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American Association of University Women – San Francisco Branch

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research….
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Black Pine Circle School – BPC Maker Club

At Black Pine Circle School, a K-8 (elementary-middle) private school in Berkeley, California, we create lifelong learners through an inquiry-based Socratic education that places equal emphasis on academics and the arts….
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Cal State East Bay

For more than 60 years, Cal State East Bay has served the Bay Area as part of the California State University system, providing access to higher education for a diverse student body and advancing regional engagement through its academic pro…
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California Native Plant Society – Yerba Buena Chapter

CNPS, the California Native Plant Society, is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals. Our goals are to increase understanding of California’s native flora and to preserve this rich natural heritage for future gene…
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Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is the first urban state park in California. With its roots deeply within the environmental justice movement of the 1970’s, Candlestick Point was created to bring high quality recreational opportuniti…
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Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco

The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco is an official representation of the Government of Mexico in US territory. One of its principal functions is to serve the community of Mexican origin that resides within our jurisdiction, whi…
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Denali Therapeutics

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to de…
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DOER Marine Operations

DOER is a woman owned small business focused on the advancement of underwater exploration and discovery. Remotely operated, human occupied and autonomous systems are all tools in the box at DOER along with many purpose built systems for har…
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Environmental Volunteers

The Environmental Volunteers promote the understanding of and responsibility for the environment through hands-on science education. We offer volunteer-driven learning experiences in classrooms and in the community. We are always looking fo…
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Estuary & Ocean Science Center, San Francisco State University

The Estuary & Ocean Science Center (EOS Center) supports scientific study of the sea, enhances public engagement with marine science and develops solutions to the environmental problems confronting coastal communities. We connect science, s…
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Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum, a professional development home for teachers, and a global exhibit-design trailblazer with a mission to transform learning….
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Hiller Aviation Museum

The Hiller Aviation Museum preserves Northern California’s heritage of innovation in aeronautics and uses aviation as a gateway to engage young people in the science, technology, engineering and wonder of flight….
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KQED

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a public-supported alternative to commercial media. An NPR and PBS affiliate based in San Francisco, KQED is home to one of the most listened-to public radio stations in the nation and one …
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab ranks among the world’s top research institutions, with a $1.1 billion annual budget, 14 Nobel Prizes, and 16 discovered elements. Its open, unclassified research brings together diverse teams and cutting edge facilities to add…
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

From 50 to Forever: Caring for the land that cares for us. Fifty years ago, our community prioritized clean air and water, healthy habitats for diverse native plants and animals, ecosystems that are resilient to the effects of our changing …
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Oakland Zoo

The Oakland Zoo is proud to have served the East Bay community since 1922, taking action for wildlife under our care, in our region, and around the globe….
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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine – Mini Medical School for the Public

The UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public is designed to provide members of the community the opportunity to see and hear what goes on every day in UCSF’s classrooms and research labs with lectures from the same faculty who are on t…
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Presidio Trust – Presidio Archaeology Lab

The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. We earn the funds to manage the Presidio by operating park businesses, from leasing h…
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Quest Science Center

Quest Science Center’s mission is to develop curiosity and understanding through hands-on science learning for everyone. We serve students, families, and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in the Tri-Valley region and beyond. We …
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Recology San Francisco

Recology: A World Without Waste The Recology mission represents a fundamental shift from traditional waste management to resource recovery. We seek to eliminate waste by developing and discovering sustainable resource recovery practices …
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San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) is a nonprofit dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats through science and outreach….
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San Francisco Department of the Environment – Environmental Education

The San Francisco Department of the Environment advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. We aim to provide equitable environmental education and access to nature for all youth, every day throughout S…
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San Francisco Math Circle

At the San Francisco Math Circle, we make math accessible, inclusive, and fun! The SF Math Circle is an extracurricular math enrichment program that encourages students to develop their identities as mathematical thinkers in a supportive, c…
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San Francisco Microscopical Society

The San Francisco Microscopical Society is a community of aspirational, amateur, and professional microscopists. Our mission is to be a focal point for all microscopists across all disciplines of both science and the arts. We welcome all pe…
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San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department – EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Mission is to provide enriching recreational activities, maintain beautiful parks and preserve the environment for the well-being of everyone in our diverse community….
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Save The Bay

Save The Bay has been protecting, restoring, and celebrating the San Francisco Bay for over 60 years. We work to promote Bay Smart policies, actively restore wetlands throughout the Bay Area, and educate the public….
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Science Communication Lab

The Science Communication Lab is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to using multimedia storytelling to engage the public, including educational and scientific communities, in the journey and wonder of science….
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

As one of 17 Department of Energy national labs, SLAC is a multi-program lab that pushes the frontiers of human knowledge and drives discoveries that benefit humankind. We invent the tools that make those discoveries possible and share them…
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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. The…
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STEM Frenzy

As a project for the African American Early Child Educator, STEM Frenzy has been funded by San Francisco’s Dream Keeper Initiative to give voice to the needs of the legacy African American providers, facilitate dedicated space to cultivate …
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TeenTechSF

TeenTechSF’s mission is to empower the next generation of tech innovators and civic entrepreneurs by providing equal access to tech for all teens. Since launching, TeenTechSF has connected 3000+ teens in the Bay Area and around the world to…
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The Energy Coalition – Energy is Everything

Energy is Everything is an education program of The Energy Coalition, a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with over 45 years of experience empowering communities to leap into the future of clean energy….
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The Tech Interactive

The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. Our hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and…
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Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience makes synthetic DNA to improve health and sustainability. We work in service of customers who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as medicine, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, by using o…
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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…
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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….
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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 …
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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….
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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 adv…
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UC San Francisco – Lab of Professor Tejal Desai, Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences

The Desai lab is housed in the Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Department at UCSF. Our research applies microscale and nanoscale technologies to create new and improved ways to deliver medicines to target sites in the body and to en…
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UC San Francisco – Laboratory for Genomics Research

The goal of the Laboratory for Genomics Research (LGR) is to be a one-of-a-kind environment for collaboration between researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the University of California Berkeley (UCB), and GlaxoSm…
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UC San Francisco – Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology

The members of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco, are international leaders in the field of radiation medicine, with a history of pioneering research and technological innovations that have …
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UC San Francisco – Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, is a leading health sciences center focused on serving patients, conducting research, and training the next generation of radiologists. We ar…
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UC San Francisco – School of Medicine

Consistently ranked among the nation’s top medical schools, the UCSF School of Medicine earns its greatest distinction from its outstanding faculty – among them are seven Nobel laureates, 118 National Academy of Medicine members, 64 Ameri…
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UC San Francisco – Tetraed Graduate Program

Modern biological research requires creative synergy between different disciplines. The Tetrad curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the basic concepts of biochemistry, genetics, developmental biology and cell biology thr…
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UC San Francisco Library – Makers Lab

The Makers Lab is a makerspace in the UCSF Library. The Makers Lab provides the UCSF community with access to tools and technology to unleash their natural creativity….
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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…
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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 …
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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….
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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.

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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.