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SUMMARY:Free Admission at the Field Museum
DESCRIPTION:On Free Admission Days\, basic admission is free for Illinois residents with valid proof of residency.* See ticketed exhibitions and 3D films at a special price: choose a Discovery Pass and see one special exhibition or 3D film\, or see it all with an All-Access Pass! Those who qualify for state food assistance can visit at a discounted rate any day with the Museums for All initiative. \n2017 Free Admission Days: \n\nAugust 10\, 28\, 31\nSeptember 10\, 11\, 23\, 24\nOctober 9\, 22\, 23\, 31\nNovember 12\, 19\nDecember 3\, 24\n\nDISCOUNTED PASSES ON FREE DAYS FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS\nDiscounted passes must be purchased on arrival at The Field Museum and are not available online in advance. \nBasic Admission\nIncludes entry to general admission exhibitions. Adults: free\, Seniors and Students: free\, Children (3-11): free. \nDiscovery Pass\nChoose one ticketed exhibition other than Jurassic World or one 3D movie. Adults: $14\, Seniors and Students: $12\, Children (3-11): $10. \nAll-Access Pass\nGreat value! Complete access to The Field Museum\, including ticketed exhibitions other than Jurassic World and one 3D movie. Adults: $21\, Seniors and Students: $18\, Children (3-11): $15. \nJurassic World Add-on Passes\nAdd Jurassic World: The Exhibition to any Museum admission choice above. Adults: $15\, Seniors and Students: $14\, Children: $10. \n  \nPlease Note: Illinois-based school groups\, park districts\, and youth groups must pre-register at least two weeks in advance of your field trip date to be allowed admittance to the Museum. Pre-registration is required on both discount days and non-discount days at the Museum. \nAs part of the Museums for All initiative\, The Field Museum offers discounted admission to families that qualify for state food assistance. EBT (Link) and WIC cardholders receive $3 admission for up to six people. This rate applies every day the Museum is open\, during normal operating hours. \n  \n*Proof of residency can be established with a current Illinois driver’s license. If you do not have an Illinois driver’s license\, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following: \n\nIllinois lease\nIllinois library card\nIllinois student ID with photo\nIllinois utility bill\nIllinois work ID or check stub\nPassport with Illinois address
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/free-admission-at-the-field-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T050000
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SUMMARY:The Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks
DESCRIPTION:Starting in the evening of Aug. 12 through the next day’s dawn\, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Perseids meteor shower. Learn more about the major meteor showers and how to watch them here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-perseids-meteor-shower-peaks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T160000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s Horticulture Department for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons. \n10 a. m.\nFree\nFor participants of all ages\nMeet at the Nature Boardwalk kiosk by Café Brauer. \nSee more Lincoln Park Zoo programs and events for adults. \nFor more information\, please email learning@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/second-saturdays-garden-tours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T200000
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SUMMARY:Artist Walk & Talk: Sharon Bladholm
DESCRIPTION:Artist Walk & Talk: Sharon Bladholm\n\nJoin us as artist Sharon Bladholm walk us through her new exhibition – Soils\, Seeds\, and Sprouts: Tropical and Temperate. Soils\, Seeds\, and Sprouts is a celebration of life. Works in bronze\, glass\, ceramic\, and on paper integrate art\, science\, conservation\, and the natural world into a seamless visual experience. Join us to learn more about her work and her inspiration.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/artist-walk-talk-sharon-bladholm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170814T230000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy on Tap: Solar Eclipse of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how the solar system formed and find out what the UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE is all about and how YOU can view it. \nAs always\, we’ll have some SPACEY TRIVIA to let you share your out of this world knowledge. Prizes include the ever popular Astronomy on Tap pint glasses! \nCody Dirks\nIt’s Finally Happening! The Total Solar Eclipse of Aug 21st\, 2017 \nAfter months and years of anticipation\, the big event is finally here! On August 21st\, the U.S. will experience its first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in 99 years. We’ll talk about how eclipses work\, the best places to see this particular one\, and how to get the most out of your personal eclipse-viewing experience! \nAaron Geller\nThe Fate of Our Sun and Planets \nLong\, long after the solar eclipse on Aug. 21\, our Sun will do something even more exciting: it will die. What will happen to us\, to Earth\, and to our other planets? I will talk about this distant future\, the life of our Sun\, and our search for other habitable worlds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 6:00 p.m.\nProgram starts 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/astronomy-on-tap-solar-eclipse-of-the-heart/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T120000
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SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond. After your exploration\, come inside the Museum for coffee and discuss what birds were spotted. Dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring your own binoculars.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/morning-bird-walk/
