining a pinball machine and its components, discussing why pinball was illegal in many states, and how changes in technology and culture can be observed in the design of a pinball machine. In the other half of the session, we’ll be playing pinball machines from different eras to see how the game has changed over time. We’ll also cover some basic pinball strategies you can use to improve your skills!
Facilitators
avatar for Pacific Pinball Museum

Pacific Pinball Museum

Located in Alameda, California, Pacific Pinball Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring an interest in science, art, and history through pinball. Visitors to our museum can experience the fascinating stories behind this classic pastime, learn about the... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

The Art of Cooking Breakfast: Crepes, Pancakes, and Omelettes
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Let’s cook breakfast together! In this class, students will create sweet and savory crepes, pancakes, made-to-order omelettes, and hot cocoa. No prior cooking experience required. Eat your culinary creations!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

Black Holes: Discovering the Invisible
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
Black holes are some of the most extreme objects in the universe. They push the boundaries of our knowledge and hold many unsolved mysteries. Come learn about black holes from "small" to enormous, how we detect them, and explore the frontiers of astrophysics!
Facilitators
NA

Natasha Abrams

Graduate Student, University of California, Berkeley
Natasha Abrams is a 4th year astrophysics PhD student at UC Berkeley, searching for black holes via gravitational microlensing. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Astrophysics and Physics from Harvard University in 2021. At Berkeley, she works on photometric microlensing with large... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

Drawing Apart: A Cartoonist Illustrates How America's Political Divide Became a Chasm
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
WRC
American society has become so politically divided that some people talk seriously about the possibility of a second civil war. How did a once united country get to this crisis point? As a journalist and cartoonist, David Horsey has observed the evolution of politics in the United States since the election of Ronald Reagan. With his political cartoons as satiric guideposts, he will lay out the descending path Americans have taken into the political chasm -- essential knowledge for anyone who wants to understand contemporary political life in the United States.
Facilitators
DH

David Horsey

The Seattle Times
David Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times.
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
WRC
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

IVs, Injections, and Blood Draw
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
This workshop is truly a one-of-a-kind medical experience that will teach each participant the basics of inserting and starting an IV, administering injections, collecting venous blood samples, and much more!

Whether you are interested in nursing and dermatology or anesthesia and surgery as possible career paths, this lab will allow you to practice and perfect the skills these professions use every day!

You will learn firsthand how healthcare professionals deliver life-saving medicine in hospitals and clinics using IVs and injections.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

Learn to Play Go
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
This class will cover the basic fundamentals of the game of Go and hopefully start you on a path towards learning a strategy game that's captivated millions of minds around the world for thousands of years. Students who already know how to play are welcome to join and will be paired up with other experienced players.

Go (also known as Weiqi, Baduk and Igo) is an ancient Chinese strategy board game that has been around for at least 2000 years. It's often considered the oldest strategy game on the planet that's still being played in its original form (although Chess has also existed for thousands of years, the rules have changed over time).

Once upon a time, it was considered one of the four essential arts of a Chinese scholar and although it's not very well known in the Western world, it is still widely played in China, Japan and Korea today, with major tournaments often being broadcast on the news and online.

Go players often joke that you can learn the game in a few minutes but it may take you the rest of your life to master. Come to this class if you like deep strategy games and puzzles! I'd love to help you start on your Go journey!

Students who attend this session are invited to the open Go play sessions.
Facilitators
CD

Casey Dahlin

Casey has been playing Go for over fifteen years and is the vice president of the San Francisco Go Club.
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

Push & Pull: Structural Factors that Influence the Health Needs of Migrants to the US
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
Structural inequities and racism create significan health impacts on migrants in the United States, including asylum seekers, short-term authorized workers like farmworkers, and unauthorized residents. In this session, we will evaluate some of the social structures that have produced and maintain modern social inequities as well as health disparities. Students will learn to assess the structural processes that are at play for migrant populations, how these processes affect their health, and efforts in the US to reduce these health barriers.
Facilitators
CS

Claire Seda

Migrant Clinicians Network
Claire Hutkins Seda is Director of Communications at Migrant Clinicians Network, a national nonprofit that is building practical solutions at the intersection of migration, vulnerability, and health. Claire is a writer and editor primarily focused on environmental degradation and... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

The Art & Science of Pinball
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
Join us for a look at the art, science, and technology behind pinball. In this session we’ll look at the evolution of pinball, from the early mechanical games to today’s technological marvels. Learn how artists, designers, and engineers collaborate to create a game, and what pinball can tell us about history and culture.

We’ll spend half of this session examining a pinball machine and its components, discussing why pinball was illegal in many states, and how changes in technology and culture can be observed in the design of a pinball machine. In the other half of the session, we’ll be playing pinball machines from different eras to see how the game has changed over time. We’ll also cover some basic pinball strategies you can use to improve your skills!
Facilitators
avatar for Pacific Pinball Museum

Pacific Pinball Museum

Located in Alameda, California, Pacific Pinball Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring an interest in science, art, and history through pinball. Visitors to our museum can experience the fascinating stories behind this classic pastime, learn about the... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

The Science of Baking: The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
Join us in the food lab for “The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment''. First, we’ll examine the role of flour, leavening agents, sugar, eggs, fats, time, and temperature and how they work together to create delicious baked goods. After baking the control recipe, students will break into teams where they will change ingredients, proportions, and ratios in the recipe to see how it affects the cookie’s flavor, texture, spread and color. Be prepared for a lot of taste testing – and homemade hot cocoa to accompany the cookies!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

