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SUMMARY:Science of the Internet — How does it actually work??
DESCRIPTION:How does the internet actually work? It’s become an integral part of our work and personal lives\, but do we really understand how it works?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThis talk will cover history on how the internet started\, how it was built\, and how it spread around the world. We’ll learn how exactly we receive the internet in our homes (i.e. where it’s coming from)\, and the difference between wireless and wired internet. \nFinally\, we’ll discover the infrastructure of the internet and the many different applications that have infiltrated our daily lives\, including the growing list of streaming services many of us use today. Plan to join us for a Zoom presentation by George Kontos\, CEO of Marshmallow Streaming for what will be an extremely interesting and informative look into the Internet! \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 22\, 2020\n12:00noon – 1:00pm\nThere will be time for questions. \nFREE!  Donations welcome 🙂 \nProgram will be livestreamed from ISC’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/illinoissciencecouncil \n  \nScience of Internet will be presented by George Kontos\, the CEO and Founder of Marshmallow Streaming. He was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago\, and earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University. Marshmallow Streaming builds streaming solutions for their customers so they can enjoy their favorite shows\, news\, sports and movies without the cable company. George started Marshmallow Streaming as a hobby to share his cord-cutting knowledge for saving money on cable\, internet and streaming services. Equipped with a backpack\, a laptop and ethernet cables he helped 10 residents save a combined $12\,000 on their cable and internet bill. The results spoke to a major issue in how the industry operates so he decided to turn this hobby into a company to change how internet and entertainment services are delivered\, for the better.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-of-the-internet-how-does-it-actually-work-2/
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SUMMARY:NU Science Cafe - "Below the Surface: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes"
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern University  Science Below the Surface: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes \n\n\nScott F. Colborne\, PhD\nResearch Biologist & Instructor\nDaniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research\nJohn G. Shedd Aquarium \nOver the past two centuries\, more than 180 species of plants and animals have been introduced into the Great Lakes\, some of which have become headline grabbing invasive species due to their impacts on water quality\, animals\, and humans. From sea lamprey\, feared as ‘vampires’ for latching onto the sides of fishes\, to the tiny zebra mussels that filter vast quantities of nearly microscopic food from the water\, there is much to be concerned about these invasive species. However\, there is also hope as some native species show resiliency towards the changing environment around them. \nThis talk will describe the history of a few key invasive species\, some of the success’s humans have had learning from invasions\, and the resiliency of native species in the Great Lakes. A unique and changing environment unlike any other around the world\, the Great Lakes have many stories to tell\, and in this talk\, we will delve below the surface to discuss the relationships between our native and invasive species that are shaping the Great Lakes as we know them today. \n\n  \n\nWHAT IS SCIENCE CAFE?\n\nScience Cafe is a forum for the discussion of important and interesting scientific issues. They are informal and accessible – much more so than a public lecture. It’s an opportunity to gather with old and new friends in a relaxed atmosphere while participating in a program of very cool scientific ‘stuff’! No cover charge\, EVER! \n\n\n\nWHO WILL BE THERE?\nAudiences consist of people who are interested in science but generally never have the opportunity to discuss their views with\, and ask questions of\, someone “in the know”. No scientific knowledge is assumed by the speakers\, so anyone can participate. \n\n\n\nWHAT HAPPENS AT A SCIENCE CAFE?\nCafes start with an engaging talk from the research scientist who introduces the topic. It is not a lecture\, so anyone can ask a question\, and positively welcomed will be those which begin “This might be a stupid question\, but …” These questions are invariably not stupid and often rather insightful. \n\n\n\nWHERE AND WHEN?\nOur Science Café Evanston is held typically on the third or fourth Wednesday each month\, September through May. \n6:30—8:00 pm\nThe Firehouse Grill\n750 Chicago Ave.\, Evanston 60202
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/nu-science-cafe-below-the-surface-invasive-species-in-the-great-lakes/
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SUMMARY:Q&A with Eve Turow-Paul\, Author of "Hungry"
DESCRIPTION:Join us LIVE on Zoom as we talk to Eve Turow-Paul about her latest book\, Hungry: Avocado Toast\, Instagram Influencers\, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning. Register on Eventbrite to receive a link to the Zoom event. \nAbout Hungry: \nIn Hungry\, Eve Turow-Paul breaks down how today’s top food\, wellness\, and lifestyle trends—from gluten-free to the DIY movement—reflect a global culture hungry for control\, community and purpose. Weaving together evolutionary psychology and sociology\, original research\, and captivating investigative reporting from around the world (from a futuristic grocery store in Beijing to a vegan speed dating event in New York City)\, Hungry reveals our most basic human needs and reviews how today’s technology-driven environment impacts our abilities to meet these innate needs. \nWhat’s Inside Hungry? \n\nThe connection between the “death” of the cereal industry and access to work email on our smartphones\nHow posting images of our dinners on social media reflects a hunger for human connection in an increasingly isolated world\nThe ways “diet tribes” and boutique fitness gyms substitute for organized religion\nHow access to round-the-clock news relates to the blowback against GMO foods\nHow wellness retreats\, astrology\, plant parenthood\, and other top lifestyle trends ease modern anxieties\nWhy urban and suburban born Millennials are becoming farmers\, brewers and woodworkers\nWhy “eating local” might not only be a key solution to our current global sense of disconnection\, but also key to solving the climate crisis.\n\nAbout Eve: \nEve Turow-Paul is a globally-recognized thought leader who focuses on the intersection of the Digital Age\, food trends\, and well-being. She researches human behavior and the impact of 21st century technologies and cultural events\, and examines how these shifts impact people’s wants and needs\, all through the lens of food and lifestyle trends. With her unique blend of investigative reporting\, analysis of academic research and top trends\, Turow-Paul utilizes her extensive empirical research to advise Fortune 500 companies\, start-ups\, non-profits and independent entrepreneurs on how to connect with and better serve people. She is also the founder and Executive Director of the Food for Climate League\, a non-profit that’s creating an exciting food and climate narrative to democratize sustainable eating. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/qa-with-eve-turow-paul-author-of-hungry/
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SUMMARY:How You Can Help COVID-19 Research on the World Community Grid
DESCRIPTION:Science research can mean analyzing insane amounts of data\, which takes longer time than we have. How can it be done more quickly? Enter the World Community Grid – the best invention for science since the microscope! It is\, by far\, the easiest way for anyone to help scientists research pandemics like COVID-19 to stop them and prevent future ones. \nISC brings you this special Q&A with the Grid’s program manager at IBM (where it was created) who will explain what World Community Grid is\, how the software works\, and how YOU can actually contribute to science research easily without any knowledge of computers or science. You’ll also hear from one of the top scientists at Scripps Research Institute about how they’re utilizing WCG to analyze millions of chemical compounds to search for COVID-19 treatments\, and how you can help. You can do it while you sleep! \nPlus\, at this event\, you’ll learn how to join IL Science Council’s team on WCG where we’ve already generated over 1 million points towards science research. It’s a terrific way that absolutely anyone can contribute to pandemic research. You will love learning about WCG and the science research taking place\, and you’ll have the chance to join a truly winning team that’s worth bragging about! \n  \nFree Online! \nJoin via the live stream on ISC’s Facebook page \nOr join via Zoom if you register HERE and you’ll be sent the link
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/you-can-contribute-to-covid-19-super-easily-while-you-sleep-with-the-world-wide-grid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T230000
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SUMMARY:How You Can Help COVID-19 Research on the World Community Grid - 2020-10-21
DESCRIPTION:Science research can mean analyzing insane amounts of data\, which takes longer time than we have. How can it be done more quickly? Enter the World Community Grid – the best invention for science since the microscope! It is\, by far\, the easiest way for anyone to help scientists research pandemics like COVID-19 to stop them and prevent future ones.\n\n\nISC brings you this special Q&A with the Grid’s program manager at IBM (where it was created) who will explain what World Community Grid is\, how the software works\, and how YOU can actually contribute to science research easily without any knowledge of computers or science. You’ll also hear from one of the top scientists at Scripps Research Institute about how they’re utilizing WCG to analyze millions of chemical compounds to search for COVID-19 treatments\, and how you can help. You can do it while you sleep! \nPlus\, at this event\, you’ll learn how to join IL Science Council’s team on WCG where we’ve already generated over 1 million points towards science research. It’s a terrific way that absolutely anyone can contribute to pandemic research. You will love learning about WCG and the science research taking place\, and you’ll have the chance to join a truly winning team that’s worth bragging about! \n\n\nFree Online!\nJoin via the live stream on ISC’s Facebook page\n\nOr join via Zoom if you register HERE and you’ll be sent the link
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/how-pandemic-research-is-done-on-the-world-community-grid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T000000
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SUMMARY:A Storm of Stars: A Living History of the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:A Storm of Stars: A Living History of the Milky Way \nFor most of human history\, we have been aware of the Milky Way\, but it is comparatively recent that we have come to understand the Milky Way is our parent galaxy. A vast swirling storm of stars 10 billion years in the making. The story of how we came to understand our home galaxy is one of the central threads in the story of how we have come to understand the Universe far beyond. Historically our ideas about the nature and structure of the Cosmos have grown out of our attempts to understand the Milky Way. For hundreds of years\, we didn’t know what the Milky Way was\, or even that there were other galaxies besides the Milky Way. \nIn this talk\, we’ll examine the discovery of the Milky Way\, and discuss how we came to understand the structure\, evolution and environs of the galaxy. We’ll talk about how our perceptions of the Milky Way constantly shape and change our understanding of the Cosmos on much larger scales\, and we’ll end with some of the secrets the galaxy still hides from us\, providing astronomers puzzles and challenges to work on for many years yet to come. \nPresented by Shane Larson

 \nShane Larson is a research associate professor of physics at Northwestern University\, where he is the Associate Director of CIERA.

