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SUMMARY:Rx for Health: Walking in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Working together for your good health!\nWe’ve teamed up with the Lake County Health Department and NorthShore University HealthSystem for Rx for Health\, your field guide to forest preserve trails and your personal guide to good health. \nWalking in Nature\nEach walk brings together naturalists and health professionals for guided tours of some of Lake County’s most breathtaking scenery. You’ll stroll through woodlands and prairies while improving your health and your knowledge of nature. Learn about countless species of native animals\, and flora and fauna\, while experiencing the forest at its most tranquil. Walks range in length from 1 to 2 miles. Gather at 3:45 pm for a prompt departure at 4 pm. \nFree\, No Registration Required\nWalks are free and open to all ages; 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Use the preserve’s main entrance and follow signs to the walk. There are no rain dates\, and walks will not be rescheduled if canceled. View schedule of upcoming walks » \nWith the exception of service animals\, dogs and other pets are not permitted at the walk programs. \nSeptember 15: Wright Woods\nOctober 13: Nippersink\nNovember 3: Independence Grove
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SUMMARY:Gravitational Waves and Black Holes: Learning About the Universe From its Own Vibrations
DESCRIPTION:The featured speaker at the Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center’s Big Bang Event on Saturday\, Sept. 15  is a scientist conducting research in the cutting-edge field of gravitational waves and black holes. \nDr. Robert Owen will present “Gravitational Waves and Black Holes: Learning About the Universe From its Own Vibrations.” Explorers of all ages will gain a new perspective as he delves into the revolutionary discoveries made by scientists in recent years by listening for vibrations of the fabric of the universe itself. Learn about the recent discoveries relating to black holes – the knots of tangled spacetime left over after stars collapse under their own weight – and what happens to pairs of black holes when they collide. \nDr. Owen will make three presentations of “Gravitational Waves and Black Holes: Learning About the Universe From its Own Vibrations” during the Big Bang Event on Saturday\, Sept. 15. \nTimes\, locations and details are as follows: \n10:30 a.m. For middle and high school students. (Cernan Earth and Space Center) \n1:30 p.m. For high school/college students and professionals. (Cernan Earth and Space Center) \n7:30 p.m. For all ages. (Robert M. Collins Auditorium\, R Building\, East Campus) \nDr. Robert Owen is an assistant professor of physics at Oberlin College in Oberlin\, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Owen carries out research in computational astrophysics and the mathematical theory of black holes. He is a member of the Simulating Extreme Spacetimes collaboration studying the details of black hole collisions to extract information from gravitational-wave data. He received the Cottrell Scholar Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement in 2015. \nThe Big Bang Event is open to the community and free to attend. Reservations are requested. For more information or to RSVP\, call (708) 456-0300\, Ext. 3372\, with your name\, number of people in your party\, and the showtime you plan to attend so we know how many people to expect. \n  \nABOUT TRITON COLLEGE\nTriton College is a two-year community college dedicated to helping members of the 25 communities in Western Cook County within our district and beyond achieve educational\, professional and personal success. Located in River Grove\, Ill.\, Triton offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs at its 100-acre campus that features a comfortable\, friendly and diverse atmosphere. Triton also holds classes at several satellite locations as well as offers online learning opportunities. Our dedicated faculty and staff work to provide high quality\, convenient and affordable education opportunities to more than 12\,000 students each year. Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; member\, North Central Association. Learn more at www.triton.edu.
