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SUMMARY:Array of Things
DESCRIPTION:Chicago is growing smarter every day. Want to know how? “The Array of Things is a collaborative effort among leading scientists\, universities\, local government\, and communities to collect real-time data on urban environment\, infrastructure\, and activity for research and public use.” Over one hundred nodes are installed throughout Chicago and more are being added all the time. Join the Array of Things project leader\, Charlie Catlett\, and Chicago’s Chief Information Officer\, Danielle DuMerer\, as they talk about the founding of the project and what they hope to achieve in the future. Learn what the Array of Things is\, what information it collects\, and how it will inform the future of our city.
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SUMMARY:Chemistry of The Cocktail - 2019-02-21
DESCRIPTION:IL Science Council teams up with Koval Distillery for another event in our popular Chemistry for Grownups series. This time it’s “Chemistry of the Cocktail!” Come experiment with us and experience how your cocktail enjoyment is influenced by ALL of your senses beyond simply taste. All guests will participate in doing chemistry experiments led by ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Dr. Shelby Hatch\, PhD\, a chemist at Northwestern University. \nAs the saying goes\, “If you’re not part of the solution\, you’re part of the precipitate.” (Ha! 😉 At this program you will actually make solutions and test them\, play with supercritical solutions\, plot heat transfer\, and denature proteins among other fun experiments. There will be beakers\, dry ice\, smoking guns and more\, all in the pursuit of delicious cocktails! Definitely not like the high school chemistry you may remember. Reserve your spots now! \nThursday\, February 21\, 2019\nKoval Distillery\n5121 N. Ravenswood Av.\, Chicago\, IL 60640\n7:00 – 9:00pm \nTickets are $40 in advance available online HERE. The ticket price covers all required ingredients and equipment. Special discounts are offered on Koval products purchased that evening. \nNo science prerequisites necessary. 21+ only.  Sign up now — space is limited! Past ISC programs in this series have included the chemistry of:  beer\, whiskey\, chocolate\, cosmetics\, coffee\, spirits\, honey\, and bread. \nFounded in 2008\, KOVAL is Chicago’s first distillery since the mid-1800s. Although KOVAL is the largest organic craft distillery in the world\, it remains dedicated to remaining an independent private\, family owned and operated company. KOVAL creates luxury organic hand-crafted spirits that delight in both taste and design\, while distinguishing itself as a leader in the spirits industry\, representing fierce independence\, innovation\, and social responsibility
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LOCATION:Koval Distillery\, 5121 N. Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chemistry of The Cocktail - 2019-02-22
DESCRIPTION:IL Science Council teams up with Koval Distillery for another event in our popular Chemistry for Grownups series. This time it’s “Chemistry of the Cocktail!” Come experiment with us and experience how your cocktail enjoyment is influenced by ALL of your senses beyond simply taste. All guests will participate in doing chemistry experiments led by ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Dr. Shelby Hatch\, PhD\, a chemist at Northwestern University. \nAs the saying goes\, “If you’re not part of the solution\, you’re part of the precipitate.” (Ha! 😉 ) At this program you will actually make solutions and test them\, play with supercritical solutions\, plot heat transfer\, and denature proteins among other fun experiments. There will be beakers\, dry ice\, smoking guns and more\, all in the pursuit of delicious cocktails! Definitely not like the high school chemistry you may remember. Reserve your spots now! \nThursday\, February 21\, 2019\nKoval Distillery\n5121 N. Ravenswood Av.\, Chicago\, IL 60640\n7:00 – 9:00pm \nTickets are $40 in advance available online HERE. The ticket price covers all required ingredients and equipment. Special discounts are offered on Koval products purchased that evening. \nNo science prerequisites necessary. 21+ only.  Sign up now — space is limited! Past ISC programs in this series have included the chemistry of:  beer\, whiskey\, chocolate\, cosmetics\, coffee\, spirits\, honey\, and bread. \n  \nFounded in 2008\, KOVAL is Chicago’s first distillery since the mid-1800s. Although KOVAL is the largest organic craft distillery in the world\, it remains dedicated to remaining an independent private\, family owned and operated company. KOVAL creates luxury organic hand-crafted spirits that delight in both taste and design\, while distinguishing itself as a leader in the spirits industry\, representing fierce independence\, innovation\, and social responsibility
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SUMMARY:Resilience\, Empathy\, Plasticity: Women in Neuroscience
DESCRIPTION:Resilience\, empathy\, and plasticity are important parts of the human experience\, but how do these traits actually emerge biologically? Renowned scientists\, Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski\, Dr. Peggy Mason\, and Dr. Janice Urban\, will come together to discuss their groundbreaking work in neuroscience. Discussions will focus on the biology of empathy and helping behavior in rats\, the incredible ability of the brain to repair itself following traumatic injury\, and how the brain develops a stress response and resilience. \nJoin us at DePaul University for a discussion of what role the brain has in resilience\, empathy\, and plasticity. A panel discussion with the scientists reflecting on how these traits have assisted them in their careers as women in neuroscience will follow.
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SUMMARY:Field Museum Women in Science Lecture: A Brief and Informal Tour of the Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:Professor Wendy Freedman is one of eight University Professors at the University of Chicago appointed by the president of\nthe university. For eleven years (2003-2014) she served as the Crawford H. Greenewalt Director of the Carnegie\nObservatories in Pasadena\, California. A native of Toronto\, Canada\, she received her doctorate in astronomy and\nastrophysics from the University of Toronto in 1984. She received a Carnegie Fellowship at the Observatories in 1984\,\njoined the permanent faculty in 1987\, and was appointed Director in 2003. From 2003-2015\, she served as chair of the\nBoard of Directors for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT)\, a 25-m optical telescope scheduled for construction in Chile\nin 2022.
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SUMMARY:March Mammal Madness - Bracket Competition
DESCRIPTION:A sports tournament involving members of the same species is so dull. Admit it… all humans\, all about the same size\, same gender\, matching limbs and no poison or biting allowed — BORRRING! But not March Mammal Madness\, where there are no cute kittens\, puppies or baby sloths. This is “nature red in tooth and claw” where contestants battle to the end for glory and survival. \n \n\n  \nWinning Bonus! Aside from bragging rights\, Illinois Science Council will give the top 2 winners (of point totals) TWO FREE PASSES each to our Chicago Science Fest Expo Day on Saturday\, May 18\, 2019 in the Merchandise Mart. Submit your completed bracket to Mammals@IllinoisScience.org by Wednesday 3/13 at 7:30pm. No late entries allowed after that. \nIf you aren’t familiar\, March Mammal Madness is a tournament of simulated combat between non-human mammals instead of college basketball. Created by Professor Katie Hinde of Arizona State University\, the bracket is run by a team of evolutionary biologists who use science and probability to determine the outcomes of the matchups. Scientific literature is cited to substantiate likely outcomes as a probabilistic function of the two species’ attributes within the battle environment. Attributes considered in calculating battle outcome include temperament\, weaponry\, armor\, body mass\, running speed\, fight style\, physiology\, and motivation. March Mammal Madness is an awesome way to learn about the animal kingdom and increase awareness for animal conservation\, while throwing serious trash talk against rivals who threaten your dominance for master of the bracket. \n\nEach round will be “played” on twitter at #2019MMM or @2019MMMletsgo (a curated twitter account of bout tweets\, not spectator trash talk) where that round’s winner will be announced. Winners will also be shown on the official site here. \nLearn all about Mammal Madness’ creators\, this year’s divisions\, FAQs and more at the HQ blogspot site. Follow along on Facebook too.  Complete your ISC bracket now! The first division (Jump Jump) starts on Wednesday 3/13 at 7:30pm CT. You have until then to submit your completed bracket – just take a clear photo or scan – to Mammals@IllinoisScience.org for a chance at 2 FREE passes to the Chicago Science Festival on 5/18. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Chicago Women in STEM Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Northwestern’s Chicago campus for our second annual large community-building event\, where we will celebrate women’s progress in STEM on International Women’s Day and explore the theme of implicit bias\, a critical obstacle to STEM diversity and inclusion. Given the strong evidence that unconscious bias is a driving force behind ongoing gender disparities in STEM (Hill\, Corbett et al. 2010)\, our overall goal will be to raise awareness of unconscious bias and its effects on ourselves and others while developing counter-strategies. \n\nThe day will commence with an interactive implicit bias workshop\, entitled “Navigating Gender Bias in STEM from the Inside Out“\, followed by lunch and refreshments.\nWe will next shine a spotlight on exceptional local women leaders in STEM and learn first-hand their experiences and motivations on their career path during a series of short presentations.\nThe keynote presentation will be delivered by Dr. Eve Fine\, a leader from UW-Madison’s WISELI\, a research center at the forefront of evidence-based solutions for implicit bias and increasing female STEM faculty.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to interact directly with invited speakers and additional invited local women leaders in STEM at the closing networking reception\, where appetizers and drinks will be served!\n\nTogether\, our upcoming Chicago Women in STEM Symposium and interdisciplinary mentoring program\, STEM Circuits\, aim to place Chicago on the forefront of positive change by fostering a sustainable inclusive local community. We believe that women are an under-utilized resource\, and that increasing diversity will in turn enhance discovery and innovation in STEM to the long-term benefit our global society.