Shane works in the field of gravitational wave astrophysics\, specializing in studies of compact stars\, binaries\, and the galaxy. He works in gravitational wave astronomy with both the ground-based LIGO project\, and future space-based observatory LISA. He was formerly a tenured associate professor of physics at Utah State University. Shane contributes regularly to a public science blog at writescience.wordpress.com\, and tweets with the handle @sciencejedi. \nOnline Wednesday\, October 28 @ 7 p.m. Central Time \nRegister for Zoom Webinar HERE \n• Free! All are welcome\n• Q&A after the talk\n• Content tailored to a general audience
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/a-storm-of-stars-a-living-history-of-the-milky-way/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T180000
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SUMMARY:Science of Cooking with renowned Food Scientist Guy Crosby\, PhD - 2020-11-24
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this talk by one of America’s foremost food experts! \nIllinois Science Council scored you a treat for your tastebuds just in time for Thanksgiving! ISC is hosting Guy Crosby\, PhD\, best-selling author and Certified Food Scientist\, for a special event for anyone with an interest in food\, cooking\, science\, history\, evolution\, nutrition\, and health. He’ll talk about his life passion and his latest book\, “Cook\, Taste\, Learn: How the Evolution of Science Transformed the Art of Cooking” and will answer audience questions. \nDr. Crosby’s third book “Cook\, Taste. Learn: How the Evolution of Science Transformed the Art of Cooking\,” will be of significant interest to readers who enjoy food\, cooking\, science\, history\, evolution\, nutrition\, and health. He traces the evolution of cooking from the first use of fire through the renaissance of science during the 1600-1700’s up to the present time when the new science of cooking teaches us how to prepare delicious meals for a healthy diet. For those who are especially interested in the science of food and cooking the book contains numerous sidebars that explain complex technical topics in very simple terms as well as a small number of recipes that illustrate the scientific principles. The interest in cooking science is surging because it teaches us how to optimize the nutritional quality of the food we eat by minimizing the loss of essential nutrients and enhancing beneficial nutrients such as protective antioxidants. The science-driven changes in the way we cook will help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes\, heart disease\, and many forms of cancer\, and enhance our quality of life. Cooking will no longer be seen as just an art but as the perfect blend of art and science\, creating simple dishes that are delicious to eat and good for our health. \nThis online program is FREE and brought to you by the food lovers at Illinois Science Council (which is all of us). Donations to support more science outreach programming are welcome at https://www.illinoisscience.org/donate/ \nCustomers in the United States\, Canada\, U.K\, and elsewhere who purchase “Cook\, Taste\, Learn” through the Columbia University Press website receive a 30% discount off the price of the book by using the promo code CUP30 HERE. \nGuy Crosby\, PhD\, CFS (Certified Food Scientist)\, known as “the cooking science guy\,” has been an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health since 2005. He is also science editor for Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street\, which produces a popular cooking magazine\, PBS television cooking show\, and radio program. Until August 2017 Guy had been the science editor for America’s Test Kitchen for more than twelve years and for more than thirty years worked in the food ingredients and agricultural products industries. \nYou can watch the live stream on ISC’s Facebook page HERE\nOr\, a Zoom link will be sent to you if you register at: https://scienceofcooking.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-of-cooking-with-renowned-food-scientist-guy-crosby-phd-2/
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SUMMARY:Science of Cooking with Guy Crosby\, PhD and renowned Food Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this talk by one of America’s foremost food experts! \nIllinois Science Council scored you a treat for your tastebuds just in time for Thanksgiving! ISC is hosting Guy Crosby\, PhD\, best-selling author and Certified Food Scientist\, for a special event for anyone with an interest in food\, cooking\, science\, history\, evolution\, nutrition\, and health. He’ll talk about his life passion and his latest book\, “Cook\, Taste\, Learn: How the Evolution of Science Transformed the Art of Cooking” and will answer audience questions. \nDr. Crosby’s third book “Cook\, Taste. Learn: How the Evolution of Science Transformed the Art of Cooking\,” will be of significant interest to readers who enjoy food\, cooking\, science\, history\, evolution\, nutrition\, and health. He traces the evolution of cooking from the first use of fire through the renaissance of science during the 1600-1700’s up to the present time when the new science of cooking teaches us how to prepare delicious meals for a healthy diet. For those who are especially interested in the science of food and cooking the book contains numerous sidebars that explain complex technical topics in very simple terms as well as a small number of recipes that illustrate the scientific principles. The interest in cooking science is surging because it teaches us how to optimize the nutritional quality of the food we eat by minimizing the loss of essential nutrients and enhancing beneficial nutrients such as protective antioxidants. The science-driven changes in the way we cook will help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes\, heart disease\, and many forms of cancer\, and enhance our quality of life. Cooking will no longer be seen as just an art but as the perfect blend of art and science\, creating simple dishes that are delicious to eat and good for our health. \nThis online program is FREE and brought to you by the food lovers at Illinois Science Council (which is all of us). Donations to support more science outreach programming are welcome at https://www.illinoisscience.org/donate/ \nCustomers in the United States\, Canada\, U.K\, and elsewhere who purchase “Cook\, Taste\, Learn” through the Columbia University Press website receive a 30% discount off the price of the book by using the promo code CUP30 HERE. \nGuy Crosby\, PhD\, CFS (Certified Food Scientist)\, known as “the cooking science guy\,” has been an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health since 2005. He is also science editor for Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street\, which produces a popular cooking magazine\, PBS television cooking show\, and radio program. Until August 2017 Guy had been the science editor for America’s Test Kitchen for more than twelve years and for more than thirty years worked in the food ingredients and agricultural products industries. \nYou can watch the live stream on ISC’s Facebook page HERE\nOr\, a Zoom link will be sent to you if you register at: https://scienceofcooking.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-of-cooking-with-renowned-food-scientist-guy-crosby-phd/
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SUMMARY:ISC Trivia Night - 2020-12-30
DESCRIPTION:Join virtually with fun folks of Illinois Science Council to test your wits on science-themed trivia. \nAside from masks\, hand-washing\, and safe distances\, the key things to help us get through this pandemic are: \n\nEngage with other humans (preferably fun ones)\nKeep our brains active (you can only binge-watch so many documentaries)\nHumor (we humans can’t live sanely without it!)\n\nSo join the fun-loving science fans of ISC for a Zoom Trivia Night! (it’s trivia ON zoom; not trivia ABOUT zoom.) We’re excited to tickle our brains with science-tinged factoids while living safely in a pandemic. You do not need to be a scientist to play — this event is for everybody. The theme for this one is WINTER. \nThe event’s Zoom link will be emailed to you if you register on Eventbrite and we will utilize the Kahoot platform for our trivia. ISC’s Game Master will share the question screen\, and everyone playing can use their own phones (or an alternate tab on a computer) to select answers. You’ll like it! \nYou’ll toggle over here: Kahoot.it or open the Kahoot app on your phone\, and enter the Game PIN once it’s on the screen. If you haven’t used the platform before\, you can download it prior to the evening. It’s not necessary to use the app\, but some find it easier than switching between tabs on your computer. \nThis event is BYOWhatever because it’s happening inside your house!! \nThis program is FREE but donations are greatly appreciated! It’s brought to you by the science (and fun) lovers at Illinois Science Council\, which is all of us. Please consider supporting ISC and our mission of public science outreach with a tax-deductible donation of any amount today.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-trivia-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201231T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201231T013000
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SUMMARY:ISC Trivia Night - 2020-12-31
