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SUMMARY:A Billion-Piece Puzzle: Completing the Human Protein Project Would Revolutionize Understanding of Health and Disease with Northwestern Science Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Neil Kelleher\nProfessor of Molecular Biosciences\, Chemistry\, and Director of Northwestern Proteomics\nNorthwestern University \nThe first whole human genome cost about $2.7 billion to sequence in 2003. Today\, anyone with $1\,000 can learn about the entirety of their DNA\, while $99 can offer clues on a person’s health and ancestry. \nWhile the field of genetics has exploded\, early detection of disease using protein markers has remained elusive. Global leaders like Northwestern’s Neil Kelleher are attempting to change that paradigm. \nProteomics is the large-scale study of proteins. Until the 2000’s\, proteomics relied on breaking a protein into small pieces\, analyzing it using mass spectrometry\, and piecing the information back together to learn their look and function. Alternatively to that traditional\, or ‘bottom-up’ approach\, Kelleher and Fred McLafferty at Cornell established the feasibility of the ‘top-down’ strategy. Since then\, Kelleher has been demonstrating the main advantage of top-down proteomics by providing complete information about the sequence and composition of human proteins in health and disease. \n“Imagine trying to do a puzzle where you don’t have the picture on the box of what it’s supposed to be\, and you’re missing over half the pieces\, and there are pieces of other puzzles in the box too\,” says Kelleher. “That’s bottom-up proteomics\, currently the dominant approach.” By looking at whole proteins differently\, Kelleher and his team understand “the picture on the box” and then make sure they have all the pieces.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/a-billion-piece-puzzle-completing-the-human-protein-project-would-revolutionize-understanding-of-health-and-disease-by-northwestern-science-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T123000
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SUMMARY:ISC at City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council will be participating in the 2019 City Nature Challenge! \nThe City Nature Challenge is a global competition that encourages communities to document as many organisms in their city as possible. Learn more about the kinds of plants and animals that are living in the Chicago Wilderness region\, while also competing against other contending cities. Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate. \nISC will be joining West Cook Wild Ones at the Columbus Park Bioblitz for the plants\, soil life\, mushrooms\, insects segment. \nRegistration is free but required. Register here. \nWhat you need to know:\n-Bring a smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. www.iNaturalist.org\n-No need to be an expert. Anyone can make observations in iNaturalist\n-Wear comfortable clothes\n-More information is available at the registration page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbus-park-bioblitz-2019-tickets-58757808186 \nMany events will be taking place around Chicagoland from April 26 through April 29\, 2019; see the full list here: https://citynaturechallenge.godaddysites.com/.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/isc-at-city-nature-challenge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T183000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Matt Wechsler/2016/52 min/Food-Agriculture \nFILM DESCRIPTION: A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system\, from the agricultural issues we face — soil loss\, water depletion\, climate change\, pesticide use — to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. Sustainable is a film about the land\, the people who work it and what must be done to sustain it for future generations. \nThe narrative of the film focuses on Marty Travis\, a seventh-generation farmer in central Illinois who watched his land and community fall victim to the pressures of big agribusiness. Determined to create a proud legacy for his son\, Marty transforms his profitless wasteland and pioneers the sustainable food movement in Chicago.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sustainable-film-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190501T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190501T020000
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Furnaces: The Secret Lives of Middle-Aged Suns with Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub
DESCRIPTION:Magnetic Furnaces: The Secret Lives of Middle-Aged Suns \nTuesday April 30\, 8:00pm \nDr. Maria Weber\nDepartment of Astronomy and Astrophysics\nUniversity of Chicago \nRavisloe Country Club\n18231 S Park Avenue\nHomewood\, Illinois
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/magnetic-furnaces-the-secret-lives-of-middle-aged-suns-with-homewood-flossmoor-science-pub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190505T160000
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SUMMARY:You're the Star: Science Sunday - Science Slam 2019
DESCRIPTION:Do you have some science knowledge you’d like to share? Would you like to share your fascinating topic with a group of friendly science-lovers? \nWell then\, we have just the forum for you! Participate in our 5th(?) annual Science Slam. It’s like a poetry slam\, but… with science! \nYou are invited to give a 10-minute talk during this year’s Science Slam. Whether your interest is birds\, atoms\, stars\, cars\, chemistry\, psychology\, economics or anything else scientific: just put together a brief talk\, with or without powerpoint slides\, and we will be eager to hear what you have to teach us. \nOf course\, you’re more than welcome to come just to listen\, also. \nPlease reply to this meetup with a topic and title\, or contact the organizer\, tscott (Scott Thompson) via Meetup chat.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/youre-the-star-science-sunday-science-slam-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190509T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T003000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Connections Between Nutrition and Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:There is growing research evidence that what you eat can affect your mental health\, including your mood and cognition. The evidence supporting nutrition’s role in brain health will be discussed in our next Science in the Parks program. \nSpecifically\, Dr. Tussing-Humphreys will focus on discussing research tying a Western-type diet pattern to mental health disorders such as depression and dementia. She will also review how a plant-based diet like the Mediterranean diet can be beneficial to mood and cognitive health. \nThursday\, May 9th\, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm\,Ping Tom Memorial Park\, Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse\, 1700 South Wentworth Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60616. \nThis event is free to attend and seating will be first come\, first served. \nThis program is a part of the Science in the Parks and We Move Chicago initiatives.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/food-for-thought-connections-between-nutrition-and-brain-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T000000
