Ask-A-Scientist at FermiLab
Program: Take science questions straight to experts. Physicists answer questions and explain everything from the Big Bang to how a particle […]
FREE
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Upcoming Events
“Food Evolution” – Film screening and discussion
Genetically modified food is one of the hottest, and most debated, topic in public policy that's based on scientific research. […]
$12 – $20
Physics Colloquium: Nuclear Physics: Then and Now
When: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:00–5:15 p.m. Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall Description: Barbara Jacak, UC Berkeley […]
FREE
The Unexpected Universe: Astronomical Telescopes Continue to Reveal New Surprises
Please join us! Ninth Annual CIERA Public Lecture Thursday, October 5th, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. Northwestern University | Cahn Auditorium 600 Emerson […]
FREE
Technology and Politics
Over the past two decades, technology has had huge impacts on almost everything we do--everything except participate in our democracy. […]
$10
Adults Night Out!
Ever wondered what it would be like to explore Lincoln Park Zoo after the gates close? Here’s your chance! Leave […]
2017 Darsh T. Wasan Lecture with John P. Holdren
Join Illinois Institute of Technology for their 2017 Darsh T. Wasan lecture. John P. Holdren, Teresa & John Heinz Professor […]
FREE
Physics Colloquium: Big Sciences
When: Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:00–5:15 p.m. Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall Description: Melissa Franklin, Harvard University, […]
FREE
Arts and the Nuclear Age: Susan Courtney
When: Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:00–5:30 p.m. Where: Logan Center, Screening Room 201 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL Description: Susan […]
FREE
Adler Afraid of the Dark?
WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 22! Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, […]
$15 – $25
Science Cocktail Party 2017
DIRTT Environmental Solutions 325 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL, United StatesD.I.R.T.T.* Environmental Learning Center (* Doing It Right This Time) Tickets at ScienceCocktail.org The biggest and best annual celebration of Chicago's […]
Science Cocktail Party – 2017-10-22
An evening of drinks, food, and science. Science Cocktail Party Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:00 – 11:00pm D.I.R.T.T.* Environmental Learning […]
$60 – $100
Peak of the Orionids Meteor Shower
Starting in the evening of Oct. 22 through the next day’s dawn, you might be able to catch a glimpse […]
C2ST Social at Lagunitas
Please Help Us Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary at Lagunitas Brewing Company! The event will take place at THE TapRoom at Lagunitas […]
$20
Colloquium: James Webb Space Telescope
The Fermilab colloquium introduces staff, users, students and members of the public to a wide range of scientific and science-related […]
FREE
Physics Colloquium: Social Implication
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:00–5:15 p.m. Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall Description: Robert (Bo) Jacobs, professor […]
FREE
Argonne OutLoud: Nuclear Energy and Technology – from 1942 to the 3rd Millennium
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017 6:00–8:00 p.m. Where: Argonne National Laboratory, Building 240 Description: Dave Grabaskas, a risk analyst at Argonne […]
FREE
Howl-O-Wines in the Wild
The Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society invites you to Howl-O-Wines in the Wild! Saturday, October 28, 2017 Discovery […]
Colloquium: The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
The Fermilab colloquium introduces staff, users, students and members of the public to a wide range of scientific and science-related […]
FREE
Arts and the Nuclear Age: Takako Arai and Jeffrey Angles
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 5:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Logan Center, Seminar Terrace 801 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL Description: Arai […]
FREE
Poincaré’s Legacy: Predictions on Time Scales Ranging from Milliseconds to Billions of Years
Greg Laughlin, Professor of Astronomy, Yale University will discuss and connect two long-standing, and at first glance, entirely unrelated, problems […]
Physics Colloquium: Biomedicine
When: Thursday, November 2, 2017 4:00–5:15 p.m. Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall Description: Chin-Tu Chen, Associate Professor […]
FREE
Physics Colloquium: Challenges Surrounding Nuclear Waste
When: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:30–2:45 p.m. Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall Description: Rodney Ewing, Stanford University, […]
FREE
Society for Neuroscience Conference 2017
Includes Neurobiology of Disease, Meet the Expert sessions, and a NeuroJobs Career Fair. Registration required. See site for more details.