DESCRIPTION:Join virtually with fun folks of Illinois Science Council to test your wits on science-themed trivia.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAside from masks\, hand-washing\, and safe distances\, the key things to help us get through this pandemic are: \n\nEngage with other humans (preferably fun ones)\nKeep our brains active (you can only binge-watch so many documentaries)\nHumor (we humans can’t live sanely without it!)\n\nSo join the fun-loving science fans of ISC for a Zoom Trivia Night! (it’s trivia ON zoom; not trivia ABOUT zoom.) We’re excited to tickle our brains with science-tinged factoids while living safely in a pandemic. You do not need to be a scientist to play — this event is for everybody. The theme for this one is WINTER. \nThe event’s Zoom link will be emailed to you if you register on Eventbrite and we will utilize the Kahoot platform for our trivia. ISC’s Game Master will share the question screen\, and everyone playing can use their own phones (or an alternate tab on a computer) to select answers. You’ll like it! \nYou’ll toggle over here: Kahoot.it or open the Kahoot app on your phone\, and enter the Game PIN once it’s on the screen. If you haven’t used the platform before\, you can download it prior to the evening. It’s not necessary to use the app\, but some find it easier than switching between tabs on your computer. \nThis event is BYOWhatever because it’s happening inside your house!! \nThis program is FREE but donations are greatly appreciated! It’s brought to you by the science (and fun) lovers at Illinois Science Council\, which is all of us. Please consider supporting ISC and our mission of public science outreach with a tax-deductible donation of any amount today.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-trivia-night-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T190000
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SUMMARY:Magic & Psychology:  How Do We Know? - 2021-01-28
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is excited to host the incredible illusionist\, Jeanette Andrews\, for a performance and interactive talk on magic and visual perception that will enlighten and amaze you about the sensory abilities — or inabilities — of your brain. Weaving together science and folklore with performance and experiments\, the audience co-creates the experience. This presentation will combine pieces from Andrews’ magic performance repertoire\, punctuated with interactive components\, such as scientific visual illusion demonstrations. Jeanette also narrates careful instructions for interactive magic tricks which audience members perform along with her in their own homes\, and create magic without knowing how they accomplished these magical feats.\n  \nThis program will take place on Zoom and guests will be sent the link the day of the event. It is suitable for guests of all ages. There will be a brief introduction followed by a ~30-minute presentation and then time for Q&A. \nAll ticket revenue supports the public science outreach mission of Illinois Science Council\, a 501c3 organization. Thank you for your support. \n  \nAbout Jeanette Andrews \nMagician\, artist & speaker \nJeanette Andrews is hailed as one of the most innovative illusionists in the world today and she has presented commissioned and site-specific works for The Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt\, the International Museum of Surgical Science\, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Andrews has staged hundreds of sold-out and standing-room-only performances for Fortune 500 companies\, theaters and universities across the United States\, including Infiniti\, Kraft\, Thermo Fisher Scientific\, Lyric Opera & Chicago Ideas Week. Her work explores how illusions construct reality and highlights astonishing aspects of everyday life via moments of the seemingly impossible. She is a prior artist in residence for High Concept Labs and The Institute for Art and Olfaction. Illusion is Ms. Andrews’ life’s work and her performances have been praised by the Chicago Tribune\, PBS and the New York Times. \nIG: @JeanetteAndrewsMagic
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/magic-psychology-how-do-we-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210107T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164209Z
UID:10001116-1611882000-1611885600@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Magic & Psychology:  How Do We Know? - 2021-01-29
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is excited to host the incredible illusionist\, Jeanette Andrews\, for a performance and interactive talk on magic and visual perception that will enlighten and amaze you about the sensory abilities — or inabilities — of your brain. Weaving together science and folklore with performance and experiments\, the audience co-creates the experience. This presentation will combine pieces from Andrews’ magic performance repertoire\, punctuated with interactive components\, such as scientific visual illusion demonstrations. Jeanette also narrates careful instructions for interactive magic tricks which audience members perform along with her in their own homes\, and create magic without knowing how they accomplished these magical feats.\n  \nThis program will take place on Zoom and guests will be sent the link the day of the event. It is suitable for guests of all ages. There will be a brief introduction followed by a ~30-minute presentation and then time for Q&A. \nAll ticket revenue supports the public science outreach mission of Illinois Science Council\, a 501c3 organization. Thank you for your support. \n  \nAbout Jeanette Andrews \nMagician\, artist & speaker \nJeanette Andrews is hailed as one of the most innovative illusionists in the world today and she has presented commissioned and site-specific works for The Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt\, the International Museum of Surgical Science\, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Andrews has staged hundreds of sold-out and standing-room-only performances for Fortune 500 companies\, theaters and universities across the United States\, including Infiniti\, Kraft\, Thermo Fisher Scientific\, Lyric Opera & Chicago Ideas Week. Her work explores how illusions construct reality and highlights astonishing aspects of everyday life via moments of the seemingly impossible. She is a prior artist in residence for High Concept Labs and The Institute for Art and Olfaction. Illusion is Ms. Andrews’ life’s work and her performances have been praised by the Chicago Tribune\, PBS and the New York Times. \nIG: @JeanetteAndrewsMagic
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/magic-psychology-how-do-we-know-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210311T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171356Z
UID:10001120-1615615200-1615748400@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Pi Day Celebrates MATH with PIE!
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council announces its 2021 list of Chicago-area bakeries celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For 13 years\, ISC has recruited bakeries and restaurants to offer pie-related specials for the public to enjoy Pi Day celebrations. As a nonprofit promoting science\, technology\, engineering and math\, ISC encourages businesses offering pie specials\, and customers enjoying pie on March 14\, to acknowledge the importance of math\, and pi\, in our lives. (pies image © Cafe Selmarie) \nSend additions/updates to this list to PiDay@IllinoisScience.org. \n  \nBAKERIES: \nBennison’s Bakery\, 1000 Davis St\, Evanston\, 847-328-9434\, Sunday\, 7am-4pm only\, BennisonsCakes.com. Offering 4” pies for $3.14 in apple\, strawberry rhubarb\, Boston cream\, and French Silk. \nCafe Selmarie\, 4729 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-989-5595\, pre-order online or phone by Thursday 3/11 for pick up Saturday\, 9am-7:30pm\, Sun 9-3pm CaféSelmarie.com. Featuring: key lime\, apple & cherry streusel (whole and slice)\, and the new Elvis Pie with a chocolate cookie crust\, peanut butter cream\, sliced bananas\, vanilla custard\, whipped cream\, chocolate ganache\, and caramel drizzle. Pre-orders recommended; walk-in supplies limited. Prices vary. \nDefloured Bakery\, 1477 W. Balmoral Av\, Chicago\, 773-234-5733\, Saturday & Sunday\, 10am-3pm\, DeflouredBakery.com. Offering Savory\, vegan pies\, whoopie pies\, plus mini pies and a newly invented Nutella Pie. Everything is gluten-free! Participating in a pop-up store on Sunday\, March 14 at The Perfect Cup\, 4700 N. Damen Av with various pie options available while supplies last. \nDinkel’s Bakery\, 3329 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-281-7300\, Sunday\, 8am-4pm\, Dinkels.com. Offering 5″ pies in apple\, cherry\, and chocolate silk for $3.14 each While supplies last. \nFannie’s Cafe\, 5040 W. Montrose Av\, Chicago\, 708-320-2294\, Saturday\, 8am-3pm\, Sunday 8am-2pm FanniesCafe.com. Offering special pies only available on Pi Day\, whole and by the slice in blueberry\, apple\, French silk\, and apple cheesecake\, banana cream\, pecan\, cherry\, lemon meringue\, apple-pecan. Pre-ordering pies is recommended with 24-hour notice; walk-ups while supplies last. \nFirst Slice Pie Cafe\, FirstSlice.org is offering slices for only $3.14 on all flavors\, plus mini pies for $6.28\, and 20% off whole pies\, while supplies last. At two locations: \n\nManor: 4664 N. Manor\, Chicago\, 773-267-0169\, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm\nAndersonville: 5357 N. Ashland\, 773-275-4297\, Sat. 10am-8pm\, Sun. 10am-6pm\n\nHappy Apple Pie Shop\, 226 Harrison St.