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SUMMARY:Creating\, Designing\, and Culturing: DIY Biology of Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Outside of the animal kingdom\, our closest relatives are the fungi. Fungi can do all sorts of amazing things; they can grow large enough to cover entire states\, can be used to make packaging materials\, can be used for bio-remediation\, can glow with an otherworldly luminescence\, and they often can be eaten (And they are delicious). \nThink you’re a Fun-guy or a Fun-gal? Let’s do some DIYmycology. We’ll be bringing in a few kits from Ecovative/GROW bio (https://grow.bio/) for people to make their own sculptures and teddy bears. We’ll do a demo of growing your own oyster mushrooms at home. And we’ll play around with culturing mushrooms from the store or environment to be grown in a lab space. And we’ll try to come up with a few surprises as well. \nBeyond our demos and experiments\, we encourage people to take advantage of the drink specials provided by our hosts\, the Empirical Brewery Taproom. \nCome\, enjoy some great conversation\, explore the biology of a strange and wonderful kingdom of organisms\, and have a great time with us!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/creating-designing-and-culturing-diy-biology-of-mushrooms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T190000
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SUMMARY:The SPOT SciPol Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This program consists of a keynote address\, panel on the interface of science and policy\, and breakout workshops. The sessions are centered around expert guests with a diversity of experience across science and policy who will share their expertise and unique career paths\, including Diane Schanzenbach (director of NU’s Institute for Policy Research and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Intitution)\, Daniel Biss (director of Rust Belt Rising\, former IL state senator\, and former professor at UChicago)\, and others!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-spot-scipol-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T234000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T003000
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SUMMARY:A Scientist Walks into a Bar: Braaaaiiiins - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:6PM DOORS | 6:30 SHOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBraaaaiiiins\n\n\nMeet Dr. Alexandra Aaronson\, a neuropsychiatrist who uses her knowledge of how brains work to help patients with mental illnesses. We’ll talk about how neurons work\, how doctors use magnets to stimulate misfiring brains\, and why it’s so important to be open about mental health.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/a-scientist-walks-into-a-bar-braaaaiiiins-chiscifest2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T203000
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SUMMARY:Chemistry of Beer - 2019-05-15
DESCRIPTION:Metropolitan Brewing\, 3057 N Rockwell St\, Chicago\, IL 60618\nDo you ever think about the science behind beer?? Now is your chance to really understand the chemical reactions in beer they would never teach in high school chemistry! \nIllinois Science Council brings back our most popular “Chemistry for Adults” program in partnership with the awesome people at Chicago’s Metropolitan Brewery. Join us for a unique hands-on Chemistry of Beer event with ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Dr. Lindsey McQuade. Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or one who just occasionally partakes\, come learn the inside\, chemical scoop on one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. \nThis event is not just a talk or a tasting (although there will certainly be tasting!). You will engage in hands-on chemistry experiments and leave with an insider’s view of the craft beer brewing process at Metropolitan. You’ll learn about your beloved beverage in new ways to impress others with your beer knowledge. Our friends at Metropolitan are fun and low-key\, but they are serious about craft beer. \nSpace is limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity\, but you must be 21 or older. The ticket price include a brewery tour and tastings\, and experimenting \n \nTHANKS to our partner Metropolitan Brewing for hosting!\nThis Chemistry of Beer program is part of the 2019 Chicago Science Fest! See details on all events\, and the speaker lineup at the Science Expo on Saturday\, May 18th at ChicagoScienceFest.org.  A big thanks to all our Science Fest sponsors!! \n \n \n \nCheck out this fun video from our very first “Chemistry of Beer!” \n \nThis event is part if the annual Chicago Science Festival. Learn what else is going on here!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chemistry-of-beer-2/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Brewery\, 3057 N Rockwell St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T013000