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SUMMARY:Chicago Brain Buddies Live Recording!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there may be quantum calculators in your eyes? The bizarre properties of quantum mechanics are now helping neuroscientists more precisely understand how brains and other living things work. Join C2ST for a live recording of “Chicago Brain Buddies” with the dynamic hosts: University of Chicago neurobiology professor Peggy Mason and C2ST Artist in Residence Aaron Freeman. They will be joined by physicist Maria Weber for a lively exploration of how quantum entanglement in the retinas of birds help them “see” magnetic north and how electron superpositions (their ability to be in many places simultaneously) may be involved in memory formation and storage.
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SUMMARY:Pi Day Celebration on 3.14 with PIE !!
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council announces its 2019 list of Chicago-area bakeries and restaurants celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For 10 years\, ISC has recruited bakeries\, restaurants\, and pizza purveyors to offer pie-related specials for the public to enjoy with their own Pi Day celebrations. As a nonprofit promoting science\, technology\, engineering and math\, ISC encourages businesses offering pie specials\, and customers enjoying pie on March 14\, to acknowledge the importance of math\, and pi\, in our lives. Participating establishments and specials are below. \n        \nCupcake Counter “Apple Pie cupcake”\, Swirlz Cupcakes Pi & Einstein box\, Bang Bang Pie Shop pie assortment\, Cafe Selmarie chocolate cream\, Acropolis Cafe “arto-pi-tas” savory Greek pie\n\nBAKERIES:\nBang\, Bang Pie Shop\, 2051 N. California Av\, Chicago\, 773-276-8888\, Thursday\, 7am-7pm and 4947 N. Damen Av\, Chicago\, 773-530-9020\, Thursday\, 8am-4pm\, BangBangPie.com. Pi Day Flavors: lemon bar\, honey\, banana cream\, Litchi Rose\, and jam swirl cheesecake. Regular March pies in key lime\, mocha\, mint chip\, blueberry lemon\, maple bourbon\, and pear ginger. \nBennison’s Bakery\, 1000 Davis St\, Evanston\, 847-328-9434\, Thursday\, 6am-7pm\, BennisonsCakes.com.  Offering 5” pies for $3.14 in apple\, strawberry rhubarb\, Boston cream\, and chocolate silk. \nBittersweet Pastry\, 1114 W. Belmont Av\, Chicago\, 773-929-1100\, Thursday\, 7am-7pm\, BittersweetPastry.com. Offering special whole pies and slices in Lemon Meringue\, Door County Sour Cherry\, Key Lime\, and Double-crust apple pies. While supplies last. \nBlue Sky Bakery & Café\, 3720 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-880-9910\, Thursday\, 7am-3pm\, Blue-Sky-Bakery.org. Offering slices of our chocolate peanut butter pie and key lime pie for $3.14 on 3/14. \nCafe Selmarie\, 4729 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-989-5595\, Thursday\, 8am-9pm\, CaféSelmarie.com. Offering special apple and cherry streusel pies\, as well as chocolate cream and chocolate peanut butter pies. Prices range from $4.25-$4.50 per slice and $19.00-$24.00 for whole pies. While supplies last. \nCupcake Counter\, 229 W. Madison St\, Chicago\, 312-422-0800\, Thursday\, 7am-6pm\, Facebook.com/thecupcakecounter. Serving up Pi with our apple and strawberry Pi cupcakes. Naturally they are only $3.14 (regularly $3.50). Red velvet Pi also available! \nDefloured Bakery\, 1477 W. Balmoral Av\, Chicago\, 773-234-5733\, Thursday\, 11am-7pm\, DeflouredBakery.com. Offering frosted cookies in the shape of pie slices\, whoopie pies and oatmeal cream pies. Cookies for $2.35-$4.25\, plus mini pies. Everything is gluten-free! \nDelightful Pastries\, 5927 W. Lawrence Av\, Chicago\, 773-427-8837\, Thursday\, 6am-5pm\, DelightfulPastries.com. Offering mini key lime pies and mini peanut butter pies for only $3.14 on 3/14. \nDinkel’s Bakery\, 3329 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-281-7300\, Thursday\, 6am-7pm\, Dinkels.com. Offering 5″ pies for $3.14 each in apple\, cherry\, and chocolate silk; 9″ pies for Pi squared or $9.87 in apple\, cherry\, and chocolate silk. \nFannie’s Cafe\, 5040 W. Montrose Av\, Chicago\, 708-320-2294\, Thursday\, 7am-7pm\, FanniesCafe.com. Offering special pies available on Pi Day whole and by the slice. \nFirst Slice Pie Cafe\, FirstSlice.org is offering Buy 1 slice – Get 2nd slice ½ off (slices only\, not whole or mini pies) on all flavors all day long at all four locations. While supplies last. \n\nRavenswood: 4401 N. Ravenswood\, Chicago\, 773-506-7380\, Thursday\, 8:30am-7:30pm\nManor: 4664 N. Manor\, Chicago\, 773-267-0169\, Thursday\, 8:00am-6:30pm\nAndersonville: 5357 N. Ashland Av\, Chicago\, 773-275-4297\, Thursday\, 10am-9pm\nEvanston: 1823 Church St\, Evanston\, 847-859-6620\, Thursday\, 10am-5p\n\nHewn Bread Bakery\, 810 Dempster St\, Evanston\, 847-869-4396\, Thursday\, 7am-5pm\, HewnBread.com. Offering fruit galettes for $3.14 on 3/14. While supplies last. \nJarosch Bakery\, 35 Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\, 847-437-1234\, Thursday\, 6:30am-6:30pm\, JaroschBakery.com. Offering mini pies in blueberry\, apple\, and cherry crumble\, plus whipped cream pies in chocolate\, banana cream and lemon for $3.25. While supplies last. \nNot Just Cookies Bakery\, 901 S. Plymouth Ct\, Chicago\, 312-285-2125\, Thursday\, 8am-7pm\, NotJustCookies.com. Offering its 6″ sweet potato and pumpkin pies for $3.14 (regularly $6) in honor of Pi day. Limit 2 per customer. Mini pies (6″) and large pies (10″) in apple\, cherry\, blueberry\, pecan and peach pies; and peach cobblers will also be available. Plus deluxe German chocolate cupcakes. Spend over $31.41 and receive $3.14 off your order! \nNot Just Cookies Kiosk\, Daley Center Pedway\, 50 W. Washington St (Concourse level)\, Chicago\, 800-833-4541\, 8am-4pm\, NotJustCookies.com. Offering its 6″ sweet potato and pumpkin pies for $3.14 (regularly $6) in honor of Pi day. Limit 2 per customer. Mini pies (6″) and large pies (10″) in apple\, cherry\, blueberry\, pecan and peach pies; and peach cobblers will also be available. Plus deluxe German chocolate cupcakes. Spend over $31.41 and receive $3.14 off your order! \nShokolad Pastry & Café\, 