\, Oak Park\, 708-606-0037\, HappyApplePieShop. Offering 2 mini pies for $3.14 (limit 4)\, or 1 hand pie for $3.14 (limit 2; additional pies are regular price) on Saturday only 11:30am-5:00pm. \nJarosch Bakery\, 35 Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\, 847-437-1234\, Saturday\, 6:30am-5:00pm only\, JaroschBakery.com. Offering mini pies in blueberry\, apple\, and cherry crumble\, while supplies last. Also a wide variety of double crust and crumble topping baked pies\, and 6 different whipped cream pies. Must order in advance for pickup on Saturday\, 6:30am-5:00pm; closed Sunday. \nJewel Foods Bakeries\, various Chicago area locations\, check local store for details and availability\, JewelOsco.com. Offering discounted apple pies for only $3.14. While supplies last. \nRoeser’s Bakery\, 3216 W North Av\, Chicago\, 773-489-6900\, Saturday and Sunday\, 8am-6pm\, RoesersCakes.com. Offering mini pie flavors including Boston cream\, chocolate custard whipped cream\, coconut custard whipped cream\, and lemon meringue\, all for $3.14 on Pi Day\, plus 10% off all pies in the store. While supplies last. \nSweet Mandy B’s\, Lincoln Park\, 1208 W. Webster\, Chicago\, Sat & Sun. 9am-7pm\, 773-244-1174\, SweetMandyBs.com This weekend offering 9” pies in Apple Streusel\, Apple Cherry Streusel\, Key Lime\, Banana Cream\, and Chocolate Cream. Call 773-244-1174 to pre-order 9″ pies; on 3.14\, place pie order online before collecting at pick up door. \nSweet Mandy B’s\, Streeterville\, 254 E. Ontario\, Chicago\, Sat & Sun. 9am-6pm\, 312-255-1632\, SweetMandyBs.com This weekend offering whole 9” pies and slices in Apple Streusel\, Key Lime\, Banana Cream\, and Chocolate Cream. Call 312-255-1632 to pre-order 9″ pies; on 3.14\, visit in-store or online to purchase whole pies & slices. \n  \nPIZZA: \nBlaze Pizza\, check BlazePizza.com for Chicago location and hours. Blaze Pizza will offer coupons for $3.14 personal pizzas through their app only. Customers must download the app before March 14 and sign up for a Blaze Rewards account\, and choose a favorite location to receive a $3.14 pizza on your next visit good through April 12\, 2021. Some restrictions apply. \n7-Eleven\, participating 7-Eleven stores are offering large pizzas for $3.14. 7-Eleven.com. Limitations apply. Offer is available only through the 7Rewards® loyalty program in the app or ordered on the 7NOW delivery app for delivery or order-ahead pickup. Valid on any large pepperoni\, extreme meat\, or triple-cheese pizza. The offer will be live from 12:01am-11:59 pm local time Sunday\, March 14 while supplies last at participating US stores. For every whole pizza purchased at participating stores on Pi Day\, the retailer will help provide a meal to Feeding America\, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country. \nSmack Dab Chicago\, Rogers Park\, 6730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, 872-241-9111\, Sunday 5-9:00pm\, offering 3-topping pizzas for only $14. While supplies last. Toast.com/smackdabchi/ \n  \nSend additions/corrections to this list to PiDay@IllinoisScience.org. \n  \nIllinois Science Council is an independent 501c3 organization that promotes science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) for the public. ISC offers engaging programs to highlight researchers from Chicago-area institutions. \n  \nISC is also hosting a virtual Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run/Walk of 3.14-miles anytime before Sunday\, March 14\, 2021. Registrants can enter their chosen route for a prize\, and join a trivia game with prizes at 3:14pm or 6:28pm on 3/14. All registrants receive a special pandemic-edition 2021 PiK t-shirt. Details at PiDayRun.org. \n3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105820974944592307816406286208998628034825
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/pi-day-celebrates-math-with-pie/
LOCATION:AMC River East 21 Movie Theater\, 322 E. Illinois St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210311T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164207Z
UID:10001119-1615644000-1615762800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Pi Day 2021 Celebration of Math with PIE!
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council announces its 2021 list of Chicago-area bakeries celebrating Pi Day by providing pie specials. For 13 years\, ISC has recruited bakeries and restaurants to offer pie-related specials for the public to enjoy Pi Day celebrations. As a nonprofit promoting science\, technology\, engineering and math\, ISC encourages businesses offering pie specials\, and customers enjoying pie on March 14\, to acknowledge the importance of math\, and pi\, in our lives.  (pies image © Cafe Selmarie) \n{Send additions/updates to this list to PiDay@IllinoisScience.org} \n  \nBAKERIES: \nBennison’s Bakery\, 1000 Davis St\, Evanston\, 847-328-9434\, Sunday\, 7am-4pm only\, BennisonsCakes.com. Offering 4” pies for $3.14 in apple\, strawberry rhubarb\, Boston cream\, and French Silk. \nCafe Selmarie\, 4729 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-989-5595\, pre-order online or phone by Thursday 3/11 for pick up Saturday\, 9am-7:30pm\, Sun 9-3pm CaféSelmarie.com. Featuring: key lime\, apple & cherry streusel (whole and slice)\, and the new Elvis Pie with a chocolate cookie crust\, peanut butter cream\, sliced bananas\, vanilla custard\, whipped cream\, chocolate ganache\, and caramel drizzle. Pre-orders recommended; walk-in supplies limited. Prices vary. \nDefloured Bakery\, 1477 W. Balmoral Av\, Chicago\, 773-234-5733\, Saturday & Sunday\, 10am-3pm\, DeflouredBakery.com. Offering Savory\, vegan pies\, whoopie pies\, plus mini pies and a newly invented Nutella Pie. Everything is gluten-free! Participating in a pop-up store on Sunday\, March 14 at The Perfect Cup\, 4700 N. Damen Av with various pie options available while supplies last. \nDinkel’s Bakery\, 3329 N. Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, 773-281-7300\, Sunday\, 8am-4pm\, Dinkels.com. Offering 5″ pies in apple\, cherry\, and chocolate silk for $3.14 each While supplies last. \nFannie’s Cafe\, 5040 W. Montrose Av\, Chicago\, 708-320-2294\, Saturday\, 8am-3pm\, Sunday 8am-2pm FanniesCafe.com. Offering special pies only available on Pi Day\, whole and by the slice in blueberry\, apple\, French silk\, and apple cheesecake\, banana cream\, pecan\, cherry\, lemon meringue\, apple-pecan. Pre-ordering pies is recommended with 24-hour notice; walk-ups while supplies last. \nFirst Slice Pie Cafe\, FirstSlice.org is offering slices for only $3.14 on all flavors\, plus mini pies for $6.28\, and 20% off whole pies\, while supplies last. At two locations: \n\nManor: 4664 N. Manor\, Chicago\, 773-267-0169\, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm\nAndersonville: 5357 N. Ashland\, 773-275-4297\, Sat. 10am-8pm\, Sun. 10am-6pm\n\nHappy Apple Pie Shop\, 226 Harrison St.\, Oak Park\, 708-606-0037\, HappyApplePieShop. Offering 2 mini pies for $3.14 (limit 4)\, or 1 hand pie for $3.14 (limit 2; additional pies are regular price) on Saturday only 11:30am-5:00pm. \nJarosch Bakery\, 35 Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\, 847-437-1234\, Saturday\, 6:30am-5:00pm only\, JaroschBakery.com. Offering mini pies in blueberry\, apple\, and cherry crumble\, while supplies last. Also a wide variety of double crust and crumble topping baked pies\, and 6 different whipped cream pies. Must order in advance for pickup on Saturday\, 6:30am-5:00pm; closed Sunday. \nJewel Foods Bakeries\, various Chicago area locations\, check local store for details and availability\, JewelOsco.com. Offering discounted apple pies for only $3.14. While supplies last. \nRoeser’s Bakery\, 3216 W North Av\, Chicago\, 773-489-6900\, Saturday and Sunday\, 8am-6pm\, RoesersCakes.com. Offering mini pie flavors including Boston cream\, chocolate custard whipped cream\, coconut custard whipped cream\, and lemon meringue\, all for $3.14 on Pi Day\, plus 10% off all pies in the store. While supplies last. \nSweet Mandy B’s\, Lincoln Park\, 1208 W. Webster\, Chicago\, Sat & Sun. 9am-7pm\, 773-244-1174\, SweetMandyBs.com. This weekend offering 9” pies in apple streusel\, apple cherry streusel\, key lime\, banana cream\, and chocolate cream. Call 773-244-1174 to pre-order 9″ pies; on 3.14\, place pie order online before collecting at pick up door. \nSweet Mandy B’s\, Streeterville\, 254 E. Ontario\, Chicago\, Sat & Sun. 9am-6pm\, 312-255-1632\, SweetMandyBs.com. This weekend offering whole 9” pies and slices in apple streusel\, key lime\, banana cream\, and chocolate cream. Call 312-255-1632 to pre-order 9″ pies; on 3.14\, visit in-store or online to purchase whole pies & slices. \n  \nPIZZA: \nBlaze Pizza\, check BlazePizza.com for Chicago location and hours. Blaze Pizza will offer coupons for $3.14 personal pizzas through their app only. Customers must download the app before March 14 and sign up for a Blaze Rewards account\, and choose a favorite location to receive a $3.14 pizza on your next visit good through April 12\, 2021. Some restrictions apply. \n7-Eleven\, participating 7-Eleven stores are offering large pizzas for $3.14. 7-Eleven.com. Limitations apply. Offer is available only through the 7Rewards® loyalty program in the app or ordered on the 7NOW delivery app for delivery or order-ahead pickup. Valid on any large pepperoni\, extreme meat\, or triple-cheese pizza. The offer will be live from 12:01am-11:59 pm local time Sunday\, March 14 while supplies last at participating US stores. For every whole pizza purchased at participating stores on Pi Day\, the retailer will help provide a meal to Feeding America\, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country. \nSmack Dab Chicago\, Rogers Park\, 6730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, 872-241-9111\, Sunday 5-9:00pm\, offering 3-topping pizzas for only $14. While supplies last. Toast.com/smackdabchi/ \n  \n {Send additions/corrections to this list to PiDay@IllinoisScience.org} \n  \nIllinois Science Council is an independent 501c3 organization that promotes science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) for the public. ISC offers engaging programs to highlight researchers from Chicago-area institutions. \n  \nISC is also hosting a virtual Pi Day “Pi K” Fun Run/Walk of 3.14-miles anytime before Sunday\, March 14\, 2021. Registrants can enter their chosen route for a prize\, and join a trivia game with prizes at 3:14pm or 6:28pm on 3/14. All registrants receive a special pandemic-edition 2021 PiK t-shirt. Details at PiDayRun.org. \n3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105820974944592307816406286208998628 \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/pi-day-2021-celebration-of-math-with-pie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T151400