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SUMMARY:ISC's Chemistry of Beer with Metropolitan Brewery - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever think about the science behind beer?? Now is your chance to really understand the chemical reactions in beer they would never teach in high school chemistry! \nIllinois Science Council brings back our most popular “Chemistry for Adults” program in partnership with the awesome people at Chicago’s Metropolitan Brewery. Join us for a unique hands-on Chemistry of Beerevent with ISC’s Chemist-in-Residence\, Dr. Lindsey McQuade. Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or one who just occasionally partakes\, come learn the inside\, chemical scoop on one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. \nThis event is not just a talk or a tasting (although there will certainly be tasting!). You will engage in hands-on chemistry experiments and leave with an insider’s view of the craft beer brewing process at Metropolitan. You’ll learn about your beloved beverage in new ways to impress others with your beer knowledge. Our friends at Metropolitan are fun and low-key\, but they are serious about craft beer. \nSpace is limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity\, but you must be 21 or older.  \nChemistry of Beer is part of ISC’s 2019 Chicago Science Fest. For more information on this week-long event\, visit ChicagoScienceFest.org. \nISC’s Chemistry for Adults series has included Chemistry of . . . Coffee with Second Chance Coffee Company\, Whiskey with Koval Distillery\, Chocolate with Blommer Chocolate\, Spirits with CH Distillery\, Honey with the Notebaert Nature Museum\, and Bread with Publican Quality Breads. If you use chemistry in your work and might like to partner with ISC\, drop us a line at Info@IllinoisScience.org. To keep up on all our cool science events\, visit IllinoisScience.org to sign up for our mailing list. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/chicago-science-festival-the-chemistry-of-beer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
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SUMMARY:Breathalyze This! Science of Drug & Alcohol Testing
DESCRIPTION:llinois Science Council is offering a fascinating program where you’ll learn the Science Behind Drug & Alcohol Testing. Join ISC with the amazing people at Axion Analytical Labs. These are the experts who can actually tell you WHAT’S IN THAT BAG OF WHITE POWDER\, and whether those CSI people could really get the answers they claim. \n\nYou’ve heard of alcohol proof\, but how do they KNOW how much is in something? Do you trust it?\n\n\nWhat about ‘near beer’ — Is it really alcohol-free? (Spoiler… it’s NOT!)\n\n\nMaybe you’ve seen Breathalyzers on TV. How can they work? Are they reliable??\n\n\nWhich beverage will really get you going — an energy drink or an espresso? How do they KNOW how much caffeine is in those drinks?\n\nYou’ll learn the amazing technology behind how a vast array of products are tested for alcohol content and for contaminants or purity. You will get to test familiar products for the most widely used psychotropic drug in America. \nRegister now so you’ll be able to amaze your friends with your insider information about alcohol. For instance\, if someone’s on the wagon\, which delicious breakfast food should they avoid? \nSpace is very limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity. Thanks to our partner Axion Analytical Labs! \nBreathalyze This! The Science of Alcohol & Drug Testing is part of the 2019 Chicago Science Fest! See details on all events\, and the speaker lineup at the Science Expo on Saturday\, May 18th at ChicagoScienceFest.org.  A big thank you to all our Science Fest sponsors!! \n  \nVisit IllinoisScience.org to sign up for our mailing list to learn about other great ISC programs.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/breathalyze-this-science-of-drug-alcohol-testing/
LOCATION:Axion Analytical Labs\, 14 N. Peoria Street #100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190517T013000
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SUMMARY:Breathalyze This! Science of Drug & Alcohol Testing - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council is offering a fascinating program where you’ll learn the Science Behind Drug & Alcohol Testing. Join ISC with the amazing people at Axion Analytical Labs. These are the experts who can actually tell you WHAT’S IN THAT BAG OF WHITE POWDER\, and whether those CSI people could really get the answers they claim. \n\nYou’ve heard of alcohol proof\, but how do they KNOW how much is in something? Do you trust it?\n\n\nWhat about ‘near beer’ — Is it really alcohol-free? (Spoiler… it’s NOT!)\n\n\nMaybe you’ve seen Breathalyzers on TV. How can they work? Are they reliable??\n\n\nWhich beverage will really get you going — an energy drink or an espresso? How do they KNOW how much caffeine is in those drinks?\n\nYou’ll learn the amazing technology behind how a vast array of products are tested for alcohol content and for contaminants or purity. You will get to test familiar products for the most widely used psychotropic drug in America. \nRegister now so you’ll be able to amaze your friends with your insider information about alcohol. For instance\, if someone’s on the wagon\, which delicious breakfast food should they avoid? \nSpace is very limited. No science prerequisite is necessary\, only your curiosity.  \nBreathalyze This! The Science of Alcohol & Drug Testing is part of ISC’s 2019 Chicago Science Fest. For more information on this week-long event\, visit ChicagoScienceFest.org. Visit IllinoisScience.org to sign up for our mailing list to learn about other great ISC programs.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/breathalyze-this-science-of-drug-alcohol-testing-chiscifest2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T020000
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SUMMARY:Deep-Sea Bioluminescence – Recent Explorations and Discoveries - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:The deep-sea is the largest ecosystem on our planet and the least explored.  It is a world without sunlight\, but not without light.   Dr. Edith Widder will describe recent insights into the part living light plays in the deep sea and some of its applications and impacts in hunting cancer\, pollution\, giant squid and neutrinos. \nDr. Edie Widder is a MacArthur fellow and a deep-sea explorer. Her research involving submersibles has been featured in BBC\, PBS\, Discovery Channel\, and National Geographic television productions. She is best known for capturing what has been called the holy grail of natural history cinematography\, the first video of the giant squid filmed in the deep sea.  She is a gifted speaker who has done 3 TED talks with more than 5 million views.  She is also a committed ocean conservationist and the founder and CEO of the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA).
