Future Science: Small Scale, Big Impact
A panel of scientists from the University of Chicago’s Institute for Molecular Engineering working in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory will present […]
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How an Astrophysicist came to work in a School of Art and Technology: the role of Hybrid Art-Science practices today
Northwestern University's Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics presents its Spring 2016 Interdisciplinary Colloquium. Guest speaker, Dr. Roger […]
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Black Holes & Gravitational Waves: LIGO’s new view of the Cosmos
Join the Chicago Astronomical Society for their bi-monthly meeting at the Adler Planetarium. Dr. Shane L. Larson will present a […]
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Five Things I Wish Were True About Global Climate Change’
April's Fermilab Lecture Series presents Dr. Philip Mote of Oregon State University, on "Five Things I Wish Were True About […]
$7
Pluto Revealed: First Results from the Historic First Fly-By of the Pluto System
Join the Astronomy program at the College of DuPage for a presentation called, 'Pluto Revealed: First Results from the Historic […]
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Race-related Stress and Academic Attainment: How Discrimination Gets under the Skin and into the Mind
Dr. Emma Adam from the the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University will present a talk titled, […]
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Earthfest: A Celebration for Earthlings
The Adler Planetarium and WBEZ present Earthfest! Sometimes you don't need to look beyond your backyard to realize space is […]
All things ENERGY – A primer on B vitamins
The April meeting of the Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub will feature a talk called, 'All things ENERGY - A primer on […]
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CIERA Astronomer Evenings
Join the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) on the last Friday of every month for Astronomer […]
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From the Big Bang to the Multiverse & Beyond
On May 5, the University of Chicago's Michael Turner will explore some of the biggest mysteries in modern cosmology. Is […]
$10
Astronomy on Tap
Join us at Smylie Brothers' for Astronomy on Tap! Come hear about the STARSHOT MISSION TO ALPHA CENTAURI, EXOPLANETS, and […]
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Chris Anderson, TED Talks Creator
Sorry, this event is now sold out. If you've already received your confirmation, we'll have your name at the door. […]
$15
Mill Girls: A New Musical
"Mill Girls" tells the story of young women in the 1840s who leave home to work at the textile mills […]
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View the Mercury Transit
Mercury will pass between the Sun and the Earth, and Mercury will appear as a small black dot moving across […]
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Symposium on “Risky” Basic Research
Probably needs a catchier name.
“Systematic Serendipity: How to Engineer a Scientific Breakthrough”
This opening event of Illinois Science Council's 2016 Chicago Science Festival will feature a series of talks in which speakers […]
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Chicago Science Fest 2016
It's ISC's second annual Chicago Science Festival, May 13-14, 2016! All events take place in the Chicago's Merchandise Mart, 12th floor, at […]
$10 – $40
The Physics of “Game of Thrones”
Join us for the final talk of the Chicago Science Fest, The Physics of 'Game of Thrones', Saturday, May 14th […]
$10 – $15
Mission Near Space: 21+ Edition
The popular Adler day-camp experience once reserved for kids, is now available in an adult edition! This May, Mission Near […]
$250
Argonne National Laboratory Community Open House
Argonne National Laboratory will open its gates to the community on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day […]
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The Buzz on Bacteria
Join Pint of Science for 'The Buzz on Bacteria', Monday, May 23 from 7-8:30 pm at The Spoke & Bird. […]
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Dead Fish and Stardust
Pint of Science presents, 'Dead Fish and Stardust', Monday, May 23 from 7-8:30 pm at Debonair Social Club. Dr. Michael […]
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Mind Control
Chronic pain afflicts about 20% of world population, yet its mechanisms have remained mysterious. Dr. A. Vania Apkarian, Professor of […]
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Beyond Blood Tests
What if a disease can't simply be captured by a blood test alone? How do we design better drugs to […]
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