FEATURED FEBRUARY EVENTS
Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), February 12-16
Chicago is hosting the AAAS 2009 annual meeting, a gathering of the world’s stop scientific minds focusing on the past, present and future of our Earth. Many of the meetings sessions are FREE and open to the public!
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Science Saturday, February 21 (multiple events around the city and suburbs)
Get up and atom on Saturdays for an exciting new scientific exploration each month. Science Saturdays offer rare, behind-the-scenes tours at internationally known research facilities and labs as well as up-close examinations of the natural wonders of our city, surrounding communities and universe. You must register in advance to take advantage of these unique and exclusive programs. Learn More…
Science Conversations: Feb. 9 and Feb. 23, 2009
The following conversations are part of “Ars/Scientia” – a program of the Chicago Cultural Center exploring collaborations between artists and scientists. All take place at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Ages 16 and up. Free.
February 9 - Ars/Scientia: Structuring Change
Location: Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center
Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
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February 23 - Ars/Scientia: Pushing the Boundaries of Biology
Location: 1 Garland at the Chicago Cultural Center
Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
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Jr. Science Cafés (three dates)
Jr. Science Cafés are free, informal gatherings, allowing students to talk directly with engaging scientists and engineers who will answer their questions about research, technology, careers and more. Ages 12 and up.
February 3
The Unseen World with Stephanie Levi of the University of Chicago
Location: The University of Chicago, Gordon Center for Integrative Science, 929 East 57th Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago. Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
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****DATE CHANGE**** NOW BEING HELD February 21
Genetic Testing with Mike Kennedy, Ph.D. of Northwestern University
Location: Boocoo Cultural Center and Café, 1823 Church Street, Evanston.
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
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February 21
Taking Flight with an Engineer: The Science of Airplanes and Rockets with Ade Gordon, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Location: Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove. Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Shedd Explorers Weekend
February 7
Location: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
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The Economics of Global Warming: A Bit of Science, a Bunch of Business and a Ray of Hope
February 19
Location: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Dr., Chicago
Time: 6:30 pm
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So You Want To Be An Astronomer…
February 21
Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm
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National Engineers Week
February 15-21 (events taking place throughout month of February)
Celebrate the talent and vision of engineers past, present and future!
February 10
Bridge Building Competition
Location: Illinois Institute of Technology Herrmann Hall Auditorium, 3230 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago
Time: 4:30 pm-8:00pm
February 21
The Dupage Area Engineers Week Expo
Location: Illinois Institute of Technology’s Rice Campus, 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton
Time: 11:00 am-3:30pm
February 23
Northwestern University’s Career Day for Girls
Location: Northwestern University, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston
Time: 9:00 am-3:30 pm
