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SUMMARY:Electric Car Ride & Drive plus IIT’s Formula Electric Race Car  (#ChiSciFest)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about electric cars?  You can take a test drive of a new Nissan Leaf car and see a Formula Electric race car designed and built by IIT students! \n \nIllinois Science Council is fortunate to partner with the Chicago Area Clean Cities coalition to educate people about the use of clean fuels and clean fuel vehicles throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Nissan will have their new electric Leaf vehicle that you can take on a test drive (or ride along) for FREE.  (Other manufacturers being added soon.) After you’ve heard the science speakers and seen the demos up on the Mart’s 12th floor for Chicago Science Fest\, step outside to the driveway.  Cars will be parked along the driveway with representatives who can answer all your questions.  No registration necessary! \n \n  \nWhile you test drive the Nissan Leaf you can learn about Nissan’s partnership with ComEd which is providing  customers and employees the opportunity to purchase the all new\, all electric 2018 Nissan LEAF at a savings of up to $3\,000 plus a potential tax credit of up to $7\,500 through June 30. \n  \n \n  \nIIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) Motorsports competes this year in its 10th consecutive year in Formula SAE competition against 20 other universities.  Formula SAE is a student design competition which is organized by SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers). Every year\, student design teams are tasked to develop a small formula-style race car for a fictional manufacturing company. The prototype race car is evaluated on a variety of attributes during the annual competition.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/electric-car-ride-drive-plus-iits-formula-electric-race-car-chiscifest/
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SUMMARY:Chicago Science Fest "Expo" 2018
DESCRIPTION:1871 and MATTER Chicago at The Merchandise Mart\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654 \nThe Chicago Science Festival’s main “Science Expo” will feature a day full of exciting science talks and interactive demonstrations for curious people like you! Expo tickets get you access to ALL the talks by fascinating Chicago-area scientists — visit as many as you like.  In between talks you can visit an array of cool demonstrations\, or test-drive an electric car!\nHere are some exciting speakers and demos you can see.  For descriptions of their talks visit here: \nSPEAKERS\nClayton Brown\, Director & Producer\, 137 Films Company \nJoan Cook-Mills\, Professor of Medicine\, Northwestern Medicine \nRuchi Gupta\, MD\, Allergy expert\, Northwestern Medicine \nLydia Hopper\, Primate expert\, Lincoln Park Zoo \nNina Kraus\, Professor of Neurobiology & Physiology\, Northwestern University \nPeggy Mason\, Professor of Neurobiology\, University of Chicago \nRahel Osofsky\, Physicist\, Fermi National Laboratory \nChristine Rollinson\, Forest Ecologist\, Morton Arboretum \nMonica Ross\, Director & Producer\, 137 Films Company \nMark C. Serreze\, Director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center\, author of  “Brave New Arctic” \nMatthew Spenko\, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, IIT \nTesla Technology Advisers \nSadie Witkowski\, Sleep researcher\, Northwestern University \nEimad Zakariya\, MD\, Deputy Medical Examiner\, Cook County \n  \nDEMOS ALL DAY\nProtein-rich ‘future of food’ – Edible Insects by Michael Sherrillo \nVirtual Reality experience of dance performance by Oscillations.art \nTeaBot creating custom self-serve teas from a robot by Teabot.com \nDo-It-Yourself synthetic biology from ChiTownBio.org \nProsthetic Limbs – Center for Bionic Medicine\, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab \nAugmented Reality Kinetic Sandbox from TrueProductions.com \nX-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (test your metals & jewelry!) from AnalyticsLounge.org \nChicago Area Clean Cities \nSeminary Co-op Bookstore \n  \nSCIENCE FEST “Car Show”  10am-4pm\nIIT Formula Electric Race Car (view and talk to student designers/engineers) \nUIC Formula and Baja Race Cars (view and talk to student designers/engineers) \nUIUC Solar Electric Race Car (view and talk to student designers/engineers) \nNissan Electric LEAF – take a test drive! (licensed drivers only) \nHyundai Ioniq Hybrid – take a test drive! (licensed drivers only) \nHyundai Sonata Hybrid – take a test drive! (licensed drivers only) \nChevy Bolt – ride and learn from an owner! \nTesla Model S – take a test drive! (licensed drivers only) \nTesla Model X – take a test drive! (licensed drivers only) \n\n \n  \n\nChicago Science Festival would not be possible without generous contributions from our sponsors:\n                 \n                  \n                                 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicago-science-fest-2/
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SUMMARY:Story Collider at Fermilab (Arts and Lecture Series)