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T182800
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210209T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164206Z
UID:10001118-1615734840-1615746480@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Pi Day "Pi K" Fun Run 2021 - Irrational\, Non-repeating and with Trivia! - 2021-03-14
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed\, which is FANTASTIC! But\, it’s still too risky for us to get together for ISC’s annual 3.14-mile “Pi K” Run followed by Trivia & Pie Party. BUT WE WON’T LET A STUPID VIRUS STOP US FROM CELEBRATING PI DAY!!!!! Here’s the plan: \n1. REGISTER:\nAll registrants receive this year’s awesome Pi K t-shirt they can wear proudly to show their respect for math and support of science outreach. Register until midnight on March 14 at http://PiDayRun.org to get this year’s awesome PiK t-shirt delivered directly to your door. \nHelp us raise even more awareness of the importance of science by registering for Charity Bib. Engage your friends and family in fundraising in support of science outreach. Raise $314 and your registration fee is waived! To do so you don’t register through eventbrite\, but must register through the Charity Bib page: https://bit.ly/PiDayCharityRun. \n2. “RUN” 3.14 something: \nSometime before afternoon on March 14\, you should run\, walk\, skip\, cartwheel\, or saunter 3.14 miles\, which is a little more than a 5K. (It’s the honor system. We won’t know if you spent 3.14 hours on your couch.) You can also go 3.14 kilometers\, furlongs\, acres\, leagues\, or city blocks if you choose. \n3. PLAY TRIVIA: \nThe first 200 people who register on Eventbrite or Charity Bib will be sent a Zoom link the morning of March 14 to join us online at 3:14pm (pi/pi ) that afternoon\, or 6:28pm (2pi-pi ) that evening. Everyone must register for only one trivia session; prizes are the same for both. \nWe’ll use the Kahoot platform for trivia. ISC’s Game Master will share the question screen\, and players use their own phones (or an alternate tab on a computer) to select answers. You’ll toggle to Kahoot.it or open the Kahoot app on your phone\, and enter the Game PIN once it’s on the screen. If you haven’t used Kahoot before\, you can download it prior to the 14th. It’s not necessary to use the app\, but some find it easier than switching between tabs on your computer. \n4. PRIZES: \nOne Trivia Winner for each session will receive their choice of a t-shirt or mask from ISC’s Science Swag Store! Check out the goods at https://bit.ly/ISCscienceswag. \nCreative Route – if you use a running app that maps your route (e.g.\, Strava\, MapMyRun\, etc.)\, we’ll award a winner of the most creative route related to pi\, pie\, or math their choice of a t-shirt or mask from ISC’s Science Swag Store! To be eligible\, you must submit your route to PiDay@IllinoisScience.org with the subject line “Route Contest” no later than 12:00noon (CT) Sunday\, March 14. Entries will judged by ISC’s volunteer Pi Day committee who are generous geniuses and so their decision is final. \n—————————————————————————– \nAll proceeds support the STEM outreach efforts of Illinois Science Council\, an independent 501c3 nonprofit based in Chicago that offers creative and engaging science programs for teens and adults. \n\n2021 Pi K T-Shirt:\nThe 2021 Pi K t-shirt is a softstyle unisex cotton tee available in sizes XS – 2XL. The front logo is not some esoteric equation. It simply indicates this ia a “Pi K” as opposed to a 5K run\, and the exponent number indicates this year\, 2021\, is the 9th annual event. The back of the shirt gives a nod to the pandemic and virtual nature of this year’s event with an image of the COVID-19 virus replacing the decimal in 3.14. The “dividing line” between 3.14 and ISC’s logo is not a line at all; up close it’s a long sequence of digits of pi. \nSignificance of Pi: \nPi\, in case you don’t remember\, is abbreviated to 3.14 but continues indefinitely. To date\, it has been calculated by computer to over 1.2 trillion digits. Competitions exist for reciting the most digits by memory. As the world’s most famous mathematical constant\, Pi is important to many formulas used in mathematics\, science\, engineering and statistics.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/pi-day-pi-k-fun-run-2021-irrational-non-repeating-and-with-trivia-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T201400
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210314T221400
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210209T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164205Z
UID:10001117-1615752840-1615760040@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Pi Day "Pi K" Fun Run 2021 - Irrational\, Non-repeating and with Trivia! - 2021-03-14
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed\, which is FANTASTIC! But\, it’s still too risky for us to get together for ISC’s annual 3.14-mile “Pi K” Run followed by Trivia & Pie Party. BUT WE WON’T LET A STUPID VIRUS STOP US FROM CELEBRATING PI DAY!!!!! Here’s the plan: \n1. REGISTER:\nAll registrants receive this year’s awesome Pi K t-shirt they can wear proudly to show their respect for math and support of science outreach. Register by midnight March 14 at http://PiDayRun.org to get this year’s awesome PiK t-shirt delivered to your door. \nHelp us raise even more awareness of the importance of science by registering for Charity Bib. Engage your friends and family in fundraising in support of science outreach. Raise $314 and your registration fee is waived! To do so you don’t register through eventbrite\, but must register through the Charity Bib page: https://bit.ly/PiDayCharityRun. \n2. “RUN” 3.14 something: \nSometime before afternoon on March 14\, you should run\, walk\, skip\, cartwheel\, or saunter 3.14 miles\, which is a little more than a 5K. (It’s the honor system. We won’t know if you spent 3.14 hours on your couch.) You can also go 3.14 kilometers\, furlongs\, acres\, leagues\, or city blocks if you choose. \n3. PLAY TRIVIA: \nThe first 200 people who register on Eventbrite or Charity Bib will be sent a Zoom link the morning of March 14 to join us online at 3:14pm (pi/pi ) that afternoon\, or 6:28pm (2pi-pi ) that evening. Everyone must choose only one trivia session; prizes are the same for both. \nWe’ll use the Kahoot platform for trivia. ISC’s Game Master will share the question screen\, and players use their own phones (or an alternate tab on a computer) to select answers. You’ll toggle to Kahoot.it or open the Kahoot app on your phone\, and enter the Game PIN once it’s on the screen. If you haven’t used Kahoot before\, you can download it prior to the 14th. It’s not necessary to use the app\, but some find it easier than switching between tabs on your computer. \n4. PRIZES: \nOne Trivia Winner for each session will receive their choice of a t-shirt or mask from ISC’s Science Swag Store! Check out the goods at https://bit.ly/ISCscienceswag. \nCreative Route – if you use a running app that maps your route (e.g.\, Strava\, MapMyRun\, etc.)\, we will award the winner of the most creative rpi-\, pie-\, or math-related route their choice of a t-shirt or mask from ISC’s Science Swag Store! To be eligible\, you must submit your route to PiDay@IllinoisScience.org with the subject line “Route Contest” no later than 12:00noon (CT) Sunday\, March 14. Entries will judged by ISC’s volunteer Pi Day committee who are generous geniuses and so their decision is final. \n\nAll proceeds support the STEM outreach efforts of Illinois Science Council\, an independent 501c3 nonprofit based in Chicago that offers creative and engaging science programs for teens and adults. \n\n2021 Pi K T-Shirt:\nThe 2021 Pi K t-shirt is a softstyle unisex cotton tee available in sizes XS – 2XL. The front logo is not some esoteric equation. It simply indicates this ia a “Pi K” as opposed to a 5K run\, and the exponent number indicates this year\, 2021\, is the 9th annual event. The back of the shirt gives a nod to the pandemic and virtual nature of this year’s event with an image of the COVID-19 virus replacing the decimal in 3.14. The “dividing line” between 3.14 and ISC’s logo is not a line at all; up close it’s a long sequence of digits of pi. \nSignificance of Pi: \nPi\, in case you don’t remember\, is abbreviated to 3.14 but continues indefinitely. To date\, it has been calculated by computer to over 1.2 trillion digits. Competitions exist for reciting the most digits by memory. As the world’s most famous mathematical constant\, Pi is important to many formulas used in mathematics\, science\, engineering and statistics.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/pi-day-pi-k-fun-run-2021-irrational-non-repeating-and-with-trivia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210319T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164205Z
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SUMMARY:23 and YOU! The Human Genome and Consumer Genetic Testing - 2021-03-31