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SUMMARY:Drug Addiction: Science\, Medicine\, and Hope Roundtable and QA - 2018-09-17
DESCRIPTION:The Chicagoland area faces one of the largest drug abuse crises in the country. But like many public health issues\, drug addiction puts minorities and those with fewer means at a disadvantage. Chicago’s West Side\, in particular\, bears the brunt of it. \nFortunately\, the people of Chicago are fighting back.  The city and surrounding areas are home to several research laboratories\, hospitals\, and drug and alcohol treatment centers that have given individuals who struggle with substance addiction hope for a brighter future.  These intellectual centers employ an army of scientists\, doctors\, psychologists and social workers who have dedicated their lives to researching and treating this terrible disease. \nDr. Jonathan Adelstein\, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, Northwestern University \nGilbert Lichstein\, LCPC Clinical Director\, Gateway Foundation \nDr. Celeste Napier\, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Compulsive Behavior and Addiction\, Rush Medical College \nThis fall\, the Illinois Science Council\, in collaboration with Gateway Foundation\, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center\, is bringing together three experts for a free roundtable discussion about the science and treatment of addiction right in the North Lawndale neighborhood. This is your chance to learn about one of the most damaging issues facing the neighborhood\, straight from those who work every day to understand and treat it on Chicago’s West Side. \nWe at ISC believe a little scientific knowledge can go a long way in empowering the people of Chicago to solve the issues in our city. We hope you can join us! \n\nThis panel will be moderated by Teresa Garate\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement\, Gateway Foundation. \n\nDo you have any questions for our panelists? Send us your suggestions here. \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n\nAbout Teresa: \nDr. Teresa Garate has spent the last 25 years working throughout Illinois and the U.S. as an expert in social and human services\, public health and education. She has led large complex systems through innovation and change and is a respected speaker and subject matter expert in the areas of mental health\, disability\, public health and education. Teresa holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Disability and Human Development at University of Illinois at Chicago and serves on statewide and local boards and committees promoting access to healthcare and services for people of all backgrounds. She has been a strong advocate for community inclusion and access for all\, and this passion has fueled her career. In addition to her leadership roles in public service\, both at the Illinois Department of Public Health and Chicago Public Schools\, she is also an experienced administrator who served as CEO to two nonprofit organizations serving people with disabilities in integrated settings. \nTeresa holds two bachelor’s degrees from Loyola University Chicago\, and master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. \nAbout Celeste: \nT. Celeste Napier\, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Director for the Center for Compulsive Behavior and Addiction at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Napier’s background includes a PhD in pharmacology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center\, post-doctoral fellowships in neurobiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine\, and research sabbaticals at Yale University School of Medicine and the University of Washington Health Sciences Center. Her scientific interests include the neuroscience of motivational behaviors\, including those that are associated with drug and behavioral addiction. She has over 200 publications that span molecular biology\, biochemistry\, neurophysiology\, behavior and medication development. Her extensive academic service includes President of the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience\, membership in NIH scientific review committees\, organizer of numerous international conferences\, and editor or reviewer for over 30 scientific journals and books. She has provided expert testimony to the US Congress Committee on Science\, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology\, and Illinois House of Representatives Heroin and Youth Task Force Hearing. \nAbout Gilbert: \nGilbert Lichstein\, LCPC\, is the Clinical Director for Gateway’s Chicago Independence and River North locations.  During his time at Gateway he has served in\, developed\, and managed a variety of outpatient and residential programs specializing in the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.  Gilbert’s clinical interests include evaluating and implementing evidence-based practices\, and he is optimistic that the next 10 years will represent a significant elevation in the quality of services that are offered to those experiencing substance use disorders.  Gilbert is a MINT-trained Motivational Interviewing trainer\, and has Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Aerospace Engineering. \nAbout Jonathan: \nJonathan Adelstein is a consulting psychiatrist at Gateway Foundation and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern Medical Center.  He received his MD at New York University\, where he also completed his general adult psychiatry residency training.  He then moved to Seattle to complete fellowship training in addiction psychiatry\, and returned home to the midwest to be closer to family and suboptimal climates.  Besides substance use disorders\, he is interested in psychodynamic and group psychotherapy\, novel therapeutics for mood disorders\, and mental healthcare for health professionals.  In his spare time\, he enjoys cooking and wishes he played the guitar half as well as Gilbert.
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LOCATION:Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers – Chicago Independence\, 3828 West Taylor Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drug Addiction: Science\, Medicine\, and Hope Roundtable and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The Chicagoland area faces one of the largest drug abuse crises in the country. But like many public health issues\, drug addiction puts minorities and those with fewer means at a disadvantage. Chicago’s West Side\, in particular\, bears the brunt of it. \nFortunately\, the people of Chicago are fighting back. The city and surrounding areas are home to several research laboratories\, hospitals\, and drug and alcohol treatment centers that have given individuals who struggle with substance use hope for a brighter future. These intellectual centers employ an army of scientists\, doctors\, psychologists and social workers who have dedicated their lives to researching and treating this terrible disease. \nThis September\, Illinois Science Council\, in collaboration with Gateway Foundation\, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center\, is bringing together three experts for a roundtable discussion about the science and treatment of addiction right in the North Lawndale neighborhood: \n\nDr. Celeste Napier\, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Compulsive Behavior and Addiction\, Rush Medical College\nGilbert Lichstein\, LCPC Clinical Director\, Gateway Foundation\nDr. Jonathan Adelstein\, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, Feinberg School of Medicine\, Northwestern University\n\nThis is your chance to learn about one of the most damaging issues facing their neighborhood\, straight from those who work every day to understand and treat it on Chicago’s West Side. \nWe at ISC believe a little scientific knowledge can go a long way in empowering the people of Chicago to solve the issues in our city. We hope you can join us! \nThe event is free (register here)\, so please consider donating to the ISC so we can put on more programming like this and help the underserved communities in Chicago learn the science that will empower them to make change.
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SUMMARY:Adler's 'Scopes in the City + Astronomy on Tap!