DESCRIPTION:The Story Collider is delighted to be partnering with the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series for this upcoming show at Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium! Join us for an evening of true\, personal stories about physics\, hosted by The Story Collider’s Erin Barker and Kellie Vinal. \nThe Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series serves as an open door between Fermilab and neighboring communities by offering a diverse array of performing arts performances and lectures that celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of the lab. \n  \nThe Story Collider will include stories by: Michael Albrow\, Cindy Joe\, Don Lincoln\, Lindsay Olson\, and Herman B. White\, Jr. \n  \nTickets are on sale now! Doors open at 7:30 pm.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/story-collider-at-fermilab-arts-and-lecture-series/
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SUMMARY:University of Chicago's “Mind and Brain” Annual Public Lecture (#ChiSciFest)
DESCRIPTION:Saving the Synapse: Synapses Lost and Found in brain development and Alzheimer’s\nCarla J. Shatz\, Ph.D.\nDavid Starr Jordan Director\, Stanford Bio-X and Professor of Biology and of Neurobiology  \nThe University of Chicago’s Grossman Institute of Neuroscience\, Quantitative Biology\, and Human Behavior presents the Mind and Brain Annual Public Lecture. The speaker\, Professor Carla Shatz from Stanford University\, will discuss exciting advances in our understanding of how brain cell form connections in development and how those connections are affected in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Shatz’s work focuses on the visual system\, which has relevance not only for perception\, but also for disorders such as autism and schizophrenia\, and for understanding how the nervous and immune systems interact. \nThe Mind and Brain Lecture Series is designed to inform the general public about scientific advancements in Neuroscience. Through this unique opportunity\, the audience will learn about new discoveries in neuroscience including cutting edge techniques\, new computational advancements and brilliant theoretical ideas about how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact to generate the mind. Using these methods\, scientists strive to unravel the mysteries of the human brain. \nParking is available in the Grant Park North entrance of Millennium Park Garages for a fee. Garage entrance is located between Madison and Washington Ave. Click here for parking information. A will reception with appetizers and drinks will follow the talk.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/university-of-chicagos-mind-and-brain-annual-public-lecture-chiscifest/
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SUMMARY:ISC's "The Chemistry of Beer" at Metropolitan Brewery (#ChiSciFest)
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out.  Sign up for waitlist.  \nYou drink beer\, but do you ever think about beer? You should. Now is your chance to understand the chemical reactions in beer in a way they would never teach you in high school chemistry!\n \nIllinois Science Council brings back our most popular “Chemistry for Adults” program in partnership with the impressive folks at Chicago’s own Metropolitan Brewery. Join us for a unique hands-on Chemistry of Beer event with ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Dr. Lindsey McQuade. Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or someone who just occasionally partakes\, come learn the inside\, chemical scoop on one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. \nThis event is not just a talk or a tasting (but don’t worry\, you won’t go home thirsty). You will engage in hands-on chemistry experiments and leave with an insider’s view of the craft beer brewing process at Metropolitan. Most importantly\, you will learn about your beloved beverage in new ways that will help you impress others. Our friends at Metropolitan are fun and low-key\, but they are serious about craft beer. \nTickets on sale now. Space is limited. No science prerequisite is necessary (only your curiosity) but you must be 21 or older.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-the-chemistry-of-beer-at-metropolitan-brewery-chiscifest/
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SUMMARY:ISC's "The Chemistry of Bread" at Publican Quality Bread (#ChiSciFest)
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out.  Sign up for waitlist.  \nIllinois Science Council invites you to the final program for the 2018 Chicago Science Festival. We are excited to offer a terrific addition to ISC’s Chemistry for Adults series of events. \nJoin us for “Chemistry of Bread” with award-winning baker Greg Wade of Publican Quality Bread and ISC’s Chemist in Residence\, Dr. Shelby Hatch from Northwestern University. They will teach you about the incredible science that happens in every loaf of delicious bread. \n  \nYou will learn about the chemistry of yeast fermentation; plant breeding with wheats\, ryes and other grains; what is so interesting about sourdough; nuances about bread-baking temperature; the subtlety of water in bread\, etc. \nThere’s a good bit of chemistry\, a little biology\, and even physics\, plus a whole lot of tasty science for your brain and your mouth! \nDon’t miss this. Get your tickets today! \nBig thanks to Publican Quality Bread for hosting this incredible event!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-the-chemistry-of-bread-at-publican-quality-bread-chiscifest/