2524 W. Chicago Av\, Chicago\, 773-276-6402\, Thursday\, 9am-6pm\, ShokoladPastryandCafe.com. Offering slices of apple\, cherry\, and key lime pie for $3.14 on 3/14 while supplies last. \nStan’s Donuts\, 10 Chicagoland Stan’s Donut & Coffee\, Thursday\, 6/7/8am-5/8/9pm\, StansDonuts.com/locations. Stan’s will be offering apple and cherry fried hand pies on Thursday 3/14 for $3.14 each. At all 10 Stan’s Donuts in Chicagoland\, while supplies last. \nSugar Bliss Cake Boutique\, 115 N. Wabash Av\, Chicago\, 312-845-9669\, Thursday\, 8am-7pm\, SugarBlissCakes.com. Offering pie slices for $3.14 in apple\, pumpkin and pecan while supplies last. \nSugar Bliss Patisserie\, 122 S. Wabash Av\, Chicago\, 312-997-5872\, Thursday\, 8am-8pm\, SugarBlissPatisserie.com. Offering pie slices for $3.14 in apple\, pumpkin\, and pecan while they last. \nSugar Fixé Patisserie\, 119 N. Marion St\, Oak Park\, 708-948-7720\, Thursday\, 8am-6pm\, SugarFixe.com. Offering Apple and cherry hand pies for $3.14 on 3/14. \nSweety Pies Bakery\, 8042 Lincoln Av\, Skokie\, 847-213-0900\, Thursday\, 7am-4pm\, SweetyPiesBakery.com. Offering a special peppermint chocolate “shamrock” pie for the week\, plus all our classics\, including crocodile pie and our famous raspberry supreme & blueberry supreme pies for $3.14 a slice; or $3.14 off a whole 9″ pie. Plus chocolate whoopie pies for $3.14. \nSwirlz Cupcakes\, 705 W. Belden Av\, Chicago\, 773-404-2253\, Thursday\, 10am-7pm\, SwirlzCupcakesShop.com. Swirlz gets extra-brainy 3/14 in celebration of Pi Day andEinstein’s Birthday with the smartest treat of all: special Pi- and Einstein-themed cupcakes at a one-day only price of $3.14 each! At precisely 3:14pm Swirlz will give away 3 boxes of Einstein & Pi cupcakes to 3 customers who come in at that time and mention Illinois Science Council. In the event there are more contenders present\, a drawing will be held; others receive a free cupcake card. \nThree Tarts Bakery Café\, 301 Happ Rd\, Northfield\, 847-446-5444\, Thursday\, 7am-5:30pm\, ThreeTartsBakery.com. Offering pie slices for $3.14 in banana cream\, triple berry\, and apple crumb\, plus mini pies for $3.14 in banana cream and key lime. While supplies last. \nUrban Icing\, 1944 N. Damen Av. Chicago\, 773-384 – 4418\, Thursday\, 10am-6pm\, UrbanIcing.com. Offering Oatmeal Cream Pies for $3.14 on Pi Day. \n  \nRESTAURANTS:\nArtopolis Chicago\, Bakery\, Café & Agora\, 306 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 312-559-9000\, Thursday\, 8:30am-midnight\, ArtopolisChicago.com. Offering their signature menu item\, which is a savory Greek pie called Arto-PI-tas\, for only $3.14 (usually $4.50) all day. \nBaker’s Square Restaurants\, Chicagoland\, will have $2 off any whole pie 3/13 – 3/14. (Excludes cheesecake and carrot cake.) Fruit pies will have a pi symbol baked into them as well! Only valid when ordered in-restaurant at participating locations\, while supplies last. BakersSquare.com/promotions/pi-day/ \nBlaze Pizzas\, check BlazePizza.com for Chicago location and hours. Download the Blaze Pizza app before 3/14 to get a special Pi Day reward sent to your account before the Pi Day party starts! (One per order\, in-restaurant only\, at participating locations). http://bit.ly/BLAZEPIZZAAPP. \nChiya Chai Café\, 2770 N. Milwaukee Av\, Chicago\, 773-360-7541\, Thursday\, 11am-10pm\, ChiyaChai.com. Offering mini savory pies in curried kale & potatoes and Masala chicken pie for $3.14. \nConnie’s Pizza\, 2373 S. Archer Av\, and McCormick Pl. 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.\, Chicago\, 312-266-6437\, Thursday\, 11am-11pm\, ConniesPizza.com. Lucky person who order the 314th pizza of the day will get it free! \nCupitol Coffee & Eatery\, Streeterville\, 455 E. Illinois St\, Chicago\, 312-414-1400\, Thursday\, 7am-9pm\, Cupitol.com. Offering all their pies for $3.14 on Pi Day\, including: Bougatsa Greek cream pie\, spinach pie\, spinach & fennel pie\, meat pie\, and cheese pie. While supplies last. \nCuzzo’s Pasta\, Pizza\, Panini & More\, 330 Madison St\, Oak Park\, Thursday\, 11am-9pm\, 708-386-8200\, CuzzosOakPark.com. Offering special 18” pizza & 10 wings for $24.99\, or buy two XL pizzas and get a free 12″ cheese on Pi Day. \nDimo’s Pizza\, Six Corners\, 1615 N. Damen Av\, Chicago\, 773-525-4580\, Thursday\, 11am-late; Wrigleyville\, 3463 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 773-525-4580\, Thursday\, 4pm-late\, DimosPizza.com. On March 14 is offering a special pizza\, the “Life of Pi Pizza Pie” with a coconut curry base\, smoked cauliflower\, habanero vindaloo sauce\, and apple chutney. This pizza is also vegan! \nLou Malnati’s Restaurants\, see LouMalnatis.com for locations. Offering a chocolate chip cookie pizza “pie” for $3.14 (50% discount) at all 14 Chicagoland full-service restaurants from 11am-close. Must mention the pi day special to server when ordering; dine-in only\, not for carryout or delivery. \nMy Pie Pizza\, 2010 N. Damen Av\, Chicago\, 773-394-6900\, Thursday\, 11am-10pm\, MyPiePizza.com. Offering individual thin crust cheese pizza pies for $3.14; each additional ingredient is priced at the 3 digits after 3.14 (that’s $1.59). \nParker’s American Restaurant\,1000 31st St\, Downers Grove\, 630-960-5700\, Thursday\, 11:30am-10pm\, ParkersAmerican.com. Offering two types of individual 12” pizza (pepperoni/sausage/cheese or mushroom/artichokes/olive) starting at 3:14pm for $3.14 for math students & math teachers; $5.00 for the mathematically challenged. Served in the lounge and dining room Thursday 3.14. Plus\, E=mc2 Daiquiris for $8.00 in honor of Einstein’s birthday. \nPleasant House Pub\, 2119 S. Halsted St\, Chicago\, 773-523-PIES(7437)\, Thursday\, 10am-10pm\, PleasantHousePub.com. Chicago’s only British pie shop is adding a new special Pi Day-St. Pat’s Corned Beef Royal Pie to their menu \nRemington’s Chicago\, 20 N. Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, 312-782-6000\, Thursday 11:30am-10pm\, RemingtonsChicago.com. Offering their special key lime pie for $5 on Pi Day. \nThe Windsor\, 160 E. Huron St\, Chicago\, 312-943-7777\, Thursday\, 11am-10pm\, TheWindsorChicago.com. Offering their special key lime pie for $5 on Pi Day.
