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SUMMARY:A Right to Know? Labeling GMO Food with Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Omri Ben-Shahar. Leo and Eileen Herzel Professor of Law\, Kearney Director of the Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics\nRabid Brewery\, 17759 Bretz Dr\, Homewood\, IL 60430 \nTuesday October 29\, 8 pm\nNOTE: FOOD! Mae’s Que House Food Truck will be at the venue prior to and during the event. Menu is here. We will have a more specific time for the arrival of the food truck in our reminder email the day before the event. \nCome on out. As usual the setting is very casual and drinks can be ordered at any time during the lecture\, before or after. The venues for Science Pub are offered free to us\, so providing them with business is appreciated. Please tip your servers!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/a-right-to-know-labeling-gmo-food-with-homewood-flossmoor-science-pub/
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SUMMARY:ETOPiA Presents: Science on Screen - The Bit Player
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the film “The Bit Player” (2018). This film was commissioned by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Information Theory Society and directed by Mark Levinson\, director of the award winning film “Particle Fever”\, which our audience loved seeing three years ago. \nThe film will be shown Friday Nov 1 at 7:30PM\, Saturday Nov 2 at 7:30PM and Sunday Nov 3 at 2PM\, in Ryan auditorium Room LR2 of Technological Institute (just inside the Technological Institute entrance\, 2145 Sheridan Rd\, Evanston IL). \nAfter each screening\, you are welcome to stay to hear a panel discussion of faculty experts if you are curious about the science behind the film. \nAdmission is free\, but please reserve in advance at http://etopia.northwestern.edu or call (847) 920-8327. \nFilm details: \nIn a blockbuster paper in 1948\, Claude Shannon introduced the notion of a “bit” and laid the foundation for the information age. His ideas ripple through nearly every aspect of modern life\, influencing such diverse fields as communication\, computing\, cryptography\, neuroscience\, artificial intelligence\, cosmology\, linguistics\, and genetics. But when interviewed in the 1980s\, Shannon was more interested in showing off the gadgets he’d constructed — juggling robots\, a Rubik’s Cube solving machine\, a wearable computer to win at roulette\, a unicycle without pedals\, a flame-throwing trumpet — than rehashing the past. Mixing contemporary interviews\, archival film\, animation and dialogue drawn from interviews conducted with Shannon himself\, The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius who revolutionized the world\, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/etopia-presents-science-on-screen-the-bit-player/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T003000
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SUMMARY:2019 Fall Kavli Fulldome Lecture Series: A Universe of Surprises
DESCRIPTION:Our Universe is full of surprises\, from ghost remnants of black hole jets to exotic planets around distant stars to Boyajian’s star\, the most mysterious star in our galaxy. Drs. Chris Lintott and Laura Trouille will use these unexpected discoveries to explore what we know—and what we don’t—about our dynamic Universe. They’ll examine how scientists cope with surprises\, reveal what it’s like to think you might have found aliens\, and explain how you too might make a remarkable discovery from the comfort of your home. With future telescopes\, scanning the sky night after night\, set to provide astronomers with a dynamic view of the Universe for the first time\, there’s never been a better time to look up at the night sky—and be surprised!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for C2ST’s FIRST EVER VIRTUAL REALITY program! C2ST will serve as a satellite lecture host at Dark Matter Coffee’s Lab as we watch Adler Planetarium’s Kavli lecture on Youtube 360 using Google Glasses and your personal phone! \nPersonal smartphone with ability to access the internet required for each participant. \nWe recommend downloading the YouTube App and the Google Cardboard App ahead of time for best viewing. \nAdditionally\, guests should bring headphones/earbuds to plug into their phone so they can hear the lecture better. \nSpeakers: \n\nChris Lintott is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Oxford\, where he is also a research fellow at New College. As Principal Investigator of the Zooniverse\, he leads a team who runs the world’s most successful citizen science projects\, allowing more than a million people to discover planets\, transcribe ancient papyri or explore the Serengeti\, and was previously the founding Director of Citizen Science at the Adler. An accomplished speaker and writer\, he is best known as co-presenter of the BBC’s long-running “Sky at Night” television program. His book ‘The Crowd and the Cosmos’ is published in Fall 2019.\n\nLaura Trouille\, PhD\, has been leading the Adler’s Citizen Science efforts since June 2015. Before that time she held a dual postdoctoral position at Northwestern University and at the Adler\, as an observational astronomer (examining supermassive black holes) and a science-education researcher (on the impact of lesson plans incorporating computational thinking into K-12 STEM education). She earned a Bachelors’ Degree summa cum laude from Dartmouth College and holds a doctorate in Astronomy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\n\nEvent Details: \nThis program is FREE to attend. Seating and Google Glasses to facilitate the Virtual Reality experience will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/2019-fall-kavli-fulldome-lecture-series-a-universe-of-surprises/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T160000
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SUMMARY:Sean Carroll: Many Worlds
