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SUMMARY:National Geographic Live - Coral Kingdom and Empires of Ice
DESCRIPTION:ISC’s partnership with the historic Auditorium Theatre brings you another fantastic deal for an amazing Nat Geo LIVE program. Get 50% off tickets to “Coral Kingdom & Empires of Ice” with David Doubilet\, one of the most prolific living underwater photographers\, and his partner Jennifer Hayes\, an aquatic biologist and a globally published photojournalist. If you like nature\, the ocean\, or photography\, you will not want to miss this! \nBuy One\, Get One Free! 50% off tickets to National Geographic Live: \nCoral Kingdom and Empires of Ice \nSunday\, April 30\, 2023 at 2:00pm CT \nAuditorium Theatre\, 50 E Ida B Wells Dr.\, Chicago (map) \nGet 1/2 off tickets here using ISC’s special discount promo code: ISC50 \nExplore rarely seen undersea worlds with two photographers creating a visual voice for the world’s oceans. David Doubilet is a legend in underwater photography. Together with his wife and underwater partner\, photojournalist Jennifer Hayes\, in just one remarkable year on assignment\, they explored three unique marine environments for National Geographic. Join them to explore the rich and diverse waters of Kimbe Bay\, Papua New Guinea\, part of the “coral triangle.” Follow them into the world beneath the Antarctic ice\, then north to the Gulf of St. Lawrence to see whales\, wolfish and harp seals. Together\, they’ll go beyond the published stories to share the reality of “behind-the-camera” adventures.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/national-geographic-live-coral-kingdom-and-empires-of-ice/
LOCATION:Auditorium Theatre\, 50 E Congress Pkwy\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:ID Birds & Bees with ISC!
DESCRIPTION:Get back to nature with the City Nature Challenge\nISC is excited to present an Identification Social for the global event “City Nature Challenge.” We’ll gather at Metropolitan Brewery with other citizen scientists\, get a quick tutorial on how to use iNaturalist\, and then hang out enjoying the local brew while marking observations that occurred over the past weekend. \nBring your own laptop or device to work on!  Metropolitan is family and dog friendly\, with gluten-free and NA options. \nCan’t make it that evening? That’s okay. You can head out into ANY nature near you the previous weekend to participate. It’s easy and a fun way to engage with nature when you’re in a large city! Anyone\, anywhere can search for wild plants\, animals\, and other creatures between April 28th and May 1st to see how many species you can find and show the world how diverse our Chicago region is. Add your observations to iNaturalist and they’ll automatically be included in the project. Happy exploring! \nAbout the City Nature Challenge:\nStarted in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles\, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event\, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities. The CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April\, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see not only what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal\, but also which city can gather the most observations of nature\, find the most species\, and engage the most people in the event.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/id-birds-bees-with-isc/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Brewery\, 3057 N Rockwell St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:Chicago Science Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is excited to partner with the International Museum of Surgical Science for our 2023 Chicago Science Fest! \nBuy Tickets \nOn Saturday\, June 17\, ISC and IMSS present a special afternoon of science immersion featuring fascinating science talks and interactive demos for curious people like you!  Each Chicago Science Festival ticket gives you access to all five presentations by Chicago-area research scientists on a variety of interesting topics. In between talks you can visit an array of cool science demonstrations\, and you’ll have access to all the exhibits of the Museum of Surgical Science too. \nPlus\, to cap off this cornucopia for your curiosity\, at 6:00pm you are welcome to join us for the Science Social Hour. You’ll enjoy free beer & wine (21+)\, other drinks\, and snacks while chatting with speakers\, other scientists\, and lots of science fans. Talks\, demos\, exhibits\, and the social hour are all INCLUDED with every ticket! \nYou’re guaranteed to have fun and learn something new!\nSpace is limited. Reserve tickets now at ChicagoScienceFest.org \nGet your questions answered in real time by real expert scientists!\n1:00 – 2:00pm   AI & Astrophysics – Aleksandra Ćiprijanović\, PhD\, Associate Scientist\, Data Science\, Simulation and Learning Division\, Computational Science and AI Directorate\, Fermi National Accelerator Lab \n2:00 – 3:00pm   How do climate change models work and can we trust the AI? Tracking global “weirding” in Chicago – Scott M. Collis\, PhD\, Head of Geospatial Computing\, Innovations\, and Sensing Department in the Environmental Science Division\, Argonne National Laboratory \n3:00 – 4:00pm   Forensic Science and Anthropology – Anne Grauer\, PhD\, Professor of Anthropology\, Loyola University Chicago \n4:00 – 5:00pm   The Science of Saving Species — Saving the Puerto Rican Parrot from just 13 birds – Lisa Faust\, PhD\, Senior Director Population Ecology\, Lincoln Park Zoo \n5:00 – 6:00pm   How the brain processes photos – What makes an image memorable? – Wilma Bainbridge\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Dept of Psychology\, University of Chicago \nDemos – all day\n\nExperience how cutting-edge Virtual Reality technology is used for surgery\nRed blood under microscope from Fest volunteers with and without a blood condition\nReal human and animal brains – up close!\nInteresting insects from near and far – termites and live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches\n3-D printing in action\nHow limb amputations were done in the Civil War\nThe chemistry & physics of crushing cans with H20\n\n\nTHANK YOU to our 2023 Chicago Science Festival sponsors!\nWe are extremely grateful to the Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation\, Conlon Public Strategies\, Lofty Ventures\, Metropolitan Brewing\, and Blommer Chocolate Company for their support of science outreach and Chicago’s science community. \nInterested in being featured as a Science Fest Sponsor? Contact Monica Metzler at mmetzler@IllinoisScience.org.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicago-science-fest-2023/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 N Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event
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SUMMARY:Sundays on State = SCIENCE on State!
