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SUMMARY:Cosmos A Personal Voyage on 16mm
DESCRIPTION:Comfort Film Presents \nCosmos A Personal Voyage \nEpisode One “The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean” (1980)\nCarl Sagan opens the program with a description of the cosmos and a “Spaceship of the Imagination” (shaped like a dandelion seed). The ship journeys through the universe’s hundred billion galaxies\, the Local Group\, the Andromeda Galaxy\, the Milky Way\, the Orion Nebula\, our Solar System\, and finally the planet Earth. Eratosthenes’ successful calculation of the circumference of Earth leads to a description of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Finally\, the “Ages of Science” are described\, before pulling back to the full span of the Cosmic Calendar. \nEpisode Six “Travelers’ Tales” (1980)\nThe journeys of the Voyager probes is put in the context of the Netherlands in the seventeenth century\, with a centuries-long tradition of sailing ship explorers\, and its contemporary thinkers (such as Constantijn Huygens and his son Christian). Their discoveries are compared to the Voyager probes’ discoveries among the Jovian and Saturn systems. \nProjection: 16mm projection\nRuntime: 120mins \nThe Adler Planetarium‘s Vice President of Astronomy & Collections Dr. Andrew Johnston will provide an introduction and do a Q&A after the screening. \nDr. Andrew Johnston oversees the museums’ efforts in astronomy research and engagement\, cutting-edge space visualizations\, near-space exploration\, history of astronomy research\, and conservation of and outreach with the Adler’s world-renowned collections. Before joining the Adler team\, Dr. Johnston had worked in museums for 30 years\, conducting science research and developing new museum programs. Johnston received his PhD in Geographical Sciences from the University of Maryland\, College Park. \nAlso joining us will be neighborhood science group (Honest) Conversations with (Real) Scientists. \nWe would like to thank the CarlSagan.com for allowing us to project this wonderful series. \nThis screening will be out on the Comfort Station Lawn weather permitting. \nFree; RSVP here. \nProgrammed by Raul Benitez and Nando Espinosa Herrera.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cosmos-a-personal-voyage-on-16mm/
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SUMMARY:Seven Minutes of Scholarship - 2018-08-01
DESCRIPTION:Do you like hearing about the latest research happening in the local science labs?  Come to “Seven Minutes of Scholarship\,” the program where Northwestern University graduate student researchers share their work and their discoveries for non-expert audiences. The goal of the symposium is to share the ideas and research taking place at Northwestern in a way that’s accessible to individuals from any background. \nThis event is the final symposium of Northwestern’s RSG  (Ready\, Set\, Go) Research Communication training program. After 8 weeks of instruction from experts in theatre\, journalism\, communication and design\, graduate student and post-doctoral researchers give a FREE public lecture where they explain their research in just 7 minutes each. \nRefreshments will be served\, all are welcome.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/seven-minutes-of-scholarship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180730T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180731T020000
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SUMMARY:Hungry Hungry Galaxies with Astronomy on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Join Astronomy on Tap – Chicago at Metropolitan Brewing for an evening of space\, trivia and beer! \nWe’re welcoming in some very special guests from out of town who study entire galaxies – come learn how these cosmic islands get so darn huge! But first\, test your space and sci-fi knowledge with a few rounds of trivia – you could win beer\, Astronomy on Tap merchandise\, and more! \nDoors open at 6:00pm\, trivia will begin promptly at 6:30pm! RSVP requested here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/hungry-hungry-galaxies-with-astronomy-on-tap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180728T140000
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SUMMARY:Closed Loop Forum and Fest @ Plant Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Plant Chicagoʼs Closed Loop Forum & Fest 2018 is focused on cultivating local circular economies. \nThe Forum 9 am – 1 pm\nIdeas on neighborhood production\, consumption\, and waste will be shared by local thinkers and organizations. Collaborate with neighborhood businesses and innovators within urban agriculture and sustainability. \nSPEAKERS\nMary Beth Schaye\, Collective Resource\nShantanu Pai\, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center\nJose Oliva\, Food Chain Workers Alliance \nAlex Enarson\, Bubbly Dynamics \nSusan Buchanan\, MD\, Great Lakes Children’s Environmental Heatlh Center\nJahmal Cole\, My Block My Hood My City\nMollie Dowling\, OAI \nAntonio Lopez\, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization \nRatih Sutrisno\, North American Students of Cooperation \nBreakfast will be provided\, general admission is $10. (Sliding scale options available\, email kassandra@plantchicago.org for more details) \n*Purchase your Forum tickets in advance and receive a free drink ticket (Whiner Beer or non-alcoholic option) for The Fest!* \nForum Tickets \nPoster Session 1-3 pm\nThe poster session will highlight some of the circular economy research happening at The Plant\, local universities\, and within Back of the Yards businesses and schools. This portion of the event is free and open to the public. \nThe Fest 1-7 pm\nLearn new DIY skills and share resources while enjoying music and food from all around Chicago. General admission is $15. Children 12 and under enter free of charge. $5 discount offered for Back of the Yards/New City residents (60609 zip) email Kassie at kassandra@plantchicago.org for promo code. \nMUSIC \nMatthew Skoller Duo\nYuri Lane\nLove JOy\nDJ’s from After School Matters\nFox and Hounds\n… and more to come! \nWhiner Beer will be providing local brews for $5 to 21+ attendees. \nFollow us on Facebook for updates. Detailed event schedule coming soon. Email info@plantchicago.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/closed-loop-forum-and-fest-plant-chicago/
