Cannabis Analysis — Science of How THC and CBD levels are Determined – 2020-02-05
It’s the highlight of the year for some — marijuana is legal in Illinois now. But it’s a complicated plant […]
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Axion Analytical Labs 14 N. Peoria Street #100, Chicago, IL, United States
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Cannabis Analysis — Science of How THC and CBD levels are Determined
It's the highlight of the year for some -- marijuana is legal in Illinois now. But it's a complicated plant […]
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SciKu Poetry Contest Deadline
Illinois Science Council's blog, Science Unsealed, is hosting a science poetry contest! We know the science crowd out there has […]
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The Birds & Bees, and Hermaphrodites & Transvestites?!? The Fascinating World of Animal Breeding
PackBack Inc. 55 E. Jackson Blvd. 6th Floor, Chicago, IL, United StatesDating, Mating & Replicating – Learn about the extraordinary variety of mating behavior and reproduction possibilities in the animal kingdom. […]
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The Birds & Bees & Hermaphrodites & Transvestites?!? The Fascinating World of Animal Breeding
Dating, Mating & Replicating - Learn about the extraordinary variety of mating behavior and reproduction possibilities in the animal kingdom. […]
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Chicago Volunteer Expo
Alone, the challenge can feel overwhelming, but together there’s so much we can do. As the city’s largest volunteer fair, […]
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From the Great Lakes to Our Taps — a Chicago Water Forum
Expert Panel Discussion on Chicago's Water What do you know about where your water comes from? Where it goes after […]
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NU Science Cafe – How Manmade Chemicals are Altering Our Microbial World
How Manmade Chemicals are Altering Our Microbial World Presented by Erica Hartmann, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Microbes are […]
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Introduction to Citizen Science Workshop
A workshop to introduce Citizen Science, a fun science-based activity for all ages and a great tool to build a […]
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3rd Annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium
Join us for the 3rd annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium to build a diverse community and promote tomorrow's women […]
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Fabrics: the New Software with Dr. Yoel Fink, MIT
Our clothes help define us, yet the fabrics we wear haven’t evolved much over much of human history. Recent breakthroughs […]
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Pi Day!! Pie Specials around Chicagoland
Illinois Science Council announces its 2020 list of Chicago-area bakeries and restaurants celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For […]
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POSTPONED to 6/28 (2pi) – Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run/Walk 2020 (Better than a 5K!) – 2020-03-14
Fleet Feet Sports Chicago, IL, United StatesISC's fun - and tasty! - Pi Day Fun Run is back for the 8th year! Join us for a […]
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Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run/Walk 2020 (Better than a 5K!)
ISC's fun - and tasty! - Pi Day Fun Run is back for the 8th year! Join us for a […]
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POSTPONED until September 23 – Northwestern University Science Cafe -“Invasive Species in the Great Lakes”
Below the Surface: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Scott F. Colborne, PhD Research Biologist & Instructor Daniel P. Haerther […]
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POSTPONED — Science of Magic with Jeanette Andrews – 2020-04-07
POSTPONED - new date will be announced here and in ISC's e-news & Facebook page as soon as possible Illinois […]
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POSTPONED – Science of Magic with Jeanette Andrews
Cards Against Humanity Theater 1551 W. Homer Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesISC is hosting a truly unique evening that brings together two scientists who are experts on human visual perception (one […]
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POSTPONED — Richard Cytowic on Synesthesia
POSTPONED - new date will be announced by CHF, here and in ISC's e-news as soon as possible Richard E. […]
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POSTPONED — Brian Greene: Until the End of Time
POSTPONED - new date will be announced by CHF, here and in ISC's e-news as soon as possible Brian […]
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Sarah Parcak on Space Archaeology
Sarah Parcak on Space Archaeology Not long ago the idea of using satellite imagery to locate archeological sites on Earth […]
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POSTPONED — Sarah Parcak on Space Archaeology
POSTPONED - new date will be announced by CHF, here and in ISC's e-news as soon as possible Sarah Parcak […]
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Q&A with Maggie Ryan Sandford, on “Consider the Platypus: Evolution through Biology’s Most Baffling Beasts”
ISC is excited to host science journalist and comedy writer Maggie Ryan Sandford for a virtual author talk where we get to […]
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Q&A with Maggie Ryan Sandford, author of “Consider the Platypus: Evolution through Biology’s Most Baffling Beasts”
ISC is excited to host science journalist and comedy writer Maggie Ryan Sandford for a virtual author talk where we get to […]
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Virtual Trivia Night with ISC – 2020-09-03
Join ISC for a virtual Trivia night! Questions will be loosely based around life in quarantine - multiple choice. Learn […]
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Virtual Trivia Night with ISC – 2020-09-03
Join ISC for a virtual Trivia night! Questions will be loosely based around life in quarantine - multiple choice. Learn […]
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Science of the Internet — How does it actually work?? – 2020-09-22
ISC is hosting a fun & fascinating lunchtime talk on Sept. 22 on the Science of the Internet — How does […]
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Science of the Internet — How does it actually work??