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s iconic State Street closes to traffic on 2 Sundays this summer (7/16 and 8/13) as it transforms into the extremely creative FREE street festival “Sundays on State.” ISC is serving up SCIENCE with the most interesting\, engaging\, and photo-friendly booth to complement the typical food\, art\, and sales displays. This year we’ll have: \n\nreal human and animal brains\, along with neuroscientists to chat with;\nlive geckos\, salamanders\, snakes\, and insects people can handle and pose with;\nanimal skeletons; \nmicroscope-viewing of brain cells; and\nbrain games to play\n\nIf you have any fears or hesitations about snakes\, reptiles\, this the perfect opportunity for an easy\, low-key\, no-stress\, friendly and informative experience to reduce anxiety. You’ll get to see cute geckos\, maybe a bearded dragon\, and cute little snakes. You can also learn about your brain and talk with real neuroscientists. Be curious and come say Hi! \nSunday\, August 13\, 2023 \n11:00am – 6:00pm \nState Street from Lake to Adams\, Chicago\, IL \nISC’s booth is at 11 N. State (in front of TJ Maxx) \n#SundaysOnState is #ScienceOnState with ISC \n  
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sundays-on-state-science-on-state/
LOCATION:Sundays on State street festival\, 1 N. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T210000
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SUMMARY:Science Enthusiasts' Social
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science. Join other science enthusiasts for drinks\, food\, and casual conversation. \nNo agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people as part of Chicago’s science community. \nTuesday\, Sept. 26\, 2023\n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish\nFive Star Bar\n1424 W. Chicago Av.\, Chicago \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own food and drinks. \nWe hope to see you there!!  \nhttps://www.thefivestarbar.com/
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-enthusiasts-social/
LOCATION:Five Star Bar\, 1424 W. Chicago Av\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T190000
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SUMMARY:"The Day We Found the Universe" - CIERA Annual Public Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) Presents: THE CIERA 15th ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE \nBy Marcia Bartusiak \nTalk Title: The Day We Found the Universe: A Centenary Celebration \nIn October 1923\, one hundred years ago\, Edwin Hubble took a historic astronomical photograph that ultimately established that our universe was filled with myriad galaxies just like our own. It was a realization that reshaped how humans understood their place in the cosmos. Six years later\, continuing research by Hubble and others forced Albert Einstein to renounce his own cosmic model and finally accept the astonishing fact that the universe was not at rest but instead expanding. The story of these discoveries includes battles of will\, clever insights\, and wrong turns made by the early investigators in this great twentieth-century pursuit\, from the luminaries (Einstein\, Hubble\, Harlow Shapley) to the lesser known (such as Henrietta Leavitt\, who discovered the means to measure the vast dimensions of the cosmos\, and Vesto Slipher\, the first and unheralded discoverer of the universe’s expansion). Award-winning science author\, and Professor of the Practice Emeritus\, Marcia Bartusiak will recount these watershed moments in our cosmic history\, describing how Hubble’s triumph was not his alone but was achieved by his standing on the shoulders of many before him. \nAbout the Presenter: \nCombining her skills as a journalist with an advanced degree in physics\, Marcia Bartusiak (pronounced Mar-sha Bar-too’-shack) has been covering the fields of astronomy and physics for four decades. The author of seven books\, she is Professor of the Practice Emeritus in the Graduate Program in Science Writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Some of her books include The Day We Found the Universe\, a narrative saga of the birth of modern cosmology and the 2010 winner of the History of Science Society’s Davis Prize\, Dispatches from Planet 3\, an essay collection for the armchair astronomer\, and now-updated Einstein’s Unfinished Symphony\, her award-winning history of gravitational-wave astronomy and its first detections. \nFor many years\, Marcia was a contributing editor at Discover. she is now on the editorial advisory board of Astronomy magazine. She also reviews science books for The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. \nAbout this Talk: \n— Free and open to the public.\n— All are welcome! Content tailored to a general audience.\n— Meet Northwestern astronomers after the lecture.\n— Campus parking lots are free and unrestricted in the evenings. \nReserve a seat here: eventbrite.com/e/ciera-annual-public-lecture-the-day-we-found-the-universe-tickets-706293241097?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFor those unable to make it to Evanston\, the lecture will be livestreamed on CIERA’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/7mB23RFlowc?si=0pTr3GdmyREKzjUp  \n(backup livestream link via Panopto) \nThe Lecture is made possible with support from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-day-we-found-the-universe-ciera-annual-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Cahn Auditorium\, 600 Emerson St\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20231005T192342Z
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SUMMARY:The Vampires of the Universe – Fall into Black Holes with Astronomy on Tap
DESCRIPTION:The Vampires of the Universe – Fall into Black Holes with AoT\nAoT is back with a spine-tingling twist! Come join us for a Spooktacular night at Begyle Brewing on October 12th at 7pm! See you there\, if you dare!\n\n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-vampires-of-the-universe-fall-into-black-holes-with-astronomy-on-tap/
LOCATION:Begyle Brewing Company\, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T210000
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SUMMARY:Science Enthusiasts' Social
