Engineering Career Day for Girls
The Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University and the Society of Women Engineers presents the 39th annual Career Day for Girls on Saturday, Feb. 27. The theme of this one-day program is "Engineering: Explore Create Transform." The program is designed for junior high and high school girls who have an interest in science and mathematics. The program will include educational and career information about opportunities in engineering and applied science. Speakers are women who have engineering degrees or who are current engineering students. Panel discussions cover biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and industrial and mechanical engineering. The program also includes a design competition and lessons for parents and teachers on incorporating engineering at home and in the classroom. Registration deadline is Feb. 12.
http://msgroups.mccormick.northwestern.edu/swe/cdfg.html
Imagining the Future Writing Competition
Fifty years ago, typewriters and paper were used to write essays. Letters were sent by U.S. mail, not e-mail. There was no Internet. Computers were so large that they took up entire rooms. Fifty years from now, how will the world will have changed as a result of science and technology? The Chicago Public Schools Seventh Grade Writing Competition sponsored by the Chicago Council on Science and Technology challenges students to address this question by writing about future developments in one or more areas, such as energy, environment, health, computers, communications, transportation, food, housing, or entertainment. All essays must be submitted by April 1. One hundred winners will be chosen. Each winner will receive one-day admission passes for two people to each of the following: Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Chicago Botanic Gardens (including a free parking pass). Winners also will be given a group tour of Argonne National Laboratory, including transportation and lunch, on dates to be announced. Winners will be notified by May 15, 2010. For details on judging criteria and entry instructions, go to http://c2st.org/.
St. Paul of the Cross School Wins Regional Future City Competition
A team of students from St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge won the Chicago Regional National Engineers Week Future City® competition on Jan. 16 at the University of Illinois - Chicago Circle Campus. They will now travel to Washington DC to compete in the 18th Annual Future City National Finals (www.futurecity.org) Feb. 13-17 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. More than 33,000 students from 1,100 middle schools in 39 regions across the country are participating in the Future City regional competitions. The grand prize is a trip to Space Camp in Alabama, provided by National Finals host Bentley Systems, Inc., which provides comprehensive infrastructure software solutions.
The three winning team members were Christopher Gloeckle, Caroline Zimmermann, and Ben Paolelli, who collaborated with students Sam Anderson, Erich Kohberger, Rachel Maurer, Mehgan McErlean, Theresa Rathslag, Michelle Sisco, Joseph Swoboda, Mary Vozenelik, Jack Whalen and Lauren Whalen. The teachers for the winning team were Christine Stypka and Laurie Moran, and volunteer engineer mentors were John Zimmermann of Terra Consulting Group and Philip Spagnolo of Spagnolo Enterprises, Ltd.
Celedon is the name for the new city that the students established on the shores of eastern Australia in 2170. Centuries ago it was the surfing capital of the world with an economy driven by extensive coal mines near the city. After the coal supplies were exhausted, the surfer-miners left the city, leaving an environmental disaster behind. Sustainable housing domes led the recovery of Celedon. The early homes were 25’ diameter domes designed for a family of four. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath homes were inexpensive to construct, made completely of sustainable materials, and incorporated innovative ways to capture and reuse rainwater, recycle waste, and harness the power of the sun and wind. The extensive public transportation systems of Celedon have eliminated the need for the automobile, and the city boasts many pleasant attractions such as parks, playgrounds, sports fields, zoos and a convention center. The city even constructed a replica of Chicago’s John Hancock Building so Celedonians could enjoy the city and attract tourists. Residents of Celedon are provided the best health, safety and welfare available, and have the highest education level in Australia. The city is still looking to the future, planning vertical farms, tidal energy generators, and a carbon-free transportation system.
"I learned that it takes a lot of planning to create a green and sustainable living environment," said Christopher Gloekle, 14. "I think that even though it’s hard work to become an engineer I will still aspire to become one."
"I didn’t know there were so many types of engineers," added Ben Paolelli, 12.
Caroline Zimmerman, 13, said she "learned that engineers play a big role in the production of a city."
Runners up include: Second place, St. Clair RXIII, St. Clair, MO; third place, Franklin Middle School, Wheaton, IL; fourth place, St Paul’s Lutheran School, Brookfield, IL; fifth place, Mount Carmel Academy, Chicago.