Unleashing the Surreal: An Exploration of Surrealism in Art
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
Step into the world of Surrealism, where dreams and imagination run wild, and reality takes a backseat. In this workshop, students will dive into the history and philosophy of the Surrealist art movement, uncovering how artists like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Max Ernst used dreamlike imagery, unexpected juxtapositions, and elements of the subconscious to create captivating, thought-provoking works. After a brief discussion on the movement’s roots and iconic techniques, students will have the chance to experiment with surrealist methods to create their own piece, blending the bizarre, the beautiful, and the unexpected.
Facilitators
NO

Nina Osborne

Nina Osborne is a multimedia artist, printmaker, and art educator with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MA in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University. As a mother of three boys aged 7, 9, and 10, she values nurturing creativity in young minds. Nina combines her... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Advocating for Reproductive Autonomy & Justice to Advance Global Gender Equality
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
WRC
The Global Justice Center is a feminist human rights organization started by the late reproductive rights advocate Janet Benshoof. GJC’s mandate is to leverage international law to advance gender equality. Toward that end, GJC focuses on two main areas: advancing reproductive autonomy as an international human right and ensuring justice for mass atrocities involving sexual and gender-based crimes. Learn how Global Justice Center conducts this crucial work, including through innovative legal analysis, advocacy with governments, and press work. Signature campaigns--including to achieve a global convention on crimes against humanity, pierce pervasive impunity for widespread sexual and gender based crimes in Myanmar, and for access to safe abortion is a fundamental right--will be discussed.
Facilitators
avatar for Elise Keppler

Elise Keppler

Global Justice Center
Elise Keppler is executive director of the Global Justice Center. Prior to joining GJC, Elise worked in the International Justice Program of Human Rights Watch from 2003 to 2024, and worked half-time in Human Rights Watch’s General Counsel’s Office from 2020 to 2023. Elise also... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
WRC
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Black Holes: Discovering the Invisible
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
Black holes are some of the most extreme objects in the universe. They push the boundaries of our knowledge and hold many unsolved mysteries. Come learn about black holes from "small" to enormous, how we detect them, and explore the frontiers of astrophysics!
Facilitators
NA

Natasha Abrams

Graduate Student, University of California, Berkeley
Natasha Abrams is a 4th year astrophysics PhD student at UC Berkeley, searching for black holes via gravitational microlensing. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Astrophysics and Physics from Harvard University in 2021. At Berkeley, she works on photometric microlensing with large... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Go Play
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
Now that you know some of the basics of Go playing, this is your chance to practice and play with an instructor available to advise you.

This session is open to students who attend the introduction "Learn to Play" class or anyone who knows the basics of how to play.
Facilitators
CD

Casey Dahlin

Casey has been playing Go for over fifteen years and is the vice president of the San Francisco Go Club.
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Introduction to Low Latency Trading
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
This session is an introduction to low latency trading. It covers varies of technologies we can leverage to trade financial products at single digit microsecond level.

No prerequisite financial market knowledge required.
Facilitators
YH

Ying Huang

I am an engineer in Two Sigma, a quantitative hedge fund that use a variety of technological methods for its trading strategies. My specialty is low latency trading. Prior to Two Sigma, I worked at Goldman Sachs, an investment bank and financial services company. I ran the Asia system... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Introduction to Philanthropy
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
In this session, students will be able to explore the basics of thoughtful charitable giving and the impact of philanthropy on social issues. Through interactive discussion and a case study, participants will learn how to identify key social challenges, evaluate nonprofit organizations through due diligence, and consider how individual giving can make a meaningful difference. By the end of this session, students will gain an understanding of strategic philanthropy and practical insights into making a positive impact in their communities.
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April Chou

Jasper Ridge Partners
April Chou is a Managing Director at Jasper Ridge Partners, where she leads the firm's philanthropy and impact work with families. She also serves on as a trustee of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation. April's professional career has included leading education philanthropy at... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Let's make AI Art!
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
Come share your favorite tools, prompts or artwork and learn how to make amazing art with the AI.
Facilitators
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Ethan Beard

Ethan Beard is a longtime tech operator and entrepreneur, most recently as co-founder of Yoz Labs.  Throughout his career, Ethan has focused on building developer and partner ecosystems including leading Ripple’s blockchain ecosystem program, the Facebook Developer Network and... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Restorative Yoga
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
Restorative Yoga is designed to relax, restore and rejuvenate the body with mindful movements, precise alignment and establishing mind, body and breath connection. The class starts with gentle movements and then will move on to holding yoga asanas using props. The intention is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system with a series of asanas to bring calm and relaxation to the body and mind using breath.
Facilitators
RM

Ruchi Murlidhar

Iyengar Yoga with Ruchi
Ruchi Murlidhar (she/her) is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level 2) and a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She is graduate of the Advanced Studies/Teacher Training program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Ruchi began learning yoga in elementary school in India... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

The Art & Science of Pinball
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
Join us for a look at the art, science, and technology behind pinball. In this session we’ll look at the evolution of pinball, from the early mechanical games to today’s technological marvels. Learn how artists, designers, and engineers collaborate to create a game, and what pinball can tell us about history and culture.

We’ll spend half of this session examining a pinball machine and its components, discussing why pinball was illegal in many states, and how changes in technology and culture can be observed in the design of a pinball machine. In the other half of the session, we’ll be playing pinball machines from different eras to see how the game has changed over time. We’ll also cover some basic pinball strategies you can use to improve your skills!
Facilitators
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Pacific Pinball Museum

Located in Alameda, California, Pacific Pinball Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring an interest in science, art, and history through pinball. Visitors to our museum can experience the fascinating stories behind this classic pastime, learn about the... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block
 
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