DESCRIPTION:Learn about amazing genetics advances since the Human Genome was mapped (20 years ago) and what consumer genetic testing means for you! \n  \nIt’s been 20 years since the groundbreaking science advancement of mapping the human genome. What is a genome\, anyway? What changes in science\, technology and society were spawned by the project? \nISC is excited to host Dr. Jeffery Schloss\, a former Division Director at NIH in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). He’ll tell us about how things have changed and some things worth knowing about the human genome. He will answer questions like: \n\nWhy does genetic research matter to those of us who are not biologists or geneticists?\n\n\nWhat is important to know about the popular “recreational” genetic tests anyone can buy\, like 23andMe or AncestryDNA?\n\n\nAnd your questions too!\n\n  \nWednesday\, March 31 \n6:00pm – 7:15pm (CT) \nSpace is limited. To receive Zoom link\, register today. \nSuggested donation: $10 \n\nJeffery A. Schloss\, Ph.D.\, is experienced in leading programs to develop and implement genomic technologies. He was most recently Director\, Division of Genome Sciences\, Extramural Research Program\, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)\, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, where he supervised the scientists who were responsible for well-known\, productive programs such as NHGRI’s Genome Sequencing Program\, ENCODE\, 1000 Genomes\, $1\,000 Genome Technology program\, and much of NHGRI’s informatics program\, and NIH Common Fund programs including KOMP\, LINCS\, H3Africa\, Protein Capture\, and the Human Microbiome Program. \nEarlier\, as Program Director at NHGRI\, Schloss developed and implemented the program to develop technologies to sequence human genomes at a cost of $1\,000\, and the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science; in the early days of the Human Genome Project (HGP) he managed grants to centers that were building human and model organism physical and genetic maps\, and helped initiate the scale-up to HGP sequencing. Schloss served on trans-NIH and trans-federal-agency programs including the NIH Bioengineering Consortium and the National Nanotechnology Initiative. He was previously on the biology faculty at the University of Kentucky after a postdoc in the biology department at Yale University\, having earned the PhD degree in cell biology at Carnegie Mellon University and BA in biology at Case Western Reserve University.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/23-and-you-the-human-genome-and-consumer-genetic-testing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T001500
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210319T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164204Z
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SUMMARY:23 and YOU! The Human Genome and Consumer Genetic Testing - 2021-03-31
DESCRIPTION:Learn about amazing genetics advances since the Human Genome was mapped (20 years ago) and what consumer genetic testing means for you!\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s been 20 years since the groundbreaking science advancement of mapping the human genome. What is a genome\, anyway? What changes in science\, technology and society were spawned by the project? \nISC is excited to host Dr. Jeffery Schloss\, a former Division Director at NIH in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). He’ll tell us about how things have changed and some things worth knowing about the human genome. He will answer questions like: \n\nWhy does genetic research matter to those of us who are not biologists or geneticists?\n\n\nWhat is important to know about the popular “recreational” genetic tests anyone can buy\, like 23andMe  or AncestryDNA?\n\n\nAnd your questions too!\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 31 \n6:00pm – 7:15pm (CT) \nSpace is limited. To receive Zoom link\, register today. \nSuggested donation: $10 \n\n\nJeffery A. Schloss\, Ph.D.\, is experienced in leading programs to develop and implement genomic technologies. He was most recently Director\, Division of Genome Sciences\, Extramural Research Program\, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)\, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, where he supervised the scientists who were responsible for well-known\, productive programs such as NHGRI’s Genome Sequencing Program\, ENCODE\, 1000 Genomes\, $1\,000 Genome Technology program\, and much of NHGRI’s informatics program\, and NIH Common Fund programs including KOMP\, LINCS\, H3Africa\, Protein Capture\, and the Human Microbiome Program. \nEarlier\, as Program Director at NHGRI\, Schloss developed and implemented the program to develop technologies to sequence human genomes at a cost of $1\,000\, and the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science; in the early days of the Human Genome Project (HGP) he managed grants to centers that were building human and model organism physical and genetic maps\, and helped initiate the scale-up to HGP sequencing. Schloss served on trans-NIH and trans-federal-agency programs including the NIH Bioengineering Consortium and the National Nanotechnology Initiative. He was previously on the biology faculty at the University of Kentucky after a postdoc in the biology department at Yale University\, having earned the PhD degree in cell biology at Carnegie Mellon University and BA in biology at Case Western Reserve University.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/23-and-you-the-human-genome-and-consumer-genetic-testing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210412T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Your Brain on Happiness - 2021-04-27
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fascinating program on brain research on happiness (and other emotions)\, how to change your brain\, and how the brain changes your health.\nRegister for zoom link here. \nWe all know how different it feels to be happy – or otherwise – and it’s all in your head. In your brain\, that is.Our gray matter is obviously quite emotional – highs\, lows\, and everything in between. Sometimes the change in mindset happens surprisingly quickly. \n\n\n\nGiven the incredible recent advancements in studying the brain\, have researchers found a happiness region in the brain? \nCan you actually change your brain to make yourself happier? How?!? \nCan mediation actually fundamentally change the brain? \n\nRobin Nusslock\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Psychology Neuroscience at Northwestern University\, will explain how happiness affects physical health\, and what’s happening when happiness goes awry and turns to depression or addiction. \nIf we’re lucky\, Dr. Nusslock will tell us about psychoneuroimmunology and how that research relates to COVID-19. Then you can knowledgeably drop that term in casual conversation to wow people with the size of your brain! \nWe’ll allow plenty of time for Q&A so join us for what will certainly be an enlightening conversation! \nSpace is limited. To receive Zoom link\, register today!\nhttps://BrainOnHappiness.eventbrite.com\nFree with suggested donation $10 \nDr. Robin Nusslock is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Northwestern University\, where he serves as Director of the Affective & Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory. His research examines how the brain creates emotion and how stress gets under the skin to affect people’s mental and physical health. Nusslock has published over seventy scientific articles and book chapters on the neuroscience of emotion and health and his work has been featured in both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@RobinNusslock
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/brain-research-on-happiness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T003000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210412T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164201Z
UID:10000928-1619564400-1619569800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Your Brain on Happiness - 2021-04-27
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fascinating program on brain research on happiness (and other emotions)\, how to change your brain\, and how the brain changes your health. \nRegister for zoom link here. \n \n\n\nWe all know how different it feels to be happy – or otherwise – and it’s all in your head. In your brain\, that is.Our gray matter is obviously quite emotional – highs\, lows\, and everything in between. Sometimes the change in mindset happens surprisingly quickly.\n\n\nGiven the incredible recent advancements in studying the brain\, have researchers found a happiness region in the brain? \nCan you actually change your brain to make yourself happier? How?!? \nCan mediation actually fundamentally change the brain? \n\nRobin Nusslock\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Psychology Neuroscience at Northwestern University\, will explain how happiness affects physical health\, and what’s happening when happiness goes awry and turns to depression or addiction. \nIf we’re lucky\, Dr. Nusslock will tell us about psychoneuroimmunology and how that research relates to COVID-19. Then you can knowledgeably drop that term in casual conversation to wow people with the size of your brain! \nWe’ll allow plenty of time for Q&A so join us for what will certainly be an enlightening conversation! \nSpace is limited. To receive Zoom link\, register today!\nhttps://BrainOnHappiness.eventbrite.com\nFree with suggested donation $10 \nDr. Robin Nusslock is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Northwestern University\, where he serves as Director of the Affective & Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory. His research examines how the brain creates emotion and how stress gets under the skin to affect people’s mental and physical health. Nusslock has published over seventy scientific articles and book chapters on the neuroscience of emotion and health and his work has been featured in both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@RobinNusslock
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/brain-research-on-happiness-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210421T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164200Z
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SUMMARY:ISC and City Nature Challenge: West Ridge Nature Park