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/deep-sea-bioluminescence-recent-explorations-and-discoveries-chiscifest2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190519T045900
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SUMMARY:Science Expo Day - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites you to the 5th annual Chicago Science Fest Expo Day!\nOn Saturday\, May 18\, come for a FULL DAY of fascinating science talks and interactive demos for curious people like you! One ticket gives you access to ALL the talks by fascinating Chicago-area scientists — visit as many as you like. In between talks you can visit an array of cool demonstrations. Doors open and demos start at 10:30am; talks begin at 11:00am. (Scroll down for ScienceSweepstakes info!) \nGet your tickets now HERE! \nSPEAKERS/TOPICS\n11:00AM – 12 noon \nDoug Sisterson\, MS   “Are you sure YOU understand Climate Change?  Explaining Climate Change and Finding Solutions” \nTanya Berger-Wolf\, PhD   “Tracking endangered species by their spots! Individual whale sharks\, turtles\, giraffes\, whales\, and more monitored in the wild using AI and Citizen Science” \n  \n12noon – 1:00PM \nThomas Wall\, PhD   “What Climate Change Means for Infrastructure and the Built Environment —  Can we engineer our way out of this??” \nSliman Bensmaia\, PhD   “Brains and Bionic Hands — Artificial Touch and the Neuroscience of Prosthetics” \n  \n1:00PM – 2:00PM \nKristian Hammond\, PhD   “Language and Artificial Intelligence – communication\, connecting\, and the practical applications of machine-generated language” \nElizabeth Addington\, PhD   “Don’t Call me Pollyanna — The Science of Positive Emotions\, Stress\, and Health” \n  \n2:00PM – 3:00PM \nBen Zhao\, PhD   “Dangers & Risks of Artificial Intelligence — Insecurity & Hacking of Systems” \nCathryn Nagler\, PhD   “Food Allergy and the Microbiome — What’s the connection? What’s the answer?” \n  \n3:00PM – 4:00PM \nWesley Robert Ketchum\, PhD   “Tracking the Elusive Neutrino — the physics of a subatomic journey from Fermilab and supernovas to a gold mine in South Dakota” \n  \n4:00PM – 5:30PM \nRebecca Thompson\, PhD   “Science of Superheroes: Wonder Woman vs. Captain — Who’s faster? Who’s stronger?” \n**Free pizza and beverages during Science Happy Hour after last talk of the day.** \n  \nSPECIAL SCIENCE SWEEPSTAKES! One lucky science fan will win a complimentary night for two at the boutique Chicago Hotel EMC2 – the intersection of art & science – including breakfast in The Albert\, EMC2’s book-lined restaurant. (One entry per ticket purchased. Official Rules here. See official rules for free entry chance.) \n  \nDEMOS – All Day \n\nProtein-rich ‘future of food’ – Edible Insects with Michael Sherrillo\nDo-It-Yourself synthetic biology with ChiTownBio.org\nProsthetic Limbs – The Center for Bionic Medicine\, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab\nExamine real brains of different species – with Northwestern University Brain Awareness\nExtract visible DNA – with Terese Geraghty of RUSH University Immunology & Microbiology\nSee What’s Living in your Water – with Erika Szotek of Roosevelt University\n3-D Printing with Carla Thacker of MSI\nMessing with your motor cortex – prism goggles with NUBAO\n\n\n\n\nSpecial THANK YOU to all the great Chicago Science Fest Sponsors:
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-expo-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
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SUMMARY:Chicago Science Expo 2019
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites you to the 5th annual Chicago Science Fest Expo Day!\nOn Saturday\, May 18\, come for a FULL DAY of fascinating science talks and interactive demos for curious people like you! One ticket gives you access to ALL the talks by fascinating Chicago-area scientists — visit as many as you like. In between talks you can visit an array of cool demonstrations. Doors open and demos start at 10:30am; talks begin at 11:00am. (Scroll down for special ScienceSweepstakes info!) \nSPEAKERS/TOPICS\n11:00AM – 12 noon\nDoug Sisterson\, MS \n“Are you sure YOU understand Climate Change? Explaining Climate Change and Finding Solutions” \nTanya Berger-Wolf\, PhD \n “Tracking endangered species by their spots! Individual whale sharks\, turtles\, giraffes\, whales\, and more monitored in the wild using AI and Citizen Science” \n12noon – 1:00PM\nThomas Wall\, PhD \n“What Climate Change Means for Infrastructure and the Built Environment — Can we engineer our way out of this?” \nSliman Bensmaia\, PhD \n“Brains and Bionic Hands — Artificial Touch and the Neuroscience of Prosthetics” \n1:00PM – 2:00PM\nKristian Hammond\, PhD \n“Language and Artificial Intelligence – communication\, connecting\, and the practical applications of machine-generated language” \nElizabeth Addington\, PhD \n“Don’t Call Me Pollyanna: The Science of Positive Emotions\, Stress\, and Health” \n2:00PM – 3:00PM\nBen Zhao\, PhD \n “Dangers & Risks of Artificial Intelligence — Insecurity & Hacking of Systems” \nCathryn Nagler\, PhD \n“Food Allergies and the Microbiome — What’s the connection? What’s the answer?” \n3:00PM – 4:00PM\nWesley Robert Ketchum\, PhD \n“Tracking the Elusive Neutrino Particle — the physics of a subatomic trip from Fermilab and supernovas to a gold mine in South Dakota” \n4:00PM – 5:30PM\nRebecca Thompson\, PhD \n“Science of Superheroes: Wonder