DESCRIPTION:  \nSean Carroll is a theoretical physicist\, a professor at CalTech\, and an acclaimed science writer. And there might be more than one of him. At least\, that’s what his newest book Something Deeply Hidden posits. In this groundbreaking work\, Carroll lays out the Many Worlds Theory\, which argues that the world is constantly generating new versions of itself\, each representing different outcomes of particular events. If this all sounds a bit more science fiction than science\, fear not: Carroll is known for his lucid and accessible thinking\, which he’ll bring to CHF as he invites us to explore the awesome and enormous possibilities contained in our universe(s). \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Humanities Festival. \nSaturday\, Nov 2\, 2019 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nOriental Institute Museum\, 1155 E. 58th Street\, Chicago\, IL 60637 \nWebsite and ticket link: https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/sean-carroll-many-worlds/  \nPromo code for ISC fans and followers: Beginning October 1st\, use code ILSCI19 to receive $5 off PUBLIC tickets for program 402. Must add GENERAL tickets to your basket and enter code at checkout for discount. \nProgram guide:  https://chicagohumanities.org/attend/fall-2019-program-guide/ \nSean Carroll is a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology\, host of the Mindscape podcast\, and author of From Eternity to Here: The Particle at the End of the Universe\, and The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life\, Meaning\, and the Universe Itself. He has been awarded prizes and fellowships by the National Science Foundation\, NASA\, the American Institute of Physics\, and the Royal Society of London\, among many others.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sean-carroll-many-worlds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T003000
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SUMMARY:STEM Café: Measles Epidemics and Immunizations
DESCRIPTION:STEM Café: Measles Epidemics and Immunizations\n\nMeasles was declared eradicated in 2000\, but measles outbreaks are now at a new high\, with more than 1\,100 confirmed cases in the United States in the first half of 2019. What are the immunization facts and current situation? What has happened to those who have not been vaccinated\, and why should we care? \nSpeaker: Cindy Graves\, DeKalb County Health Department
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/stem-cafe-measles-epidemics-and-immunizations/
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SUMMARY:CIERA Astronomer Evening: A Celebration of NASA’s Space Program / Hidden Figures
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Northwestern’s One Book selection\, Hidden Figures\, join us for a special CIERA Astronomer Evening focused on NASA’s space program. \nCIERA Astronomer Evenings are monthly programs that take place at Northwestern’s Dearborn Observatory (part of the weekly Dearborn Observatory public viewing sessions). \nMeet astronomers from CIERA\, Northwestern’s astronomy center. Different experts host each month and are available to answer your astronomy questions. Stop by any time during the two-hour public observing window. Each month is different! Children are welcome. The talks are free and open to all. No reservation is needed. \nUnfortunately the historic Dearborn Observatory is not wheelchair-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the conference room and the telescope.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/ciera-astronomer-evening-a-celebration-of-nasas-space-program-hidden-figures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T200000
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SUMMARY:Science Cocktail Party 2019
DESCRIPTION:Come to the most science-y fundraiser of the year! Meet science enthusiasts from all over Chicago and share stories over delicious food and drinks\, including our signature “Pop-Rock Cocktail\,” which you’ll only find here! Also\, check out our raffle prizes\, plus very cool hands-on science experiments\, including three all new ones! We guarantee a wonderful and wondrous time for all. \nYou will absolutely be talking about this party afterward!  \n  \nSpecial THANKS to our sponsors\, including: \n        \n      \n For information on being a sponsor\, contact Monica at mmetzler@IllinoisScience.org. \n  \nSCIENCE COCKTAIL FAQs \nThis is a 21+ event. \nAttire – Cocktail party but weather appropriate.  Meaning\, if you want to wear your cute party dress or cool new shirt – fantastic. But if it’s rainy cold and you can’t imagine changing out of flannel-lined jeans and a wooly sweater\, that’s fine with us! Just no snuggies\, please. Ditch boots at the door – the drinks and conversation will warm you right up! \nPublic Transit – Easy! Event is right across the street from southeast doors of Merchandise Mart. CTA brown line stops on 2nd level of the Mart. (Tip – there is no down escalator in the Mart; use stairs next to ATMs outside CTA turnstiles.) Or\, the #156 LaSalle bus stops one block east at 320 LaSalle. Follow the narrow sidewalk on the north side of the building west toward Wells\, then turn left. For other options\, check TransitChicago. \nDinner before? – If you want a special dinner before the party\, there are lots of great restaurants in the River North area. Nearby options include: River Roast or Chicago Cut Steakhouse on LaSalle; or Moe’s Cantina or Highline on Kinzie\, or Prime & Provisions just across the river. For many more options\, and reservations\, try here. \nHandicap accessible – Yes\, DIRTT  is accessible. \nPrinted tickets – Don’t print out tickets; it wastes paper. Provide your name\, and guest name(s)\, with your ticket purchase and we’ll have a complete list at the door. \nBonus Quote – “In this house\, we OBEY the laws of thermodynamics! – Homer Simpson
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-cocktail-party-2019/
LOCATION:DIRTT Environmental Solutions\, 325 N. Wells St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science Cocktail Party - 2019-11-10
DESCRIPTION:  \nScience Cocktail Party \nSaturday\, November 9th\, 2019\n\n\n  \n8:00 – 11:00pm \n\n  \nD.I.R.T.T. Environmental Showroom\n325 N. Wells Street\, 10th Floor\, Chicago\, IL 60654\n  \n  \n  \nThere will be interesting people\, and smart people\, and beautiful people (often the same people)\, delicious food\, beer\, wine and our signature “Pop-Rock Cocktail\,” raffle prizes\, plus very cool hands-on science experiments. This is definitely the most delicious and fun way to support science in Chicago.  \nYou will absolutely be talking about this party afterward!  \n  \nSpecial THANKS to our sponsors\, more to come: \n    \n         \n   \n    \nFor information on sponsorship\, contact Monica at mmetzler@IllinoisScience.org. \n  \nTickets on sale now (including group rates) at ScienceCocktail.org. \n  \nSCIENCE COCKTAIL FAQs –  \nAttire – Cocktail party but weather appropriate.  Meaning\, if you want to wear your cute party dress or cool new shirt – fantastic. But if it’s rainy cold and you can’t imagine changing out of flannel-lined jeans and a wooly sweater\, that’s fine with us! Just no snuggies\, please. Ditch boots at the door – the drinks and conversation will warm you right up! \nPublic Transit – Easy! Event is right across the street from southeast doors of Merchandise Mart. CTA brown line stops on 2nd level of the Mart. (Tip – there is no down escalator in the Mart; use stairs next to ATMs outside CTA turnstiles.) Or\, the #156 LaSalle bus stops one block east at 320 LaSalle. Follow the narrow sidewalk on the north side of the building west toward Wells\, then turn left. For other options\, check TransitChicago. \nDinner before? – If you want a special dinner before the party\, there are lots of great restaurants in the River North area. Nearby options include: River Roast or Chicago Cut Steakhouse on LaSalle; or Moe’s Cantina or Highline on Kinzie\, or Prime & Provisions just across the river. For many more options\, and reservations\, try here.   \nThis is a 21+ event. \nHandicap accessible – Yes\, DIRTT  is accessible.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-cocktail-party-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T010000