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SUMMARY:Let There Be Light: The Observational Quest for the First Galaxies
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Brinson Lecture series and welcomes Professor Richard Ellis of University College London. \nProfessor Ellis will deliver the Astronomy & Astrophysics Department’s Brinson Lecture on Thurs. May 17th at 6 pm\, at the School of the Art Institute Maclean Ballroom (112 S. Michigan Ave\, Chicago). The 2018 lecture is entitled “Let There Be Light: The Observational Quest for the First Galaxies”. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm and the talk is free and open to the public. ASL interpretation will be provided.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/let-there-be-light-the-observational-quest-for-the-first-galaxies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180519T140000
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SUMMARY:International Migratory Bird Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Watch scientists band and release birds migrating from Mexico\, Central America and the Caribbean. Enjoy crafts\, snacks\, bird walks and more. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/international-migratory-bird-day-celebration/
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SUMMARY:The Origins of the Genus Homo
DESCRIPTION:When did our ancestors look the way we expect the earliest members of our genus to have looked? When did they behave in the way we expect the earliest members of our genus to have behaved? The search for what defines the genus Homo has spanned decades and is still debated among scientists today. In this talk\, paleoanthropologist Dr. Bernard Wood will survey the history of attempts to find the earliest members of the genus Homo\, including very recent and controversial additions. He will review the complications that arise from defining the genus and discuss how half-a-century of paleontological research has taught him what to look for within the hominin fossil record when searching for the origins of our genus Homo. Presented by The Leakey Foundation\, Chicago Council on Science and Technology\, and Chicago Public Library. Find out more here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-origins-of-the-genus-homo/
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SUMMARY:Delving into the Hidden Paintings of Picasso
DESCRIPTION:In 1957\, when Pablo Picasso was in his seventh decade\, he mused that x-ray technology might one day reveal a lost work underneath one of his early paintings. Today\, that prediction became reality-although the technology involved goes far beyond x-rays. \nEmeline Pouyet\, a postdoctoral fellow at the Northwestern/Art Institute Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts\, will present how innovative techni­cal studies are helping rediscover Picasso’s decision making and creative processes at this early and seminal part of his career. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/delving-into-the-hidden-paintings-of-picasso/
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SUMMARY:Idea -> Patent -> Product: Tech Transfer and Commerciliazation
DESCRIPTION:CHIentist presents a multifaceted panel discussion on transitioning an academic research into commercially viable patents. Hear from leaders from the academic\, tech transfer\, and early-stage investment areas on what to look for and how to succeed as an entrepreneur. Panelists include Catherine Vorwald – Associate Vice Provost\, Technology Development\, IIT; Theodore Chiacchio – Patent Attorney\, SpencePC; and Cliff Turner – General Manager\, DNArP Consulting\, LLC. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/idea-patent-product-tech-transfer-and-commerciliazation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180531T233000
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SUMMARY:Science and the Transformation of Cities
DESCRIPTION:In the last 120 years\, rapid urbanization has brought about an amazing societal transformation. In the past\, 80 percent of the world‘s population lived in rural areas; now\, the reverse is true. That dramatic population shift raises concerns about food security\, access to quality education and health care\, and reliable and resilient energy\, water\, and transportation systems\, among other things. To manage these resources effectively\, governments need to know how cities grow and how these various infrastructural components interact as a complex system. But what role will scientists and engineers have in remaking today’s cities for tomorrow? \nJoin Argonne scientist Ralph Muehleisen as he discusses science and engineering’s impact on the future of cities. Details here. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-and-the-transformation-of-cities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180604T200000
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SUMMARY:How Do You Want Your Data: Hot or Cold?