Woman vs. Captain Marvel — Who’s faster? Who’s stronger?” \n**  Free pizza and beverages during Science Happy Hour after last talk of the day. ** \n  \nDEMOS\nProtein-rich ‘future of food’ – Edible Insects with Michael Sherrillo \nDo-It-Yourself synthetic biology with ChiTownBio.org \nProsthetic Limbs – Center for Bionic Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab \nExtract Visible DNA with Terese Geraghty of Rush University \nSee What’s Living in your Water with Erika Szotek of Roosevelt University \nExamine real brains of different species – with Northwestern University Brain Awareness Outreach \n3-D Printing with Carla Thacker of MSI \nMessing with your motor cortex – prism goggles with NUBAO \n  \nSPECIAL SCIENCE SWEEPSTAKES! \nOne lucky science fan will win a complimentary night for two at the boutique Chicago Hotel EMC2 – the intersection of art & science – including breakfast in The Albert\, EMC2’s book-lined restaurant. (One entry per ticket purchased. Official Rules here. See official rules for free entry chance.) \nBig thanks to our ISC’s sponsors who make Chicago Science Fest possible!\n \n(Interested in sponsorship? Contact Monica Metzler at MMetzler@IllinoisScience.org.) \n  \nOur weeklong series of festivities for Chicago Science Fest 2019 begins May 14 and includes: a Scientist Walks Into The Hideout Bar (details HERE); Chemistry of Beer (details HERE); Spectrometry Lab Tour & Experiments (details HERE); AI at Argonne Lab (details HERE). Check out all the events at ChicagoScienceFest.org. \nSpecial all week 5/13-18/2019 at The Albert restaurant — Mention Illinois Science Council and get 10% off your bill! Try the custom science week cocktail\, the Human Flight Machine
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-expo-day-of-chicago-science-fest-2019/
LOCATION:Merchandise Mart\, Plaza\, 222 W. Merchandise Mart\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190522T013000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190509T050000Z
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SUMMARY:Morbid Curiosities: Surgical History Tour - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:*Warning: Not for the Faint of Heart*\n\n\n\nFrom ancient human skulls to bone-saws and bloodletting knives\, the International Museum of Surgical Science has one of the most celebrated collections of its kind in the world. On this special after-hours tour\, Museum staff will shine a light on some of the darkest tools in the history of medicine! This tour is complemented by highlights from the Museum’s chilling surgical art collection. \nA complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served. \nAt checkout\, select one of two tour times. All guests must arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour for check-in. Doors open at 5:30pm. Museum galleries open until 8:30pm. \nThese are hour-long walking tours and guests will be asked to summit 4 flights of stairs. For accessible tour accommodations\, please see FAQs below.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/morbid-curiosities-surgical-history-tour-chiscifest2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190522T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T013000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190514T050000Z
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SUMMARY:The Biggest Explosions in the Universe - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:Raffaella Margutti\nDepartment of Physics and Astronomy\nNorthwestern University \nNew telescopes are sampling the night sky with unprecedented sensitivity across the electromagnetic spectrum\, from radio wavelengths to the X-rays. These exercises have led to the discovery of completely new types of stellar explosions and revolutionized our understanding of phenomena that we thought we already knew. \nCome on out to hear Raffaella review some very recent developments in the field that have resulted from the capability to acquire a true panchromatic view of the most extreme stellar deaths in nature.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-biggest-explosions-in-the-universe-chiscifest2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190524T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190509T050000Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence – to Accelerate Development and Discovery - ChiSciFest2019
DESCRIPTION:Scientists at Argonne and across the globe develop new technologies to accelerate scientific discoveries from atomic to universe scale. Argonne researchers are fundamentally changing the foundation of the scientific discovery process using artificial intelligence\, or AI. But what exactly is artificial intelligence? How can it revolutionize scientific discovery? Join us as Argonne computer scientist Prasanna Balaprakash explains the development\, role and importance of AI in science\, our understanding of the world\, and the development of beneficial\, advanced technologies.  Free but registration is required for access. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/artificial-intelligence-to-accelerate-development-and-discovery-chiscifest2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T013000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190531T050000Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Biodiversity in the Age of Humans