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SUMMARY:Get to Know FermiLab Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fermilab offers tours to people\, ages 10 and older. Children between 10 and 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. These restrictions are for safety reasons. Only Summer Sunday tours require registration. \nGet to Know Fermilab tours are held on: \n\n– Wednesdays year-round at 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.\nArrive Early\, Parking is Limited. Lunch is available in the Fermilab Cafeteria; requires no registration.\n– the third Sunday of the month during the summer at 1:00-3:00 PM.\nThe cafeteria is closed; Summer Sunday tours require registration because space is limited. Check the calendar for dates and registration.\n\nVisitors meet in the Wilson Hall atrium for an introductory tour of the Lab. Please arrive on-site 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and making your way to the 1st floor of Wilson Hall in time for the tour. Fermilab is a busy lab so parking spaces fill up quickly with employees and visiting scientists.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/get-to-know-fermilab-tour/
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SUMMARY:Jazzin' at the Shedd
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday evening during the summer\, enjoy live jazz\, cool drinks and a relaxed visit with 32\,000 animals. Take in the Chicago skyline while listening to some of our area’s top jazz musicians. It’s the perfect way to savor the summer! \n\n\nClick here to buy tickets! \nBecome a member today and receive free admission to the full Jazzin’ season! \n2017 Jazzin’ dates (5 to 10 p.m.)\nJune 28\nJuly 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nAugust 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\nSeptember 6\, 13 \nPrice: $20
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/jazzin-at-the-shedd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet a Scientist - 2017-08-17
DESCRIPTION:There is more to Egypt than what you see in our exhibit! Get a special glimpse behind-the-scenes of Egyptian Prehistory with Dr. Jim Phillips. \n\nFree with Basic admission. On select Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 1pm\, find scientific staff in our new Grainger Science Hub! They’ll share wonders from our collections and highlights of their research. Enter from Stanley Field Hall to hear about their work\, see real artifacts and specimens from the approximately 30 million objects in The Field Museum’s collections\, and experience the Museum in new ways. Topics range from birds to insects\, from mammals to plants\, from pottery to spear points\, and more!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/meet-a-scientist/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T160000
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SUMMARY:Meet a Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Join scientist Marty Pryzdia to explore echinoderm specimens from our collections rarely scene. Discover sea stars\, urchins\, and more! \n\nFree with Basic admission. On select Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 1pm\, find scientific staff in our new Grainger Science Hub! They’ll share wonders from our collections and highlights of their research. Enter from Stanley Field Hall to hear about their work\, see real artifacts and specimens from the approximately 30 million objects in The Field Museum’s collections\, and experience the Museum in new ways. Topics range from birds to insects\, from mammals to plants\, from pottery to spear points\, and more!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/meet-a-scientist-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T153000
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SUMMARY:Third Saturdays Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to exercise your green thumb at the Edible Garden in Farm-in-the-Zoo\, planted and maintained by Green City Market. Reap expert tips about soil\, compost\, sowing seeds and harvesting produce that will help your personal garden flourish! \n9:30 – 10:15 a.m.\nFarm-in-the-Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo\nFor adult participants\nFree \nThe June 17\, August 19\, and October 21 workshops will be taught in both Spanish and English.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/third-saturdays-garden-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T045900
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary of the Voyager 2 Launch
DESCRIPTION:On Aug. 20\, 1977\, Voyager 2 began its mission through our solar system\, the first of the two Voyager spacecraft to launch. It is the only Earth spacecraft that has visited Uranus or Neptune\, and is now on its way to interstellar space. The Times will soon report on the anniversary of this important moment in the human exploration of space.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/40th-anniversary-of-the-voyager-2-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T150000
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SUMMARY:Wild Blossom Eclipse Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us in the celebration of the eclipse!\n\nOn Sunday\, August 20th we will be meeting at the Tasting Room at Wild Blossom Meadery for a celebration of this incredible celestial event. We will be offering our gourmet waffle bar as well as blending a special mead to commerate the eclipse.\n\nDoors open at 10:00 am for tastings. \n\nAt 1:00 pm Audrey Fischer of the Chicago Astrological Society will be giving a lecture of the history and science of the eclipse as well as information on how to get the most from this amazing experience. Her talk will feature pictures and videos generously provided by Bob and Clair Gadbois.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet more information\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nI can’t make it\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for your attention and we hope to see you soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to pre purchase a ticket to our gourmet waffle bar at a discount. \n \nClick here to pre purchase a ticket for access to our waffle bar with a curated flight of six wines. \n \nWe’ll see you on Sunday!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wild-blossom-eclipse-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T045900
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Eclipse Fest