More than 40 professional engineers served as judges. Another 50 architects-engineers were involved in the special award judging. Entries were judged on creativity, city layout, and attractiveness by a variety of judges from the private and public sectors of engineering. Students create cities on computers using the SimCity™ 4 Deluxe software, provided by Electronic Arts, and then build three-dimensional, tabletop models to scale. To ensure a level playing field, models must use recycled materials and can cost no more than $100 to build. Students must present and defend their designs at the competition before a panel of engineer judges who test the depth of the teams’ knowledge. Students also write a 300-500 word city narrative describing their city and a 700-1000 word essay on the topic "Providing an Affordable Living Space for People Who Have Lost Their Home Due to a Disaster or Financial Emergency."
This year’s final round judges in Chicago were Frank Avila, Commissioner, Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago; Rupert Graham, Superintendent of Highways, Cook Country Highway Department; Betty Shanahan, Executive Director, Society of Women Engineers; Randall Blankenhorn, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; and Kay Whitlock, Vice President of CBBEL & past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers –Illinois Section. For more information, go to www.eweek.org and www.futurecitychicago.org.
CALENDAR LISTINGS
Feb. 1: Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service/Amateur Radio Emergency Service General Meeting. 7 pm at the Lake County Emergency Operating Center on Milwaukee Avenue between routes 137 and 176 in Libertyville.
http://races.org/
Feb. 1: Society of Fire Protection Engineers Chicago Monthly Meeting: "Life Safety Evaluations." 11:30 am at Costa's Greek Dining, 340 S. Halsted St., Chicago. $25 for members; $15 for professional fire fighters in uniform; $10 for students with ID; $30 for walk-ins. To register, contact Jessica Dahl, jhubert-dahl@janusfiresystems.com, (219) 310-2216.
www.chicagosfpe.org/meetings.html
Feb. 1 - 5: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Comparative Microscopy of Soils." At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Students study the composition and origin of soils and approaches to scientific soil comparison by means of lectures, demonstrations and laboratory exercises. Small soil samples are taken apart and separated into clay, silt and sand size fractions, light and heavy minerals, and concentrates of pollen, spores, diatoms and phytoliths.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-505/comparative-microscopy-of-soils-(1710)%3A-february-1-5%2C-2010
Feb. 2: American Institute of Architects Chicago First Tuesdays Happy Hour. 5:30 - 8 pm at Theory Chicago, 6 W. Hubbard St., Chicago.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#February2010
Feb. 2: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Dinner Meeting: "Understanding Government Contracting and Legal Issues." 5:15 pm at the Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 22nd Floor, Chicago. $45 for members; $65 for nonmembers. To register, contact Donna Childs, office@seaoi.org, (312) 726-4165 x 200.
www.seaoi.org/febdinnermtg.htm
Feb. 3: American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers Chicago Section Winter Meeting: "International Harvester Hinsdale Corporate Farm," by James Martin. Virtual Reality Demos start a 4 pm at CNH America, LLC, Burr Ridge Operations, 6900 Veterans Blvd., Burr Ridge. Cost is $15 and includes meal. Contact Dan Karlak, Dan.Karlak@cnh.com, (630) 887-3083.
www.asabe.org/membership/sections/chicago_files/Chicago_summer_04_NL.htm
Feb. 3: Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Class: "Advanced Legal Aspects for Fire Inspectors." 8 am - 3:30 pm at Medinah Banquets, 550 Shriners Dr., Addison. $75 for members preregistered; $90 for nonmembers or at the door. Contact ifiafire@aol.com, (847) 756-4750.
www.illinoisfireinspectors.org/ifia_files/Page1210.htm
Feb. 3: Air & Waste Management Association Lake Michigan States Section Young Professionals Bowling. 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Diversey River Bowl, 2211 W. Diversey Blvd., Chicago. $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers.
www.lmawma.org
Feb. 3: Quad City Engineering & Science Council Monthly Meeting followed by Scholarship Selection. 5:30 pm at Western Illinois University, Caxton Building, Room 102, 1701 River Dr., Moline.