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SUMMARY:Pharmaceutical Development: What's in a Drug?
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what goes into new drug development? This Saturday\, Karla and Bob Talanian will take us along the ride from the conception of an idea to the treatment of patients\, and explain what is involved\, how many different types of expertise are required\, and more. \nPresented by (Honest) Conversations with (Real) Scientists. RSVP requested here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/pharmaceutical-development-whats-in-a-drug/
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SUMMARY:Soapbox Science
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday July 21st\, the very first Soapbox Science event in the United States will happen in Chicago\, Illinois on the banks of Lake Michigan at Navy Pier. We are excited to bring 12 of the top early career women in STEMM from Chicago-area institutions to one of our city’s most iconic landmarks. Our speakers will engage visitors with a broad range of topics – astrophysics\, planetary science\, particle physics\, ecology\, neuroscience\, cancer research\, mathematics\, and material science. Participants of this year’s event come from the University of Chicago\, Fermilab\, the University of Illinois at Chicago\, and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Join us for an afternoon of science\, hands-on demonstrations\, debate and discussion\, and celebrating the contributions of women in STEMM. This event is free. \nSoapbox Science Chicago’s organizer Dr Maria Weber is a Soapbox Science 2017 alumna. She participated in Exeter’s event last year\, and is thrilled to bring such a wonderful program to the United States. Follow our Chicago Soapbox Science adventure on Twitter @SoapboxSciChi.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/soapbox-science/
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SUMMARY:Art of Science: Dark Matter Demystified
DESCRIPTION:In this science outreach series\, scientists present different scientific topics to the general public in a laid back atmosphere in an art gallery. \nThe July 2018 event:\nDark Matter Demystified\nPresented by Dr. Andrew Long\nUniversity of Chicago\n(full abstract below)\nPresentation begins at 8 pm \nFree event! \nExciting science\, art and socializing!\nDonation bar.\nDelicious vegan desserts for sale. \nAgitator Gallery is at 1112 N. Ashland Ave.\, south of the intersection with Division St.\nEasily accessible by the blue line (Division stop)\, as well by the Ashland Ave. (#9)\, Milwaukee Ave. (#56) and Division St. (#70) buses.\nSome street parking is available. \nAll are invited. Please invite others. \nWe hope you will join us! \nFacebook event page\,\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1828245430551975/. \nArt of Science Facebook group\,\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/308458645920283/.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/art-of-science-dark-matter-demystified/
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SUMMARY:"The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs" conversation with author Steve Brusatte
DESCRIPTION:Steve Brusatte discusses “The Rise and Fall of The Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World.” He will be joined in conversation by Michael LaBarbera. \nA Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. The event is free\, but registration is requested here. \nAbout the book: In this captivating narrative (enlivened with more than seventy original illustrations and photographs)\, Steve Brusatte\, a young American paleontologist who has emerged as one of the foremost stars of the field—naming fifteen new species and leading groundbreaking scientific studies and fieldwork—masterfully tells the complete\, surprising\, and new history of the dinosaurs\, drawing on cutting-edge science to dramatically bring to life their lost world and illuminate their enigmatic origins\, spectacular flourishing\, astonishing diversity\, cataclysmic extinction\, and startling living legacy. Captivating and revelatory\, “The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs” is a book for the ages. \nBrusatte traces the evolution of dinosaurs from their inauspicious start as small shadow dwellers—themselves the beneficiaries of a mass extinction caused by volcanic eruptions at the beginning of the Triassic period—into the dominant array of species every wide-eyed child memorizes today\, T. rex\, Triceratops\, Brontosaurus\, and more. This gifted scientist and writer re-creates the dinosaurs’ peak during the Jurassic and Cretaceous\, when thousands of species thrived\, and winged and feathered dinosaurs\, the prehistoric ancestors of modern birds\, emerged. The story continues to the end of the Cretaceous period\, when a giant asteroid or comet struck the planet and nearly every dinosaur species (but not all) died out\, in the most extraordinary extinction event in earth’s history\, one full of lessons for today as we confront a “sixth extinction.” \nAn electrifying scientific history that unearths the dinosaurs’ epic saga\, “The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs” will