DESCRIPTION:On Monday August 21\, 2017\, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun. In Chicago\, the eclipse will begin at approximately 11:54 am. At 1:19 pm\, the Moon will block 87% of the Sun. \nWhere will you be? Come experience it with us! \nThe Adler is hosting Chicago’s biggest eclipse block party featuring all things solar with FREE outdoor activities and safe viewing of the Sun and the eclipse! Join fellow Chicagoans and visitors to our great city to share this spectacular celestial experience together as a community. We’re setting up under the Sun and filling our parking lot with programming from partners across the city. Enjoy live entertainment\, hands-on science for all ages\, local food trucks\, eclipse updates\, and more. Additionally\, all guests will get #EquippedToEclipse with free safe solar viewing glasses while supplies last. \nThis event is free to the public. Inside the museum\, guests will receive free general admission to check out our exhibitions\, including our latest\, Chasing Eclipses\, which prepares you to experience an eclipse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSolar Eclipse Main Stage\n\n\n\n\nLive coverage of the solar eclipse from Chicago and Carbondale\, IL\nAsk an Astronomer\nMan on the Street interviews\nEclipse trivia\nMad Science\, live on stage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSolar Science Activities & Challenges\n\n\n\n\nHuman chalk sundials\nCreate your own sundials\nSolar car races\nSolar ovens\nBuild your own pinhole projector\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the Family\n\n\n\n\nLight and shadow activities\nTelescope viewing\nSelfies From Space\nCarnival fun\, including giant Jenga®\, bean bag tosses\, gladiator obstacle course\, giant bounce house and more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndoor Activities\n\n\n\n\nSpecial “Eclipse Watch” sky show ($2) or a standard Adler show ($5)*\nSolar eclipse talk-back experience\nAdler Collections Corner\nCooling station (stay cool from the heat)\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Runtime for “Eclipse Watch” is approx. 12 minutes and approx. 30 minutes for all standard Adler shows. Please keep this in mind when selecting shows as you purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartner Programs\n\n\n\nWe’re also excited to host friends from all over the Chicago area! Check out booths from some of the most awesome Chicago institutions\, teams\, services\, and more! \nAmerican Writers Museum\nBike and Roll\nBroadway in Chicago\nChicago Park District\nChicago Sky\nDivvy\nThe Field Museum\nGeorama\nHonest Tea\nISEA Solar Ambassadors\nKIND Bars\nLincoln Park Zoo\nMuseum of Science and Industry\nNavy Pier\nShawn Hayes\, chalk artist\nShedd Aquarium\nWhole Foods\nUnited States Postal Service \nMore to come! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking and Transportation\n\n\n\nThe parking lot adjacent to the Adler will be used for eclipse activities and unavailable for parking. If you plan to drive\, please plan to park in one of the other available lots on Museum Campus. \nWe strongly encourage the use of public transportation. Take the Red\, Orange\, or Green line train to the Roosevelt CTA stop which offers connections to #146 and #130 buses\, located at State and Roosevelt Road. \nPlanning to arrive by bike? Take Divvy from any of the 580+ locations across Chicagoland and enjoy hassle-free station parking with Divvy bike valet. (Use code ADLERIDE to get $2 off a Divvy 24-Hour Pass\, which gives you access to thousands of bikes for a 24-hour period.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere can I get solar eclipse glasses?\n\nAt Adler Planetarium\nGlasses will be distributed to Adler Planetarium guests through the box offices starting August 11\, one per guest\, while supplies last. \nAdditionally\, Adler Planetarium staff and volunteers will distribute glasses on August 21 at Chicago’s Eclipse Fest\, and at Daley Plaza\, while supplies last. \nFrom An Adler Brand Ambassador\nAdler Brand Ambassadors will be at the following locations to hand out glasses and teach visitors about the eclipse\, safe solar viewing\, as well as Chicago’s Eclipse Fest: \n\nDaley Plaza: Wednesday\, August 16 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSouth Grant Park: Thursday\, August 17 @ 1:00 – 7:00 pm\nLagunitas Brewing Company: Friday\, August 18 @ 12:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nAt Chicago Public Library Branches\nChicago Public Library branches will distribute Adler’s solar viewing glasses starting August 14. Glasses are first come\, first served\, up to 2 glasses per adult or teen. While supplies last. \nAt Suburban Library Branches\nSeveral public libraries and library districts in the Chicago suburbs will be handing out eclipse glasses. Inquire with your local public library about availability. Many\, but not all\, of these libraries are shown on this map. \nAt Organizations Throughout Chicagoland\nBelow is a list of other organizations handing out Adler Planetarium’s solar viewing glasses\, while supplies last. Each organization has created their own schedules for distribution. Please check with the organizations directly to inquire about distribution. \n\nChicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe\, IL\nMorton Arboretum | Lisle\, IL\nNaper Settlement | Naperville\, IL\nChicago Park District (various sites) | Chicago\, IL\nDuSable Museum of African American History | Chicago\, IL\nNational Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago\, IL\nWonder Works Children’s Museum | Oak Park\, IL\nKinslahger Brewing Company | Oak Park\, IL\nFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio | Oak Park\, IL\nLagunitas Brewing Company (beginning August 12) | Chicago\, IL\nBaderbrau Brewing Company (beginning August 11) | Chicago\, IL\nShoreline Water Taxi (with purchase of ride) | Chicago\, IL\nChicago Trolley Double Decker (with purchase of ride\, August 19 – 21)| Chicago\, IL\n\nImportant Information About Where to Purchase Glasses\nA list of reputable vendors is available from the American Astronomical Society. Note that counterfeit glasses are coming in from other countries and have been on sale for some time. Just looking for the ISO certification printed on the glasses is NOT a way to tell if glasses are safe\, as any vendor can print ISO certification information on their glasses. The only way to be sure your glasses are safe is to get them from the Adler Planetarium\, one of our partners\, and/or purchase from one of the vendors identified on the AAS web page listed above. \n\nAt Adler Planetarium\n\nGlasses will be distributed to Adler Planetarium guests through the box offices starting August 11\, one per guest\, while supplies last. \nAdditionally\, Adler Planetarium staff and volunteers will distribute glasses on August 21 at Chicago’s Eclipse Fest\, and at Daley Plaza\, while supplies last. \nFrom An Adler Brand Ambassador\nAdler Brand Ambassadors will be at the following locations to