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Brice Ménard\, Associate Professor at John Hopkins University\, for the latest CIERA Interdisciplinary Colloquium. \nAs time goes on\, our interaction with large datasets tends to be more involved and less intuitive. Most datasets can no longer be visualized in their entirety and we have to interact with them mathematically\, making blind data exploration challenging. In this talk Professor Brice Ménard will present some theoretical considerations of data analysis and data complexity\, and will show that performing a “cooling” operation on data can automatically reveal the inherent structure of a dataset and the properties of its underlying population. \nDuring his talk\, Professor Ménard will then present a new tool\, the Sequencer\, which can generically perform such a cooling operation on arbitrary datasets. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information\, visit the CIERA website.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/how-do-you-want-your-data-hot-or-cold/
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SUMMARY:ISC's Science Social Hour - 2018-06-05
DESCRIPTION:Vice District Brewing has generously offered to share a portion of its sales each evening in June with Illinois  \n \nScience Council\, so you’ll be drinking for a cause! Enjoy pop-up science demonstrations and casual conversation about science while learning about the  exciting events we have planned for 2018 and how YOU can get involved. \nThis event is free and open to anyone 21+ interested in what ISC has to offer.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-science-social-hour-2/
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SUMMARY:Peering into the Cosmic Maelstrom
DESCRIPTION:Recently\, the collision of two neutron stars was discovered by astronomers using both telescopes and the LIGO gravitational-wave observatory. This is a new way to do astronomy — simultaneously studying the Cosmos using both light and gravity. Professors Vicky Kalogera\, Shane Larson\, Raffaella Margutti and Wen-fai Fong will describe their roles and experiences in the making of the ground-breaking discovery. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/peering-into-the-cosmic-maelstrom/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180608T030000
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SUMMARY:Adults Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what it would be like to explore Lincoln Park Zoo after the gates close? Here’s your chance! Leave the kids at home and head to the zoo for Adults Night Out. Guests will enjoy unique animal chats\, educational entertainment\, and cash bars throughout the zoo at this after-hours event. No kids. No crowds. Strolling among exhibits with a beer or glass of wine in hand. Sound fun? Join us! \n\nGroups and members can receive a 20% discount. \n  \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adults-night-out-at-lincoln-park-zoo/
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SUMMARY:C2ST Speakeasy: Mission to Mars--Team Composition
DESCRIPTION:NASA and its international partners are planning to send humans to Mars in the 2030’s. Mission to Mars will challenge the frontiers of human collaboration as the crew lives and works in an extreme environment. \nHow will NASA build a team that can excel in this extreme environment? Could you go on such a mission? \nResearch is ongoing to determine how combinations of team members interact and perform in an extreme environment similar to that expected of deep space exploration. Join for an evening with Dr. Suzanne Bell as she describes her research creating a predictive model of team composition for Mission to Mars. Bring your questions about Mission to Mars and composing teams in space and beyond; Dr. Bell will leave plenty of time for Q&A. \nAdditional details and tickets here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/c2st-speakeasy-mission-to-mars-team-composition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180614T233000
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SUMMARY:Extreme Storms
DESCRIPTION:Huge downpours\, massive flooding\, heat waves\, prolonged droughts—these extreme events are occurring more frequently\, and with greater intensity. “100-year-floods” are occurring every year or two; should we consider these weather events the new ‘normal’? How are cities and regions responding and planning under such uncertainties? \nThis program will discuss the science behind these storms\, the challenges in coping with changing weather patterns\, new technologies and approaches to adapting to these realities\, and the impact on the public and citizens in these areas. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/extreme-storms/
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SUMMARY:Unnatural Selection - evolution at the hand of man
DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Selection: evolution at the hand of man\nAn Evening with Katrina van Grouw\nFriday\, June 15\, 2018\n6-8pm (talk begins 6:30)\nSpend an evening at the Nature Museum with celebrated illustrator/author Katrina van Grouw as she discusses her new book\, Unnatural Selection\, a lavishly-illustrated survey of how evolution is expressed in selective breeding. Book signing to follow. \nUnnatural Selection is a stunningly illustrated book about selective breeding—the ongoing transformation of animals at the hand of man. More importantly\, it’s about selective breeding on a far\, far\, grander scale; a scale that encompasses all life on Earth. We’d call it evolution. \nA world away from academic textbooks\, books by Katrina van Grouw combine science and art in ways which challenge accepted genres. They’re works equally intended for scientists and artists\, indeed anyone with an appreciation of beautiful books and the natural world.  (For fascinating insight into van Grouw’s work and life at the intersection of art & science\, and that of illustration & art\, see this interview.) \nKatrina will talk about Darwin\, evolution and selective breeding\, discuss the challenges and rewards of her work\, and relate some interesting tales of anatomical preparation. \nCost:     $10/member        $15/non-member \nSpecial discount for friends of ISC. Use promo code ISCfan to receive $5 off any ticket. Enjoy drinks\, light refreshments\, and live taxidermy demonstrations! Book signing to follow. Admission includes one complimentary beverage and access to all museum exhibits\, including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. \nFor more information\, visit Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s website.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/unnatural-selection-evolution-at-the-hand-of-man/
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SUMMARY:Soil Sustains Humanity - Argonne's OutLoud Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Soil is a three-dimensional living system\, containing solids\, liquids and gases that together form the upper layer of the Earth’s surface. From soil sprouts food that feeds all forms of life. Yet soil performs other vitally important functions. Why is this seemingly simple substance so important in more ways than are realized? \nJoin us as Argonne soil scientist Umakant Mishra discusses the state of soil and the roles it plays in the regulation and well-being of humanity. \n  \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Reception and Scientific Poster Session \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lecture \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Guests 16 and older must register in advance here. \nIf you have questions about the OutLoud Lecture Series\, please call 630-252-5501 or email outloud@anl.gov. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/soil-sustains-humanity-argonnes-outloud-lecture-series/
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SUMMARY:Science Friday - Live in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Science Friday is heading to Chicago for a special live event this June and is asking for your help. Were you in the area during the Park Forest meteorite shower in 2003? Did you see it or collect a meteorite or two? Science Friday wants your stories and may feature them live on stage.  If you or anyone you know were around\, please fill out the survey here. \nWBEZ’s Podcast Passport presents Science Friday Live! Join Ira Flatow and the rest of the SciFri crew as they road trip across the country to uncover and report on the amazing science news and stories happening right here in Chicago. As a science nerd and podcast lover\, this is your chance to look behind the curtain of your favorite national radio show and participate in a special live performance with the scientists and conversations you love. \nThis 90-minute program typically features live music\, props\, video screenings\, and demonstrations. And as a bonus\, the event will be recorded so you can be a part of the weekly Science Friday broadcast heard on WBEZ airwaves!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-friday-live-in-chicago/
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SUMMARY:Cephalopod Movie Night with Science Friday!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Science Friday crew to celebrate Cephalopod Week with libations\, live performances\, and an immersion into the underwater world of these strange tentacled creatures.\nJoin for an evening of talk\, tentacles\, and merriment\, featuring four original short films from Science Friday at Public Works\, never been shown in Chicago before. This evening is your chance to rub elbows with Science Friday Events Manager Rachel Bouton and other local ceph-xperts. Ask them anything you want to know about these amazing\, adaptive\, and sometimes creepy creatures! \nYou’ll join other Atlas Obscura Society members and Science Friday listeners for this very special screening\, sip the specialty cephalopod-themed cocktails\, delight in a live performance by vintage-style musician Plucky Rosenthal\, and engage in riveting conversation as you enjoy scenes of giant octopus attacks from 1950s cult film.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cephalopod-movie-night-with-science-friday/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180622T020000
