The University of Chicago, The University's Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education (CEMSE), Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, in collaboration with a group of businesses, civic, cultural and community organizations, will participate in Chicago's second annual Chicago Science in the City 2007 event. Chicago Science in the City is a compilation of two weeks of events designed to encourage Chicagoans to explore and experience the various fields of science. Most of the events are free to the public.
Chicago Science in the City runs from October 2 - 13 in universities, laboratories, museums, office buildings, parks and public spaces throughout the Chicagoland area. More than 85 Chicago science events for children and adults are planned including three neighborhood science carnivals, museum exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities, lectures, films and workshops.
The event kicks off at the Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington, on October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Highlights include the unveiling of the top ten scientific achievements in Chicago chosen by a panel of scientists and educators; hands-on science and technology activities; an interactive robotics competition; and presentations by specialists in the fields of science and technology.
The University of Chicago is an official sponsor of the event and, along with CEMSE, Argonne and Fermilab, will host a number of events during Science in the City’s two-week time period.
CEMSE's Director of Science Education, Jeanne Century, was on the planning committee for this city-wide event. She worked closely with the Illinois Science Council to plan a series of science talks with several members of the University of Chicago community. For a list of all of the talks, click here.
For a complete listing of Chicago Science in the City 2007 events, please visit www.chicagoscienceinthecity.org or download the PDF. For details about University, Argonne and Fermilab participation, please visit http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/ 07/070924.science.city.shtml.