How does the internet actually work? It’s become an integral part of our work and personal lives, but do we […]
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NU Science Cafe – “Below the Surface: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes”
Northwestern University Science Below the Surface: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Scott F. Colborne, PhD Research Biologist & Instructor […]
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Q&A with Eve Turow-Paul, Author of “Hungry”
Join us LIVE on Zoom as we talk to Eve Turow-Paul about her latest book, Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, […]
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How You Can Help COVID-19 Research on the World Community Grid
Science research can mean analyzing insane amounts of data, which takes longer time than we have. How can it be […]
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How You Can Help COVID-19 Research on the World Community Grid – 2020-10-21
Science research can mean analyzing insane amounts of data, which takes longer time than we have. How can it be […]
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A Storm of Stars: A Living History of the Milky Way
A Storm of Stars: A Living History of the Milky Way For most of human history, we have been aware […]
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Science of Cooking with renowned Food Scientist Guy Crosby, PhD – 2020-11-24
Don’t miss this talk by one of America’s foremost food experts! Illinois Science Council scored you a treat for your […]
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Science of Cooking with Guy Crosby, PhD and renowned Food Scientist
Don't miss this talk by one of America's foremost food experts! Illinois Science Council scored you a treat for your […]
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ISC Trivia Night – 2020-12-30
Join virtually with fun folks of Illinois Science Council to test your wits on science-themed trivia. Aside from masks, hand-washing, […]
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ISC Trivia Night – 2020-12-31
Join virtually with fun folks of Illinois Science Council to test your wits on science-themed trivia. Aside from masks, […]
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Magic & Psychology: How Do We Know? – 2021-01-28
Illinois Science Council is excited to host the incredible illusionist, Jeanette Andrews, for a performance and interactive talk on magic […]
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Magic & Psychology: How Do We Know? – 2021-01-29
Illinois Science Council is excited to host the incredible illusionist, Jeanette Andrews, for a performance and interactive talk on magic […]
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Pi Day Celebrates MATH with PIE!
AMC River East 21 Movie Theater 322 E. Illinois St., Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois Science Council announces its 2021 list of Chicago-area bakeries celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For 13 years, ISC […]
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Pi Day 2021 Celebration of Math with PIE!
Illinois Science Council announces its 2021 list of Chicago-area bakeries celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For 13 years, ISC […]
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Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run 2021 – Irrational, Non-repeating and with Trivia! – 2021-03-14
COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, which is FANTASTIC! But, it's still too risky for us to get together for ISC's […]
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Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run 2021 – Irrational, Non-repeating and with Trivia! – 2021-03-14
COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, which is FANTASTIC! But, it's still too risky for us to get together for ISC's […]
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23 and YOU! The Human Genome and Consumer Genetic Testing – 2021-03-31
Learn about amazing genetics advances since the Human Genome was mapped (20 years ago) and what consumer genetic testing means […]
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23 and YOU! The Human Genome and Consumer Genetic Testing – 2021-03-31
Learn about amazing genetics advances since the Human Genome was mapped (20 years ago) and what consumer genetic testing means […]
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Your Brain on Happiness – 2021-04-27
This will be a fascinating program on brain research on happiness (and other emotions), how to change your brain, and […]
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Your Brain on Happiness – 2021-04-27
This will be a fascinating program on brain research on happiness (and other emotions), how to change your brain, and […]
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ISC and City Nature Challenge: West Ridge Nature Park
Illinois Science Council is joining the 2021 City Nature Challenge! Come join us at our first IN PERSON event in […]
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ISC and City Nature Challenge at Northerly Island
Illinois Science Council is joining the 2021 City Nature Challenge! Come join us at our first IN PERSON event in […]
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DIY Chemistry of Beer — Virtually with ISC & Metropolitan Brewery
Here’s your chance to understand chemistry the way they would NEVER teach in high school! Illinois Science Council won’t let […]
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DIY Chemistry of Beer — Virtual with ISC & Metropolitan Brewery
Here’s your chance to understand chemistry the way they would NEVER teach in high school! Illinois Science Council won’t let a […]
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Science Swag! Cool Fashion Supports Science Outreach
You show your support of science outreach with every purchase from ISC's "Science Swag Store." 100% of all proceeds goes […]
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ISC at Sundays On State! – 2021-09-12
Chicago Loop 24 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2021 -- Sundays on State! Stop […]
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ISC at Sundays On State! – 2021-09-12
Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2021 — Sundays on State! Stop by […]
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ISC Trivia Night – 2021-09-30
Aside from vaccines, masks, and safe distances, the key things to help us deal with this pandemic are: Engage with […]
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ISC Trivia Night – 2021-09-30
Aside from vaccines, masks, and safe distances, the key things to help us deal with this pandemic are: Engage with […]
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CIERA 12th Annual Public Lecture by Dr. Phil Plait: “Strange New Worlds: Is Earth Special?”