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SUMMARY:The Teams Behind the Teams in Modern Science
DESCRIPTION:Shane L. Larson\, Assoc. Director of the CIERA/Northwestern will take us on a journey of modern discoveries in astronomy and expose the “hidden teams” behind the discoveries. He cannot tell all their stories\, but will take a look at some of the most remarkable modern discoveries in astronomy sideways\, and look at some of the ”hidden teams” that made it all possible. \nDinner will be served. Space is limited\, RSVP required.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-teams-behind-the-teams-in-modern-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T040000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140337
CREATED:20191031T050000Z
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SUMMARY:SciTech Museum "Learning and Brews (LAB) Night"
DESCRIPTION:ScieTech Museum in Aurora is hosting a Learning and Brews (LAB) Night when the museum will only be open to those 21 and older. \n  \nExplore your inner child! SciTech will be open for people 21 and over for a LAB night on November 15\, 2019. \nParticipants will enjoy discovering the museum\, sans children\, as well as hands-on lab experiences\, restaurant “flights\,” and more!     \nTickets: $15 members; $20 advance; $25 adults available here. \nPlease bring a photo ID for proof of 21+ age.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/scitech-museum-learning-and-brews-lab-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191122T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191122T023000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140337
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SUMMARY:The Art of Logic in an Illogical World with Dr. Eugenia Cheng
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of years\, mathematicians have used the timeless art of logic to see the world more clearly. Today\, truth is buried under soundbites\, spin\, memes\, divisive arguments and “fake news”. Seeing clearly is more important than ever. In this talk\, Dr. Eugenia Cheng will show how anyone can think like a mathematician to understand what people are really telling us. Taking a careful scalpel to politics\, privilege\, sexism and dozens of other real-world situations\, she will show that math is not just about numbers and equations\, but is about thinking better\, and that it can help us find clarity without losing nuance in this complex world of ours. \n\n\nEugenia Cheng is a mathematician and concert pianist. She is Scientist In Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and won tenure at the University of Sheffield\, UK. She has previously taught at the universities of Cambridge\, Chicago and Nice and holds a PhD in pure mathematics from the University of Cambridge. Alongside her research in Category Theory and undergraduate teaching her aim is to rid the world of “math phobia”. Eugenia was an early pioneer of math on YouTube and her videos have been viewed around 15 million times to date. She has also assisted with mathematics in elementary\, middle and high schools for 20 years. Her first popular math book “How to Bake Pi” was featured on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, and “Beyond Infinity” was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2017. She also writes the Everyday Math column for the Wall Street Journal\, and recently completely her first mathematical art commission\, for Hotel EMC2 in Chicago. She is the founder of the Liederstube\, an intimate oasis for art song based in Chicago. Her latest book\, “The Art of Logic in an Illogical World” was released in July of 2018.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-art-of-logic-in-an-illogical-world-with-dr-eugenia-cheng/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T023000
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SUMMARY:Seven Minutes of Scholarship featuring IDEAS Data Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Seven Minutes of Scholarship will showcase researchers presenting their work for a technically-minded\, non-expert audience. The goal of the symposium is to share the ideas and research taking place at Northwestern in a way accessible to individuals from any background.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/seven-minutes-of-scholarship-featuring-ideas-data-scientists/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T220000
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SUMMARY:Physics with a Bang! and Open House
DESCRIPTION:Physics with a Bang! and Open House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents\, families\, teachers and especially the curious are invited to attend our annual Holiday Lecture and Open House. See fast\, loud\, surprising and beautiful physics demos performed by Profs. Heinrich Jaeger and Sidney Nagel. Talk to scientists about their latest discoveries. Participate in hands-on activities related to their research. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2019\nKersten Physics Teaching Center\, 5720 S. Ellis Ave.\, Chicago\, IL \nLecture repeated at 11am and 2pm\nOpen House and Demo Alley from 12pm-4pm\nLab Tours in the afternoon \nDoors for the Lectures open 30 minutes before each show.  Admission to this event is free.  Please note: there will be no online registrations\, and will be a first to arrive\, first ticketed event.  We do not guarantee availability of seating\, but shows will also be streamed live to alternate venues. \nThis event is sponsored by the James Franck Institute\, the Department of Physics\, the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research\, Innovation and National Laboratories\, and the Materials Research Science & Engineering Center.  The organizer of the Open House is Prof. Sarah King. \nFor those needing special assistance\, please send an email to ecs@uchicago.edu. \n\nFor pictures and video of past performances\, please click here\, here\, and here.\nSee archived shows on our YouTube Channel
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/physics-with-a-bang-and-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140337
CREATED:20191216T060000Z