DESCRIPTION:Join Astronomy on Tap and the Adler Planetarium as we team up for a night of trivia\, science\, and sidewalk astronomy at Begyle Brewing! We’ll have talks about detecting neutrinos using a LOT of ice\, and a new space probe that’s headed to the Sun! You can also test your science-y knowledge with a few rounds of trivia\, and win some prizes! \nBut wait\, there’s more! Adler’s ‘Scopes In The City crew will also be there with some telescopes\, and we’re going to be doing sidewalk astronomy just outside the taproom from 7-9pm as well! Weather permitting\, we’ll hopefully be able to see the Moon\, Saturn\, Mars\, and more! Find out more at https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/education/scopes-in-the-city/
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SUMMARY:Diorama at The Whistler: Hard Stuff
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our 125th anniversary\, we’re bringing specimens—including a piece of our original 1893 World’s Fair collection—to you. \nJoin us at The Whistler and peer into a specially crafted diorama on display through September. While sipping a cocktail\, get a whole new look at the history and science of alcohol in a series of conversations with Field experts. \nAt Hard Stuff\, Field curator Ryan Williams and Lucas Livingston of the Art Institute of Chicago discuss ancient brewing practices in Egypt and Peru. \nDiorama at The Whistler is on display through September. All events are free and 21+. You can see the diorama whenever The Whistler is open.
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SUMMARY:Cafe Scientifique - "Computer Systems that Learn from Experimentation"
DESCRIPTION:“Computer Systems that Learn from Experimentation” or Getting computers to teach themselves \nWho:  Sanjay Krishnan\nWhen:  7-9 PM  TUESDAY  September 18\, 2018\nWhere:  The Map Room (www.maproom.com)\, 1949 N. Hoyne Chicago\, IL \nFree and open to the public.  No registration necessary. Limited to first 50 attendees. \nSelf-driving cars\, surgical robots\, and industrial databases are immensely complex software systems.  It is unreasonable to expect a programmer to be able to account for and accurately handle all possible scenarios that such a system may encounter. My research studies a simple principle—allow a computer system to conduct limited “experiments” and augment its behavior based on the outcomes.
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SUMMARY:Book Launch of Eugenia Cheng’s The Art of Logic
DESCRIPTION:Part of SAIC’s Conversations on Art and Science \nMathematician\, pianist\, and SAIC science faculty\, Eugenia Cheng will introduce her newly released book\, The Art of Logic. 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\, 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\, Cheng will show how math can help us find clarity without losing nuance. \nBook Signing: 4:30 p.m.\nTalk: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nBook signing will continue after the talk \nThis event is free\, non-ticketed and open to the public.\nLearn more at saic.edu/artandscience \nPresented in partnership with SAIC’s Department of Liberal Arts
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SUMMARY:Adler After Dark: Planet 90s
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK?\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusively for adults 21+\, this evening offers you open access\, unlimited shows\, and unique entertainment every third Thursday of the month from 6:00–10:00 pm (Summer hours\, May-August: 6:30–10:30 pm.)  With themes that change every month\, Adler After Dark is never the same event twice. Reinvent your Adler experience every month with friends\, family\, or that special someone on a date they’ll never forget. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEPTEMBER 20: PLANET 90S\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAh\, the 90s… Many of us lived through it\, but how much do you remember? Grab your Walkman\, don your best plaid shirt and Air Jordan’s and chill out with us this fall at Adler After Dark! \nThough many of us were preoccupied listening to Nirvana or catching up on Fresh Prince\, it was a decade of rapid technological and scientific progress. \n\nRelive the glory days of the internet (sans dial-up modem) at our CyberSpace Cafe—complete with classic computer & video games!\nHelp us find the ever-elusive Carmen Sandiego on a quest through the cosmos featuring iconic images from the Hubble Space Telescope\nParticipate in a special Double Dare-inspired game show featuring pop culture & science trivia from the 90s (Warning: You may get slimed!)\nAnd in case you missed it\, check out Planet Nine—a fulldome sky show exploring the hunt for an elusive & mysterious planet that may exist beyond Pluto\n\nChannel your inner 90s kids\, dance the night away to your favorite hip-hop tunes\, and talk to the hand at this throwback Adler After Dark! (Nineties-era clothing encouraged!
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SUMMARY:Art of Science: A Brief History of (the Measurement of) Time
DESCRIPTION:In this science outreach series\, scientists present different scientific topics to the general public in a laid-back atmosphere in an art gallery. \nThe September 2018 event:\nA Brief History of (the Measurement of) Time\nPresented by Dr. Mickey McDonald\nUniversity of Chicago \nTwo modern atomic clocks\, if switched on simultaneously 14 billion years ago\, would disagree by no more than one second when compared today. Is this level of precision… an overkill?\nIn this talk\, Dr. McDonald will discuss the history of timekeeping\, how relativity revolutionized our understanding of time\, and how current efforts to measure time are shedding light on questions ranging from geophysics to cosmology. \nPresentation begins at 8 pm \nFree event! All are invited. We hope you will join us! \nExciting science\, art and socializing!\nDonation bar.\nVegan snacks. \nAgitator Gallery is at 1112 N. Ashland Ave.\, south of the intersection with Division St. Easily accessible by the blue line (Division stop)\, as well by the Ashland Ave. (#9)\, Milwaukee Ave. (#56) and Division St. (#70) buses. Some street parking is available.