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is joining the 2021 City Nature Challenge!\nCome join us at our first IN PERSON event in over a year! This species observation spree is entirely outdoors and socially distanced\, but masks will be required. A great opportunity to get out to enjoy nature and learn something too!  \nThe City Nature Challenge is a 4-day bioblitz organized by the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Cities around the world try to collect the most species observations over the course of the event. Anyone can participate on their own\, but if you’d like to meet new people while you look at plants\, fungi\, insects\, and animals\, ISC is organizing groups at TWO locations in Chicago:  West Ridge Natural Area and Northerly Island. This page is for the WEST RIDGE NATURE PARK location. \nCity Nature Challenge logs species observed and recorded in iNaturalist\, a smart phone app for taking geotagged photographs of organisms that then crowdsources identifications. You don’t need to be able to identify any plants or animals yourself — you only need your curiosity about nature and willingness to look at the world around you! \nWhat you need to participate: \n\nDownload the iNaturalist app on your smart phone\nWear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes\nWear sunscreen\, a hat\, or other sun protection\nFace mask for COVID-19 prevention\n\nHow to find us at WEST RIDGE NATURE PARK:  ISC representatives will be near the walk-in entrance for 15-20 min at 7:00 am and again at 9:00 am. From there\, we’ll spread out to make observations. \nMore information on the overall City Nature Challenge is available here: https://citynaturechallenge.org/ \nand about the Chicago-area plans from Chicago Wilderness here: https://www.chicagowilderness.org/page/citynaturechallenge
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-and-city-nature-challenge-west-ridge-nature-park/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210421T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164200Z
UID:10000932-1619895600-1619902800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC and City Nature Challenge at Northerly Island
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is joining the 2021 City Nature Challenge!\nCome join us at our first IN PERSON event in over a year! This species observation spree is entirely outdoors and socially distanced\, but masks will be required. A great opportunity to get out to enjoy nature and learn something too!  \nThe City Nature Challenge is a 4-day bioblitz organized by the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Cities around the world try to collect the most species observations over the course of the event. Anyone can participate on their own\, but if you’d like to meet new people while you look at plants\, fungi\, insects\, and animals\, ISC is organizing groups at TWO locations in Chicago:  West Ridge Natural Area (morning) and Northerly Island (afternoon). This page is for the NORTHERLY ISLAND location. \nCity Nature Challenge logs species observed and recorded in iNaturalist\, a smart phone app for taking geotagged photographs of organisms that then crowdsources identifications. You don’t need to be able to identify any plants or animals yourself — you only need your curiosity about nature and willingness to look at the world around you! \nWhat you need to participate: \n\nDownload the iNaturalist app on your smart phone\nWear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes\nWear sunscreen\, a hat\, or other sun protection\nFace mask for COVID-19 prevention\n\nHow to find us at NORTHERLY ISLAND:  ISC representatives will be near the walk-in entrance for 15 min at 2:00 pm. From there\, we’ll spread out to make observations. \nMore information on the overall City Nature Challenge is available here: https://citynaturechallenge.org/ \nand on Chicago-area plans from Chicago Wilderness here: https://www.chicagowilderness.org/page/citynaturechallenge
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-and-city-nature-challenge-at-northerly-island/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210514T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164159Z
UID:10000936-1621969200-1621974600@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:DIY Chemistry of Beer — Virtually with ISC & Metropolitan Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your chance to understand chemistry the way they would NEVER teach in high school!\n  \nIllinois Science Council won’t let a pandemic stop our most popular “Chemistry for Adults” program with long-time science/beer partner\, Metropolitan Brewing. We just modified it to offer you a DIY Virtual Chemistry of Beer! \nJoin us for this unique (and very fun) online\, yet hands-on Chemistry of Beer program with ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Lindsey McQuade\, PhD. You won’t just watch demos on zoom\, you will be equipped and directed to perform the experiments in your own home! \nYou’ll get a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of Metropolitan’s brewery with Co-founder and Head Brewer\, Doug Hurst and have the opportunity to ask questions about their craft beer process. Our friends at Metropolitan are great fun\, easy-going\, and they really know craft beer. Then Dr. McQuade will lead you in conducting experiments to learn about how yeast produce alcohol\, what happens when your beer goes stale\, and why nitro beers taste so different. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the chemists and with Metropolitan’s Co-founder & President\, Tracy Hurst. \nYou have 2 ways to participate:\n\nA limited number (36) of Take-home Chemistry of Beer+ Kits will be available for pickup at Metropolitan’s taproom at 3057 N Rockwell St.\, Chicago\, on Chicago’s north side. Take-home Kits will contain a special selection of 4 Metropolitan beers plus additional items for performing the beer tasting/testing experiments along with us on May 25th. You must be able to pick up your kit during taproom hours May 21-24th.\nFor those who can’t make it to Metropolitan to pick up a beer kit\, we will send you a shopping list of items you should be able to purchase locally to experiment along with us.\n\nGet your ticket today as this program is always quick to sell out! You’ll learn about your beloved beverage in new ways to impress others with your beer knowledge. All proceeds support ISC’s science outreach efforts. \nSpace is limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity\, but you must be 21 or older.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/diy-chemistry-of-beer-virtually-with-isc-metropolitan-brewery/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210514T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T163249Z
UID:10000938-1621987200-1621992600@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:DIY Chemistry of Beer -- Virtual with ISC & Metropolitan Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your chance to understand chemistry the way they would NEVER teach in high school!\n \nIllinois Science Council won’t let a pandemic stop our most popular “Chemistry for Adults” program with long-time science/beer partner\, Metropolitan Brewing. We just modified it to offer you a DIY Virtual Chemistry of Beer! \nJoin us for this unique (and very fun) online\, yet hands-on Chemistry of Beer program with ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Lindsey McQuade\, PhD. You won’t just watch demos on zoom\, you will be equipped and directed to perform the experiments in your own home! \nYou’ll get a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of Metropolitan’s brewery with Co-founder and Head Brewer\, Doug Hurst and have the opportunity to ask questions about their craft beer process. Our friends at Metropolitan are great fun\, easy-going\, and they really know craft beer. Then Dr. McQuade will lead you in conducting experiments to learn about how yeast produce alcohol\, what happens when your beer goes stale\, and why nitro beers taste so different. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the chemists and with Metropolitan’s Co-founder & President\, Tracy Hurst. \nYou have 2 ways to participate:\n\nA limited number (36) of Take-home Chemistry of Beer+ Kits will be available for pickup at Metropolitan’s taproom at 3057 N Rockwell St.\, Chicago\, on Chicago’s north side. Take-home Kits will contain a special selection of 4 Metropolitan beers plus additional items for performing the beer tasting/testing experiments along with us on May 25th. You must be able to pick up your kit during taproom hours May 21-24th.\nFor those who can’t make it to Metropolitan to pick up a beer kit\, we will send you a shopping list of items you should be able to purchase locally to experiment along with us.\n\nGet your ticket today as this program is always quick to sell out! You’ll learn about your beloved beverage in new ways to impress others with your beer knowledge. All proceeds support ISC’s science outreach efforts. \nSpace is limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity\, but you must be 21 or older.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/diy-chemistry-of-beer-virtual-with-isc-metropolitan-brewery/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211231T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210414T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164150Z
UID:10000930-1631253600-1640991600@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Science Swag!  Cool Fashion Supports Science Outreach