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SUMMARY:Tête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues - ScienceArt Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Drama Science Lab presents the 2019 SciArt Annual Celebration\n\n\nTête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues\nAn inclusive\, learning experience.\nThought-provoking art.\nArt that flirts with science\, ignites curiosity\, inspires and catalyzes.\nIntriguing art\, art that makes sense.\nImagine visiting your favorite art museum\, but better.\nImagine making new friends\, but easier.\nLearning\, but wittier.\n\nThe Drama Science Lab presents for the second consecutive year the only sciart festival in Chicago. This year\, the theme centers around the body and examines how somatic learning plays its part in experiencing sciart information.\n\nTête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues is our 2019 sciart annual with an exhibition as its main pillar and a robust array of educational corresponding events: mini-talks\, workshops\, in-gallery experiences\, presentations\, games and more.\n\nExhibit open December 12\, 2019 – January 4\, 2020 \nZhou B Art Center\n1029 W 35th Street\nChicago\, IL 60609\n\nMore info: https://www.thedramasciencelab.com/sciart-fest-2019\nArtists: Ziv Ze’ev Cohen\, Kristin McWharter\, Michelle Murphy\, Cathy Quintero\, and Rory Scott\nConcept Ideation/Director: Filippa Christofalou\nCurator: Kat Buckley\nArt direction & design: Nikoleta Balothiari | Skafandro\nMusic Design: George Gorgogetas\nEducation & Interpretation: The Drama Science Lab\nProduction: The Drama Science Lab\n\nTête à Tête is part of the 2019 SciArt Fair.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/tete-a-tete-embodying-dialogues-scienceart-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191220T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191220T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140337
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SUMMARY:Bacterial Art Holiday Spectacular from ChiTown Bio
DESCRIPTION:Join ChiTownBio for their end-of-year meeting on Thursday\, December 19th at 7 PM.  This year they’re bringing back one of the most popular and talked about events –EmpiEm paintings with modified bacteria! You’ll work with a simple and safe laboratory strain of E. coli that has been engineered to produce colorful fluorescent proteins from marine organisms like jellyfish\, and you’ll paint them onto a petri dish that contains all the nutrients to support their growth. \nWe’ll provide the dishes\, the bacterial strains engineered to fluoresce different colors (red\, green) or produce a different pigment\, and some tools\, tips and tricks. All you need to do is bring some festive cheer and your best idea for some bioart! At the end of the night we’ll take the plates\, allow the bacteria to grow and form your designs\, and then share photographs of your work. \nWe’ll be bringing about 40 plates\, so make sure to be prompt; plates are first come first serve.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/bacterial-art-holiday-spectacular-from-chitown-bio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140337
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SUMMARY:ScienceArt Exhibition Opening Party - Tête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:OPENING PARTY – Tête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues exhibition \nZhou B Art Center\n1029 W 35th Street\nChicago\, IL 60609\n6:00 – 9:00pm\n \n\n\nEvent info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/419948182282855/ \n  \n\n\nSHAPES OF EMERGENCE: A live performance with physics experiments \n\n\n8:00pm-8:30pm \n\n\nBaudouin Saintyves’s “Shapes of Emergence” brings the poetry behind shapes and patterns in nature outside the lab. It is an immersive audiovisual performance where fluid dynamics\, real physics experiments\, technology and experimental electronic music are orchestrated in live projections that blur the distinction between creative intentions and the physical world. \nWith sound by Sam Scranton and Ben Zucker. \n\n  \nThe Tête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues exhibit is open through January 4\, 2020 at the Zhou B Art Center.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/scienceart-exhibition-opening-party-tete-a-tete-embodying-dialogues/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140337
CREATED:20191216T060000Z
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SUMMARY:Tête à Tête: Embodying Dialogues - ScienceArt Workshops
DESCRIPTION:MIND THE BODY \n\n11:00am-12:30pm \n\n\nJoin us for an exploration of the gifts of mindfulness. All you need is an object of attention and guess what! That can be literally anything… your breath\, your fingers\, your whole body\, a word\, your cat\, street sounds. This time we choose an object from the gallery and together we will shed light to the wisdom and clarity our own bodies hold in a safe space of authenticity and openness. There will be stillness. There will be dancing. There will be co-creation. EveryBody is welcome. \n  \n\n\nDROPPING A STRING:  ENERGY\, IMPETUS AND FLOW \n\n\n1:00pm-2:30pm \n\n\nHow can we pull threads of mathematics and physics together to think about art?  How threads and their invisible forces and energy\, can create motion\, shapes and forms? From invisible forces to visible perceptions this workshop offers a place to contemplate art and the infinite possibilities of science. Workshop by Maria Kokkori -Maria is associate scientist for scholarly initiatives at the Art Institute of Chicago and lecturer at the University of Chicago. \n\n\nsign up \n\n\n  \nSCIART STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES \n\n\n3:00pm-5:00pm \n\n\nThis workshop for museum educators will explore embodied ways of learning and somatic responses to sciart information. How do we do storytelling using our bodies in the galleries? What is sciart way of thinking? What tools do we use to engage visitors with non discursive ways? And what is drama in the galleries anyway? Workshop by Filippa Christofalou. Filippa is the founder of The Drama Science Lab and doctoral student in Art Education at Teachers College\, Columbia NYC. \n\n\nsign up \n\n\n  \nThe workshops will take place within the galleries at the Zhou B Art Center\, 2nd floor \nZhou B Art Center\n1029 W 35th Street\nChicago\, IL 60609\n6:00 – 9:00pm\nAll workshops are free.  Some workshops require registration. \nFor more information please contact us at info@Thedramasciencelab.com
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/tete-a-tete-embodying-dialogues-scienceart-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20191217T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171333Z