be a definitive and treasured account for decades to come. \nAbout the author: Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh. A graduate of the University of Chicago\, he completed his doctorate at Columbia University. He writes frequently for Scientific American\, including the May 2015 cover story on the evolution of tyrannosaurs. His academic research has been published by leading journals including Science and Nature (“Untangling the dinosaur family tree\,” November 2017)\, and he authored a leading paleontology textbook\, “Dinosaur Paleobiology.” He is also the “resident paleontologist” for BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs program. A native of the Chicago area\, he now lives in Edinburgh with his wife\, Anne. \nAbout the interlocutor: Michael LaBarbera is professor emeritus in the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division and the Departments of Organismal Biology and Anatomy and the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago. LaBarbera’s research focuses on the biomechanics of marine invertebrates\, though he has published on everything from the mechanical properties of an aboriginal fishing line to the aerodynamics of flying snakes. His teaching has won him the University’s coveted Quantrell Award and a Distinguished Educator/Mentor Award from the Division of the Biological Sciences. He has been featured in specials on PBS and Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel series “Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman”.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-dinosaurs-conversation-with-author-steve-brusatte/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180717T230000
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SUMMARY:"The Death and Life of the Great Lakes" conversation with author Dan Egan
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Dan Egan discusses The Death and Life of the Great Lakes. He will be joined in conversation by Monica Metzler\, ISC’s Executive Director. \nA Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. The event is free\, but registration is requested here. \nAbout the book: The Great Lakes—Erie\, Huron\, Michigan\, Ontario\, and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance\, work\, and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before\, and their problems are spreading across the continent. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is prize-winning reporter Dan Egan’s compulsively readable portrait of an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes\, blending the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come.\n \n“Outstanding. . . . Egan skillfully mixes science\, history\, and reportage to craft a compelling story.” —Library Journal (starred review) \n“With narrative flair\, Egan tells the story of how it is that we can be so shortsighted and negligent when it comes to something as wondrous and essential as our Great Lakes. . . .This is essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of our natural world.” —Alex Kotlowitz\, author of There Are No Children Here \n\nAbout the author: Dan Egan is a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize\, and he has won the Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award\, the John B. Oakes Award\, the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award\, and the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in- Progress Award. A graduate of the Columbia Journalism School\, he lives in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, with his wife and children. \nFor more information\, and to purchase a copy in advance\, visit here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-death-and-life-of-the-great-lakes-conversation-with-author-dan-egan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180712T230000
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SUMMARY:Argonne OutLoud: Navigating Changing Risk From Extreme Events
DESCRIPTION:Unusual heat waves and droughts in unlikely regions. Heavy downpours that overwhelm infrastructure and bring massive flooding. Mega snow storms that cripple daily activities. Wicked high winds that cause the collapse of otherwise stable structures. \nSuch extreme weather events are becoming increasing common and have the power to devastate daily life. What’s their cause and how can society plan for such extreme weather events\, if it can at all? \nJoin us as Argonne scientist Rao Kotamarthi discusses how science is helping society prepare for the risks and uncertainty of a changing climate. \n  \n6-7 p.m.: Reception and scientific poster session\n7-8 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A \nArgonne National Laboratory\nTCS Conference Center\n9700 S. Cass Avenue\nLemont\, IL 60439 \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nGuests 16 and older must register in advance.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/argonne-outloud-navigating-changing-risk-from-extreme-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180711T230000
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SUMMARY:2nd Wednesday Lecture with Garfield Park Conservatory: Natural Lawn Care with Midwest Grows Green
DESCRIPTION:Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s Ryan Anderson covers the far-reaching environmental and health effects of the US lawn & gardening sector and the need to follow the cost-effective\, more biologically sound approach of natural lawn care.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/2nd-wednesday-lecture-with-garfield-park-conservatory-natural-lawn-care-with-midwest-grows-green/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T000000
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SUMMARY:Comedy for Science! by Science Riot