hand out glasses and teach visitors about the eclipse\, safe solar viewing\, as well as Chicago’s Eclipse Fest: \n\nDaley Plaza: Wednesday\, August 16 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSouth Grant Park: Thursday\, August 17 @ 1:00 – 7:00 pm\nLagunitas Brewing Company: Friday\, August 18 @ 12:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nAt Chicago Public Library Branches\nChicago Public Library branches will distribute Adler’s solar viewing glasses starting August 14. Glasses are first come\, first served\, up to 2 glasses per adult or teen. While supplies last. \nAt Suburban Library Branches\nSeveral public libraries and library districts in the Chicago suburbs will be handing out eclipse glasses. Inquire with your local public library about availability. Many\, but not all\, of these libraries are shown on this map. \nAt Organizations Throughout Chicagoland\nBelow is a list of other organizations handing out Adler Planetarium’s solar viewing glasses\, while supplies last. Each organization has created their own schedules for distribution. Please check with the organizations directly to inquire about distribution. \n\nChicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe\, IL\nMorton Arboretum | Lisle\, IL\nNaper Settlement | Naperville\, IL\nChicago Park District (various sites) | Chicago\, IL\nDuSable Museum of African American History | Chicago\, IL\nNational Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago\, IL\nWonder Works Children’s Museum | Oak Park\, IL\nKinslahger Brewing Company | Oak Park\, IL\nFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio | Oak Park\, IL\nLagunitas Brewing Company (beginning August 12) | Chicago\, IL\nBaderbrau Brewing Company (beginning August 11) | Chicago\, IL\nShoreline Water Taxi (with purchase of ride) | Chicago\, IL\nChicago Trolley Double Decker (with purchase of ride\, August 19 – 21)| Chicago\, IL\n\nImportant Information About Where to Purchase Glasses\nA list of reputable vendors is available from the American Astronomical Society. Note that counterfeit glasses are coming in from other countries and have been on sale for some time. Just looking for the ISO certification printed on the glasses is NOT a way to tell if glasses are safe\, as any vendor can print ISO certification information on their glasses. The only way to be sure your glasses are safe is to get them from the Adler Planetarium\, one of our partners\, and/or purchase from one of the vendors identified on the AAS web page listed above. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our other viewing locations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about safe solar-vewing practices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet #EquippedToEclipse on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about solar eclipses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESENTED BY\n \nAdditional support provided by
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicagos-eclipse-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T045900
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SUMMARY:Total Solar Eclipse Crosses the US
DESCRIPTION:All across the United States\, people will be putting on their special eclipse glasses for what is sure to be one of the most memorable events of 2017. Times reporters will be covering the eclipse along the line of totality\, which is where the sky gets darkest. Learn more about the eclipse here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/total-solar-eclipse-crosses-the-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T233000
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SUMMARY:Adler After Dark: Saturn Saloon
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK?\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 18!\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusively for adults 21+\, this evening offers you open access\, unlimited shows\, and unique entertainment every third Thursday of the month from 6:00–10:00 pm (Summer hours\, May-August: 6:30–10:30 pm.)  With themes that change every month\, Adler After Dark is never the same event twice. Reinvent your Adler experience every month with friends\, family\, or that special someone on a date they’ll never forget! \n\nNeed some Adler After Dark costume inspiration? Check out some of our photo albums of past AAD attendees! If you’re planning on attending an Adler After Dark event in costume\, please see our Cosplay & Costuming Weapons Policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEPTEMBER 21: SATURN SALOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKick off yer boots and stay awhile (and celebrate everyone’s favorite ringed planet) at Adler After Dark! \nOn September 15\, the Cassini probe will begin its plummet into Saturn’s atmosphere\, ending its enormously successful 13-year odyssey to better understand the Saturn system. Celebrate this mission in style with Old West-themed cocktails featuring local spirits (jugs are optional)\, hand-on activities (10-gallon ring hats\, anyone?)\, and special talks about the past & future of planetary exploration—including a look at historic artifacts that depict our evolving understanding of the “jewel of the Solar System”. \nWhether you’re a cowpoke\, sheriff\, or trapper\, amble on up to the bar get your fill of science this fall at Adler After Dark. Western wear encouraged! (Minus the spurs\, of course.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT OTHERS SAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s all great fun. While I did not purchase the ticket due to the theme\, I thought it was very nicely planned and very entertaining. I love viewing the planets and the using the telescopes and attending the shows and lectures. It’s the best $20 you can spend in the city.” \n“As a parent\, I often do not have the time during the day to visit one of my favorite museums without my children. Adler After Dark gave me an opportunity to spend an evening with my husband\, explore subjects we love\, and have an interactive experience (like our children enjoy at the museum). I also love the exclusive feel of the event. It is not too crowded\, and the attendants have a chance to talk to the guests in small groups. It’s a great alternative/addition to the night life of Chicago.” \n“It was so much fun. I went…not knowing what to expect and it was a total blast. We had a drink\, danced\, met some new people\, got glam-rock face paint\, checked out the star show and the exhibits. [It was] so much more than I thought the experience was going to be and I’m definitely interested in attending future events. I have been telling all my friends and showing them photos. Great job\, it was a truly memorable experience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance Purchase\n$20 General Admission/$15 Adler members \nAt the Door (Based on Availability)\n$25 General Admission/$20 Adler members \nDoane Tours\n$8 General Admission/$8 Adler members \n\nDoane Observatory tour tickets are available in limited quantity and sell out quickly. Tours last approximately 15 minutes and are always scheduled after sunset. Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. \nPlease be aware that event capacity is limited and likely to sell out. Purchase your tickets online before the day of the event as tickets may not be available at the door. Check back for up-to-date ticket availability details. For group (15 or more) or corporate booking\, please contact groups@adlerplanetarium.org. Please bring your photo ID on the day of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 18!\nDONATE TO THE ADLER\nBECOME A MEMBER
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adler-after-dark-saturn-saloon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T010000
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SUMMARY:Wine & Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, AUGUST 22 REGISTER TODAY\nGet tickets today for our next Wine & Wildlife program\, a “Wildness Story Slam” featuring stories from local residents about urban wildlife encounters. More details to follow. \nThe zoo’s popular Wine & Wildlife after-hours series lets adults enjoy a glass of wine while learning about the zoo’s global conservation programs from animal care experts and research scientists. Past program focuses have included snow monkey exhibit design\, ape heart health and red wolf population recovery efforts. \n6–8 p.m.\n$17 ($14 for Lincoln Park Zoo members)\nFor participants ages 18 and older\nCash bar on site\, light hors d’oeuvres served \nWine & Wildlife Rewards Program: Earn a free drink for every three Wine & Wildlife programs you attend! Inquire at the event check-in table. \n\nTuesday\, August 22 \nWildness Story Slam\nCafé Brauer \nLincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute (UWI) and the Center for Humans and Nature will co-host a story slam around unexpected or surprising encounters with urban wildlife. Urban residents\, storytellers\, and poets will present short\, five-minute stories gathered through an open public call for entries. UWI Director Seth Magle\, Ph.D.\, and Gavin Van Horn\, Director of Cultures of Conservation at the Center for Humans and Nature\, will also share their own wildness wisdom. \nA story slam is a community event celebrating storytelling\, where people share personal stories around a specific theme. For this special Wine & Wildlife event\, the theme is “Surprised by Wildness.” \nPresenters\nSeth Magle\, Ph.D.\nSeth Magle is the Director of Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute\, a science center dedicated to mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Magle believes that if rare and imperiled species are to be conserved in our modern world\, we must understand and mitigate all potential impacts of urban areas on wildlife. To that end\, he engages in studies of urban wildlife that span a broad range of scientific disciplines\, including behavioral ecology\, conservation genetics\, landscape ecology\, environmental education and human dimensions of wildlife. His vision is to help create a world in which urban ecosystems represent an important component of the worldwide conservation of biodiversity. \nGavin Van Horn\, Ph.D.\nGavin Van Horn is the Director of Cultures of Conservation at the Center for Humans and Nature. Van Horn develops and directs a series of interdisciplinary projects relevant to the resilience and restoration of human and natural communities in the Chicagoland region. His work focuses particularly on how place-based values are developed and strengthened in dialogue with local landscapes. He continues to explore cultural perceptions of wildlife; place-based ethics; endangered species recovery\, ethics\, and policy; and the values involved in ecological restoration projects\, community gardening\, and wildlife management. \nCopies of Wildness: Relations of People and Place\, edited by Van Horn and John Hausdoerffer\, will be available for sale at this event. \nFor more information\, please email learning@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wine-wildlife/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T003000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Safari
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring the zoo after-hours? Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely stroll through the zoo at twilight. Your guides will point out interesting behavior from animals like the red wolves and snow leopard observed at this unique time of day as well as seasonal highlights in the zoo gardens. Don’t forget to bring your camera along on this exclusive evening walk on the wild side. \n6-7:30 p.m.\n$13 ($10 for Lincoln Park Zoo members)\nFor participants ages 16 and older \nThis is a rain or shine program. Please dress for the weather. All sessions will meet at the Café Brauer gate. \nEach monthly walk will focus on a different area of the zoo\, and these are subject to change as needed. \nWednesday\, May 24\nRegenstein Birds of Prey\, Pritzker Penguin Cove\, Walter Family Arctic Tundra and Harris Family Foundation Black Rhinoceros Exhibit \nWednesday\, June 28\nRegenstein Macaque Forest\, Kovler Lion House and Kovler Seal Pool \nWednesday\, July 26\nHope B. McCormick Swan Pond and Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo\nRegister for July 26 Twilight Safari \nWednesday\, August 23\nAntelope and Zebra and Nature Boardwalk\nRegister for August 23 Twilight Safari \nWednesday\, September 27\nRegenstein Birds of Prey\, Pritzker Penguin Cove\, Walter Family Arctic Tundra and Harris Family Foundation Black Rhinoceros Exhibit\nRegister for September 27 Twilight Safari \nSee more Lincoln Park Zoo programs and events for adults. \nFor more information\, email learning@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/twilight-safari/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T200000
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SUMMARY:Brain Scoopin' - Live!