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SUMMARY:ISC's Science Social Hour at Nick's Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites you to our Science Social Hour!  Interested in our non-profit\, or even better\, thinking about maybe becoming a volunteer? Come hang with us\, without the stress of a meeting agenda. Meet the awesome people behind this group\, dedicated to bringing science to adults. \n\n\nNick’s Beer Garden\, 1516 N. Milwaukee Av.\, has generously offered dollar-off specials for these events. They have a wide variety of bevvies to choose from.\n\nWhen you arrive\, just look around for our group!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-science-social-hour-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180627T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180627T030000
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SUMMARY:Triassic Marine Reptiles in Southern China with Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub
DESCRIPTION:Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub’s June Pub is “Triassic Marine Reptiles in Southern China” with Olivier Rieppel\, Rowe Family Curator of Evolutionary Biology at the Field Museum of Natural History. \nNOTE: FOOD IS BACK! As usual\, the setting is very casual and drinks can be ordered at any time during the lecture\, before or after. \nDOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:00. \nFor more information\, visit Facebook. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/triassic-marine-reptiles-in-southern-china-with-homewood-flossmoor-science-pub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180628T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180628T013000
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SUMMARY:Sculptures Inspired by Science: Physics\, Proteins\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Spend a summer evening with artist and scientist Julian Voss-Andreae\, as he shares his work spanning quantum physics\, biomolecules\, and his novel approaches to figurative sculpture. Science and art both help us understand the natural world. Julian will share his own story\, how science has inspired his unique sculptures\, and how art can help us understand science. \nNotes: Held entirely indoors. Limit 100. \n\nFees and Admission: Free. Registered participants may enter the Arboretum free of charge after 5 p.m. on the day of the program. \n\nLocation: Thornhill Education Center
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sculptures-inspired-by-science-physics-proteins-and-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T020000
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Slimey with ChiTownBio
DESCRIPTION:Meetup with ChiTownBio to play with slime! Slime molds are found on every continent and provide a fascinating glimpse of intelligence without nerves. Slime mold may be a very simple protist\, but it’s capable of making complex decisions without the luxury of a brain. Play around with some slime mold cultures\, and also hear some announcements about the lab\, its future\, and the group’s goals for the summer! RSVP here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/lets-get-slimey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180705T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180706T010000
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CREATED:20180626T050000Z
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SUMMARY:March for Science MeetUp at The Scout
DESCRIPTION:On July 7-8\, science advocates from around the world will come together in Chicago to engage in conversations\, skill building\, and community organizing around science outreach and policy as part of the March for Science’s S|GNS Summit.  On Thursday\, July 5\, you can join Chicago-based supporters for a mixer at The Scout bar in south loop to meet other advocates in the area and make connections that will keep MfS ties strong in Chicago through the election and beyond! \nYou can learn about and register for the Science Summit conference here. \nSign up here to show you’re coming to the Thursday MeetUp or just show up! Food and drink available for purchase and plenty of science to talk about.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/march-for-science-meetup/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180709T045900