DESCRIPTION:It’s simple — another casual opportunity to meet and socialize with others who like science! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIllinois Science Council invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science. Join other science enthusiasts for drinks\, food\, and casual conversation. No agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people who are part of Chicago’s science community. \nMonday Oct 23\, 2023 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nHalf Sour Restaurant & Bar \n755 S Clark St.\, Chicago 60605 \n  \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own food and drinks. Registration is not required\, but appreciated. \nWe hope to see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-enthusiasts-social-3/
LOCATION:Half Sour Chicago\, 755 S. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20231005T191353Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Fair 2023 - by NUBAO
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern University Brain Awareness Outreach (NUBAO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating\, exciting\, and inspiring Chicagoland students and teachers about neuroscience and STEM. We will be hosting our 12th Annual STEM Neuroscience Fair on Sunday\, October 29th from 9am – 4pm. This event is a FREE open house style event where children of all ages and their families/chaperones can stop by to learn about the wonders of the brain through hands-on demonstrations and fun activities.\n\nThe event will be held at the Northwestern Medical campus in the Lurie Medical Research Center at 303 E. Superior St. If you are interested in registering kids/chaperones to attend this event please fill out this registration form.\n\n \n\nIf you know of any schools\, students\, or families that might be interested in attending this event\, please help us spread the word by sharing this email or the attached flyer. For more information\, please visit our website at www.nubrainawareness.com. \n\n\nRegister for NUBAO’s FREE STEM Neuroscience Fair!\nOpen to children and students of all ages.\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!\nNUBAO
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/brain-awareness-fair-2023-by-nubao/
LOCATION:Northwestern University – Lurie Cancer Research Center\, 303 E. Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
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SUMMARY:Science Enthusiasts Social
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science. Join other science enthusiasts for drinks\, food\, and casual conversation. No agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people who are part of Chicago’s science community. \nMonday Nov 20\, 2023 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nMonk’s Pub \n205 W Lake St.\, Chicago 60606 \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own food and drinks; cash recommended. (Psst – Monk’s has a great menu! 🙂 Registration is not required\, but appreciated. \nWe hope to see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-enthusiasts-social-2/
LOCATION:Monk’s Pub\, 205 W Lake St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20231130T035950Z
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SUMMARY:Science Enthusiasts Social (#4)
DESCRIPTION:It’s simple — we’re hosting another casual opportunity to meet and socialize with others who like science. \nISC invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science for drinks and casual conversation. No agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people who are part of Chicago’s science community. \nTuesday\, Dec 19\, 2023 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nCork Lounge\, 1822 W Addison\, Chicago 60613 \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own drinks; cash recommended. \nCork Lounge doesn’t serve food but you can bring/order in. Close by is: Yindee (Thai & sushi\, next door); Burrito House (Mexican\, 1 block south on Lincoln); Trader Joe’s (2 blocks north on Lincoln). \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated. \nHope to see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-enthusiasts-social-4/
LOCATION:Cork Lounge\, 1822 W. Addison\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20240312T235613Z
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SUMMARY:Science Trivia (!!) Social
DESCRIPTION:ISC invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science for drinks and casual conversation. This month we’re excited to partner with @Tip_Top_Team_Trivia for rounds of “science-themed” trivia. Come meet like-minded folks; we’ll help put together a few teams to test our memories; and you may win prizes! \nNote: there’s probably no science -ology expertise that’ll help you with this fun game! 🙂 \nMonday\, Feb 12\, 2024 \n6:00pm – social \n7:00pm – trivia \nFive Star Bar\, 1424 W Chicago Av.\, Chicago\, IL 60642 \nThis event is free (donations welcome!!) but you’re responsible for your own food & drinks. \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated. \nHope to see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-trivia-social/
LOCATION:Five Star Bar\, 1424 W. Chicago Av\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
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SUMMARY:Science Social #6
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy — another casual opportunity to meet and socialize with others who like science. \nISC invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science for drinks and casual conversation. No agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people who are part of Chicago’s science community. \nIf you’re open to it\, we’d love to hear your opinion on what you’d like to see in science outreach options in Chicago. It’s not required; we’re just interested. \nWednesday\, March 27\, 2024 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nCork Lounge\, 1822 W Addison\, Chicago 60613 \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own drinks; cash recommended. \nCork Lounge doesn’t serve food but you can bring/order in. Close by is: Yindee (Thai & sushi\, next door); Burrito House (Mexican\, 1 block south on Lincoln); Trader Joe’s (2 blocks north on Lincoln). \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated. \nHope we’ll see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-social-6/
LOCATION:Cork Lounge\, 1822 W. Addison\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T210000
