CIERA Astronomer Evenings
Join the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) on the last Friday of every month for Astronomer […]
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Upcoming Events
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From the Big Bang to the Multiverse & Beyond
On May 5, the University of Chicago's Michael Turner will explore some of the biggest mysteries in modern cosmology. Is […]
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Astronomy on Tap
Join us at Smylie Brothers' for Astronomy on Tap! Come hear about the STARSHOT MISSION TO ALPHA CENTAURI, EXOPLANETS, and […]
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Chris Anderson, TED Talks Creator
Sorry, this event is now sold out. If you've already received your confirmation, we'll have your name at the door. […]
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Mill Girls: A New Musical
"Mill Girls" tells the story of young women in the 1840s who leave home to work at the textile mills […]
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View the Mercury Transit
Mercury will pass between the Sun and the Earth, and Mercury will appear as a small black dot moving across […]
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Symposium on “Risky” Basic Research
Probably needs a catchier name.
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“Systematic Serendipity: How to Engineer a Scientific Breakthrough”
This opening event of Illinois Science Council's 2016 Chicago Science Festival will feature a series of talks in which speakers […]
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Chicago Science Fest 2016
It's ISC's second annual Chicago Science Festival, May 13-14, 2016! All events take place in the Chicago's Merchandise Mart, 12th floor, at […]
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The Physics of “Game of Thrones”
Join us for the final talk of the Chicago Science Fest, The Physics of 'Game of Thrones', Saturday, May 14th […]
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Mission Near Space: 21+ Edition
The popular Adler day-camp experience once reserved for kids, is now available in an adult edition! This May, Mission Near […]
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Argonne National Laboratory Community Open House
Argonne National Laboratory will open its gates to the community on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day […]
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Dead Fish and Stardust
Pint of Science presents, 'Dead Fish and Stardust', Monday, May 23 from 7-8:30 pm at Debonair Social Club. Dr. Michael […]
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The Buzz on Bacteria
Join Pint of Science for 'The Buzz on Bacteria', Monday, May 23 from 7-8:30 pm at The Spoke & Bird. […]
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Beyond Blood Tests
What if a disease can't simply be captured by a blood test alone? How do we design better drugs to […]
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Mind Control
Chronic pain afflicts about 20% of world population, yet its mechanisms have remained mysterious. Dr. A. Vania Apkarian, Professor of […]
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Solar System Symphony
Enjoy a night of astronomy and music! From the violent volcanoes of Venus, to the many moons of Jupiter, to […]
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What is Happening at the Center of the Milky Way?
Northwestern Science Cafe meets Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 pm at the Firehouse Grill. Featuring Dr. Farhad Yusef-Zahed, a Professor […]
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Neuronal Networks & Polymer Platforms
Well, it ain't rocket science...but it is big brain science. Pint of Science presents, 'Neuronal Networks & Polymer Platforms' on […]
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Black Holes & Climate Black Swans
Pint of Science presents, 'Black Holes and Climate Black Swans', Wednesday, May 25 from 7-8:30 pm at the Debonair Social […]
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Planet Nine, a new sky show, opens at Adler Planetarium
Adler Planetarium is excited to announce the release of its newest sky show, opening May 28! Planet Nine will explore […]
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Chemistry of Chocolate – 2016-08-17
Tourists marvel at it, but Chicagoans just smile. On certain days in the North Loop, when the wind blows just right, […]
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Ed Yong discusses “I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life”
Prominent science writer Ed Yong discusses his latest book "I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of […]
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Discovering America’s Lost City – Cahokia
Discovering America’s Lost City James A. Brown, Emeritus Professor, Department of Anthropology Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University Long […]
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