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SUMMARY:Is your Hippo really happy? Or is your macaque moody? Come learn about Zoo Animal Welfare from Katherine Cronin\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Is your Hippo really happy? Your macaque moody\, or your penguin passive?\nCome learn the Science of Animal Welfare at Lincoln Park Zoo!\nAnimals can’t tell us how they’re feeling — and chickens\, toads\, and antelopes don’t exactly have readable facial expressions. So how does one know if the animals in a zoo are happy or content\, bored or stressed? The professional scientists at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo are very concerned about the welfare of the animals in their care so they’ve developed an array of tools to help them measure and improve on animal welfare and zoo environments. \nCome learn from one of LP Zoo’s animal experts\, Dr. Katherine Cronin\, to understand how scientists use hormones\, behavior\, hidden cameras\, and remote sensors to measure the welfare of toads\, chickens\, monkeys\, penguins and more. This talk will take you behind the scenes at one of the country’s top zoos where you’ll learn how researchers’ findings benefit animals here and around the world. Bring your animal curiosity for what will be fascinating program! \nDoors open at 6:30pm; program begins at 7pm. \nPackBack\, Inc. \n55 E. Jackson Blvd.\, 6th Floor\, Chicago\, IL 60604 \nTickets only $5!  Reserve your spot here. \n© Todd Rosenberg Photography 2015 \nKatherine A. Cronin\, Ph.D. – Senior Animal Welfare Scientist \nKatie leads Lincoln Park Zoo’s Animal Welfare Science Program\, a program in which scientists and animal care staff work together to evaluate and enhance the well-being of animals in zoos and promote positive animal welfare. Katie strives to understand the experience of animals living in non-wild settings and studies what caretakers can do to improve the quality of life of animals in human care. Her research into animal welfare integrates the study of hormonal\, behavioral and emotional changes that occur in animals\, and is increasingly geared toward practical\, actionable insights. Her team oversees the development of the ZooMonitor app\, a web-based tool to measure behavior and infer the welfare of animals\, and the volunteer-based program that uses this app at Lincoln Park Zoo daily to monitor the behavior of Lincoln Park Zoo animals. \nPrior to her arrival at Lincoln Park Zoo\, Katie was a Staff Scientist at the Max Planck Institute in the Netherlands for five years. She spent much of her time in Africa at a chimpanzee sanctuary\, the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust in Zambia. Working together with local Zambian researchers\, she and colleagues developed a long-term behavioral monitoring system that documents the behavior of all the groups daily to better understand their behavior and promote their welfare. She joined the scientific staff at Lincoln Park Zoo in 2014 eager to work alongside practical scientists dedicated to improving welfare of animals in human care\, and began her research with Japanese macaques in Regenstein Macaque Forest as part of the Fisher Center. \nKatie advises research interns\, undergraduate and graduate students in projects in applied animal behavior and welfare. She is currently appointed as a faculty member of the Committee on Evolutionary Biology at the University of Chicago.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/is-your-hippo-really-happy-your-macaque-moody-zoo-animal-welfare-with-katherine-cronin-phd/
LOCATION:PackBack Inc.\, 55 E. Jackson Blvd. 6th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20191216T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164248Z
UID:10000890-1578529800-1578535200@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Is your Hippo really happy? Zoo Animal Welfare with Katherine Cronin\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Is your Hippo really happy? Your macaque moody\, or your penguin passive? Come learn the Science of Animal Welfare at Lincoln Park Zoo! \nSince animals can’t tell us how they’re feeling\, and chickens\, toads\, and antelopes don’t exactly have facial expressions\, how does one know if the animals in a zoo are happy or content\, bored or stressed? The professional scientists at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo are very concerned about the welfare of the animals in their care so they’ve developed an array of tools to help them measure and improve on animal welfare and zoo environments. \nCome learn from one of LP Zoo’s animal experts\, Dr. Katherine Cronin\, to understand how scientists use hormones\, behavior\, hidden cameras\, and remote sensors to measure the welfare of toads\, chickens\, monkeys\, penguins and more. This talk will take you behind the scenes at one of the country’s top zoos where you’ll learn how their findings benefit animals here and around the world. Bring your animal curiosity for what will be fascinating program! \nDoors open at 6:30pm; program begins at 7pm.illinois
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/is-your-hippo-really-happy-zoo-animal-welfare-with-katherine-cronin-phd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T023000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200113T060000Z
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SUMMARY:"We Believe In Dinosaurs" Chicago Premiere Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join C2ST for the Chicago premiere of We Believe in Dinosaurs\, followed by a discussion and reception with the directors\, Clayton Brown and Monica Long Ross of 137 Films. \nWe Believe in Dinosaurs is a documentary film about creationism\, Noah’s Ark\, and America’s troubled relationship with science. \nAmid protests and controversy\, young-earth creationists build an enormous\, $120 million “life-size” Noah’s Ark in rural Kentucky with the specific aim of proving that the Bible is scientifically and historically accurate. \nWe Believe In Dinosaurs follows the building of the Ark from blueprints to Opening Day through the eyes of three Kentuckians: Doug\, a gifted artist who creates lifelike animals for the Ark; Dan\, a geologist and impassioned pro-science activist who blows the whistle on the Ark’s discriminatory hiring practices; and David\, a young former creationist who mowed lawns to raise money for creationist causes in his youth. \nShot over the course of four years\, We Believe In Dinosaurs follows the Ark from blueprints to opening to aftermath and tells the story of the troubling relationship between science and religion in the United States. \nThis program is generously sponsored by the John A. Cable Foundation. \nPlease plan to arrive by 5:45 PM. The film screening will begin immediately at 6 PM.\n\nMonday\, January 27\, 2020\, from 6 – 8:30 PM at The Gene Siskel Film Center\, 164 North State Street (between Lake and Randolph)\, Chicago\, IL 60601. \nThe film run-time will be 6 – 7:30. Following the screening\, there will be a discussion with the directors and a food & wine reception. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/we-believe-in-dinosaurs-chicago-premiere-film-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200123T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171353Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis Analysis — Science of How THC and CBD levels are Determined - 2020-02-05