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SUMMARY:Uncontrolled Variables Science Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of science and comedy at Uncontrolled Variables! \nComedians will attempt to present scientific data\, then the scientists who conducted the research tell us what the data actually means. Each month has a different scientific theme like space\, bugs\, or viruses. This month’s theme is public health. \nCome hear comedians rethink their career aspirations and you might even learn something new! \n  \nThursday\, April 11\, 2024 \n7:30 – 9:00pm \nLincoln Lodge\, 2040 N Milwaukee Av.\, Chicago (map) \nTickets: $10 HERE \n  \n\nNote: this is not produced by IL Science Council. We’re sharing because\, well obviously\, science and comedy are both great things. 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/uncontrolled-variables-science-comedy-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20240409T141243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T182538Z
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SUMMARY:Science Comedian Ben Miller @ Lincoln Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Stand-Up Science Presents: Volcano\n\n\n\n\nAn hour of volcano jokes from NYC based scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller. \n\n\n  \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? \nIn 2023\, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park\, the first ever stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part. \nCome watch this show where scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology\, entomology\, Hawaiian history\, cats\, cookies\, and more. And yes that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake and he is not afraid of you. \nBen Miller is an NYC based scientist turned comedian who has been working for the past 7 years. In that time\, he has performed at all the top clubs in the city such as Broadway Comedy Club\, Carolines\, and The Stand. Ben was once ranked as the top roast battler in NYC. He has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering\, worked on a science bus\, 3D printed cookies and has diffused a few bar fights while on stage. In 2022\, Ben Miller’s debut hour\, Stand-Up Science\, had a completely sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he now tours internationally. \nThis show is recommended for ages 18+. Student discount available upon request. \nThursday\, April 18\, 2024 \n7:30 – 9:00pm \nLincoln Lodge\, 2040 N Milwaukee Av.\, Chicago (map) \nTickets: $15 HERE \n\n\n\nNote: this is not produced by IL Science Council. We’re sharing because\, well obviously\, science and comedy are both great things. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-comedian-ben-miller-lincoln-lodge/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20240322T001446Z
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SUMMARY:ID Birds & Bees with ISC!
DESCRIPTION:Get back to nature with the City Nature Challenge\nISC welcomes you to join us for an “Identification Social Night” for the global event City Nature Challenge. We’ll gather at District Brew Yards with other citizen scientists\, get a quick tutorial on how to use the great iNaturalist app\, and then hang out enjoying the local brew while marking observations that occurred over the past weekend. \nBring your own laptop or device to work on! \nCan’t make it that evening? That’s okay. You can head out into ANY nature near you the previous weekend to participate. It’s really easy and a fun way to engage with nature when you’re in a large city! Anyone\, anywhere can search for wild plants\, animals\, and other creatures between April 26-29th. Just add your observations to iNaturalist and they’ll automatically be included in the project. See how many species you can find and show the world how diverse our Chicago region is! \nHappy exploring! \nAbout the City Nature Challenge:\nStarted in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles\, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event\, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities. The CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April\, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see not only what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal\, but also which city can gather the most observations of nature\, find the most species\, and engage the most people in the event.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/id-birds-bees-with-isc-2/
LOCATION:District Brew Yards\, 417 North Ashland Av\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20240319T230138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T134035Z
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SUMMARY:"Eve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution" with author Cat Bohannon
DESCRIPTION:Please join ISC & the Chicago Public Library on Monday evening\, May 13th\, for what will most certainly be a very interesting conversation with Cat Bohannon\, PhD\, author of “Eve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.” \nHow did the female body drive 200 million years of human evolution? • Why do women live longer than men? • Why are women more likely to get Alzheimer’s? • Why do girls score better at every academic subject than boys until puberty\, when suddenly their scores plummet? • Is sexism useful for evolution? • And why\, seriously why\, do women have to sweat through our sheets every night when we hit menopause?\n \nThese questions are producing some truly exciting science – and in Eve\, with boundless curiosity and sharp wit\, Cat Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex: “We need a kind of user’s manual for the female mammal. A no-nonsense\, hard-hitting\, seriously researched (but readable) account of what we are. How female bodies evolved\, how they work\, what it really means to biologically be a woman. Something that would rewrite the story of womanhood. This book is that story. We have to put the female body in the picture. If we don’t\, it’s not just feminism that’s compromised. Modern medicine\, neurobiology\, paleoanthropology\, even evolutionary biology all take a hit when we ignore the fact that half of us have breasts. So it’s time we talk about breasts. Breasts\, and blood\, and fat\, and vaginas\, and wombs—all of it. How they came to be and how we live with them now\, no matter how weird or hilarious the truth is.” \n\n\nEve is not only a sweeping revision of human history\, it’s an urgent and necessary corrective for a world that has focused primarily on the male body for far too long. Picking up where Sapiens left off\, Eve will completely change what you think you know about evolution and why Homo sapiens has become such a successful and dominant species.