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SUMMARY:Science Riot!
DESCRIPTION:Science Riot is back at the Field Museum on September 21 with another night of hilarity and honesty about what scientists really do. Featuring special guest Dr. Steve Nash from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science\, this is a night you don’t want to miss! \n\nScientists doing comedy? You must be joking. \nScience Riot is an event series adapted from a popular UK program billed as “a thinking person’s comedy night.” We give local experts a crash course in standup then throw them on stage to deliver their comedy talk! Want to see great amateur comedy and learn something new in the process? Come to show your support as they talk to a room full of strangers for the first time ever. \n\n\nDate: Friday\, September 21st\, 2018    This show is for adult audiences only. \nTime:     7:00pm  – doors open \n7-8:00pm – lobby social hour. Drinks will be available for purchase in the West Lobby. \n8:00pm – showtime \nFeel free to join us for a social hour from before the show and find out how you can become a voice for science! You can also help to spread the word or RSVP on Facebook. \nPlease only use the West entrance doors for entry into this special event at the Field Museum in the Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall. Tickets are expected to sell out in advance. \nPaid parking is available at Soldier Field’s North Garage. Parking fee is generally $22 (special events at Soldier Field can cause prices to fluctuate) or you can use the SpotHero app. Please consider car-pooling or use public transportation (Roosevelt stop on the Green and Orange lines). Public bike racks are also available at the West Entrance.
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SUMMARY:MSI After Hours: Get Animated
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating science behind some of the most beloved animated films\, and hear from the creators of the latest Pixar short during the next adults-only party\, MSI After Hours: Get Animated. On Friday\, September 21\, guests can watch the Pixar animated short\, “Bao\,” and attend an exclusive conversation with producer Becky Neiman-Cobb and director Domee Shi\, the first woman to direct a Pixar short. \nMSI After Hours: Get Animated guests will also have access to the Museum’s latest exhibit\, The Science Behind Pixar. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the Pixar process and discover how art and science blend to make some of your favorite characters come to life through more than 40 interactive elements. \nGuests will learn different animation methods with hands-on workshops throughout the night. Design a flipbook\, animate a gif\, and discover the technology behind one of the oldest animation tools: a zoetrope. \nFrom 7 – 11 p.m.\, guests can enjoy cocktails\, beer\, snacks and more than a dozen MSI exhibits. \nMSI After Hours: Get Animated is a 21+ event\, and tickets will not be available at the door. Admission costs $40 and includes free on-site parking in our convenient underground garage\, snacks\, a complimentary cocktail and exclusive access to select exhibits. A cash bar will also be available.
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SUMMARY:Head Banging: How Music and Concussions Impact Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:This program is part of the “Science in the Parks” initiative and is presented by C2ST and the Chicago Park District. It is geared towards adults and kids alike. \nHow do our experiences\, such as learning how to play music and playing sports\, affect our brain? Although we are surrounded by sound all of the time\, we rarely give much thought to this invisible yet powerful companion. The auditory system is a uniquely complex sensory system and the ability to make sense of sound relies on exquisite precision by the brain. Given the complexity and precision of the auditory system\, accurate sound processing is particularly vulnerable to head injury. On the other hand\, its precision can be honed by activities that exercise the auditory brain such as playing a musical instrument. \nWe have discovered a way to objectively capture the imprint that sounds leave on our brains. This biological approach empowers us to learn more and more about this invisible ally and enemy of brain health. Dr. Kraus will examine the promise of measuring soundprints in the brain to assess and manage sports-related concussions. She will discuss how music training is beneficial for the brain\, strengthens our communication skills\, and can inform health care\, education\, and social policy. Join us on September 25th to get swept away in this sensory learning experience. \nSpeaker: Nina Kraus\, is the Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences\, Neurobiology\, and Otolaryngology at Northwestern University. She is a scientist\, inventor\, and amateur musician who uses hearing as a window into brain health. She began her career measuring responses from single auditory neurons and was one of the first to show that the adult nervous system has the potential for reorganization following learning; these insights in basic biology galvanized her to investigate sound processing in the brain in humans. Through a series of innovative studies involving thousands of research participants from birth to age 90\, her research has found that our lives in sound\, and our experiences\, for better (musicians\, bilinguals) and for worse (concussion\, aging\, language disorders)\, shape how our brain makes sense of the sounds we hear. Using the principles of neuroscience to improve human communication\, she advocates for best practices in education\, health\, and social policy. See www.brainvolts.northwestern.edu. \nDETAILS: Tickets available here. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm and the program starts at 6:00 pm. \nParking: Metered parking is available in the lot on site. \nFor directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/head-banging-how-music-and-concussions-impact-brain-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180927T010000