DESCRIPTION:Scientists doing comedy? You must be joking. \nEstablished in 2016\, Science Riot is an event series adapted from a wildly successful UK program billed as “a thinking person’s comedy night.” STEM professions are thrown on stage to perform after completing a crash course in standup comedy! Come show your support for local experts performing standup for their first time ever. \nThis event is provided in partnership with the March for Science advocacy summit – feel free to join us for a social hour before the show and find out how you can become a voice for science! The Science / Government Institutions and Society (S/GNS) Summit is national conference that empowers those committed to championing evidence-based policy and science for the common good. Scientists and science-enthusiasts are welcome to register for the conference here (not required for show entry): https://www.marchforscience.com/summit-about \nWant to see great amateur comedy and learn something new in the process? Get your tickets for our next show at the Field Museum! \nMore deets: \nDoors open at 7pm. 7-8pm lobby social hour. 8pm showtime. \nPlease only use the West entrance doors for entry into this special event at the Field Museum. Drinks will be available for purchase in the West Lobby. This show is for adult audiences only. Tickets are expected to sell out in advance. \nPaid parking is available at Soldier Field’s North Garage. Parking fee is generally $22 (special events at Soldier Field can cause prices to fluctuate) or you can use the SpotHero app. Please consider car-pooling or use public transportation (Roosevelt stop on the Green and Orange lines). Public bike racks are also available at the West Entrance.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-riot-presented-by-c2st-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180707T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T140000
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SUMMARY:Adults-Only Sleepover at the Field Museum
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids get all the fun? On Saturday July 7th\, the Field Museum will host its first ever adults-only sleepover adventure. With the largest dinosaur ever discovered\, fun activities\, and exhibitions open late\, any adult fan of the Field Museum is sure to feel like a kid again. Switch out your clothes for pajamas the night of July 7th for some youthful fun without the kids. \nAdults will spend time in a new and improved Stanley Field Hall\, refreshed with a 122-foot-long titanosaur\, a flock of pterosaurs\, and four state-of-the-art hanging gardens. The best part? Those who sleep over will have access to a nearly-empty museum. Explore the museum after hours and see SUE in their new home at the Evolving Planet Exhibition. \nEnjoy activities throughout the night including talks with Field Museum scientists\, hands-on science opportunities\, board games\, and bocce ball. After a midnight snack\, spread out your sleeping bag and curl up next to the displays in the Field’s legendary animal halls. And the fun doesn’t stop there. The next morning\, experience birdwatching and tai chi. \nThis one-of-a-kind evening allows adults to have an intimate experience of discovery at their own pace in the Field Museum. Bring a sleeping bag and prepare to dream of dinos on July 7th. Tickets are $80 and include dinner\, breakfast\, a midnight snack. The Titanosaur Sleepover is a 21+ event. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titanosaur-sleepover-tickets-46080201122
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adults-only-sleepover-at-the-field-museum/
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SUMMARY:S|GNS Summit (Science | Government\, Institutions & Society) - a March for Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:SIGNS Summit\,  July 6-8\, 2018\nField Museum & Hilton Hotel\, Chicago\nThe inaugural S|GNS Summit invites established and emerging leaders from across the scientific\, advocacy\, and education communities for a weekend of practical skill-building\, idea-sharing\, and community networking. S|GNS (Science | Government\, Institutions & Society) Summit is a network-wide meeting to share knowledge\, build community\, and develop skills as science advocates\, educators\, and organizers. \n​The future of science advocacy depends on coordinated action and diverse perspectives\, yet few spaces exist for interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue. S|GNS Summit is changing that\, and we want you to be part of the next steps. This interactive conference is bringing together individuals from across backgrounds and professional experiences to tackle the most critical conversations at the intersection of science and society. With five tracks and over a dozen activities to choose from\, you can tailor the program to both align with your goals and expand your perspective. Through workshops\, panel discussions\, and networking events\, S|GNS Summit will provide practical skills and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across public\, political\, and scholarly spheres. \nProgram details\, Logistics\, and Registration is HERE.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sgns-summit-science-government-institutions-society-a-march-for-science-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180705T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180706T010000
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SUMMARY:March for Science MeetUp at The Scout