\n\n\n  \n\nCAT BOHANNON is a researcher and author with a Ph.D. from Columbia University in the evolution of narrative and cognition. Her essays and poems have appeared in Scientific American\, Mind\, Science Magazine\, The Best American Nonrequired Reading\, The Georgia Review\, The Story Collider\, and Poets Against the War. She lives with her family in Seattle. \nFree; registration is appreciated here. Doors to the auditorium open at 5pm; seating is first come\, first served.  \nBooks will be available for purchase by Seminary Co-op and Dr. Bohannon will autograph books at the conclusion of the program. \n  \nNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION FINALIST • THE REAL ORIGIN OF OUR SPECIES: a myth-busting\, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved\, offering a paradigm shift in our thinking about what the female body is\, how it came to be\, and how this evolution still shapes all our lives today \n“For over a century and a half since Darwin\, we have talked about the origin of man. But what about women? Marshaling considerable  wit\, scholarship\, and cutting edge science Cat Bohannon traces the history and importance of female biology and\, in the process\, gives us a refreshing new view on the origin of humanity.”\n—Neil Shubin\, University of Chicago biologist and author of Your Inner Fish \n“A page-turning whistle-stop tour of mammalian development that begins in the Jurassic Era\, Eve recasts the traditional story of evolutionary biology by placing women at its center…. The book is engaging\, playful\, erudite\, discursive and rich with detail.” \n—Sarah Lyall\, The New York Times \n“A smart\, funny\, scientific deep-dive into the power of a woman’s body\, Eve surprises\, educates\, and emboldens.”\n—Bonnie Garmus\, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Lessons in Chemistry
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/eve-how-the-female-body-drove-200-million-years-of-human-evolution-with-author-cat-bohannon/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library Center\, 400 S. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20240603T033108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T033108Z
UID:10001181-1717524000-1717534800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Science Social #7
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy — another casual opportunity to meet and socialize with others who like science. \nISC invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science for drinks and casual conversation. No agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people who are part of Chicago’s science community. \nIf you’re open to it\, we’d love to hear your opinion on what you’d like to see in science outreach options in Chicago. It’s not required; we’re just interested. \nTuesday\, June 4\, 2024 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nGreen Eye Lounge\, 2403 West Homer Street Chicago\, IL 60647 (map) \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own drinks; cash recommended. \nGreen Eye Lounge doesn’t serve food but you can bring/order in from any of the many places in the area. \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated. \nHope we’ll see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-social-7/
LOCATION:Green Eye Lounge\, 2403 W Homer Ave\, Chicago\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20240708T194655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T201256Z
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SUMMARY:Science Social #8
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy — another casual opportunity to meet and socialize with others who like science.\nISC invites everyone to come hang out with other fans of science for drinks and casual conversation. No agenda\, no program\, no registration required\, just chatting and meeting new people who are part of Chicago’s science community. \nIf you’re open to it\, we’d love to hear your opinion on what you’d like to see in public science program options in Chicago. It’s not required; we’re just interested. \nMonday\, July 22\, 2024 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nHalf Sour\, 755 S. Clark St\, Chicago\, IL 60605 (map) \nThis event is free but you’re responsible for your own drinks; cash recommended. \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated. This month we’re partnering with two other great science outreach organizations in Chicago:  ChiTownBio\, a nonprofit developing a local community biolab\, and Chientist\, a nonprofit that supports networking for life sciences professionals. It’ll be a fun event!  \nHope we’ll see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-social-8/
LOCATION:Half Sour Chicago\, 755 S. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250612T194647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T194647Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Earth Day - A Discussion About Protecting the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Science Council\, AWIS\, the C2ST\, Chientist\, and ChiTownBio for a joint event of networking\, socializing\, and science! \nWe have an amazing panel of local scientists and educators who will discuss their research and great opportunities they are creating for citizen scientists. They are blazing paths for everyone to partake in generating data that can be used to advance our world of knowledge and advocate for the world we want to see. There will be Q&A with the panelists followed by networking and discussions about how we can all work together to make Chicagoland more sustainable. \nOur panelists: \n\nLiza Watson Lehrer from the Urban Wildlife Institute at the Lincoln Park Zoo\nTaran Lichtenberger from Budburst at the Chicago Botanic Garden\nOlivia Reda from the Adopt-a-Beach Program at the Alliance for the Great Lakes\n\nDoors open at 6:00; panel begins at 6:30pm. \nPlease register at this Eventbrite link so we have a good headcount. \nWe are excited to host this panel in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library at the auditorium of the Sulzer Regional Branch Library.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/beyond-earth-day-a-discussion-about-protecting-the-environment/
LOCATION:Sulzer Public Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250612T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T193546Z