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SUMMARY:Pi Day Celebration with PIE!!!
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council announces its 2019 list of Chicago-area bakeries and restaurants celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For 10 years\, ISC has recruited bakeries\, restaurants\, and pizza purveyors to offer pie-related specials for the public to enjoy with their own Pi Day celebrations. As a nonprofit promoting science\, technology\, engineering and math\, ISC encourages businesses offering pie specials\, and customers enjoying pie on March 14\, to acknowledge the importance of math\, and pi\, in our lives. Participating establishments and specials are below. \n             \nCupcake Counter “Apple Pie cupcake”\, Swirlz Cupcakes Pi & Einstein box\, Bang Bang Pie Shop pie assortment\, Cafe Selmarie chocolate cream\, Acropolis Cafe “arto-pi-tas” savory Greek pies\n\n\n\nBAKERIES:\nBang\, Bang Pie Shop\, 2051 N. California Av\, Chicago\, 773-276-8888\, Thursday\, 7am-7pm and 4947 N. Damen Av\, Chicago\, 773-530-9020\, Thursday\, 8am-4pm\, BangBangPie.com. Pi Day Flavors: lemon bar\, honey\, banana cream\, Litchi Rose\, and jam swirl cheesecake. Regular March pies in key lime\, mocha\, mint chip\, blueberry lemon\, maple bourbon\, and pear ginger. \nBennison’s Bakery\, 1000 Davis St\, Evanston\, 847-328-9434\, Thursday\, 6am-7pm\, BennisonsCakes.com.  Offering 5” pies for $3.14 in apple\, strawberry rhubarb\, Boston cream\, and chocolate silk. \nBittersweet Pastry\, 1114 W. Belmont Av\, Chicago\, 773-929-1100\, Thursday\, 7am-7pm\, BittersweetPastry.com. Offering special whole pies and slices in Lemon Meringue\, Door County Sour Cherry\, Key Lime\, and Double-crust apple pies. While supplies last. \nBlue Sky Bakery & Café\, 3720 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-880-9910\, Thursday\, 7am-3pm\, Blue-Sky-Bakery.org. Offering slices of our chocolate peanut butter pie and key lime pie for $3.14 on 3/14. \nCafe Selmarie\, 4729 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-989-5595\, Thursday\, 8am-9pm\, CaféSelmarie.com. Offering special apple and cherry streusel pies\, as well as chocolate cream and chocolate peanut butter pies. Prices range from $4.25-$4.50 per slice and $19.00-$24.00 for whole pies. While supplies last. \nCupcake Counter\, 229 W. Madison St\, Chicago\, 312-422-0800\, Thursday\, 7am-6pm\, Facebook.com/thecupcakecounter. Serving up Pi with our apple and strawberry Pi cupcakes. Naturally they are only $3.14 (regularly $3.50). Red velvet Pi also available! \nDefloured Bakery\, 1477 W. Balmoral Av\, Chicago\, 773-234-5733\, Thursday\, 11am-7pm\, DeflouredBakery.com. Offering frosted cookies in the shape of pie slices\, whoopie pies and oatmeal cream pies. Cookies for $2.35-$4.25\, plus mini pies. Everything is gluten-free! \nDelightful Pastries\, 5927 W. Lawrence Av\, Chicago\, 773-427-8837\, Thursday\, 6am-5pm\, DelightfulPastries.com. Offering mini key lime pies and mini peanut butter pies for only $3.14 on 3/14. \nDinkel’s Bakery\, 3329 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-281-7300\, Thursday\, 6am-7pm\, Dinkels.com. Offering 5″ pies for $3.14 each in apple\, cherry\, and chocolate silk; 9″ pies for Pi squared or $9.87 in apple\, cherry\, and chocolate silk. \nFannie’s Cafe\, 5040 W. Montrose Av\, Chicago\, 708-320-2294\, Thursday\, 7am-7pm\, FanniesCafe.com. Offering special pies available on Pi Day whole and by the slice. \nFirst Slice Pie Cafe\, FirstSlice.org is offering Buy 1 slice – Get 2nd slice ½ off (slices only\, not whole or mini pies) on all flavors all day long at all four locations. While supplies last. \n\nRavenswood: 4401 N. Ravenswood\, Chicago\, 773-506-7380\, Thursday\, 8:30am-7:30pm\nManor: 4664 N. Manor\, Chicago\, 773-267-0169\, Thursday\, 8:00am-6:30pm\nAndersonville: 5357 N. Ashland Av\, Chicago\, 773-275-4297\, Thursday\, 10am-9pm\nEvanston: 1823 Church St\, Evanston\, 847-859-6620\, Thursday\, 10am-5p\n\nHewn Bread Bakery\, 810 Dempster St\, Evanston\, 847-869-4396\, Thursday\, 7am-5pm\, HewnBread.com. Offering fruit galettes for $3.14 on 3/14. While supplies last. \nJarosch Bakery\, 35 Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\, 847-437-1234\, Thursday\, 6:30am-6:30pm\, JaroschBakery.com. Offering mini pies in blueberry\, apple\, and cherry crumble\, plus whipped cream pies in chocolate\, banana cream and lemon for $3.25. While supplies last. \nNot Just Cookies Bakery\, 901 S. Plymouth Ct\, Chicago\, 312-285-2125\, Thursday\, 8am-7pm\, NotJustCookies.com. Offering its 6″ sweet potato and pumpkin pies for $3.14 (regularly $6) in honor of Pi day. Limit 2 per customer. Mini pies (6″) and large pies (10″) in apple\, cherry\, blueberry\, pecan and peach pies; and peach cobblers will also be available. Plus deluxe German chocolate cupcakes. Spend over $31.41 and receive $3.14 off your order! \nNot Just Cookies Kiosk\, Daley Center Pedway\, 50 W. Washington St (Concourse level)\, Chicago\, 800-833-4541\, 8am-4pm\, NotJustCookies.com. Offering its 6″ sweet potato and pumpkin pies for $3.14 (regularly $6) in honor of Pi day. Limit 2 per customer. Mini pies (6″) and large pies (10″) in apple\, cherry\, blueberry\, pecan and peach pies; and peach cobblers will also be available. Plus deluxe German chocolate cupcakes. Spend over $31.41 and receive $3.14 off your order! \nShokolad Pastry & Café\, 2524 W. Chicago Av\, Chicago\, 773-276-6402\, Thursday\, 9am-6pm\, ShokoladPastryandCafe.com. Offering slices of apple\, cherry\, and key lime pie for $3.14 on 3/14 while supplies last. \nStan’s Donuts\, 10 Chicagoland Stan’s Donut & Coffee\, Thursday\, 6/7/8am-5/8/9pm\, StansDonuts.com/locations. Stan’s will be offering apple and cherry fried hand pies on Thursday 3/14 for $3.14 each. At all 10 Stan’s Donuts in Chicagoland\, while supplies last. \nSugar Bliss Cake Boutique\, 115 N. Wabash Av\, Chicago\, 312-845-9669\, Thursday\, 8am-7pm\, SugarBlissCakes.com. Offering pie slices for $3.14 in apple\, pumpkin and pecan while supplies last. \nSugar Bliss Patisserie\, 122 S. Wabash Av\, Chicago\, 312-997-5872\, Thursday\, 8am-8pm\, SugarBlissPatisserie.com. Offering pie slices for $3.14 in apple\, pumpkin\, and pecan while they last. \nSugar Fixé Patisserie\, 119 N. Marion St\, Oak Park\, 708-948-7720\, Thursday\, 8am-6pm\, SugarFixe.com. Offering Apple and cherry hand pies for $3.14 on 3/14. \nSweety Pies Bakery\, 8042 Lincoln Av\, Skokie\, 847-213-0900\, Thursday\, 7am-4pm\, SweetyPiesBakery.com. Offering a special peppermint chocolate “shamrock” pie for the week\, plus all our classics\, including crocodile