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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Diego is going to be hosting a formal, red-carpet premiere event for the new ASCE Documentary “Cities of the Future” on Saturday, August 24th at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The reception will feature: • Delicious catering • Open bar • Red-carpet entrance • Exclusive film screening in the Fleet Science Center IMAX Dome Theater • Private access to the Fleet’s exhibits and facilities Visit: https://collaborate.asce.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=4a13dfef-36ba-414e-95b9-01904172d115&CommunityKey=69c0111b-c3f7-4757-bf2a-ebe81fd45bcf&Home=%2fcommunities%2fcommunity-home%2fmanage-events ASCE on Instagram and Facebook

Within the span of a few days, another SpaceX Starship broke up on re-entry, and two other space companies faced failures. This reflects a new "fail-fast, learn-fast" ethos of spacecraft development.

Some fear a setback for women and people of color after President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to identify and address barriers to employment.

Vista Hill's Council on Mental Health Brunch, to be held at JULEP event venue, will feature guest speaker Sociologist and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, Christine Carter, PhD. At the brunch, Dr. Carter will share an interactive presentation that will delve into the need for purpose - our purpose isn’t something we find or discover: it’s something we create - and the intersection between happiness and meaning and how both change over one’s lifespan.

Course options include science, urban planning, anthropology and art classes.

Meet the scientists working to better understand the science behind addiction and the relation to cancer. Ask a clinician about current treatment options and get an insider’s view on what’s to come. This is a unique opportunity to: • Meet and share experiences with other people affected by addiction. • Learn about some of the most promising approaches for new treatments. • Speak directly with a clinician. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with scientists and addiction and research advocates during an informal evening reception featuring healthy nibbles and refreshing drinks. Guided tours will be offered throughout the event, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look into our scientists’ varied approaches to addiction research. The event takes place on Sanford Burnham Prebys' campus in Chairmen's Hall, Building 5. This open house is hosted by the Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board. Its members strive to bridge the gap between biomedical science and the people who need it most: patients and the families and friends who love and support them. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-science-behind-addiction-sbp-cancer-center-open-house-tickets-927361351767

A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order on the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees, calling the actions illegal.

Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut splashed down off the Florida coast early Friday, capping a nearly eight-month science and research mission to the International Space Station.

The event will feature presentations of the Guild’s prestigious Odin Award to four local authors: Matt Coyle, author of the Rick Cahil crime novels; Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-seller and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author; and SDSU professors emeriti Philip Pryde and Bob Riffenburgh for their contributions to science, literary fiction, and non-fiction. The Odin Awards are periodically presented by the Guild in recognition of local authors’ bodies of work. Instituted by Dr. Carl Nelson, past Guild President, Odin Awards have thus far been awarded to over 20 local authors, among them Chet Cunningham, Susan Vreeland, Steve Breen, T. Jefferson Parker, and Alan Russell. A complete list of previous Odin Award recipients is on our website. For four decades, the Guild has served as a San Diego organization dedicated to the advancement of writing and those who pursue it. The Guild has a current membership of over 200 published and aspiring authors. The Guild hosts monthly meetings featuring speakers of interest to the writing community. It also maintains an active website, publishes an annual anthology of members’ works, manages a Manuscript Critique Program, and presents workshops on a variety of writing topics. The 45th Anniversary Gala Event is open to the press and to anyone with an interest in the San Diego writing community. To join with our gala, please visit the Guild’s website at sdweg.org/event-5793668 for ticket information. San Diego Writers & Editors Guild on Facebook

That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a close adviser to President Trump.