DESCRIPTION:It’s the highlight of the year for some — marijuana is legal in Illinois now. But it’s a complicated plant and there’s an awful lot of hype\, and marketing\, around it. \n\nWhat’s the difference between marijuana and hemp? Between THC and CBD?\nHow do you really know what you’re getting??\nHow can you trust the claims for THC content?\nWhat about CBD oil being put in everything from body lotion to dog treats to smoothies?\nWho tests it?\nHow??\n\nGet the answers to these and more of your questions because Illinois Science Council is teaming up again with the amazing people at Axion Analytical Labs for the Science of Cannabis Analysis. \nAttendees will learn from actual experts who conduct cannabis testing. You’ll get to see — and operate! — the instruments that do it and how they work to analyze THC content\, CBD and other cannabinoids. You’ll learn the amazing technology behind how a vast array of products are tested for content\, and for contaminants or purity. \nRegister now so you’ll be able to inform your friends with your insider information about weed. \nTickets are $30 in advance; $35 day of at CannabisAnalysis.eventbrite.com \nSpace is very limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity. Doors open at 6:30. Program starts at 7:00pm. \nNote: This is NOT a BYO event. Testing samples will be provided and no outside samples will be used. Nor will there be smoking or tasting samples. (Sorry. Rules.)
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cannabis-analysis-science-of-how-thc-and-cbd-levels-are-determined-2/
LOCATION:Axion Analytical Labs\, 14 N. Peoria Street #100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200113T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164245Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis Analysis -- Science of How THC and CBD levels are Determined
DESCRIPTION:It’s the highlight of the year for some — marijuana is legal in Illinois now. But it’s a complicated plant and there’s an awful lot of hype\, and marketing\, around it. \n\nWhat’s the difference between marijuana and hemp? Between THC and CBD?\nHow do you really know what you’re getting??\nHow can you trust the claims for THC content?\nWhat about CBD oil being put in everything from body lotion to dog treats to smoothies?\nWho tests it?\nHow??\n\nGet the answers to these and more of your questions because Illinois Science Council is teaming up again with the amazing people at Axion Analytical Labs for the Science of Cannabis Analysis. \nAttendees will learn from actual experts who conduct cannabis testing. You’ll get to see — and operate! — the instruments that do it and how they work to analyze THC content\, CBD and other cannabinoids. You’ll learn the amazing technology behind how a vast array of products are tested for content\, and for contaminants or purity. \nRegister now so you’ll be able to inform your friends with your insider information about weed. \nTickets are $30 in advance; $35 day of at CannabisAnalysis.eventbrite.com \nSpace is very limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity. Doors open at 6:30. Program starts at 7:00pm. \nNote: This is NOT a BYO event. Testing samples will be provided and no outside samples will be used. Nor will there be smoking or tasting samples. (Sorry. Rules.)
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cannabis-analysis-science-of-how-thc-and-cbd-levels-are-determined/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200207T055900
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200113T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164246Z
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SUMMARY:SciKu Poetry Contest Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council’s blog\, Science Unsealed\, is hosting a science poetry contest!\nWe know the science crowd out there has an artsy side\, and we want to see it. Our first science poetry contest is for the best science haiku – a Sci-Ku\, if you will. Here is our entry form. \nIn case you need a refresher\, here are the details of a haiku: \n\nA haiku has 3 lines\, and each is a phrase.\nThe first line has 5 syllables\, the second has 7\, and the third has 5.\nA haiku usually mentions or implies the season.\n\nHere’s an example by renowned haiku poet\, Matsuo Basho: \nAn old silent pond…\nA frog jumps into the pond\,\nSplash! Silence again. \nContest Requirements\nYour haiku must fit into one of our very broad categories: \n\nBiology ‘n’ brains\nSpace\, time\, and waves\nRobots\nNature/climate\nBonus CATegory: cats! (Who doesn’t like a poem about cats?)\n\nSubmit your best original Sci-Ku using this form\, and make sure to indicate the category. You can enter as many haiku as you like. The deadline to submit your SciKu is 2/6/2020. Your SciKu must follow the traditional format of a haiku. To be eligible to win\, you must provide us with your first and last name and your email address. \nWinning\nKnowing your audience is always a plus\, so keep in mind that ISC is a nonpartisan group\, and that we are a bunch of science-enthusiasts. Your winning poem will be featured on ISC’s social media accounts\, and you might even get a cool science prize! You’ll be credited and you’ll get to keep the rights to your poem. Winners will be selected by the Illinois Science Council Associates Board by 3/1/2020. Winners will be notified by email. \nExcited about this? Great! Keep an eye out for our quarterly science poetry contests featuring limericks and sonnets\, and maybe even a science-themed poetry slam. \nOur contest opens today\, so get those creative juices flowing!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sciku-poetry-contest-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200123T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171332Z
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SUMMARY:The Birds & Bees\, and Hermaphrodites & Transvestites?!? The Fascinating World of Animal Breeding