DESCRIPTION:Join The Morton Arboretum for a discussion with botanist John Kress\, PhD\, of the Smithsonian Institution for a look at the role that humans play on the planet–past\, present\, and future. \nAlthough humans arrived only recently in Earth’s timeline\, we as a species are driving major changes to the planet’s structure and ecosystems. Even now\, the basic requirements for our own lives–air\, water\, shelter\, food\, nature\, and culture–are rapidly transforming the planet\, as billions of people deplete its natural resources. These changes have become so noticeable on a global scale that scientists believe we are living in a new chapter in Earth’s story: the Anthropocene\, or the Age of Humans. \nDr. Kress will explain what this all means for the planet’s future: \n\nWhat caused the Anthropocene era?\nHow are the planet’s species impacted by human activity?\nHow are the planet’s environmental and biological systems affected?\nHow are societies responding and adapting?\nWhat does the future look like for the planet\, and for our own lives?\n\nDr. John Kress is a visiting scholar at Dartmouth College and distinguished scientist and curator of botany for Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He is leading the development of the Earth Biogenome project\, which aims to sequence the DNA of all living things on Earth in ten years in order to benefit human welfare\, protect biodiversity\, and understand ecosystems. Dr. Kress has served as the interim Undersecretary for Science\, has been a leader in the tropical botany community for many decades\, and has completed significant studies of pollinator/plant interactions.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/__trashed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190531T050000Z
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SUMMARY:Tree ID Walk & Talk - 2019-06-15
DESCRIPTION:Are you ever curious about the trees you see every day in the City? Join us for a stroll through a residential neighborhood and learn the traits of common Chicago street trees\, giving you the expertise to identify them for yourself. \nWe’ll gather indoors at the Women’s Park to hear an overview of leaf shape\, flowers\, fruits\, and bark and then embark on a walk outside. On this walk you’ll learn to identify the trees commonly found in Chicago neighborhoods and how to use a simple field guide to identify trees of Eastern and Central North America. An Arbor Day Foundation Field Guide will be provided to each participant to take home. \nCapacity is limited. Sign up now! \nWear comfortable walking shoes. Event proceeds rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Event requires listening to a speaker and walking about 1 mile on sidewalks.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/tree-id-walk-talk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190621T020000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190412T050000Z
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SUMMARY:ISC’s Science Social Hour at Nick’s Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Hello fellow science lovers\, \nCome and hang out with the current Associate Board and learn about the exciting events we have on our schedule for the remainder of 2019\, including our annual Science Cocktail Party! \nThis event is free and open to anyone 21+ who is interested in what the ISC has to offer. \nNick’s is kind enough to offer a Science Social Hour special\, so we hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-science-social-hour-at-nicks-beer-garden-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190710T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T013000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190628T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164344Z
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SUMMARY:NIU STEM Café: Managing Health and How Our Response to Disease Has Changed
DESCRIPTION:What scientific and medical advances are helping people with serious illnesses to live longer? How have we learned to better manage disease and\, in some cases\, prevent disease progression? What interventions are available to promote health while managing a chronic condition? Find out more with speaker Jeanne Isabel\, NIU Associate Professor and Chair of Health Studies.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/niu-stem-cafe-managing-health-and-how-our-response-to-disease-has-changed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190712T020000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190628T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164343Z
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SUMMARY:Argonne OutLoud: The Science of Advanced Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Argonne researchers are increasingly working beyond scientific discovery to enable efficient mass production of cutting-edge materials and devices that require re-imagination of concepts in advanced manufacturing. But exactly what role will science play? And how will Argonne use its scientific and computational research capabilities to change the trajectory of manufacturing? \nJoin us as Santanu Chaudhuri\, Argonne’s director of manufacturing science and engineering\, explains how the lab brings its unique suite of research tools and expertise to bear on complex manufacturing challenges and enhance American competitiveness. \n6:30 p.m. Gates open\n7:00 p.m. Lecture begins\n8:00 p.m. Snacks\, Talk with speaker \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/argonne-outloud-the-science-of-advanced-manufacturing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T040000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190628T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164342Z