pie and our famous raspberry supreme & blueberry supreme pies for $3.14 a slice; or $3.14 off a whole 9″ pie. Plus chocolate whoopie pies for $3.14. \nSwirlz Cupcakes\, 705 W. Belden Av\, Chicago\, 773-404-2253\, Thursday\, 10am-7pm\, SwirlzCupcakesShop.com. Swirlz gets extra-brainy 3/14 in celebration of Pi Day and Einstein’s Birthday with the smartest treat of all: special Pi- and Einstein-themed cupcakes at a one-day only price of $3.14 each! At precisely 3:14pm Swirlz will give away 3 boxes of Einstein & Pi cupcakes to 3 customers who come in at that time and mention Illinois Science Council. In the event there are more contenders present\, a drawing will be held; others receive a free cupcake card. \nThree Tarts Bakery Café\, 301 Happ Rd\, Northfield\, 847-446-5444\, Thursday\, 7am-5:30pm\, ThreeTartsBakery.com. Offering pie slices for $3.14 in banana cream\, triple berry\, and apple crumb\, plus mini pies for $3.14 in banana cream and key lime. While supplies last. \nUrban Icing\, 1944 N. Damen Av. Chicago\, 773-384 – 4418\, Thursday\, 10am-6pm\, UrbanIcing.com. Offering Oatmeal Cream Pies for $3.14 on Pi Day. \n  \nRESTAURANTS:\nArtopolis Chicago\, Bakery\, Café & Agora\, 306 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 312-559-9000\, Thursday\, 8:30am-midnight\, ArtopolisChicago.com. Offering their signature menu item\, which is a savory Greek pie called Arto-PI-tas\, for only $3.14 (usually $4.50) all day. \nBaker’s Square Restaurants\, Chicagoland\, will have $2 off any whole pie 3/13 – 3/14. (Excludes cheesecake and carrot cake.) Fruit pies will have a pi symbol baked into them as well! Only valid when ordered in-restaurant at participating locations\, while supplies last. BakersSquare.com/promotions/pi-day/ \nBlaze Pizzas\, check BlazePizza.com for Chicago location and hours. Download the Blaze Pizza app before 3/14 to get a special Pi Day reward sent to your account before the Pi Day party starts! (One per order\, in-restaurant only\, at participating locations). http://bit.ly/BLAZEPIZZAAPP. \nChiya Chai Café\, 2770 N. Milwaukee Av\, Chicago\, 773-360-7541\, Thursday\, 11am-10pm\, ChiyaChai.com. Offering mini savory pies in curried kale & potatoes and Masala chicken pie for $3.14. \nConnie’s Pizza\, 2373 S. Archer Av\, and McCormick Pl. 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.\, Chicago\, 312-266-6437\, Thursday\, 11am-11pm\, ConniesPizza.com. Lucky person who order the 314th pizza of the day will get it free! \nCupitol Coffee & Eatery\, Streeterville\, 455 E. Illinois St\, Chicago\, 312-414-1400\, Thursday\, 7am-9pm\, Cupitol.com. Offering all their pies for $3.14 on Pi Day\, including: Bougatsa Greek cream pie\, spinach pie\, spinach & fennel pie\, meat pie\, and cheese pie. While supplies last. \nCuzzo’s Pasta\, Pizza\, Panini & More\, 330 Madison St\, Oak Park\, Thursday\, 11am-9pm\, 708-386-8200\, CuzzosOakPark.com. Offering special 18” pizza & 10 wings for $24.99\, or buy two XL pizzas and get a free 12″ cheese on Pi Day. \nDimo’s Pizza\, Six Corners\, 1615 N. Damen Av\, Chicago\, 773-525-4580\, Thursday\, 11am-late; Wrigleyville\, 3463 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 773-525-4580\, Thursday\, 4pm-late\, DimosPizza.com. On March 14 is offering a special pizza\, the “Life of Pi Pizza Pie” with a coconut curry base\, smoked cauliflower\, habanero vindaloo sauce\, and apple chutney. This pizza is also vegan! \nLou Malnati’s Restaurants\, see LouMalnatis.com for locations. Offering a chocolate chip cookie pizza “pie” for $3.14 (50% discount) at all 14 Chicagoland full-service restaurants from 11am-close. Must mention the pi day special to server when ordering; dine-in only\, not for carryout or delivery. \nMy Pie Pizza\, 2010 N. Damen Av\, Chicago\, 773-394-6900\, Thursday\, 11am-10pm\, MyPiePizza.com. Offering individual thin crust cheese pizza pies for $3.14; each additional ingredient is priced at the 3 digits after 3.14 (that’s $1.59). \nParker’s American Restaurant\,1000 31st St\, Downers Grove\, 630-960-5700\, Thursday\, 11:30am-10pm\, ParkersAmerican.com. Offering two types of individual 12” pizza (pepperoni/sausage/cheese or mushroom/artichokes/olive) starting at 3:14pm for $3.14 for math students & math teachers; $5.00 for the mathematically challenged. Served in the lounge and dining room Thursday 3.14. Plus\, E=mc2 Daiquiris for $8.00 in honor of Einstein’s birthday. \nPleasant House Pub\, 2119 S. Halsted St\, Chicago\, 773-523-PIES(7437)\, Thursday\, 10am-10pm\, PleasantHousePub.com. Chicago’s only British pie shop is adding a new special Pi Day-St. Pat’s Corned Beef Royal Pie to their menu \nRemington’s Chicago\, 20 N. Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, 312-782-6000\, Thursday 11:30am-10pm\, RemingtonsChicago.com. Offering their special key lime pie for $5 on Pi Day. \nThe Windsor\, 160 E. Huron St\, Chicago\, 312-943-7777\, Thursday\, 11am-10pm\, TheWindsorChicago.com. Offering their special key lime pie for $5 on Pi Day. \n 
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SUMMARY:Pi Day "Pi K" 3.14-mile Fun Run/Walk 2019
DESCRIPTION:The most exciting thing about 2019 is ISC’s 7th Annual celebration of pi\, running\, and pie on “Pi Day\,” 3.14.  On Wednesday\, March 14\, 2019 ISC hosts our Pi Day “Pi K” fun run/walk and post-party featuring pizza\, pie\, and trivia with prizes! It takes place at Fleet Feet Sports running stores in and around Chicago. \nTickets on sale now at PiDayRun.org.\nThe Details:\nRun Start & Course: 
The 3.14-mile “Pi K” run or walk will start at 6:28pm (or 2 Pi) at four Fleet Feet Chicago area stores or nearby them. Locations for 2019 are: South Loop\, Lincoln Square\, Oak Park\, and a new addition of Deerfield. Choose your location ticket wisely as changing is gonna cost you. Fleet Feet running experts will determine the course route with maps available at check-in and possibly in advance. \nT-Shirts: 
\nA Pi K t-shirt will be given to each runner who registers by March 5th. After that\, we can’t guarantee supply or sizes. The cotton shirt with our awesome Pi K logo is available in small\, medium\, large and x-large. You can see size specifications\, to ensure you are ordering the right size\, here by clicking on View Specs. \nPackets & Party:
\nThere is positively NO PACKET PICKUP prior to the run\, but there is a pizza and pie party after! You’ll get your t-shirt when you check in. Bag check will be available at the stores and you can change clothes there\, so please arrive early to change. Post-run\, back at Fleet Feet\, there will be pizza\, pie\, beer\, and a trivia quiz with prizes! \nAwesome Sponsor!