DESCRIPTION:Dating\, Mating & Replicating – Learn about the extraordinary variety of mating behavior and reproduction possibilities in the animal kingdom.\nIf you think the human mating scene that ranges from arranged marriages to Tinder & Ok Cupid apps is complicated\, wait till you learn about dating\, mating\, & replicating in animals!  The Population Management Center (PMC) based at Lincoln Park Zoo makes countless recommendations for breeding and transfers of animals in zoos & aquariums all over North America. But just because they recommend a pair to breed\, doesn’t mean that they will. \nISC is hosting population biologist John Andrews who will discuss the amazing diversity of biology and behavior among animals making that special connection. He’ll explain the core science behind population management in zoos & aquariums and what “family planning” means when talking about elephants\, beetles\, whales\, and more. This talk will highlight several examples of behavioral and reproductive biology that do not match what we understand as the typical binary male/female system\, including examples of homosexual behaviors\, transvestism\, hermaphroditism\, parthenogenesis\, and transsexualism among others in zoo and aquarium animals. \nThere will be plenty of time for your questions.  Join us for what will certainly be a fascinating program!  \nDoors open at 6:30pm; program begins at 7pm. \nTickets are only $5 in advance; available here. \n \nJohn Andrews is a population biologist at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo’s Population Management Center (PMC) where his work benefits population management programs for accredited zoos around the country. \nJohn has a B.S. from the University of Florida and a master’s in natural resources and environmental sciences from the University of Illinois. His thesis focused on avian ecology questions concerning how habitat selection behaviors in declining grassland birds are influenced by information use in restored grassland habitats in central Illinois. He later went on to work on various avian research projects in Panama\, Australia and most recently back in Illinois with the Illinois Natural History Survey studying haemoparasites in avian populations.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-birds-bees-and-hermaphrodites-transvestites-the-fascinating-world-of-animal-breeding/
LOCATION:PackBack Inc.\, 55 E. Jackson Blvd. 6th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200123T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164244Z
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SUMMARY:The Birds & Bees & Hermaphrodites & Transvestites?!? The Fascinating World of Animal Breeding
DESCRIPTION:Dating\, Mating & Replicating – Learn about the extraordinary variety of mating behavior and reproduction possibilities in the animal kingdom.\nIf you think the human mating scene that ranges from arranged marriages to Tinder & Ok Cupid apps is complicated\, wait till you learn about dating\, mating\, & replicating in animals!  The Population Management Center (PMC) based at Lincoln Park Zoo makes countless recommendations for breeding and transfers of animals in zoos & aquariums all over North America. But just because they recommend a pair to breed\, doesn’t mean that they will. \nIn this talk\, population biologist John Andrews will discuss the amazing diversity of biology and behavior among animals making that special connection.  John will explain the core science behind population management in zoos & aquariums and what “family planning” means when talking about elephants\, beetles\, whales\, and more. This talk will highlight several examples of behavioral and reproductive biology that do not match what we understand as the typical binary male/female system\, including examples of homosexual behaviors\, transvestism\, hermaphroditism\, parthenogenesis\, and transsexualism among others in zoo and aquarium animals. \nThere will be plenty of time for your questions.  Join us for what will certainly be a fascinating program!  \nDoors open at 6:30pm; program begins at 7pm. \nTickets are only $5 in advance; available here. \n \nJohn Andrews is a population biologist at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo’s Population Management Center (PMC) where his work benefits population management programs for accredited zoos around the country. \nJohn has a B.S. from the University of Florida and a master’s in natural resources and environmental sciences from the University of Illinois. His thesis focused on avian ecology questions concerning how habitat selection behaviors in declining grassland birds are influenced by information use in restored grassland habitats in central Illinois. He later went on to work on various avian research projects in Panama\, Australia and most recently back in Illinois with the Illinois Natural History Survey studying haemoparasites in avian populations.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-birds-bees-hermaphrodites-transvestites-the-fascinating-world-of-animal-breeding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200210T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164243Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Volunteer Expo
DESCRIPTION:Alone\, the challenge can feel overwhelming\, but together there’s so much we can do.\nAs the city’s largest volunteer fair\, the Chicago Volunteer Expo creates a one-stop shop to discover all the ways to give back to your community. \nAt the eighth annual Chicago Volunteer Expo\, visit with 75 non-profit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can get involved! Whether your passion is the environment\, the arts\, science\, or social justice\, find out what you can do to make a difference. \nCome ready to start conversations\, be inspired\, and give back. \n\n\n\n\nAdmission is free – pre-registration is encouraged. \n  \n\n\n\nIllinois Science Council will be at Volunteer Expo for the 5th year in a row!  Stop by our table to talk with our Founder & Executive Director and members of our volunteer Associates Board. Learn about all the great ways you can help improve science literacy in our community!\n\n\nISC at the 2016 Volunteer Expo \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicago-volunteer-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T023000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200209T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164242Z