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SUMMARY:500 Women Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Janet Voight\, Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Field Museum\, does much of her research over a mile below the surface of the ocean\, studying octopods and wood-boring clams. Come join as for a talk followed by a round table discussion.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/500-women-scientists/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180927T010000
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SUMMARY:Wonder & Skepticism: Inside the Atom
DESCRIPTION:A 2009 study found that 83% of Americans did not know a single living scientist by name. Around the March for Science in April of 2017 (on Earth Day)\, this statistic became a national conversation topic\, eventually yielding the hashtag #actuallivingscientist\, where “actual\, living scientists” tweeted about their work. \nTo that end\, a few early-career scientists\, Scott and Hannah wanted to introduce folks in Chicago to actual\, living scientists with Wonder & Skepticism\, a new monthly event at the Empty Bottle. As early-career scientists\, we are excited that the Empty Bottle is giving us this new platform to connect with the community. Outside the often-insular world of Academia\, the goal is not to talk about general ideas or scientific principles\, but to invite folks to describe their own research and show us why they’re so passionate about it. \nIn creating these event\, we have forged a collaborative partnership with professional science educators. These expert interpreters will lead a thoughtful\, engaging program with a mixture of presentations of scientific research\, led by the scientists who do the research\, and discussions which seek to engage the audience. We hope to feature between one and three scientists at each event\, and have a panel discussion with the patrons in between talks. We hope to show folks that there are scientists in their community\, and encourage everyone to connect over a beer. \n—————————————————— \nTOPICS: \nNeutrinos: The Ghost Particle \n– Mateus F. Carneiro\, PhD \nPostdoctoral Fellow\, Oregon State University \nInvisible\, Improbable\, Intrepid : 3D Cameras for the Subatomic World \n– Elena Gramellini\, PhD\, Postdoc\, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory \nDark Matter in Cosmology and Particle Physics \n– Gordan Krnjaic\, PhD\, David Schramm Fellow\, Fermilab & University of Chicago
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wonder-skepticism-inside-the-atom/
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SUMMARY:Cassini's Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:CIERA Interdisciplinary Colloquium\, presented jointly with the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences: Philip D. Nicholson\nProfessor of Astronomy\, Cornell University\nhttp://astro.cornell.edu/philip-d-nicholson \n3pm Talk in Tech L-211 (2145 Sheridan Road)\nFollowed by a Reception in the 2nd Floor Atrium of the Earth & Planetary Sciences Department \nTalk Abstract:\nNASA’s Cassini spacecraft entered orbit around Saturn on July 1\, 2004\, having been launched in October 1997. Since then\, it has completed over 290 orbits\, executed over 150 satellite flybys and returned hundreds of thousands of images and spectra of the planet and its incomparable rings\, as well as data on many of its retinue of 60 satellites. The latter include Titan\, the only satellite known to have an atmosphere and lakes on its surface\, and Enceladus with its active plumes of water vapor and ice particles. We will explore a few of these scientific highlights. \nOn September 15 of last year\, having exhausted its supply of fuel but otherwise in good condition\, Cassini completed its mission with a series of orbits that passed between the rings and the planet’s cloud tops\, followed by a final plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere. I will summarize what went into the planning of this final phase of the mission and some of the unique science that was accomplished during this period. This includes the highest-resolution images and spectra ever obtained of the rings and small satellites as well as in situ sampling of the ring environment and the planet’s upper atmosphere and the first high-resolution measurements of Saturn’s gravity and magnetic fields. \nImage Credit: NASA/JPL-CalTech
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cassinis-grand-finale/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T010000
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SUMMARY:Science in Film: Lessons from the Movie Armageddon
DESCRIPTION:The film Armageddon is fiction; it suggests that humanity was in mortal danger until heroic actions saved us. Did you know that there are people who observe and secure improved orbits for near-Earth asteroids EVERY DAY? Their efforts have eliminated the chances of an extinction-level asteroid impact with Earth over the next 100 years or so. Did the film spur action that helped achieve this incredible decrease in risk? Was this due to increased public consciousness of the risk? \nJoin us on September 27th at Chicago’s Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema to hear from two people who approach informing the public in two very different ways: Robert Roy Pool\, the story writer for the movie Armageddon\, and Dr. Mark Hammergren\, an astronomer who works in asteroid avoidance and a frequent science adviser for movies and TV series. Moderated by the Adler’s and Planetary Society’s Andy de Fonseca\, they will discuss how the entertainment industry and fiction could be a tool in explaining science\, how science is portrayed in the entertainment industry\, how they get the science right (and wrong)\, and what IS the real science of asteroid collisions. \nFeatured guests: Robort Roy Pool and Mark Hammergren\, PhD \nModerator: Andy de Fonseca
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-in-film-lessons-from-the-movie-armageddon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T173000
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SUMMARY:Indoor Plants for Health Class