DESCRIPTION:On July 7-8\, science advocates from around the world will come together in Chicago to engage in conversations\, skill building\, and community organizing around science outreach and policy as part of the March for Science’s S|GNS Summit.  On Thursday\, July 5\, you can join Chicago-based supporters for a mixer at The Scout bar in south loop to meet other advocates in the area and make connections that will keep MfS ties strong in Chicago through the election and beyond! \nYou can learn about and register for the Science Summit conference here. \nSign up here to show you’re coming to the Thursday MeetUp or just show up! Food and drink available for purchase and plenty of science to talk about.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/march-for-science-meetup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T020000
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Slimey with ChiTownBio
DESCRIPTION:Meetup with ChiTownBio to play with slime! Slime molds are found on every continent and provide a fascinating glimpse of intelligence without nerves. Slime mold may be a very simple protist\, but it’s capable of making complex decisions without the luxury of a brain. Play around with some slime mold cultures\, and also hear some announcements about the lab\, its future\, and the group’s goals for the summer! RSVP here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/lets-get-slimey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180628T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180628T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122911
CREATED:20180625T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164651Z
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SUMMARY:Sculptures Inspired by Science: Physics\, Proteins\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Spend a summer evening with artist and scientist Julian Voss-Andreae\, as he shares his work spanning quantum physics\, biomolecules\, and his novel approaches to figurative sculpture. Science and art both help us understand the natural world. Julian will share his own story\, how science has inspired his unique sculptures\, and how art can help us understand science. \nNotes: Held entirely indoors. Limit 100. \n\nFees and Admission: Free. Registered participants may enter the Arboretum free of charge after 5 p.m. on the day of the program. \n\nLocation: Thornhill Education Center
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/sculptures-inspired-by-science-physics-proteins-and-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180627T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180627T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122911
CREATED:20180612T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164652Z
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SUMMARY:Triassic Marine Reptiles in Southern China with Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub
DESCRIPTION:Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub’s June Pub is “Triassic Marine Reptiles in Southern China” with Olivier Rieppel\, Rowe Family Curator of Evolutionary Biology at the Field Museum of Natural History. \nNOTE: FOOD IS BACK! As usual\, the setting is very casual and drinks can be ordered at any time during the lecture\, before or after. \nDOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:00. \nFor more information\, visit Facebook. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/triassic-marine-reptiles-in-southern-china-with-homewood-flossmoor-science-pub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180621T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180622T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180612T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164653Z
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SUMMARY:ISC's Science Social Hour at Nick's Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Science Council invites you to our Science Social Hour!  Interested in our non-profit\, or even better\, thinking about maybe becoming a volunteer? Come hang with us\, without the stress of a meeting agenda. Meet the awesome people behind this group\, dedicated to bringing science to adults. \n\n\nNick’s Beer Garden\, 1516 N. Milwaukee Av.\, has generously offered dollar-off specials for these events. They have a wide variety of bevvies to choose from.\n\nWhen you arrive\, just look around for our group!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-science-social-hour-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180521T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164654Z
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SUMMARY:Cephalopod Movie Night with Science Friday!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Science Friday crew to celebrate Cephalopod Week with libations\, live performances\, and an immersion into the underwater world of these strange tentacled creatures.\nJoin for an evening of talk\, tentacles\, and merriment\, featuring four original short films from Science Friday at Public Works\, never been shown in Chicago before. This evening is your chance to rub elbows with Science Friday Events Manager Rachel Bouton and other local ceph-xperts. Ask them anything you want to know about these amazing\, adaptive\, and sometimes creepy creatures! \nYou’ll join other Atlas Obscura Society members and Science Friday listeners for this very special screening\, sip the specialty cephalopod-themed cocktails\, delight in a live performance by vintage-style musician Plucky Rosenthal\, and engage in riveting conversation as you enjoy scenes of giant octopus attacks from 1950s cult film.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/cephalopod-movie-night-with-science-friday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180506T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164654Z