DESCRIPTION:Join Chief Curiosity Correspondent Emily Graslie of The Brain Scoop in the Grainger Science Hub on select Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. She’ll do live educational demonstrations that give a close-up look at how specimens are prepared. A “Grossometer” posted at the entrance will let you know what to expect before seeing real specimen preparation in action. Each event will feature a different organism\, so come back every time for something new! \nThis is a great chance to learn more about The Field Museum’s collections and research\, check out the current interactive displays in the Science Hub\, and ask Emily Graslie your natural history questions.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/brain-scoopin-live/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170826T013000
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SUMMARY:CMM Presents “Curators: Behind the Scenes of Natural History Museums” with Lance Grande
DESCRIPTION:Most of us have been to natural history museums\, toured the exhibits\, pored over collections of bugs and bones\, but who decides what goes on display? How did it all end up there? And what exactly does a curator do? \nLance Grande\, a curator for more than three decades at Chicago’s Field Museum\, takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at museums and what exactly the job of a curator entails. \nJoin us at the museum to for drinks and light hors d’oeuvres at 6 PM\, followed by lecture at 7 PM. Copies of Grande’s book Curators: Behind the Scenes of Natural History Museums\, will be available for purchase at the event\, courtesy of the Seminary Co-op. Book signing will take place after the lecture. Event concludes at 8:30 PM. \nTo register for the event please fill out and submit the RSVP form (link below). This is free event for all CMM members. We would like to invite all Non- members to attend the event for free as well\, by joining the CMM. Donations to the museum are encouraged. \nIf you have any questions\, please call the CMM at 773-376-1982
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cmm-presents-curators-behind-the-scenes-of-natural-history-museums-with-lance-grande/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170826T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170826T190000
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SUMMARY:Adam Reed Tucker Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Meet the LEGO® Certified Professional featured in Brick by Brick at this exclusive book-signing event. \nThis event is free with Museum Entry and located in front of the Brick by Brick exhibit entrance. \nAt the age of 5\, Adam Reed Tucker visited the Museum of Science and Industry where his aunt\, a civil engineer\, bought him one of his first LEGO sets at the Museum store. His love of the brick continued through his childhood. As an adult\, he became a LEGO® Certified Professional and created more than a dozen spectacular constructions in the Brick by Brick exhibit. \nJoin us as Tucker returns to MSI for an exclusive visit. He will sign special edition copies of “Bricks Culture” magazine.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adam-reed-tucker-book-signing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170828T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T045900
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SUMMARY:Free Admission at the Shedd Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:On 52 days throughout the year\, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free admission! \nExperience unbelievable animals from around the world! Admission includes all permanent exhibits\, Amphibians special exhibit\, aquatic presentation (subject to availability) and seasonal Stingray Touch (open late May to October). 4-D Experience admission is a $4.95 upgrade for all guests. \nReserve Illinois Resident Free Day tickets online \nOnline Illinois Resident Free Day tickets must be reserved at least one day in advance. Illinois Resident Free Day tickets are expected to sell out—we recommend reserving online in advance! \nUpcoming Illinois Resident Free Days:\n2017:\nAugust 28\, 29\nSeptember 6 to 30
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/free-admission-at-the-shedd-aquarium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170901T010000
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CREATED:20170810T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164925Z
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SUMMARY:How (And Why) I Became a Scientist
DESCRIPTION:A rock guitarist\, a budding biologist\, and a college football player walk into a national lab… \nThe true-life stories of Argonne scientists are as varied and inspiring as the research they perform at the lab. Come hear firsthand the unexpected career journeys of three scientists whose unique paths all led to Argonne’s gates. Who knows\, perhaps their stories will inspire your budding scientist! \nTo register\, click the button below. If you have questions about the OutLoud Lecture Series\, please contact us at 630-252-5501 or outloud@anl.gov. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 31\, 2017 \n6-7 p.m. Reception\n7-8 p.m. Lecture and audience Q&A \nArgonne National Laboratory\n9700 S. Cass Avenue\nArgonne\, IL 60439 \nThis event is free and open to the public. Guests 16 and older must register in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/how-and-why-i-became-a-scientist/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170902T150000
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Cameras\, and Chrysalides
DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, Cameras\, and Chrysalides\n\nBring your camera and gain exclusive access to the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven before the Nature Museum opens for the day. Enjoy complimentary coffee and take as many photos of birds\, butterflies and moths as you’d like while avoiding the crowds.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/coffee-cameras-and-chrysalides/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170905T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T045900
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary of the Voyager 1 Launch
DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 5\, 1977\, Voyager 1 began its mission through our solar system\, the second of the two Voyager spacecraft to launch. It gave us amazing views of Jupiter and Saturn before becoming the first spacecraft from Earth to enter interstellar space in 2012. The Times will soon report on the anniversary of this important moment in the human exploration of space. \nIf you want to learn more about Voyager 1\, read our blog post\, “Voyager 1 and the Depths of Interstellar Space.”