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how having plants in your home can support your health? The beginning of fall is the perfect time to explore this topic in an interactive workshop! This is an introductory workshop designed for those new to gardening or those who want a review of the fundamentals for plant care. The first hour will be devoted to a brief overview of how having plants in your home can contribute to your physical\, cognitive and emotional health. We will then go over the most important aspects of selecting and caring for indoor plants before having you create your own planter to take home. Nurture your home and your health this season. Class fee includes cost of materials of the planter.\n\nAbout the Instructor: Emilia Arellano is the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s Greenhouse Coordinator. She oversees a dedicated corps of volunteers in propagating ornamental plants from the Conservatory’s collections for GPCA fundraisers and growing produce for donation to locally based community organizations. She is a Master Gardener\, a Tree Keeper and holds certificates in Sustainable Urban Agriculture\, Edible Landscaping and Business and Entrepreneurship for Local Foods from Windy City Harvest. She has extensive volunteer experience working in school and community gardens throughout Chicagoland. Her current horticultural interests focus on the multifaceted ways in which plants contribute to healing people and the physical spaces that they inhabit.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/indoor-plants-for-health-class/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T170000
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SUMMARY:Nuts and Bolts Cosmology - Compton Lectures at University of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Our understanding of the cosmos has come a long way since the early Mesopotamians described a flat\, circular Earth embedded in a cosmic ocean. Now\, we build massive telescopes and use highly sensitive instruments to measure our universe. Still\, many questions remain about what the universe is made of and how it has evolved over the past 13.8 billion years. Join us for this fall’s Arthur H Compton Lecture Series\, “Nuts and Bolts Cosmology\,” to learn more about the history of observational cosmology\, how telescopes work\, and the big questions scientists hope to answer experimentally in the future. \nLecturer Amy Lowitz is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago. She conducts research with KICP and the Argonne National Laboratory\, where she works on instrumentation for the South Pole Telescope. \n  \nNuts and Bolts Cosmology \n\n09/29/2018 – The Small Universe: The first 380\,000 years\n10/06/2018 – Where Did We Come From: A history of cosmology from the ground\n10/13/2018 – Gazing Long into the Abyss: A history of light detection\n10/20/2018 – Seeing the Light: How ‘digital pixels’ for telescopes work\n10/27/2018 – Catching the Light: How telescope cameras work\n11/03/2018 – The Invisible Universe: Looking at dark matter\n11/10/2018 – Cosmology at the End of the Earth: Why and how we work at the South Pole\n11/17/2018 – Are we there yet?: Where we’re going and how we might get there\n\nLogistics \nDates: Eight Saturdays\, 9/29/18 to 11/17/18 \nTime: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. \nLocation: Kersten Physics Teaching Center\, 5720 South Ellis Avenue\, Room 106. Enter through the door at the southeast corner. \nCost: free
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/nuts-and-bolts-cosmology-compton-lectures-at-university-of-chicago/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T000000
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SUMMARY:Diorama at The Whistler: Pickled
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our 125th anniversary\, we’re bringing specimens—including a piece of our original 1893 World’s Fair collection—to you. \nJoin us at The Whistler and peer into a specially crafted diorama on display through September. While sipping a cocktail\, get a whole new look at the history and science of alcohol in a series of conversations with Field experts. \nAt Pickled\, Birds Collections Assistant Kayleigh Kueffner and Staff Scientist Holly Lutz explain how and why some animals are preserved in alcohol. \nDiorama at The Whistler is on display through September. All events are free and 21+. You can see the diorama whenever The Whistler is open.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/diorama-at-the-whistler-pickled/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T193000
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Roger Ebert Symposium - Empathy for the Universe: Storytelling and Data Visualization
DESCRIPTION:Join the College of Media\, the Advanced Visualization Lab at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)\, and Chaz Ebert at the inaugural Roger Ebert Symposium as we explore interactive storytelling\, data visualization\, and science communication. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Tickets for the film and the symposium are not required\, however\, preference will be given to individuals who pre-register online. \nThe Ebert Symposium will feature interactive panels\, public discussion\, and lunch-hour movie clip previews\, followed by a free screening of the IMAX film A Beautiful Planet at the IMAX theater\, a co-sponsor of the event. \n  \nFeatured events & discussions \nScience on the Screen\nDiscussants Donna J. Cox\, Brand Fortner\, and Chaz Ebert\nTerry Virts\, former Astronaut and IMAX cinematographer for “A Beautiful Planet”\nToni Myers\, Director/Writer “A Beautiful Planet” and other NASA IMAX films\nDoron Weber\, Writer and VP and Program Director\, Sloan Foundation\nNate Kohn\, Roger Ebert Film Festival; Associate Director\, Peabody Awards \nStory Framing and Visualization\nDiscussants:  Brant Houston\, Brand Fortner\, and Donna Cox\nDr. Katie Mack\, North Carolina State University\, “Astro Katie”\nDr. Karrie Karahalios\, University of Illinois \nInterconnectedness in Arts and Sciences\nDiscussants: Anita Chan\, Chaz Ebert\, and Donna Cox\nDr. Temple Grandin\, University of Colorado\, “Temple Grandin”  (live remote)\nAssistant Professor Stacey Robinson\, University of Illinois\, AfroFuturism\nRachel Switzky\, Inaugural Director for the Seibel Center for Design \n“A Beautiful Planet” IMAX film (45 minutes)\n           IMAX Theater 232 W. Burwash\, Savoy