www.qcesc.org/calendar.htm
Feb. 3: Society of Automotive Engineers Central Illinois: "Turbocharger Design & Application." 5:15 pm at Bradley University Student Center Ballroom, 915 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria.
www.sae.org/servlets/sectionEvent?OBJECT=SectionEventAdmin&OBJECT_TYPE=SectionEventAdmin&PAGE=allSectionsEventsPage
Feb. 5: Quad City Engineering and Science Council nominations deadline for QCESC Engineer and Scientist of the Year.
www.qcesc.org/awards.htm
Feb. 6: Chicago Farmers Farmland Investment Fair. At the Joliet Junior College Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center, 17840 Laraway Road, Joliet. $50 pre-registered; $75 at the door.
www.chicagofarmers.org/FairIndex.asp
Feb. 6: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers DuKane Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition. 8 am - 1 pm at Fisher Middle School, 1305 Long Grove Dr., Aurora.
www.ispe-dukane.org/events/dukane-chapter-mathcounts
Feb. 6: Science Chicago and Lederman Science Center: Nanotech Investigation for grades 4 - 6. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Fermilab, Lederman Science Center, Kirk Road and Pine St., Batavia. Cost is $33.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=19546&topic=
Feb. 8: Chicago Women in the Boardroom. 3 - 6 pm at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr. Cost is $95. Register at http://chicagowob2010.eventbrite.com/.
http://womenintheboardroom.com/event-cities/chicago/registration/
Feb. 8: Institute of Food Technologists Chicago Section Dinner Meeting: "Connected Innovation." 5 pm at Carlucci, 6111 N. River Road, Rosemont. $50 for members; $60 for nonmembers; $25 for emeritus, students and unemployed. Register at www.chicagoift.org/index.php?location=SHOPPINGLIST.
www.chicagoift.org/index.php?location=DINNERMEETING
Feb. 8 - 9: Central Fabricators Association Meeting. At Hotel Sax, 333 N. Dearborn, Chicago.
www.centralfabricators.org/meetings.php
Feb. 8 - 12: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Advanced Applied Polarized Light Microscopy/Microscopy of White Powders." At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Students will learn and practice the skills necessary to rapidly identify substances by recognizing their optical and morphological qualities. Instruction will include a review of microscope set-up, Kohler illumination, and PLM techniques.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-500/advanced-applied-polarized-light-microscopy-microscopy-of-white-powders-(1550)---february-8-12%2C-2010
Feb. 9: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chicago CAMCO-FERGUSON, DE-STA-CO (Plant Tour). 6 - 8:30 pm at 1444 S. Wolf Road, Wheeling. Cost is $5.
http://sections.asme.org/Chicago/Feb_9_2010.htm
Feb. 9: American Society of Safety Engineers Greater Chicago Chapter Meeting: "Injury Repeater Strategies." 11:30 am at Cucina Biagio Restaurant, 7309 W. Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights. $25 for members and guests; $30 at the door; free for retired emeritus members. To register, contact Linda Hiser, (847) 649-2030.
www.assechgo.org/meetings.php
Feb. 9: ASM International Chicago Meeting: "Low-Temperature Colossal Supersaturation (LTCSS) of Stainless Steels." 4:30 - 7:30 pm at La Mirage, 3223 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. $25 pre-registered; $35 at the door; free for students pre-registered; $5 for students at the door. Register at www.chicagoasm.org/onliner.aspx by Feb. 5.
www.chicagoasm.org
Feb. 9: Chemical Industry Council of Illinois Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Seminar: "What You Need to Know to Avoid Trouble." At the Willowbrook Holiday Inn, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. $175 for members; $275 for nonmembers.
www.cicil.net/events/calendar/event.asp?EVENT_ID=37&
Feb. 9: Chicago Women in Architecture Monthly Meeting: Discussion on "Building the Business Case." 5:45 - 7:15 pm at Bulthaup, 165 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.
www.cwarch.org/HTML/calendar.htm
Feb. 9: Foresight Design Initiative Chicago Green Drinks: "Premature 10th Anniversary: Looking Back on the Next Three Years." 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Chicago. &7 requested donation; $4 for students/low-income.