\nISC is thrilled to partner with Fleet Feet Sports\, Chicago’s top running source\, for this fun annual event for our 7th year! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, email Monica at PiDay@IllinoisScience.org. \n     \nWeather: 
\nThis is Chicago. Weather on March 14 could be warm and sunny\, or cold\, windy and wet. You know how to dress accordingly. Pi K takes place rain\, snow or shine. If cancellation is warranted due to severe weather conditions\, announcements will be made on the day of the run\, not in advance. There are no refunds. \nSignificance of Pi:\nPi\, in case you don’t remember\, is abbreviated to 3.14 but continues indefinitely. To date\, it has been calculated by computer to over 1.2 trillion digits. Competitions exist for reciting the most digits by memory. As the world’s most famous mathematical constant\, Pi is important to many formulas used in mathematics\, science\, engineering and statistics.
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LOCATION:Fleet Feet Sports\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pi Day Fun Run/Walk "Pi K" 3.14-mile 2019
DESCRIPTION:The most exciting thing about 2019 is ISC’s 7th Annual celebration of pi\, running\, and pie on “Pi Day\,” 3.14.  On Thursday\, March 14\, 2019 ISC hosts our Pi Day “Pi K” fun run/walk and post-party featuring pizza\, pie\, and trivia with prizes! It takes place at Fleet Feet Sports running stores in and around Chicago. \nTickets on sale now at PiDayRun.org.\n \nDetails: \nRun Start & Course:\nThe 3.14-mile “Pi K” run or walk starts at 6:28pm (or 2 Pi) at four Fleet Feet Chicago area stores or very nearby them. Locations for 2019 are: South Loop\, Lincoln Square\, Oak Park\, and Deerfield. Choose your location ticket wisely as changing is gonna cost you. Fleet Feet running experts determine the course route with maps available at check-in and possibly in advance. \nT-Shirts:\nEach runner who registers by March 5th will receive a Pi K t-shirt. After that\, we can’t guarantee supply or sizes. The cotton shirt with our awesome Pi K logo is available in small\, medium\, large and x-large. To ensure you are ordering the right size\, you can see size specifications here by clicking on View Specs. \nPackets & Party:\nThere is positively NO PACKET PICKUP prior to the run\, but there is a pizza and pie party after! You’ll get your t-shirt when you check in. Bag check will be available at each store and you can change clothes there\, so please arrive early to change. Post-run\, back at Fleet Feet\, there will be pizza\, pie\, beer\, and a trivia quiz with prizes! \nAwesome Sponsor!\nISC is thrilled to partner with Fleet Feet Sports\, Chicago’s top running source\, for this fun annual event for our 7th year! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, email Monica at PiDay@IllinoisScience.org. \nWeather:\nThis is Chicago. Weather on March 14 could be warm and sunny\, or cold\, windy and wet. You know how to dress accordingly. Pi K takes place rain\, snow or shine. If cancellation is warranted due to severe weather conditions\, announcements will be made on the day of the run\, not in advance. There are no refunds. \nSignificance of Pi:\nPi\, in case you don’t remember\, is abbreviated to 3.14 but continues indefinitely. To date\, it has been calculated by computer to over 1.2 trillion digits. Competitions exist for reciting the most digits by memory. As the world’s most famous mathematical constant\, Pi is important to many formulas used in mathematics\, science\, engineering and statistics. \nReserve your spot now at PiDayRun.org. Some locations fill up fast!\n 
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SUMMARY:Creating a More Sustainable Chicago - A Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:With spring around the corner\, are you itching to get involved in some of Chicago’s sustainable initiatives? Join us for a panel discussion highlighting what local nonprofit organizations are doing to create a more sustainable Chicago and how you can get involved! \nParticipating organizations include Plant Chicago\, Citizens Utility Board\, Sierra Club\, Food and Water Watch and Illinois Environmental Council. \nRefreshments will be served!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/creating-a-more-sustainable-chicago-a-community-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Nerd Nite After-Hours at the International Museum of Surgical Science
DESCRIPTION:The International Museum of Surgical Science hosts Nerd Nite Chicago in a special after-hours event like never before! We are excited and a little grossed\, and we’re bringing our own bar. Our usual three talks will take place in the hallowed\, marble halls of the IMSS\, then grab your drink and take a stroll around! No one will be there but us nerds. And everyone will be too drunk to mock you for reading every letter of every plaque! \nOur outstanding talks: \nWarring Theories: How Easter Island Makes Fools of Us All\nby Bridget Holcomb \nThe most remote inhabited place on the planet has been studied by scientists for over a century. There are enormous disagreements over what happened on Easter Island\, but the overwhelming amount of evidence is clear: we keep finding new ways to make fools of ourselves. \nBridget Holcomb is a proud representative of Duluth’s Nerd Nite. Her background is in biology and environmental studies\, and has had a low-key obsession with Easter Island since she was 12. She is no longer 12. \nFecal transplants: Real science or a load of crap?\nby Cat Plunkett \nThe role of gut bacteria in health and disease is a hot topic in current medical research. I’ll take you through the science behind fecal microbial transplants as a treatment for disease. We’ll touch on how they work\, the limitations of this treatment and some of the future directions that it may be heading\, including how you could turn your poop into cash. \nCatherine Plunkett is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Northwestern University. My research focuses on understanding how early life bacterial exposures affect the development of allergic diseases. \nHistoric Graffiti: Fear\, Hope\, and Faith in Stone\nby Crystal Hollis \nIf walls could speak what would they say about buildings hundreds of years old? Historic graffiti are the stories of the regular everyday person hidden in plain sight in numerous historic buildings throughout the UK. From monsters to ships to protective signs that ward off evil\, these fascinating inscriptions offer a glimpse into the everyday life and world of people from hundreds of years ago.\nCrystal Hollis has been professionally staring at walls for several years now. Her work has taken her all over the UK\, and she has presented on graffiti all over the USA – most recently NYC. She begins her PhD this autumn.