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SUMMARY:Special CIERA Astronomer Evening: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
DESCRIPTION:CIERA Astronomer Evenings are typically special programs that take place on the last Friday of every month at Northwestern’s Dearborn Observatory–however\, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20th\, we are hosting a special Astronomer Evening\, focused on the moon!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/special-ciera-astronomer-evening-50th-anniversary-of-the-apollo-11-moon-landing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190712T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164341Z
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SUMMARY:Wild City: The Animals That Live Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Cities are built for people\, but increasingly house many species of wildlife. These species can range from the familiar\, like squirrels and pigeons\, to the unusual\, like hawks and coyotes. To learn to live with these animals\, a scientific approach is needed. In Chicago\, Illinois\, the third largest city in the United States\, Dr. Seth Magle and his team have conducted research for ten years on urban mammals using a unique long-term approach. He will describe their work\, and some of its findings. Their ultimate goal\, though\, is to learn about urban wildlife species not just in Chicago\, but worldwide. For that reason\, they have also designed a pioneering research network\, the Urban Wildlife Information Network\, where partners all across North America collaborate to collect long-term data on many different species in their cities. This network is used to connect the public to local nature and help people learn about wildlife in urban regions. The hope is that this network will increase awareness of the importance of urban nature\, and provide information critical to creating greener\, wilder cities\, in which humans and wildlife can co-exist. \nThis event is a part of the Animal Behavior Society’s Annual Conference\, Behaviour 2019\, and will feature a public outreach fair prior to the program. Stop by between 9 am and 1 pm to take a look at exciting animal behavior research happening across the country!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wild-city-the-animals-that-live-among-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190727T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190727T040000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190723T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164336Z
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SUMMARY:CIERA Astronomer Evening: 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 Moon Landing
DESCRIPTION:Due to the popularity of our Moon Landing event earlier this month\, we are pleased to bring you another opportunity to celebrate this amazing anniversary! Please join us.\n\nCIERA Astronomer Evening: 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 Moon Landing \nAstronomers will be onsite to present special talks about the Moon\, and to answer any astronomy-related questions you may have. \nCIERA Astronomer Evenings are programs that take place at Northwestern’s Dearborn Observatory on the last Friday of each month. Each event has a different theme presented by CIERA astronomers. \n\n\n\nAdmission is free and all are welcome.\n\n  \n\nHalf Moon cookies available while supplies last!\n\n  \nLearn more: Dearborn Observatory\n  \n\nLearn more: CIERA Astronomer Evenings\n  \nUnfortunately the historic Dearborn Observatory is NOT wheelchair-accessible. There is no elevator in the building. Staircases must be climbed in order to reach the event and the telescope.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/ciera-astronomer-evening-50th-anniversary-apollo-11-moon-landing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190806T050000Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Things in the City -- Science of Urban Wildlife with Seth Magle\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:We are not alone! City dwellers are surrounded by wildlife\, both common and rare. \nCome learn about Chicago’s (non-human) wildlife!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe tend to be well aware of the people around us in our big city (cute person on train\, annoying driver\, gaggle of tourists\, etc.) but there are MANY other individuals around us all the time of the non-human type ranging from small — squirrels\, rats\, rabbits — to large — coyotes\, raptors. We give them little attention until we have a close-up encounter in person or with our property. (Or they don’t belong here\, like alligators or mountain lions!) \nKeeping track of all that wildlife and understanding its behavior is important to our — and their — well-being. Fortunately\, Seth Magle\, PhD\, an animal researcher at the Lincoln Park Zoo and his colleagues are studying these animals. Come learn about the amazing research being done on a wide variety of animals across several cities in addition to our own that can guide our interactions with them and lead to peaceful coexistence. \nThis is an exciting opportunity to learn about the Urban Wildlife Information Network and amazing things about urban wildlife behavior and ecology. As urban areas continue to grow around the world\, understanding biodiversity is critical not just for city planners\, but for all residents of urban areas. \nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the speaker so reserve your spot now!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wild-things-in-the-city-science-of-urban-wildlife-with-seth-magle-phd/