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SUMMARY:ID the Birds & Bees with ISC - City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Learn what the City Nature Challenge is about\, how to use iNaturalist to ID local flora & fauna\, and hang out with other citizen scientists!\n\n\nISC welcomes you to join us for an “Identification Social Night” for the global event City Nature Challenge. We’ll gather at District Brew Yards with other citizen scientists\, get a quick tutorial on how to use the great iNaturalist app\, and then hang out enjoying the local brew while marking observations that occurred over the past weekend. \nBring your own laptop or device to work on! \nCan’t make it that evening? Not a problem! You can still participate by heading out into ANY nature near you the previous weekend\, Friday through Monday. It’s really easy and a fun way to engage with nature when you’re in a large city! Anyone\, anywhere can search for wild plants\, animals\, and other creatures between April 25-28th. Just add your observations to iNaturalist and they’ll automatically be included in the project. See how many species you can find and show the world how diverse our Chicago region is! \nHappy exploring! \n\n\n\n\nAbout the City Nature Challenge: \nStarted in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles\, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event\, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities. The CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April\, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see not only what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal\, but also which city can gather the most observations of nature\, find the most species\, and engage the most people in the event.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/id-the-birds-bees-with-isc-city-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:District Brew Yards\, 417 North Ashland Av\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250523T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T193147Z
UID:10001183-1748455200-1748466000@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Science Social #9
DESCRIPTION:A casual hangout to meet and chat with others who like science. No agenda\, no program\, just conversation!  \nISC invites you to come hang out with other science fans for drinks and casual conversation at Cork Lounge on Addison. Whether you’re working in science (or was until this administration) or just interested in science discoveries and research\, this is a great time to meet like-minded folks! We’d really like to hear what you’re thinking about all things science — outreach\, funding\, events\, communication\, publications\, positions\, and more. \n\nWant to share the latest cool science-y thing you learned? Join us!\nWant to vent (and maybe strategize) about cuts to NIH\, NSF\, EPA\, CDC\, etc? Join us!\nWant to meet others who just happen to like science? Join us!\nWant to possibly get involved in science outreach in Chicago? Join us!!\n\nWednesday\, May 28\, 2025 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nCork Lounge\, 1822 W. Addison\, Chicago\, IL (map) \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated \nThis event is free (donations welcome! 🙂 but you’re responsible for your own drinks. \nCork Lounge serves minimal food but you’re totally free to bring/order in. Nearby options are: Yindee (Thai & sushi\, next door); Burrito House (Mexican\, 1 block south on Lincoln); Trader Joe’s (2 blocks north on Lincoln). \nSee you there!!  \nHope we’ll see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-social-9/
LOCATION:Cork Lounge\, 1822 W. Addison\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250612T211057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T185611Z
UID:10001187-1751306400-1751317200@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC's Science Social #10
DESCRIPTION:A casual hangout to meet and chat with others who like science. No agenda\, no program\, just conversation!  \nISC invites you to come hang out with other science fans for drinks and casual conversation at Half Sour in Printers Row. Whether you work in science (or was until this administration) or just interested in science discoveries and research\, this is a great time to meet like-minded folks! We’d really like to hear what you’re thinking about all things science — outreach\, funding\, events\, communication\, publications\, positions\, and more. \n\nWant to share the latest cool science-y thing you learned? Join us!\nWant to vent (and maybe strategize) about cuts to NIH\, NSF\, EPA\, CDC\, etc? Join us!\nWant to meet others who just happen to like science? Join us!\nWant to possibly get involved in science outreach in Chicago? Join us!!\n\nMonday\, June 30\, 2025 \n6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nHalf Sour\, 1822 W. Addison\, Chicago\, IL (map) \nRegistration is not required\, but much appreciated \nThis event is free (donations welcome! 🙂 but you’re responsible for your own drinks. \nWe’ll see you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-social-10/
LOCATION:Half Sour Chicago\, 755 S. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250618T231801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T131014Z
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SUMMARY:JAWS & Shark Science: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Summer Saturday Matinée featuring “JAWS” — It’s okay to get scared\, but then get curious! \n\n\nCome celebrate 50 years of JAWS with a deep dive into shark science at our event – it’s gonna be FINtastic!\n\n\nThis summer is the 50th anniversary of the release of the first “summer blockbuster” movie that set records\, established Steven Spielberg as a director\, used captivating film technology\, and scared many\, many people away from beaches. To honor the iconic film ISC brings the science to “JAWS” by hosting a full-length screening along with a very special feature — a Q&A discussion with two shark researchers who will tell you about their real-world research and answer all your questions! \nYou will get a new perspective on the movie from shark biologists who are big fans of the film. They will delve into the background of the book and film\, fun facts and anecdotes from the making of the movie\, its impacts on sharks and society (both good and bad)\, and the scientific accuracy of various elements of the film. \nA great opportunity to let yourself get scared and then get curious to learn about shark science! \nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025     1:30 – 5:00pm \nSulzer Public Library \, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60625 (map) \n1:30 Doors open \n1:45-2:00 Pre-show talk with shark researchers \n2:00-4:00 “Jaws” movie (no intermission) \n4:05-4:50 Q&A with shark researchers Kevin Feldheim\, PhD\, Field Museum and Steve Kessel\, PhD\, Shedd Aquarium \nFREE with registration (donations welcome) \nSeating is limited. Registration is required HERE. \nBYO Beverage\, but no alcohol is allowed in the Library. \nYou can watch the JAWS movie trailer here.  The film is rated PG.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/jaws-screening/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Branch Chicago Public Library\, 4445 North Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250721T194651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T195207Z