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SUMMARY:The Science of Star Wars
DESCRIPTION:Star Wars – the fight of the light side of the force against the dark side – is a story that has fascinated us for the last 40 years. A crucial part of this story is the unbelievable scientific and technological advances – traveling through hyperspace\, lightsabers\, holograms\, the discovery of habitable planets – that fill the universe. But are these advances really beyond our reach\, or have we already surpassed some of them? Are they even scientifically possible? If you want to hear the answers to these questions\, join us for a lecture on the science behind Star Wars\, and the physical laws that we have to “bend” to make them work. \nThis talk discusses the physical laws and concepts underlying the scientific advances portrayed in the Star Wars movies. It thus provides a connection between the popular ideas and visions of Star Wars and actual cutting edge science. It reviews the physics of \n\n“The Force” in the context of the standard model of high energy physics\n“Light Sabers” in the context of electromagnetism\, light waves and quantum mechanics\n“Faster than Light Travel” in the context of Einstein’s special theory of relativity\n“Exoplanets and Intelligent Life” in the context of discovering exoplanets\n“Death Star” in the context of gravitational energy\n“Robots and Artificial Intelligence” in the context of creating neural networks and computing power.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
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SUMMARY:CIERA Heilborn Lecture: Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves
DESCRIPTION:2018-19 HEILBORN LECTURER\nPROFESSOR RAINER WEISS\nPROFESSOR OF PHYSICS (EMERITUS)\nMASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY\nNOBEL PRIZE FOR PHYSICS\, 2017\n\nFriday\, April 5 at 4:00 pm in Tech Ryan Auditorium: “Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves”
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/ciera-heilborn-lecture-exploring-the-universe-with-gravitational-waves/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190403T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164427Z
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SUMMARY:The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
DESCRIPTION:The Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment are the largest international particle physics project ever built in the United States\, hosted by Fermilab. The project requires major construction at Fermilab and the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. It involves the excavation of 875\,000 tons of rock a mile underground and filling a particle detector with 70\,000 tons of liquid argon\, to be stored at a temperature of minus 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Groundbreaking was in July 2017. With DUNE\, scientists will seek to find out the role neutrinos play in the universe and look for rare subatomic interactions never seen before. Are neutrinos the reason that the universe is filled with matter? How do they contribute to the formation of black holes? \nStefan Söldner-Rembold is professor at the University of Manchester\, UK\, and the co-spokesperson of the DUNE collaboration\, which comprises more than 1\,000 scientists from institutions in 32 countries. He’s worked on particle physics experiments at DESY\, CERN\, Fermilab and other institutions. From 2009 to 2011\, he was the co-spokesperson of the DZero experiment at Fermilab. He received his Ph.D. at the Technical University in Munich in 1992.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-deep-underground-neutrino-experiment/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190304T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164427Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Soil Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Lora Lode will help you prepare for the growing season in a way that prioritizes the health of your soil\, your plants\, and your fellow human beings. Participants will learn about regenerative agricultural practices and be introduced to principles and protocols that anyone can use in their growing – whether large or small scale. The material covered (with examples) will include: soil testing for minerals and organic matter\, how to amend deficiencies\, and best practices to ensure an optimal soil environment to support soil biology. Participants will also learn how to relate these practices to plant health and nutrient density. The workshop will include a demonstration of how to measure nutrient density in fruit/vegetables using a refractometer. With spring right around the corner\, there will also be an emphasis on seed starting\, inoculants\, and transplanting.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/spring-soil-health-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190409T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190304T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164425Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Brinson Lecture: Exoplanets and the Search for Habitable Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of years people have wondered\, “Are there planets like Earth?” “Are such planets common?” “Do any have signs of life?” Today astronomers are poised to answer these ancient questions\, having recently found thousands of planets that orbit nearby Sun-like stars\, called “exoplanets”. Professor Sara Seager will share the latest advances in this revolutionary field. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \nSara Seager\, 2019 Brinson Lecturer\nSara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT. Her science research focuses on theory\, computation\, and data analysis of exoplanets. Her research has introduced many new ideas to the field of exoplanet characterization\, including work that led to the first detection of an exoplanet atmosphere. She received her Ph.D from Harvard University in 1999. Before joining MIT in 2007\, Professor Seager spent four years on the senior research staff at the Carnegie Institution of Washington preceded by three years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton\, NJ. Professor Seager is on the advisory board for Planetary Resources. Professor Seager was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2015\, is a 2013 MacArthur Fellow\, the 2012 recipient of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences\, and the 2007 recipient of the American Astronomical Society’s Helen B. Warner Prize. She has been recognized in the media\, most recently in Time Magazine’s 25 Most Influential in Space in 2012.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/2019-brinson-lecture-exoplanets-and-the-search-for-habitable-worlds/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190409T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T003000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190403T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164426Z
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SUMMARY:The LHC: From dark matter particles to extra dimensions
DESCRIPTION:Researchers around the world hope to discover new particles that can explain the nature of dark matter\, prove the existence of extra dimensions\, and perhaps even create mini black holes… \nThe LHC\, the world’s largest particle accelerator located on the French-Swiss border\, recreates the conditions that prevailed a few seconds after the Big Bang. This equipment makes it possible to collide protons at a speed close to the speed of light\, in order to create new particles. \nWe will discuss very strange events in which protons remain intact after interactions that allow to probe the existence of extra-dimensions in the universe and dark matter particles. \n  \nThis event is free\, but RSVP is mandatory.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-lhc-from-dark-matter-particles-to-extra-dimensions/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190403T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164424Z
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SUMMARY:Garfield Park Conservatory 2nd Wednesday Lecture: Nurturing Nature in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:As growing season is here and our environment comes back to life – here is an invitation for us to improve our city and grow some plants! \nWe know that cities need nature. It provides us with cleaner air\, keeps water out of our basements\, and creates beauty in our surroundings. Nature doesn’t have to be separate from the city\, however. \nOur parks\, community gardens and front and back yards can become vital places for many of the birds and butterflies found in the area. It’s time for us to do our part in connecting the two. Plant seeds will be available here for you as well! \nIza is a Conservation Ecologist at The Field Museum\, working in the greater Chicago Wilderness area – bringing back the health and resilience to those areas that have heavily been affected by urban sprawl and industrial development. \nFREE and open to the public. RSVP’s encouraged. Excited to see you!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/garfield-park-conservatory-2nd-wednesday-lecture-nurturing-nature-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190120T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171334Z
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SUMMARY:Michio Kaku: Humanity in Space - 2019-04-11
DESCRIPTION:Physicist Michio Kaku has already probed the neuroscientific frontiers of the human mind—including telekinesis\, telepathy\, and dreams. In The Future of Humanity\, Kaku turns to a broader and less fathomable frontier: the universe. With irrepressible enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the cutting-edge research in space travel\, Kaku comes to the Chicago Humanities Festival for an inspiring conversation ranging from wormholes to artificial intelligence\, and a future in which humanity finally achieves what was once deemed impossible: living among the stars. \nIllinois Science Council is excited to partner with the Chicago Humanities Festival for this event. \nYour ticket purchase includes a paperback copy of Kaku’s latest book The Future of Humanity. An option for 1 book + 2 tickets is available by calling the CHF box office at 312-605-8444. ISC followers can use the promo code ILSCI to receive $4 off the Public Book+Ticket bundle to this program. Just add Book+Ticket Public to your basket at the ticketing page and enter the code at checkout to receive the discount. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/michio-kaku-humanity-space/ \n  \n                \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/michio-kaku-humanity-in-space-2/
LOCATION:Music Box Theatre\, 3733 N. Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190201T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164417Z
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SUMMARY:Michio Kaku: Humanity in Space - 2019-04-12
DESCRIPTION:Physicist Michio Kaku has already probed the neuroscientific frontiers of the human mind—including telekinesis\, telepathy\, and dreams. In The Future of Humanity\, Kaku turns to a broader and less fathomable frontier: the universe. With irrepressible enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the cutting-edge research in space travel\, Kaku comes to the Chicago Humanities Festival for an inspiring conversation ranging from wormholes to artificial intelligence\, and a future in which humanity finally achieves what was once deemed impossible: living among the stars. \n                     \nIllinois Science Council is excited to partner with the Chicago Humanities Festival for this event. Get tickets HERE. \nYour ticket purchase includes a paperback copy of Kaku’s latest book The Future of Humanity. ISC followers can use the promo code ILSCI to receive $4 off the Public Book+Ticket bundle to this program. Just add Book+Ticket Public to your basket at the ticketing page and enter the code at checkout to receive the discount. Seats are limited. An option for 1 book + 2 tickets is available by calling the CHF box office at 312-605-8444. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/michio-kaku-humanity-in-space/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190403T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164422Z
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SUMMARY:The Excited State - Science Improv Comedy Show - 2019-04-12
DESCRIPTION:Science has never been so fun… or scientists so funny! “The Excited State” is an improv comedy show from The Revival theater in Hyde Park. The performance takes audiences on a hilarious—and utterly improvised—journey of discovery through scientific history\, breakthroughs\, and common misconceptions. The troupe is comprised of Chicago’s most outgoing scientists from UChicago\, UIC\, Fermi Lab\, Argonne and elsewhere. Each performance features a “Special Guest” from the scientific community. This month\, “The Excited State” welcomes Stacy Lindau\, MP\, MAPP\, FACOG (Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology\, University of Chicago; Director of the South Side Health & Vitality Studies\, UChicago Health Initiative; Founder NowPow).