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/40th-anniversary-of-the-voyager-1-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170905T203000
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SUMMARY:DZero & Tevatron Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour DZero & the Tevatron\, site of the top quark discovery.\nProgram: Tours include stops at the DZero assembly hall\, the control room (where the screens replay images captured during DZero detector operation) and the Tevatron tunnel. They culminate in the detector and its collision hall. In the assembly hall area there is a special explanatory display. Limited photography. \nWhen: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on the first Tuesday of the month (except holidays). \nWhere: Meet at Wilson Hall\, Fermilab (Directions to Fermilab) \nSuggested audience: Members of the public with a keen interest in science! The minimum age for the tour is 14 years old. No exceptions. School groups should arrange for high school tours. Non-heel closed-toe shoes are required. Visitors must be able to walk up and down staircases. \nWhat scientist Dmitri Denisov says: “It is a great opportunity for Fermilab employees and for the public to see the wonder of the engineering and the technology that goes into a complex particle accelerator detector\, … When people tour here\, they feel that it is like a rocket launch. It really makes you say\, ‘Wow! People can really do such complex\, amazing\, wonderful things.'” \nRegistration: Reservations are required and space is limited. To register for this event\, go to the Special Events Calendar or the Online Registration. Click the pencil icon next to the event. \nOther details: As part of the program\, you will receive a brief orientation about radiation safety at Fermilab\, and we will ask you to acknowledge that you have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding hazards that may be encountered during the tour. \nContact: Lederman Science Center\, Education Office\nP.O. Box 500\nBatavia\, IL 60510-0500\n(630) 840-5588\, edreg@fnal.gov
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/dzero-tevatron-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170905T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T020000
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SUMMARY:Summer Late Night
DESCRIPTION:Never have the chance to visit The Field Museum during the day? This summer\, explore our new exhibitions and events during evening hours on select dates. We’ll be open later with extended admission until 9 pm\, with last admission at 8 pm\, on August 1\, and September 5. Come by to discover The Field’s vast collection in Specimens: Unlocking the Secrets of Life\, get closer to dinosaurs than ever before in Jurassic World: The Exhibition\, and experience the ritual\, identity\, obsession\, and art of indelibly marking one’s skin in Tattoo. \nPlus\, in honor of The Field Museum opening until 9 pm \, we’ve created Base Camp: a lounge where adults can drink\, interact with our scientists\, and take a break from exploring the Museum during Late Night hours. Base Camp will be open from 6 – 9 pm\, featuring cocktails from Chicago luminaries including Nandini Khaund and The Whistler\, a transformed bar\, snacks\, and little-seen specimens and artifacts from The Field’s collections. Each night Base Camp is open\, it will have an entirely different theme and scientists presenting. Plus\, Base Camp is free with admission to the Museum!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/summer-late-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T010000
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SUMMARY:Fermilab and the New Frontiers of Physics
DESCRIPTION:Fermilab celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. What does the future hold for this world-renowned laboratory in Chicago’s western suburbs—and for physics itself? \nParticle physicists aim to discover what the universe is made of and how it works. They study the smallest building blocks of matter using some of the largest and most complex machines in the world. Using Fermilab’s vast complex of particle accelerators and complex detectors\, scientists have discovered three building blocks of nature: the bottom quark (1977)\, top quark (1995) and tau neutrino (2000). \nFermilab supports discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world\, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada\, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile\, the forests of northern Minnesota\, the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland\, and the South Pole. More than 4\,500 scientists from 50 countries use Fermilab’s facilities to expand humankind’s understanding of matter\, energy\, space and time. \nIn this special panel discussion hosted by the Chicago Council on Science and Technology\, Chicago Public Library\, Harold Washington Center and Fermilab\, and moderated by Fermilab’s chief operating officer Tim Meyer\, three of Fermilab’s top researchers will introduce the breadth of physics and technology research taking place at the laboratory today\, focused on the discoveries ahead at the frontiers of particle physics. \nDr. Nord will discuss the modern mystery of dark energy\, the accelerated expansion of the cosmos\, and the large astronomical experiments we undertake to learn about it. He will also talk about emerging efforts to apply artificial intelligence to our ever-larger astronomical data sets. \nDr. Gutsche will describe the worldwide journey from recording particle interactions to extracting physics with emphasis on the massive computing challenge using grids\, clouds and supercomputers\, using the example of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva\, Switzerland. \nDr. Grassellino will discuss the current state of the art in supercondcting radio-frequency accelerating technology. \nTimothy Meyer is Fermilab’s chief operating officer. As COO\, he oversees the activities\, functions and infrastructure that support the laboratory’s scientific program. He also serves as a liaison between Fermilab and the Department of Energy system. Tim came to the laboratory in 2014 after seven years as head of strategic planning and communication at TRIUMF\, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics. Prior to his time there\, Tim served as an expert in science and public policy at the U.S. National Academies in Washington\, D.C.\, as a senior program officer at the Board on Physics and Astronomy. He earned his Ph.D. in experimental particle physics from Stanford University. \n  \n  \nAnna Grassellino is a scientist and the deputy head of Fermilab’s Technical Division. Her work focuses on the development of superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) accelerator technology. She is manager at Fermilab of different programs and grants for studies of SRF performance improvement\, and one of the lead scientists involved in the cryomodule production for SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Light Coherent Light Source II.  