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SUMMARY:S|GNS Summit (Science | Government\, Institutions & Society) - a March for Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:SIGNS Summit\,  July 6-8\, 2018\nField Museum & Hilton Hotel\, Chicago\nThe inaugural S|GNS Summit invites established and emerging leaders from across the scientific\, advocacy\, and education communities for a weekend of practical skill-building\, idea-sharing\, and community networking. S|GNS (Science | Government\, Institutions & Society) Summit is a network-wide meeting to share knowledge\, build community\, and develop skills as science advocates\, educators\, and organizers. \n​The future of science advocacy depends on coordinated action and diverse perspectives\, yet few spaces exist for interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue. S|GNS Summit is changing that\, and we want you to be part of the next steps. This interactive conference is bringing together individuals from across backgrounds and professional experiences to tackle the most critical conversations at the intersection of science and society. With five tracks and over a dozen activities to choose from\, you can tailor the program to both align with your goals and expand your perspective. Through workshops\, panel discussions\, and networking events\, S|GNS Summit will provide practical skills and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across public\, political\, and scholarly spheres. \nProgram details\, Logistics\, and Registration is HERE.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sgns-summit-science-government-institutions-society-a-march-for-science-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180707T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T140000
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SUMMARY:Adults-Only Sleepover at the Field Museum
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids get all the fun? On Saturday July 7th\, the Field Museum will host its first ever adults-only sleepover adventure. With the largest dinosaur ever discovered\, fun activities\, and exhibitions open late\, any adult fan of the Field Museum is sure to feel like a kid again. Switch out your clothes for pajamas the night of July 7th for some youthful fun without the kids. \nAdults will spend time in a new and improved Stanley Field Hall\, refreshed with a 122-foot-long titanosaur\, a flock of pterosaurs\, and four state-of-the-art hanging gardens. The best part? Those who sleep over will have access to a nearly-empty museum. Explore the museum after hours and see SUE in their new home at the Evolving Planet Exhibition. \nEnjoy activities throughout the night including talks with Field Museum scientists\, hands-on science opportunities\, board games\, and bocce ball. After a midnight snack\, spread out your sleeping bag and curl up next to the displays in the Field’s legendary animal halls. And the fun doesn’t stop there. The next morning\, experience birdwatching and tai chi. \nThis one-of-a-kind evening allows adults to have an intimate experience of discovery at their own pace in the Field Museum. Bring a sleeping bag and prepare to dream of dinos on July 7th. Tickets are $80 and include dinner\, breakfast\, a midnight snack. The Titanosaur Sleepover is a 21+ event. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titanosaur-sleepover-tickets-46080201122
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adults-only-sleepover-at-the-field-museum/
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SUMMARY:Comedy for Science! by Science Riot
DESCRIPTION:Scientists doing comedy? You must be joking. \nEstablished in 2016\, Science Riot is an event series adapted from a wildly successful UK program billed as “a thinking person’s comedy night.” STEM professions are thrown on stage to perform after completing a crash course in standup comedy! Come show your support for local experts performing standup for their first time ever. \nThis event is provided in partnership with the March for Science advocacy summit – feel free to join us for a social hour before the show and find out how you can become a voice for science! The Science / Government Institutions and Society (S/GNS) Summit is national conference that empowers those committed to championing evidence-based policy and science for the common good. Scientists and science-enthusiasts are welcome to register for the conference here (not required for show entry): https://www.marchforscience.com/summit-about \nWant to see great amateur comedy and learn something new in the process? Get your tickets for our next show at the Field Museum! \nMore deets: \nDoors open at 7pm. 7-8pm lobby social hour. 8pm showtime. \nPlease only use the West entrance doors for entry into this special event at the Field Museum. Drinks will be available for purchase in the West Lobby. This show is for adult audiences only. Tickets are expected to sell out in advance. \nPaid parking is available at Soldier Field’s North Garage. Parking fee is generally $22 (special events at Soldier Field can cause prices to fluctuate) or you can use the SpotHero app. Please consider car-pooling or use public transportation (Roosevelt stop on the Green and Orange lines). Public bike racks are also available at the West Entrance.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-riot-presented-by-c2st-3/
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