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-excited-state-science-improv-comedy-show-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190411T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164416Z
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SUMMARY:Science Afters Hours at the Chicago Botanic Garden: SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Advance: $8/$10\nDay-of: $11/$13 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults get their chance to take part in festival activities in a fun atmosphere with themed cocktail drinks and food available for purchase. Be a kid again and geek out on science and explore the world of pollinators\, flowers\, fruits\, and seeds. Dissect a coneflower\, build your own pollinator\, experience a larger-than-life lima bean\, and lounge on an oversized pollen grain. Meet some of the Garden’s scientists\, too. \nUsual parking fees apply. \n\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-afters-hours-at-the-chicago-botanic-garden/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190304T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164415Z
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SUMMARY:Eating for 8 BIllion
DESCRIPTION:It is projected the world could reach 8 billion people by 2023 (UN\, 2017). Our globalized agricultural system can\, in theory\, provide enough food for this amount of people\, but at what cost? Plant Chicago’s dinner series\, Eating for 8 Billion\, will explore ways that those living in ‘developed’ countries can be the agents of change in simple and delicious ways. \nJoin Plant Chicago on Sunday\, April 14th for a dinner focused on how we can make the world better through food. Featuring a delicious meal prepared by Chef Abra Berens of Granor Farm and ingredients from fellow tenants of The Plant: Emergy Labs\, Closed Loop Farms\, Great American Cheese\, No Denial Foods\, Rumi Spice\, Tuanis Chocolate and Whiner Beer. Composting services provided by Urban Canopy. \nThe main event will take place in Whiner Beer Company’s taproom at The Plant from 1-3 pm. Regular ticket prices are $35\, which will include the full meal and one drink ticket from Whiner Beer. \nA behind the scenes pre-meal event will be from 12-1 pm\, featuring an intimate discussion with Chef Abra Berens (Granor Farm) and Tyler Huggins (Emergy Labs)\, a tour of both Plant Chicago’s and Emergy Lab’s mycology projects\, light food and beverages\, in addition to the full lunch and one drink ticket included in the main event. \nSelect signed copies of Abra Berens new cook book Ruffage: a Practical Guide to Vegetables will also be available for purchase! For more information on the event\, please email us at info@plantchicago.org\, or call our office at (773) 847-5523.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/eating-for-8-billion/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190301T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171330Z
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SUMMARY:Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis - 2019-04-15
DESCRIPTION:ISC is excited partner again with Volumes Bookcafe hosting author and journalist Andrew Reeves discussing his compelling new book Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis. \n \n  \nIntelligent investigative writing meets experiential journalism in this important look at one of North America’s most voraciously invasive species \nPoliticians\, ecologists\, and government wildlife officials are fighting a desperate rearguard action to halt the onward reach of Asian Carp\, four troublesome fish now within a handful of miles from entering Lake Michigan. From aquaculture farms in Arkansas to the bayous of Louisiana; from marshlands in Indiana to labs in Minnesota; and from the Illinois River to the streets of Chicago where the last line of defense has been laid to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes\, Overrun takes us on a firsthand journey into the heart of a crisis. Along the way\, environmental journalist Andrew Reeves discovers that saving the Great Lakes is only half the challenge. The other is a radical scientific and political shift to rethink how we can bring back our degraded and ignored rivers and waterways and reconsider how we create equilibrium in a shrinking world. \nWith writing that is both urgent and wildly entertaining\, Andrew Reeves traces the carp’s explosive spread throughout North America from an unknown import meant to tackle invasive water weeds to a continental scourge that bulldozes through everything in its path. \n  \n“In shining a light on the many facets of one of the most wicked problems besetting the planet — the spread of invasive species — Andrew Reeves shows us how to see with compassion and intelligence\, and how to voice a range of perspectives while holding in tension the need to embrace complexity and the urgency of choosing worthy solutions. This book is important not merely for its topic but for its nuanced and thoughtful approach.” — Trevor Herriot\, naturalist and author of Islands of Grass\, and River in a Dry Land \n  \n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase (paperback $18.95) or order in advance.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/overrun-dispatches-from-the-asian-carp-crisis-2/
LOCATION:Volumes Bookcafe\, 1474 N. Milwaukee Av.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190301T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164414Z
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SUMMARY:Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis - 2019-04-16
DESCRIPTION:ISC is excited partner again with Volumes Bookcafe hosting author and journalist Andrew Reeves discussing his compelling new book Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis. \n                           \nIntelligent investigative writing meets experiential journalism in this important look at one of North America’s most voraciously invasive species \nPoliticians\, ecologists\, and government wildlife officials are fighting a desperate rearguard action to halt the onward reach of Asian Carp\, four troublesome fish now within a handful of miles from entering Lake Michigan. From aquaculture farms in Arkansas to the bayous of Louisiana; from marshlands in Indiana to labs in Minnesota; and from the Illinois River to the streets of Chicago where the last line of defense has been laid to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes\, Overrun takes us on a firsthand journey into the heart of a crisis. Along the way\, environmental journalist Andrew Reeves discovers that saving the Great Lakes is only half the challenge. The other is a radical scientific and political shift to rethink how we can bring back our degraded and ignored rivers and waterways and reconsider how we create equilibrium in a shrinking world. \nWith writing that is both urgent and wildly entertaining\, Andrew Reeves traces the carp’s explosive spread throughout North America from an unknown import meant to tackle invasive water weeds to a continental scourge that bulldozes through everything in its path. \n  \n“In shining a light on the many facets of one of the most wicked problems besetting the planet — the spread of invasive species — Andrew Reeves shows us how to see with compassion and intelligence\, and how to voice a range of perspectives while holding in tension the need to embrace complexity and the urgency of choosing worthy solutions. This book is important not merely for its topic but for its nuanced and thoughtful approach.” — Trevor Herriot\, naturalist and author of Islands of Grass\, and River in a Dry Land \n  \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase (paperback $18.95) or order in advance.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/overrun-dispatches-from-the-asian-carp-crisis/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190403T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164413Z
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SUMMARY:NIU STEM Café: The Hunt for Dark Matter: How the New SENSEI Experiment is Advancing
DESCRIPTION:Greg Derylo\, Fermilab Engineer \nOne of the mysteries of astrophysics is dark matter\, which has mass and feels the effect of gravity but otherwise interacts rarely\, if ever\, with “normal” matter and has not yet been directly detected. The new SENSEI experiment will be joining the hunt for dark matter using new\, super-sensitive detector technology\, allowing it to cover previously unexplored territory with a group of sensors that weigh less than a handful of pocket change.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/niu-stem-cafe-the-hunt-for-dark-matter-how-the-new-sensei-experiment-is-advancing/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190418T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191653
CREATED:20190411T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164412Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration at DIRTT with Rich Alapack of We All Live Here
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Earth Day a few days early at DIRTT. Rich Alapack\, Founder of “We all Live Here” will be in the house to talk to us about the evolution of his project and some of his more recent installations with Apple and The Chicago Blackhawks. https://wealllivehereproject.com/ \nWe’ll have local spirits\, farm to table food\, and an Eco Virtual Reality Experience for you to enjoy. \n**Bring in your old electronics to recycle with FreeGeek for a chance to win some DIRTT wine-see list below of acceptable items \nWhat is We All Live Here? \nMen and Women. Young and Old. Gay and Straight. Black and White. Tall and Short. Rich and Poor. Disabled and Able. Dog and Cat. We all live here together. Our differences and uniquenesses make us all better and we should embrace this and enjoy each other and the planet responsibly. \nWhat does We All Live Here do? \nWe all live here’s mission is to use art\, community\, and technology to remind us all to get along and help each other to succeed. \nFreeGeek Electronics Recycling \nAcceptable Items \n\nLaptops\, Desktops\, Tablets\nLCD Monitors\nKeyboards and Mice\nCell Phones\, PDAs\, and other Mobile Devices\nVideo Game Consoles (and Games!)\nNetworking Equipment\, excluding servers\nPrinters and Scanners\nPeripheral cards\, cables\, media\, software and manual\, computer books\nAll other computer-related hardware\, parts\, and supporting material.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-dirtt-with-rich-alapack-of-we-all-live-here/
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