Northwestern University's Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) Presents: The CIERA 12th Annual Public Lecture -- Free and […]
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Revelations in Air – A Discussion on the Sense of Smell – 2021-10-27
ISC is excited to offer this fun and interesting conversation with science writers Jude Stewart and Chris Kemp about our […]
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“Revelations in Air” – A Discussion on the Sense of Smell
ISC is excited to offer this fun and interesting conversation with science writers Jude Stewart and Chris Kemp about our […]
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Science Cocktail Party 10!! – 2021-11-13
WeWork 625 W. Adams St. 19th Floor & Terracae, Chicago, IL, United StatesScience definitely deserves a celebration now (although it always has), so you are invited to join ISC for our 10th Science Cocktail Party to […]
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Science Cocktail Party 10!! – 2021-11-14
Science definitely deserves a celebration now (although it always has), so you are invited to join ISC for our 10th Science Cocktail Party to […]
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How to Survive & Thrive in a Pandemic using Narrative Medicine – 2022-01-24
Survive and thrive in a pandemic with a 3-minute mental makeover used in medicine The ongoing burden of COVID-19 , […]
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How to Survive & Thrive in a Pandemic using Narrative Medicine – 2022-01-24
Survive and thrive in a pandemic with a 3-minute mental makeover used in medicine The ongoing burden of COVID-19 , […]
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Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking with Leonard Mlodinow – 2022-02-10
Renowned science writer Leonard Mlodinow will discuss his fascinating new book about how human emotions really drive everything we do. […]
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“Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking” with Leonard Mlodinow
Renowned science writer Leonard Mlodinow will discuss his fascinating new book about how human emotions really drive everything we do. […]
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Pi Day “Pi K” 3.14-mile fun run celebrating MATH!
Thanks to improved covid numbers, we're super excited to be LIVE again for our 10th Annual Pi Day 3.14-mile Fun Run!! Three cheers […]
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Pi Day “Pi K” 3.14-mile fun run celebrating MATH! – 2022-03-14
Fleet Feet Sports South Loop 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesThanks to improved covid numbers, we're super excited to be LIVE again for our 10th Annual Pi Day 3.14-mile Fun Run!! Three cheers […]
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City Nature Challenge — Online preview talk & training with “iNaturalist” app – 2022-04-25
Join ISC to learn what the City Nature Challenge is about, and how to use iNaturalist to make nature observations with […]
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City Nature Challenge — Online preview talk & training with “iNaturalist” app
Join ISC to learn what the City Nature Challenge is about, and how to use iNaturalist to make nature observations […]
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City Nature Challenge – Live! ISC’s Walkabout Exploring Urban Nature
West Ridge Nature Park 5601 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities are in a […]
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City Nature Challenge – Live! ISC’s Walkabout Exploring Urban Nature
The City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to […]
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How Predatory Debt Keeps Women Out of STEM
A valuable program for those in the science community from our friends at Chicago Women in STEM Initiative: How Predatory […]
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Chicago Science Fest 2022 – 2022-06-04
IL Science Council’s Chicago Science Fest Expo Day! On Saturday, June 4 we’re offering a full afternoon of fascinating science talks and […]
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Fire of Love – Chicago Film Premiere – 2022-07-14
AMC River East 21 Movie Theater 322 E. Illinois St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKatia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. Their legacy forever enriched our knowledge of the […]
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“Fire of Love” – Chicago Film Premiere
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. Their legacy forever enriched our knowledge of the […]
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ISC’s Science Booth @ Sundays on State Street – 2022-07-24
Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2022, Sundays on State! Stop by […]
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ISC’s Science Booth @ Sundays on State Street – 2022-08-07
Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2022, Sundays on State! Stop by […]
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ISC’s Science Booth @ Sundays on State Street – 2022-08-21
Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2022, Sundays on State! Stop by […]
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ISC’s Science Booth @ Sundays on State Street
Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2022, Sundays on State! Stop by […]
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