UID:10001189-1755626400-1755637200@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC's Science Social  #11
DESCRIPTION:Easy! Another casual opportunity to meet and socialize with others who like science\n  \n\n\nISC invites you to hang out for drinks and casual conversation with other science fans. Whether you work in science (or was until this administration) or just interested in science discoveries and research\, this is a great time to meet like-minded folks! We’d really like to hear what you’re thinking about all things science — outreach\, funding\, events\, communication\, publications\, positions\, and more. \n\nWant to share the latest cool science-y thing you learned? Join us!\nWant to vent (and maybe strategize) about cuts to NIH\, NSF\, EPA\, CDC\, etc? Join us!\nWant to meet others who just happen to like science? Join us!\nWant to possibly get involved in science outreach in Chicago? Join us!!\n\nTuesday\, August 19\, 2025. 6:00pm – 9:00pm-ish \nGreen Eye Lounge\, 2403 W Homer\, Chicago\, IL (map) across from CTA blue line @Western \nEvent is free (donations appreciated!) but you’re responsible for your own drinks. Green Eye doesn’t serve food but you can bring/order in and lots of places are right near by. \nRegistration is not required\, but very much appreciated. \nSee you there!!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-science-social-11/
LOCATION:Green Eye Lounge\, 2403 W Homer Ave\, Chicago\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250902T183931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192713Z
UID:10001190-1758047400-1758052800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Your Emotional Brain
DESCRIPTION:How does your brain manage the huge range of human emotions driving everything we do? \nCome take a behind-the-scenes tour of your brain!\nHow are you feeling today? Worried\, content\, nervous\, happy? Think about your work and your boss. Are you confident\, panicky\, annoyed? Now think about your partner\, a loved one\, your first childhood crush. Are you giddy\, anxious\, embarrassed\, excited? There is such a huge variety of human emotions and we know they can change shockingly fast. Those emotions drive us to do all sorts of things – in fact\, they drive most of what we do – all from just 3 lbs. of gray matter between our ears. Aren’t you curious to know how your brain manages all that all the time? Join ISC for an exciting tour through the different parts of your emotional brain to learn how they all interact to guide you\, and what happens when something goes wrong. \nFor the first in our series of programs on the brain\, Dr. Robin Nusslock\, of Northwestern University\, will lay the groundwork by giving us an intriguing tour of the three main systems of your emotional brain – fear\, reward\, and regulation – that make us so wonderfully (and sometimes annoyingly!) human\, by taking a tour of your emotional brain. \nTuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025 at 6:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm \nThe Bad Apple\, 658 W Belden\, Chicago\, IL 60614 \nTickets $10 HERE \nRobin Nusslock\, PhD\, is a Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University where he directs the Affective & Clinical Neuroscience Lab and serves as Director of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Training. \n \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/your-emotional-brain/
LOCATION:The Bad Apple\, 658 W Belden Av\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
CREATED:20250903T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T220605Z
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SUMMARY:The Brain & Addiction
DESCRIPTION:How is an “addicted” brain different from a “normal” brain?\nPeople use the term “addicted” all the time – “You’re addicted to that show.” “I’m addicted to morning coffee.” Consider these terms: preference\, habit\, pattern\, obsession\, addiction. Do they look different in your brain? Could you define the difference between a caffeine addiction and a cocaine one? Or between food and alcohol? What about social media\, cell phone usage\, compulsive shopping\, gambling\, or online gaming? If you’re curious about the difference between a substance addiction and behavioral one\, or what’s being learned from the widespread use of new medications for obesity\, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from a real expert all about the brain and addiction.  \nDr. Celeste Napier of Rush University will give a fascinating talk explaining how scientists study addiction\, what neuroscience tells us about it\, and why that matters. You’ll gain an understanding of how the brain works when any of us make unhealthy choices\, This talk help you better appreciate disorder differences\, and how to support those that suffer from use disorders and addictions. \nThursday\, Sept. 25\, 2025 at 6:30pm; doors open at 6:00pm \nSulzer Public Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, IL 60625 \nFree\, but Registration is Required HERE. \nT. Celeste Napier\, PhD\, is Professor Emerit of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Napier is also the Education Advisor for the IL Council on Problem Gambling and on the Scientific Advisory Board for the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-brain-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Sulzer Public Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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SUMMARY:2025 CIERA Annual Public Lecture -- "A New Eye on the Universe Opens: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory"