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/inaugural-roger-ebert-symposium-empathy-for-the-universe-storytelling-and-data-visualization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181002T193000
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SUMMARY:On the Future: Prospects for Humanity with astrophysicist Martin Rees
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned scientist Martin Rees offers his look at the future of humanity and science in this talk based upon his new book On the Future: Prospects for Humanity. Rees argues that humanity’s future is bound to the future of science\, and our prospects hinge on how successfully we harness technological advances to address the challenges to our collective future. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks\, Rees shows how we must think rationally\, globally\, collectively\, and optimistically about the long-term future. Advances in biotechnology\, cybertechnology\, robotics\, and artificial intelligence—if pursued and applied wisely—could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth\, from climate change to nuclear war. Rees offers fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology while providing a unique perspective on the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond. \nPresented in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library.\n \nDoors to the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium open at 5 p.m. and seating is available first come\, first served. This event is free to attend but registration for seating is recommended and available here. \nBooks are available for purchase from Seminary Co-op Books and the author will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/on-the-future-prospects-for-humanity-with-astrophysicist-martin-rees/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library Center\, 400 S. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181002T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181003T003000
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SUMMARY:On the Future: Prospects for Humanity" with astrophysicist Martin Rees - 2018-10-02
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned scientist Martin Rees offers his look at the future of humanity and science in this talk based upon his new book On the Future: Prospects for Humanity. Rees argues that humanity’s future is bound to the future of science\, and our prospects hinge on how successfully we harness technological advances to address the challenges to our collective future. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks\, Rees shows how we must think rationally\, globally\, collectively\, and optimistically about the long-term future. Advances in biotechnology\, cybertechnology\, robotics\, and artificial intelligence—if pursued and applied wisely—could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth\, from climate change to nuclear war. Rees offers fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology while providing a unique perspective on the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond. \nPresented in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library.\n \nDoors to the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium open at 5 p.m. and seating is available first come\, first served. Registration for seating is recommended and available here. \nBooks are available for purchase from Seminary Co-op Books and the author will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/on-the-future-prospects-for-humanity-with-astrophysicist-martin-rees-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181003T013000
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Science
DESCRIPTION:Two of the organizers of the 2017 March For Science Chicago\, Kristian Aloma\, CEO of Threadline\, Inc.\, and Adam Arcus\, Auxiliary Board President of C2ST\, talk about storytelling\, science\, and the importance of a good ol’ fashioned IRL conversation. \nIn this Speakeasy\, Kristian and Adam will chat about how it takes more than a march to help science and why\, as science and technology continue to advance\, it is more important than ever that science connects with society. If\, as scientists and science advocates\, we want science to play an important role in our daily lives\, the public must not only understand why STEM matters\, but then have the tools at their disposal to spread the message. The pair will introduce how storytelling\, narratives\, and conversation are vital tools to accomplish that mission. As a takeaway\, Kristian and Adam will help us with what we can do every day to be effective advocates for science.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/conversations-for-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181010T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T000000
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SUMMARY:2nd Wednesday Lecture Series: Season Extension at Garfield Park Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about simple techniques and growing strategies to start gardening earlier and keep growing later into the season. We will discuss how to put your garden to rest in anticipation of the next growing season. Please register here. \nAbout the Presenter: Kris De la Torre is a Windy City Harvest Youth Farm and Adult Short Course Coordinator. She’s a rooftop gardener\, educator and has worked on sustainable production farms in New York and Illinois.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/2nd-wednesday-lecture-series-season-extension-at-garfield-park-conservatory/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T010000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Open Archives: Highlighting Chicago's Doctors