UID:10000883-1529195400-1529200800@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Science Friday - Live in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Science Friday is heading to Chicago for a special live event this June and is asking for your help. Were you in the area during the Park Forest meteorite shower in 2003? Did you see it or collect a meteorite or two? Science Friday wants your stories and may feature them live on stage.  If you or anyone you know were around\, please fill out the survey here. \nWBEZ’s Podcast Passport presents Science Friday Live! Join Ira Flatow and the rest of the SciFri crew as they road trip across the country to uncover and report on the amazing science news and stories happening right here in Chicago. As a science nerd and podcast lover\, this is your chance to look behind the curtain of your favorite national radio show and participate in a special live performance with the scientists and conversations you love. \nThis 90-minute program typically features live music\, props\, video screenings\, and demonstrations. And as a bonus\, the event will be recorded so you can be a part of the weekly Science Friday broadcast heard on WBEZ airwaves!
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-friday-live-in-chicago/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180612T050000Z
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UID:10000901-1529161200-1529168400@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Soil Sustains Humanity - Argonne's OutLoud Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Soil is a three-dimensional living system\, containing solids\, liquids and gases that together form the upper layer of the Earth’s surface. From soil sprouts food that feeds all forms of life. Yet soil performs other vitally important functions. Why is this seemingly simple substance so important in more ways than are realized? \nJoin us as Argonne soil scientist Umakant Mishra discusses the state of soil and the roles it plays in the regulation and well-being of humanity. \n  \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Reception and Scientific Poster Session \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lecture \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Guests 16 and older must register in advance here. \nIf you have questions about the OutLoud Lecture Series\, please call 630-252-5501 or email outloud@anl.gov. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/soil-sustains-humanity-argonnes-outloud-lecture-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180615T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180511T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164656Z
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SUMMARY:Unnatural Selection - evolution at the hand of man
DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Selection: evolution at the hand of man\nAn Evening with Katrina van Grouw\nFriday\, June 15\, 2018\n6-8pm (talk begins 6:30)\nSpend an evening at the Nature Museum with celebrated illustrator/author Katrina van Grouw as she discusses her new book\, Unnatural Selection\, a lavishly-illustrated survey of how evolution is expressed in selective breeding. Book signing to follow. \nUnnatural Selection is a stunningly illustrated book about selective breeding—the ongoing transformation of animals at the hand of man. More importantly\, it’s about selective breeding on a far\, far\, grander scale; a scale that encompasses all life on Earth. We’d call it evolution. \nA world away from academic textbooks\, books by Katrina van Grouw combine science and art in ways which challenge accepted genres. They’re works equally intended for scientists and artists\, indeed anyone with an appreciation of beautiful books and the natural world.  (For fascinating insight into van Grouw’s work and life at the intersection of art & science\, and that of illustration & art\, see this interview.) \nKatrina will talk about Darwin\, evolution and selective breeding\, discuss the challenges and rewards of her work\, and relate some interesting tales of anatomical preparation. \nCost:     $10/member        $15/non-member \nSpecial discount for friends of ISC. Use promo code ISCfan to receive $5 off any ticket. Enjoy drinks\, light refreshments\, and live taxidermy demonstrations! Book signing to follow. Admission includes one complimentary beverage and access to all museum exhibits\, including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. \nFor more information\, visit Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s website.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/unnatural-selection-evolution-at-the-hand-of-man/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180614T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180615T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180506T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164656Z
UID:10000878-1529019000-1529024400@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:Extreme Storms
DESCRIPTION:Huge downpours\, massive flooding\, heat waves\, prolonged droughts—these extreme events are occurring more frequently\, and with greater intensity. “100-year-floods” are occurring every year or two; should we consider these weather events the new ‘normal’? How are cities and regions responding and planning under such uncertainties? \nThis program will discuss the science behind these storms\, the challenges in coping with changing weather patterns\, new technologies and approaches to adapting to these realities\, and the impact on the public and citizens in these areas. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/extreme-storms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180613T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180506T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164657Z
UID:10000881-1528848000-1528853400@www.illinoisscience.org
SUMMARY:C2ST Speakeasy: Mission to Mars--Team Composition
