Board of Directors

Chair

Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D.
National Center for Science Education

Secretary

David Almandsmith

Treasurer

Işil Arican
Yalansavar

Directors

Herb Masters
Bay Area Science, SciSchmooze Newsletter, ExplOratorium

Jay Diamond
Reason4Reason

Josh Lofy
Joshing With Physics, ExplOratorium

Julie Hui
University of California, Berkeley

Marilin Colón, Ph.D.
California State University, East Bay

Tucker Hiatt
Wonderfest

27 Feb: Skeptics in the Pub, Millbrae
1 Mar: Skeptics in the Pub, Sunnyvale
7 Mar: Café Inquiry
14 Mar: SkepTalk, Berkeley
19 Mar: North Bay Skeptics, Santa Rosa

Skeptics in the Pub: Millbrae

brings lads & lassies from hill & dale
to informally discuss the latest in science
over good eats & ale. Sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics and Center for Inquiry, SF.

WHEN: 7PM Wednesday 27 February (4th Wednesday)

WHERE: Fiddlers Green, 333 El Camino Real, Millbrae. A 10 minute stroll from the Millbrae BART & Caltrain station. [Map]

Skeptics in the Pub: Sunnyvale

WHAT: Upholding the tradition of skeptics groups: good free-flowing discussions with food and ale.

WHEN: 7PM Friday 1 March

WHERE: Firehouse Grill, 111 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale [Map]

HOW: Hosted by the Silicon Valley Skeptics.

Café Inquiry: Menlo Park

WHAT: A great gathering of nerds! Sponsored by Center for Inquiry, SF and Bay Area Skeptics.

WHEN: 6PM, Thursday 7 March

WHERE: Café Barrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. A 2-minute walk from Menlo Park Caltrain. [Map]

SkepTalk: Berkeley

Richard Saunders

WHAT: Australia’s Psychic Detectives and Psychic “Predictions”Just how many crimes have so-called Psychic Detectives solved in Australia? How do their claims stack up against the results? Do Police really call upon the paranormal to find missing people? Join Australian Skeptic Richard Saunders as he examines some famous crimes and the alleged supernatural connection. Also, Richard will give an overview of the world’s most comprehensive study into psychic predictions.

WHO: Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders starred as the “Skeptical Judge” on two seasons of the Australian TV show “The One: The Search for Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic”. He is also the host of the weekly podcast “The Skeptic Zone“, now in its 12th year. Richard is a frequent visitor to the Bay Area, a favorite guest at American skeptical conferences, an origami expert and children’s author, CSI Fellow and life member of Australian Skeptics.

WHEN: 7:30PM Thursday 14 March

WHERE: La Peña Lounge, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley [Map]

HOW: This event is presented FREE by the Bay Area Skeptics.

WHY: Because we’re curious creatures.

North Bay Skeptics: Santa Rosa

What: Join the North Bay Skeptics celebrating the scientific method while discussing current topics and consuming non-homeopathic liquids.
When: 7PM Tuesday 19 March
Where: Ranch 7 Creative, Six West Ninth St., Santa Rosa