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Open Archives is a month-long opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the history and cultural heritage of our city\, state\, and world through the collections of institutions through the Chicagoland area. \n\nCelebrating Illinois History: Highlighting Chicago’s Doctors\nExplore the collections of the International Museum of Surgical Science up close with our archival and exhibitions staff. Discover Chicago and Illinois’ long history of medical and surgical innovations\, from the prominent xray discoveries of Dr. Emil Grubbe to the orthopedic procedures of Dr. Elven J. Berkheiser. Registration required\, limited spots available; free for Museum members.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicago-open-archives-highlighting-chicagos-doctors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140217
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SUMMARY:Snapchat\, Symphonies\, and Synapses
DESCRIPTION:Trivia question: What do social networks\, musical masterpieces\, and the human brain have in common?\n\n\n\nCombining cutting-edge research in public health\, social science\, engineering\, and neuroscience\, Dr. Danielle Bassett will discuss how we can learn about the complexities of our brain by looking at the modern music scene. She will also discuss how we can improve our understanding of brain processes from the spread of worldwide epidemics. By pulling from accounts across a diverse range of fields\, Dr. Bassett will illustrate how this crossover between disciplines can fundamentally change the way we understand ourselves and how modern medicine is personalized for the enhancement of mental health. \nSpeaker: Danielle Bassett\, PhD\nDanielle S. Bassett is the Eduardo D. Glandt Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania. She is most well known for her work blending neural and systems engineering to identify fundamental mechanisms of cognition and disease in human brain networks. She received a B.S. in physics from Penn State University and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge\, UK as a Churchill Scholar\, and as an NIH Health Sciences Scholar. Following a postdoctoral position at UC Santa Barbara\, she was a Junior Research Fellow at the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind. She is the founding director of the Penn Network Visualization Program\, a combined undergraduate art internship and K-12 outreach program bridging network science and the visual arts. Her work has been supported by NSF\, NIH\, the Army Research Office\, the Army Research Laboratory\, the Office of Naval Research\, the Department of Defense\, the Alfred P Sloan Foundation\, the John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation\, the Paul Allen Foundation\, the ISI Foundation\, and the University of Pennsylvania. \nEvent Details\nEvent will take place on the second floor of Motor Row Brewing. The bar will be open\, but BYOF (bring your own food) as Motor Row does not have a kitchen. This bar is pet friendly\, so bring your pups! \nParking and Transportation: \nMotor Row Brewing is accessible using both the Red and Green lines. For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com. There is street parking and parking lots available in the area.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/snapchat-symphonies-and-synapses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T230000
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SUMMARY:The NU Astronomy of Stars\, Black Holes\, and Cosmic Explosions
DESCRIPTION:CIERA Tenth Annual Public Lecture by Director Vicky Kalogera  \nCelebrate TEN YEARS OF ASTRONOMY DISCOVERIES by the faculty\, postdocs\, and students of CIERA\, Northwestern’s astronomy research center. \nLearn how our understanding of the lives of stars and their influence on the Cosmos has changed over the past ten years. The story will range from how stars live and die\, to how we study their remains with light and gravity\, in order to untangle the evolution of the galaxy and Universe. The lecture will feature the core stories of how our work in CIERA has helped push those frontiers of understanding. Stay after the lecture for a special “Ask an Astronomer” meet-and-greet with Northwestern astronomers. This event is open to the public and accessible for all ages and knowledge levels. \nThis event is free\, open to the public\, and accessible for all ages and knowledge levels. Register is requested here. \nCampus parking lots are unrestricted in the evenings. 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-nu-astronomy-of-stars-black-holes-and-cosmic-explosions/
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SUMMARY:The Excited State
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\, IIT\, Fermi Lab\, Argonne and elsewhere. Each performance features a “Special Guest” from the scientific community. This month\, “The Excited State” welcomes Sidney R. Nagel\, Stein-Freiler Distinguished Service Prof.\, University of Chicago.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-excited-state/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181012T233000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Pembroke's Live Anatomical Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Morbid Curiosities: Live Anatomical Theatre\nBack by popular demand\, the International Museum of Surgical Science is pleased to present Dr. Pembroke’s Anatomical Theatre with trusted assistant Kolzac. Enter the anatomical theatre of Dr. James D. Pembroke\, a doctor and surgeon working in 18th century Britain\, and watch as he performs a gruesome surgery on a live patient. Period tools will be used and discussed in this demonstration which is not for the faint of heart. Dare to ask the doctor questions about his techniques after his surgery. \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, performance begins at 7:00pm. Enjoy refreshments and browse the Museum after the performance until 8:30pm. \nRecommended for ages 18 and up. Accessible entrance and seating available. \nFor directions and parking\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/dr-pembrokes-live-anatomical-theatre/
LOCATION:IL
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