DESCRIPTION:You show your support of science outreach with every purchase from ISC’s “Science Swag Store.”  100% of all proceeds goes directly to creating more fun & engaging science programs. Choose from a wide variety of styles and colors for science-themed t-shirts\, sweatshirts\, and masks. \nIllinois Science Council (“ISC”) is an independent nonprofit that brings science to public audiences through interesting and engaging programs. We serve as the adult complement to student-focused science outreach and we do it thanks to the contributions of science fans like you!   \nOur mission is to raise understanding and appreciation of science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) topics among the adult public. We engage\, educate\, and entertain adults (high school and up) about STEM subjects. We serve as the science & tech complement to the Chicago region’s arts & culture sector with appealing and substantive content. We showcase the scientists and research of the Chicago-area institutions and companies that make Chicago our nation’s true “City of Science.”  \nPlease show your acceptance of science and your support for public outreach with your fashion choices! Buy something today for yourself or a loved one at: https://www.bonfire.com/store/science-swag/ \nYou can also make a direct contribution to ISC’s work on our “Donate” page here. \n \nhttps://bit.ly/ScienceSwag
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/purchase-of-science-t-shirts-and-masks-supports-science-outreach/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210911T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T171351Z
UID:10001123-1631444400-1631476800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC at Sundays On State! - 2021-09-12
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2021 — Sundays on State! Stop by our booth on State Street between Washington & Madison this Sunday\, September 12 anytime from 11:00am – 8:00pm. You’ll see real animal brains (including human!) up close and enjoy our exotic insect “petting zoo” — it’s perfect for pictures!  You can chat with scientists — like a soil ecologist\, astrophysicist\, neuroscientist\, immunologist\, etc. — buy a new City of Science “subway” t-shirt (below)\,  and learn about science outreach opportunities in Chicago. \nChicago’s most iconic street\, State Street\, closes to traffic from Lake to Madison on select Sundays this summer and transforms into an open street full of surprises beginning July 11 thus summer. Come together with neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond for Sundays on State\, a free\, interactive block party\, while safely enjoying art\, culture\, active recreation\, retail\, bars\, restaurants\, and local attractions. Experience everyone’s neighborhood\, the Loop\, like never before! \nLOTS of entertainment and it’s all FREE!! \n#SundaysOnState   #SCIENCEonState \n \nT-shirts $20; choice of sizes; All proceeds support science outreach programming! \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-at-sundays-on-state-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Loop\, 24 N. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210911T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164149Z
UID:10001122-1631462400-1631494800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC at Sundays On State! - 2021-09-12
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council will be featured at one of the biggest summer attractions of 2021 — Sundays on State! Stop by our booth on State Street between Washington & Madison this Sunday\, September 12 anytime from 11:00am – 8:00pm. You’ll see real animal brains (including human!) up close and enjoy our exotic insect “petting zoo” — it’s perfect for pictures!  You can chat with scientists — like a soil ecologist\, astrophysicist\, neuroscientist\, immunologist\, etc. — buy a new City of Science “subway” t-shirt (below)\,  and learn about science outreach opportunities in Chicago. \nChicago’s most iconic street\, State Street\, closes to traffic from Lake to Madison on select Sundays this summer and transforms into an open street full of surprises beginning July 11 this summer. Come together with neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond for Sundays on State\, a free\, interactive block party\, while safely enjoying art\, culture\, active recreation\, retail\, bars\, restaurants\, and local attractions. Experience everyone’s neighborhood\, the Loop\, like never before! \nLOTS of entertainment and it’s all FREE!!  \nVisit ISC’s booth —  #SCIENCEonState — at 24 N. State Street for BUGS\, BRAINS\, and more!! \n#SundaysOnState    \n \nT-shirts $20; choice of sizes; All proceeds support science outreach programming!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-at-sundays-on-state/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210908T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164148Z
UID:10000940-1633026600-1633032000@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC Trivia Night - 2021-09-30
DESCRIPTION:Aside from vaccines\, masks\, and safe distances\, the key things to help us deal with this pandemic are: \n\nEngage with other humans (preferably fun ones)\nKeep our brains active (you can only binge-watch so many shows)\nHumor (we can’t live sanely without it!)\n\nSo join fun-loving science fans of ISC for a Zoom Trivia Night! (it’s trivia ON zoom; not trivia ABOUT zoom.) We’re excited to tickle your brain with science-tinged factoids. You do not need to be a scientist to play — this event is for everybody! \nThe top two scorers will receive one of ISC’s new Chicago: City of Science “subway” t-shirts (see below). \nThis event is BYOWhatever because it happens inside *your* house!! \nThis program is brought to you by the science- (and fun-) lovers at Illinois Science Council\, a Chicago-based nonprofit. Please support ISC and our mission of public science outreach with a tax-deductible donation of any amount today. \n \nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you and we will use the Kahoot platform for trivia. ISC’s Game Master will share question screen and players use their own phones (or an alternate tab on a computer) to select answers. You’ll like it! \nIf you haven’t used the platform before\, you can download it prior to the evening. Toggle over to Kahoot.it\, or open the Kahoot app on your phone\, and enter the Game PIN once it’s on the screen. It’s not necessary to use the app\, but some find it easier than switching between tabs on your computer.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-trivia-night-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20210908T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164147Z
UID:10001121-1633044600-1633050000@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:ISC Trivia Night - 2021-09-30
DESCRIPTION:Aside from vaccines\, masks\, and safe distances\, the key things to help us deal with this pandemic are: \n\nEngage with other humans (preferably fun ones)\nKeep our brains active (you can only binge-watch so many shows)\nHumor (we can’t live sanely without it!)\n\nSo join fun-loving science fans for ISC’s 3rd  Zoom Trivia Night! (it’s trivia ON zoom; not trivia ABOUT zoom.) We’re excited to tickle your brain with science-tinged factoids. You do not need to be a scientist to play — this event is for everybody! \nThe top two scorers will receive one of ISC’s new Chicago: City of Science “subway” t-shirts (see below). \nThis event is BYOWhatever because it happens inside *your* house!! \nThis program is brought to you by the science- (and fun-) lovers at Illinois Science Council\, a Chicago-based nonprofit. Please support ISC and our mission of public science outreach with a tax-deductible donation of any amount today. \n \nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you and we will use the Kahoot platform for trivia. ISC’s Game Master will share question screen and players use their own phones (or an alternate tab on a computer) to select answers. You’ll like it! \nIf you haven’t used the platform before\, you can download it prior to the evening. Toggle over to Kahoot.it\, or open the Kahoot app on your phone\, and enter the Game PIN once it’s on the screen. It’s not necessary to use the app\, but some find it easier than switching between tabs on your computer. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-trivia-night-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174644
CREATED:20211006T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164147Z
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SUMMARY:CIERA 12th Annual Public Lecture by Dr. Phil Plait: "Strange New Worlds: Is Earth Special?"
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) Presents:  \nThe CIERA 12th Annual Public Lecture \n— Free and open to the public.\n— Livestreamed via Zoom and YouTube!\n— All are welcome! Content tailored to a general audience.\n— Meet Northwestern astronomers after the lecture.\n— Due to Cahn Auditorium’s venue policies\, refreshments will not be available.\n— Campus parking lots are unrestricted in the evenings. \nDr. Phil Plait\nThe Bad Astronomer | Bio | Blog \nTalk Title: Strange New Worlds: Is Earth Special?\nEvent Description \nSince the 1990s\, astronomers have found over four thousand (and counting!) exoplanets\, alien worlds orbiting other stars. These planets orbit a wide variety of stars\, and themselves are all wildly different; huge\, small\, hot\, cold\, airless\, or with thick atmospheres. As we learn more about them\, we come closer to answering the Big Questions: Is there another Earth out there? And if so\, will it support life? Is Earth unique\, or is the galaxy filled with blue-green worlds that look achingly like our own? In this engaging and fun talk\, astronomer Phil Plait will show you how we find these planets\, and how our own compares to them. \nRegistration \nRegistration for the Public lecture will be handled through Eventbrite. While registration is only suggested\, and not mandatory\, priority will be given to registered attendees in the case of capacity restrictions. Registration for the event via Eventbrite can also confirm attendance to the Zoom Webinar\,  accessible via:  https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/97808049380 \nAn option to watch a livestream on YouTube will also be made available\, and will be posted on CIERA’s site October 11th. \nTo register click here \nTo receive updates about this and other CIERA Events\, please subscribe to our e-mail list.
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