Anna is the recipient of awards including the 2017 Presidential Early Career Award\, the 2017 EPS Frank Sacherer Prize\, the 2016 IEEE PAST Award\, the 2016 USPAS prize and a $2.5 million DOE Early Career Award for her pioneering contributions to SRF technology. Anna holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s of electronic engineering from the University of Pisa\, Italy. \n  \nBrian Nord received his PhD in physics at the University of Michigan and now works as a post-doctoral researcher at Fermilab\, working on the Dark Energy Survey and the application of artificial intelligence to our biggest questions in astrophysics.  A few times per year\, he travels to Chile to observe for DES on the Blanco Telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory or at the Gemini South Telescope. He uses techniques\, ideas\, and ways of thinking from multiple fields and diverse perspectives to tackle hard problems. Brian endeavors to express experiences in science through art\, like large-scale visualizations of the cosmos and astrophotography. Through these and other mechanisms\, he engages with the public on science and advocates for diversity and inclusion in STEM. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram\, @iamstarnord. \n  \nOliver Gutsche is a scientist at Fermilab. He earned his PhD in Particle Physics at the University of Hamburg and DESY in Germany. He is a member of the CMS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva\, Switzerland. His research is focusing on physics beyond the Standard Model\, specifically in the areas of supersymmetry and dark matter.  Gutsche has intimate knowledge of large-scale computing solutions to analyze multi-Petabyte datasets on distributed computing infrastructures of 100\,000 cores. He is deputy program manager of the U.S. CMS Software and Computing program overseeing and evolving the software development and computing infrastructure in the United States for the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. \n  \n  \nDETAILS: Wednesday\, September 6\, 2017\, Chicago Public Library\, Harold Washington Center\, 400 S. State St.\, Chicago\, IL 60605. Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (lower level). Program 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This program is FREE to attend\, and seating will be first come\, first served. Can’t make it live? This program will be recorded and will be available on our YouTube channel\, C2ST TV. \nThis program presented in partnership with Fermilab and the Chicago Public Libary.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/fermilab-and-the-new-frontiers-of-physics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T220000
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SUMMARY:Physics Colloquium: Enrico Fermi: The Pope of Physics
DESCRIPTION:When:\nThursday\, November 30\, 2017 4:00–5:15 p.m.\n\n\nWhere:\nKersten Physics Teaching Center\, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall\n\n\nDescription:\nGino Segrè and Bettina Hoerlin\, co-authors of The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age\, will discuss Fermi’s personal life and his scientific contributions and illustrate how he was shaped by history and how he\, in turn\, shaped history. \nEnrico Fermi has been called the last scientist who knew all of physics\, having attained the heights of the profession as a theorist and experimentalist. Unique in numerous ways\, this 20th century physicist was entirely self-taught; the breadth and depth of his research remain unparalleled. Fermi’s 1938 Nobel Prize was picked up en route in his flight from fascist Italy with his Jewish wife and children to a new life in America. In 1942 he became the lead scientist in the University of Chicago experiment that produced the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction\, a key precursor to building the atomic bomb. His role in the success of the Manhattan Project was critical. \nLegendarily apolitical\, Fermi was reluctantly involved in American political decision making during the war and afterwards. The many challenges he faced\, including the tensions between politics and science\, are still relevant today. \nLearn more about the authors: https://physics.uchicago.edu/segre-hoerlin \nThis event will be followed by a reception. \nThis event is part of Nuclear Reactions\, a series of public events beginning in fall 2017 to commemorate and discuss the complex legacy of what transpired on December 2\, 1942. http://nuclearreactions.uchicago.edu \nMore information\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree and open to the public\n\n\nTag:\nFeatured – Homepage\, Featured – Homepage/Students\, Discussions\, Lectures\, Seminars\, Research\, CP1\, Featured Research\, Research\n\n\nNotes:\nPersons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact the event sponsor for assistance. For events on the Student Events Calendar\, please contact ORCSA at (773) 702-8787.\nInformation on Assistive Listening Device
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/physics-colloquium-enrico-fermi-the-pope-of-physics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T210000
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SUMMARY:"The Curve is Exponential"
DESCRIPTION:When:\nSaturday\, December 2\, 2017 3:25–3:53 p.m.\n\n\nWhere:\nOther Location See Description\n\n\nDescription:\nA new score for carillon + electronics composed by University Carillonneur Joey Brink and composition student Ted Moore. The piece derives its inspiration from—and asks listeners to reflect upon—the original Fermi test\, exploring the twenty-four minutes after the pile achieved criticality\, and the final four minutes where the experiment shifted from critical to slightly super-critical. The work can be experienced at Rockefeller Chapel or by Henry Moore’s Nuclear Energy sculpture\, which was unveiled on December 2\, 1967\, the 25th anniversary of the experiment. \nPresented by UChicago Arts. \nMore information\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree\n\n\nContact:\nUChicago Arts\n773-702-2787\n \n\n\nInteract:\nTweet about this event before\, during\, and after this event by using hashtags: #uchicago Nuclear75\n\n\nTag:\nFeatured – Arts\, Performances\, Concerts\, Featured – Homepage\, Featured – Homepage/Students\, Arts\, Research\, CP1\, Featured Research\n\n\nNotes:\nPersons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact the event sponsor for assistance. For events on the Student Events Calendar\, please contact ORCSA at (773) 702-8787.\nInformation on Assistive Listening Device\n\n\nShare:\n\n\n Export Event (iCal)\n Permalink\n\n\n0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStuden
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