Science

New model may improve Bay Area seismic hazard maps, according to Stanford researchers

The Santa Cruz Mountains define the geography of the Bay Area south of San Francisco, protecting the Peninsula from the Pacific Ocean’s cold marine layer

M-A’s sixth annual STEM fair takes place in-person this year

On Thursday, February 17th, Menlo-Atherton High School hosted its sixth annual STEM fair in the Maker Space. This year’s event returned in person after last

After-School STEAM: STEAM Sleuths! on December 16

For Grades 3-5: It’s something cool after school, as scientists from the Discovery Cube lead students in building their own aqueduct systems and engineering turbines

Misconceptions about Yellowstone Volcanism is topic on November 18

Busting Myths About One of the Largest Volcanic Systems in the World - The Top 10 Misconceptions about Yellowstone Volcanism is the next USGS virtual public

After-School STEAM: Kitchen Chemistry is topic on November 18

Students in Grades K-5 will see regular household items in a new and exciting way! Working with many materials found in an average home, you

USGS virtual lecture looks at zombie salmon and ghost moose on October 28

The next USGS virtual lecture is on Thursday, October 28 at 7:00 pm. Before clicking on the live stream link provided below, please make sure you read these tips on

Laurel School third graders design umbrellas for pets using new science curriculum

Laurel School is implementing a new science curriculum called TWIG. The teachers and students are experiencing a variety of new resources including multimedia videos, workbooks,

Modernizing the national water system is UGGS topic on September 23

Parent Info Session on LEGO Robotics League on the Peninsula set for September 9

Is your 9-14 year old child interested in LEGOs, problem solving, or being part of a team? If so, please join us Thursday, September 9,

Teen girls invited to learn about Space Cookies robotic team

High school freshman and sophomore girls are invited to attend information sessions to learn more about joining the Space Cookies, an all-girls robotics team/Girl Scout