DESCRIPTION:NASA and its international partners are planning to send humans to Mars in the 2030’s. Mission to Mars will challenge the frontiers of human collaboration as the crew lives and works in an extreme environment. \nHow will NASA build a team that can excel in this extreme environment? Could you go on such a mission? \nResearch is ongoing to determine how combinations of team members interact and perform in an extreme environment similar to that expected of deep space exploration. Join for an evening with Dr. Suzanne Bell as she describes her research creating a predictive model of team composition for Mission to Mars. Bring your questions about Mission to Mars and composing teams in space and beyond; Dr. Bell will leave plenty of time for Q&A. \nAdditional details and tickets here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/c2st-speakeasy-mission-to-mars-team-composition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180608T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180421T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164658Z
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SUMMARY:Adults Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what it would be like to explore Lincoln Park Zoo after the gates close? Here’s your chance! Leave the kids at home and head to the zoo for Adults Night Out. Guests will enjoy unique animal chats\, educational entertainment\, and cash bars throughout the zoo at this after-hours event. No kids. No crowds. Strolling among exhibits with a beer or glass of wine in hand. Sound fun? Join us! \n\nGroups and members can receive a 20% discount. \n  \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/adults-night-out-at-lincoln-park-zoo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180506T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164659Z
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SUMMARY:Peering into the Cosmic Maelstrom
DESCRIPTION:Recently\, the collision of two neutron stars was discovered by astronomers using both telescopes and the LIGO gravitational-wave observatory. This is a new way to do astronomy — simultaneously studying the Cosmos using both light and gravity. Professors Vicky Kalogera\, Shane Larson\, Raffaella Margutti and Wen-fai Fong will describe their roles and experiences in the making of the ground-breaking discovery. Details here.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/peering-into-the-cosmic-maelstrom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180605T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180606T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180515T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164659Z
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SUMMARY:ISC's Science Social Hour - 2018-06-05
DESCRIPTION:Vice District Brewing has generously offered to share a portion of its sales each evening in June with Illinois  \n \nScience Council\, so you’ll be drinking for a cause! Enjoy pop-up science demonstrations and casual conversation about science while learning about the  exciting events we have planned for 2018 and how YOU can get involved. \nThis event is free and open to anyone 21+ interested in what ISC has to offer.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/iscs-science-social-hour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180603T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164700Z
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SUMMARY:How Do You Want Your Data: Hot or Cold?
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Brice Ménard\, Associate Professor at John Hopkins University\, for the latest CIERA Interdisciplinary Colloquium. \nAs time goes on\, our interaction with large datasets tends to be more involved and less intuitive. Most datasets can no longer be visualized in their entirety and we have to interact with them mathematically\, making blind data exploration challenging. In this talk Professor Brice Ménard will present some theoretical considerations of data analysis and data complexity\, and will show that performing a “cooling” operation on data can automatically reveal the inherent structure of a dataset and the properties of its underlying population. \nDuring his talk\, Professor Ménard will then present a new tool\, the Sequencer\, which can generically perform such a cooling operation on arbitrary datasets. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information\, visit the CIERA website.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/how-do-you-want-your-data-hot-or-cold/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180531T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122912
CREATED:20180506T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164701Z
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SUMMARY:Science and the Transformation of Cities
DESCRIPTION:In the last 120 years\, rapid urbanization has brought about an amazing societal transformation. In the past\, 80 percent of the world‘s population lived in rural areas; now\, the reverse is true. That dramatic population shift raises concerns about food security\, access to quality education and health care\, and reliable and resilient energy\, water\, and transportation systems\, among other things. To manage these resources effectively\, governments need to know how cities grow and how these various infrastructural components interact as a complex system. But what role will scientists and engineers have in remaking today’s cities for tomorrow? \nJoin Argonne scientist Ralph Muehleisen as he discusses science and engineering’s impact on the future of cities. Details here. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/science-and-the-transformation-of-cities/
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