DESCRIPTION:  \nEach year\, Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) invites a renowned speaker to campus for our Annual Public Lecture. This year’s speaker is Harvard astronomer and experimental physicist Professor Christopher W. Stubbs. \nThis year marks the birth of an ambitious new scientific project. Based in Chile\, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will take a decade-long time-lapse movie of the entire Southern sky\, using the largest digital camera ever made. First-look images were released this summer\, and the project is now transitioning into full operation. \nProfessor Stubbs’ talk will describe how the unprecedented torrent of 20 terabytes per night will propel projects ranging from searches for potentially hazardous asteroids to mapping out the history of cosmic expansion. In particular\, the Rubin data will provide new insights into “dark matter\,” the mysterious substance that comprises 90% of the mass in our own Milky Way galaxy\, as well as “dark energy\,” which is driving the runaway expansion of the Universe. Stubbs will also describe the evolution of the project itself\, and the romance of working in the high Atacama desert. \nRegister for tickets here. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, or would like to make an accessibility request (eg. ASL interpretation)\, please contact ciera-events@northwestern.edu. \nFor those unable to make it to Evanston\, the lecture will be livestreamed on CIERA’s website: https://ciera.northwestern.edu/ciera-livestream/ \n \nAbout the Speaker \nProfessor Christopher W. Stubbs is an experimental physicist at Harvard University working at the interface between particle physics\, cosmology and gravitation. His interests include experimental tests of the foundations of gravitational physics\, searches for dark matter\, characterizing the dark energy\, and observational cosmology. He was a member of one of the two teams that first discovered the dark energy by using supernovae to map out the history of cosmic expansion. Stubbs is deeply engaged in helping give birth to the Rubin Observatory\, having spent much of the 2024-2025 academic year on sabbatical in Chile. He served in scientific management roles during the construction of the camera\, is the architect of the flux calibration system\, and is a member of the Rubin Project Science Team\, the project’s most senior technical management group. He founded the APOLLO collaboration that is using lunar laser ranging and the Earth-Moon-Sun system to probe for novel gravitational effects that may result from physics beyond the standard model. \nAbout CIERA \nCIERA promotes research and education in astrophysics through support of independent postdoctoral fellows\, advanced graduate and undergraduate research\, a vigorous visiting researchers program\, and multi-faceted seminars\, education\, and public outreach programs. Special emphasis is given to interdisciplinary connections with computer science\, applied math\, statistics\, electrical and mechanical engineering\, planetary science\, education and the arts.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/2025-ciera-annual-public-lecture-a-new-eye-on-the-universe-opens-the-vera-c-rubin-observatory/
LOCATION:Northwestern University – Technological Institute\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T200000
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SUMMARY:The Brain & Nature
DESCRIPTION:The natural environment has a surprising impact on your brain and your behavior. Come learn about your brain and how nature can work to your advantage!\nThere is a surprising connection between mind\, body\, and the natural environment that’s been the subject of scientific study. Marc Berman\, PhD is founder and director of the Environmental Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Chicago. He will discuss his new book\, Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive\, Physical\, and Social Well-Being\, and how interactions with nature impact your energy\, mood\, focus\, and mental and physical health. \nWednesday\, Oct. 8\, 2025 at 6:30pm \nNotebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr.\, Chicago\, IL 60614 (map) \nTickets are $10 at BrainAndNature.eventbrite.com \nMarc G. Berman is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He received his B.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) from the University of Michigan\, his Ph.D. in Psychology and IOE from the University of Michigan\, and received post-doctoral training at the University of Toronto’s Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest. Before arriving to Chicago\, he was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina. Understanding the relationship between individual psychological and neural processing and environmental factors lies at the heart of his research. His lab utilizes brain imaging\, behavioral experimentation\, computational neuroscience and statistical models to quantify the person\, the environment\, and their interactions.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-brain-nature/
LOCATION:Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013955
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SUMMARY:The Brain & Fear
DESCRIPTION:Is fear innate or is it learned? What’s really going on within your brain that makes you afraid\, and is there anything you can do about it?\nJust before Halloween is a great time to consider – what is fear anyway? Do you remember the last time you felt really afraid? Is it innate or is it learned? What’s really going on within your brain that makes you afraid\, and is there anything you can do about it? \nBut fear is not an emotion at the ready all the time – it is only experienced when something is perceived as threatening. And situations perceived as threatening are based on previous fear-inducing encounters\, so require memory. Jelena Radulovic\, MD\, PhD\, Einstein College of Medicine\, studies the neuroscience of fear and will share with us how researchers study it in the lab and what it means for us humans. She’ll explain how animals shape their fear responses first through brain development\, and then through experiences of their inner and outer world. But what if you don’t know something is threatening\, would you be afraid? Dr. Radulovic will explain for us how this happens at the level of brain cells and networks. \nWe promise it will be non-scary but memorable! \nDr. Radulovic is a Professor of Neuroscience at Einstein College of Medicine in NY where she is Director ot the Psychiatry Research Institute at Montefiore Einstein (PRIME).
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-brain-fear/
LOCATION:The Bad Apple\, 658 W Belden Av\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISC Sponsored Event,Public Event
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