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SUMMARY:From the Great Lakes to Our Taps -- a Chicago Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Expert Panel Discussion on Chicago’s Water\nWhat do you know about where your water comes from?  \nWhere it goes after it’s down your drain?  \nHave questions about lead pipes?  \n  \nCome learn from academic experts\, environmental activists\, and government officials about all things related to Chicagoland water. There will be plenty of time for audience Q&A. Panelists include: \nKim van Meter\, PhD – Professor of Ecohydrology at University of Illinois at Chicago \nSera Young\, PhD – Professor of Anthropology with a research focus on water insecurity at Northwestern University \nDebra Shore – Commissioner\, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago \nTroy Hernandez – Pilsen Environmental Rights and Reform Organization (PERRO) with a focus on water pollution \nRebecca Raines – Manager of Outreach and Public Engagement at RainReady an initiative of the Center for Neighborhood Technology \n  \nFREE but registration is recommended at:  HERE  \nDoors open at 6:00pm.  Panel discussion begins at 6:30pm. \nLight appetizers provided; food & drink available for purchase from Haymarket Brewery. \n  \nThis event is a collaboration between Research!America\, Illinois Science Council\, and a coalition of science policy groups from the University of Chicago\, University of Illinois–Chicago\, and Northwestern University. \n           \n        
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/from-the-great-lakes-to-our-taps-a-chicago-water-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:19700101T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164242Z
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SUMMARY:NU Science Cafe - How Manmade Chemicals are Altering Our Microbial World
DESCRIPTION:How Manmade Chemicals are Altering Our Microbial World \nPresented by Erica Hartmann\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering \nMicrobes are microscopic organisms that exist in single-celled form or in a colony/community of cells. Our world is composed of a variety \nof physical and chemical stimulus that create conditions resulting in life or death for microbes and changes the behaviors of surviving \nmicrobes. \nAs humans\, we manipulate the microbial landscape through the chemicals we use in our everyday lives. For example\, antibiotic \ndrugs and antimicrobial additives induce changes in the structures and functions of microbial communities. These chemicals favor the \nproliferation of certain microbes over others which select for traits like antibiotic resistance in the human body and in the environment. \nThe consequences of antimicrobial chemicals are widespread. \nCome and learn more about what is invisibly happening that affects your world and your life every day! \n  \nBonus: More Café dates for the calendar! \n\nMarch 25 with Scott Colborne – Freshwater fish biologist at the Shedd Aquarium\nApril 22 with Andrew Santella – the upside of procrastination\nMay 27 (new date) with Sera Young and Julius Lucks –  biocultural approach to the topics of food and house-hold water insecurity
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/12108/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140338
CREATED:20200226T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164241Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Citizen Science Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop to introduce Citizen Science\, a fun science-based activity for all ages and a great tool to build a better\, healthier community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT \n\n\n\nSpeakers are Jennifer Schwarz from Chicago Botanical Garden and David Bild from Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.\nFree event for all ages and free admission to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for event attendees.\nRSVP is required.\nCome early to enjoy The Green City Indoor Market (started at 8 AM).\nLunch is provided\, please bring your own reusable water bottle\, food containers\, utensils to support our green event.\nFree parking is available on Cannon and Stockton Drive. A flat-rate lot maintained by the Chicago Park District is located at 2431 N. Cannon Drive.\n\nAfter the Workshop: we will open registration for 5-10 groups of families or youths who are interested to participate in Citizen Science projects of their choice and to present posters at Chicago Botanical Garden Science Festival (free transportation to the festival is provided). \n  \nPhoto & Video Disclaimer: Chicago Muslims Green Team reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at the event without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. A person attending the event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer\, and/or the event organizers at the welcoming table. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/introduction-to-citizen-science-workshop/
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium to build a diverse community and promote tomorrow’s women leaders in STEM\nAfter decades of social progress towards equality\, women are still under-represented in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM)\, particularly at advanced career stages and in leadership. Strikingly\, women hold just 24% of tech jobs and 18% of STEM leadership roles (Development Dimensions International Inc.\, 2017). \nChicago Women in STEM Initiative was established in March of 2018 by Northwestern University postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to galvanize a local Chicago-area STEM community that actively promotes diversity\, inclusion\, and gender equity. Our second annual symposium on March 8th in 2019 attracted over 125 participants and focused on identifying and mitigating implicit bias\, a key obstacle to STEM diversity and inclusion. During the 2019-20 academic year\, we continue to fill the mentoring gap for local early career women in STEM with the second iteration of STEM Circuits. We will also host a 3rd annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium on Tuesday\, March 10\, 2020 on the Northwestern Chicago campus\, where our focus will be on promoting tomorrow’s women leaders in STEM. \nSee full agenda and registration HERE \n \nHighlights:\n\nAn interactive morning workshop will help participants develop tools for negotiating difficult conversations in the workplace\, such as salary & benefits\, research project parameters\, hiring & firing\, and interrupting bias.\n\n\nAttendees will have ample opportunity to interact with our partners in industry\, academia\, and law as well as local non-profits at our Career & Professional Development Fair. Lunch will be provided.\n\n\nIn a series of short talks\, invited women leaders and role models in STEM will share their pathway to leadership with attendees\, i.e. their motivations\, obstacles they faced\, career pivots\, and advice for early career women.\n\n\nOur keynote speaker will be Jhaymee Tynan\, Assistant VP of Integration at Atrium Health\, who was recently named by Modern Healthcare as one of the top 25 emerging leaders in healthcare.\n\n\nThe closing networking reception will facilitate direct interactions between early career women\, volunteers\, speakers\, facilitators\, and local female role models from academia and industry. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/3rd-annual-chicago-women-in-stem-symposium/
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