Unconscious Bias Project

The Unconscious Bias project aims to empower the individual, group, and collective using the latest best practices to do more to address systemic inequities of racism, xenophobia, ageism, ableism, and others excluded in society. Our hope is that we build a community and a workplace where everyone can pursue their dreams. We offer bespoke programs […]

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley is dedicated to providing sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife with exceptional free care, rehabilitation, and the opportunity for release. We also aim to educate the public about coexisting peacefully with local wildlife.

Wonderfest

Wonderfest is the 25-year-old “Bay Area Beacon of Science.” Through its nonprofit science outreach programs, Wonderfest inspires curiosity, promotes careful reasoning, challenges unexamined beliefs, and encourages life-long learning.

Stanford University – Geological Sciences

The geoscientists and students in Stanford’s Geological Sciences department study the properties of Earth materials, like minerals, rocks, soils, sediments and water, to learn about the history and future of the Earth and other planets. Their work also helps us understand risks from natural hazards, availability of natural resources, and interactions between humans and the […]

UC San Francisco – iMicro

The UCSF integrative microbiology (iMicro) program is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program dedicated to understanding microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) in health and disease with the goal of applying these advances to reveal basic molecular mechanisms, improve health, and transform patient care.

UC San Francisco – Department of Laboratory Medicine

UC San Francisco is the leading university dedicated to advancing health worldwide through preeminent biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

UC Berkeley – Space Technologies and Rocketry

UC Berkeley STAR is the premier competition and research rocket team that strives to explore the limits of industry and technology while creating an exciting, inclusive environment for members to learn and have fun! STAR boasts the longest and most successful launch history on campus, with a total of six complete vehicles engineered over our […]

UC Berkeley – Society of Physics Students

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is committed to making the physics community at UC Berkeley a balanced and safe environment, accessible to everyone, creating a place for people to thrive in STEM.

UC Berkeley – Science at Cal

Science at Cal connects UC Berkeley Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) researchers with diverse community groups of all ages and backgrounds, for science engagement and learning. Accessibility, inclusiveness, creativity and innovation are hallmarks of Science at Cal events, which reach tens of thousands of people annually. Throughout the year, Science at Cal presents ongoing, […]

COVID Safety

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.

Thank You for Supporting BASF

We strive to make all Bay Area Science Festival events free, when possible. To produce the Festival, we must annually raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. Every donation helps us make this important work possible.

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Thank you for your generous support of the Bay Area Science Festival! As part of UCSF, SEP is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please let us know if your company participates in a matching gift program so that we can extend the benefit of your generosity.