LOCATION:DIRTT Environmental Solutions\, 325 N. Wells St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190807T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
CREATED:20190718T050000Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Things in the City -- the Science of Urban Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:We are not alone! City dwellers are surrounded by wildlife\, both common and rare. \nCome learn about Chicago’s (non-human) wildlife!\n              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe tend to be well aware of the people around us in our big city (cute person on train\, annoying driver\, gaggle of tourists\, etc.) but there are MANY other individuals around us all the time of the non-human type ranging from small — squirrels\, rats\, rabbits — to large — coyotes\, raptors. We give them little attention until we have a close-up encounter in person or with our property. (Or they don’t belong here\, like alligators or mountain lions!) \nKeeping track of all that wildlife and understanding its behavior is important to our — and their — well-being. Fortunately\, Seth Magle\, PhD\, an animal researcher at the Lincoln Park Zoo and his colleagues are studying these animals. Come learn about the amazing research being done on a wide variety of animals across several cities in addition to our own that can guide our interactions with them and lead to peaceful coexistence. \nThis is an exciting opportunity to learn about the Urban Wildlife Information Network and amazing things about urban wildlife behavior and ecology. As urban areas continue to grow around the world\, understanding biodiversity is critical not just for city planners\, but for all residents of urban areas. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the speaker so reserve your spot now! \n  \n\n\n\nSeth Magle first became interested in conservation and ecology as a college student observing black-tailed prairie dogs near his home in Boulder\, Colorado. He completed an honors thesis on the behavior of this urban-adapted keystone species; and expanded that research for both a master’s degree and a doctorate. Seth’s interests go far beyond prairie dogs to encompass all wildlife species impacted by urbanization and human development. He received an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and PhD from Colorado State University. \nSeth strongly believes that if rare and imperiled species are to be conserved in our modern world\, we must understand and mitigate all potential impacts of urban areas on wildlife. As Director of the Urban Wildlife Institute at the Lincoln Park Zoo\, he engages in studies of urban wildlife that span a broad range of scientific disciplines\, including behavioral ecology\, conservation genetics\, landscape ecology\, environmental education and human dimensions of wildlife. His vision is to help create a world in which urban ecosystems represent an important component of the worldwide conservation of biodiversity.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/wild-things-in-the-city-the-science-of-urban-wildlife/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124256
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Bees & Butterflies: A Native Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Native gardens are beautiful islands of biodiversity that meet many of our conservation goals by preserving clean water\, reducing energy consumption\, sequestering carbon\, eliminating pesticides\, and providing essential habitat for birds\, bees\, butterflies and threatened pollinators. Plus\, native gardens are just plain beautiful! See for yourself and get a sneak peek at last year’s gardens: Padlet \nNeed a little more convincing? Check out our “trailer”: Into the Wilderness–Without Leaving the Suburbs. \nThis tour offers you an opportunity to visit 8 private and public gardens in Oak Park and River Forest that are brimming with life and beauty. The host gardeners are excited to walk you through these treasured spaces. Each stop on the tour is unique\, reflecting each gardener’s interests. You will see and hear about how these gardens are making important contributions to sustaining life on this planet. \nMany of the plants on view are not widely known or used in gardens\, so here’s your chance to learn about IL’s unique\, under-used plants. Let’s develop a sense of place that reflects IL’s rich natural history heritage too. \nYou will receive a map by e-mail the day before the tour. Be sure to check your e-mail on Friday 8/9. 🙂 \nOnline ticket sales end 8/8/19 at 11:59 PM. You can purchase tickets the day of event for $15 non-members and $12 for Wild Ones members at Trailside Museum. Children attend free.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/birds-bees-butterflies-a-native-garden-tour/
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