www.foresightdesign.org/events/detail.php?id=1115
Feb. 9: Illinois Institute of Technology Center for Professional Development Short Course: "Environmental Engineering." 6:25 - 9:05 pm at IIT Main Campus, 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago. Cost is $129.
www.iit.edu/cpd/professional_learning/industry_training/short_course_schedule.shtml#SC041
Feb. 9: American Water Works Association Illinois Section Seminar: "Chemical Properties, Safety and Security." 8:30 am - 3 pm at the City of Troy Police Training Room, 116 E. Market St., Troy. The program will discuss properties, safety, equipment, PPE, security and some regulatory issues relating to liquid chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, fluoridation chemicals, and others related to water treatment. $40 for members; $60 for nonmembers; $70 for on-site registration.
www.isawwa-portal.com/TrainingEvents/Seminars/ChemicalProperties020910/tabid/277/Default.aspx
Feb. 9: Physics Northwest. 6 pm at Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich.
https://www.edline.net/pages/Physics_Northwest
Feb. 9: Society of Cosmetic Chemists Midwest Scientific Dinner and Education Meeting: "Deconstructing Personal Care Products." 4:30 pm at Angelo's, 247 N. York St., Elmhurst. $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers. Register by Feb. 5.
www.midwestscc.org/events/detail/february_2010_scientific_dinner_and_education_meeting/
Feb. 9 - 10: Central States Water Environment Association 5th Annual Midwest Water Industry Expo. At Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells.
www.cswea.org/events/events-all.shtml
Feb. 10: American Concrete Institute Illinois Dinner Meeting. Register at www.aciillinois.com/event-registration.asp?eventid=38.
www.aciillinois.com/calendar.asp?m=2
Feb. 10: American Institute of Architects Chicago: "Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Initiatives." Noon - 1 pm at AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 250, Chicago. Great Lakes issues are being addressed by a multitude of groups both in the United States and Canada. The focus of these groups is primarily water quality and conservation, while others address governance issues. David Ullrich, executive director of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, will present an overview of Great Lakes organizations and their efforts to improve the lakes. Attendees may bring their lunch; beverages provided. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#February2010
Feb. 10: American Society for Quality General Meeting: "Architecting Sustainable Enterprise Transformation." At William Tell Restaurant, 6201 Joliet Road, Countryside. $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers by Feb. 5. $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers after Feb. 5.
www.asqchicago.org
Feb. 10: Association of Women in the Metal Industries Meeting: "Chicago-Washington Working for You!" 6 - 9 pm at the Renaissance Oak Brook, 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook. $35 for members; $55 for nonmembers.
www.awmi.com/core/events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=FEB10
Feb. 10: Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group and Society for Applied Spectroscopy Chicago: "Accelerator Mass Spectrometry: Ultra-sensitive Applications in Drug Development and Personalized Medicine." 5:30 pm at the Elk Grove Holiday Inn, 9175 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers; $10 for students.
www.ccdg.org
www.sas-chicago.org
Feb. 10: Chicago FM Club SRO Meeting: "Project Orion." 8 pm at the Edgebrook Field House, 6100 N. Central Road, Chicago.
www.chicagofmclub.org
Feb. 10: The Construction Specifications Institute Professional: "Below-Grade Waterproofing: System Types and Usage." At Wiss Janney Elsner, 10 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2600, Chicago.
www.csichicago.org/chapter_events.php
Feb. 10: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Course: "Optimizing the Design of VAV Systems and Chilled and Hot Water Plants." 8 am - 4:30 pm at the ComEd Commercial Center Auditorium, 1919 Swift Dr., Oak Brook. Cost is $169.
www.ilspe.com/chapters/chicago/
Feb. 10: Illinois Technology Association New Member Orientation. 9 - 10 am at 200 S. Wacker, 15th Floor, Conference Room C, Chicago. Free.
www.illinoistech.org/calendar.aspx/2236
Feb. 10: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society Chicago: "Power Cable Construction." 11:30 am at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct. (near Jackson and Dearborn), Chicago. Register at www.ece.iit.edu/~flueck/chicago_pes/2009/reserve.html by Feb. 8.
www.ece.iit.edu/~flueck/chicago_pes/2009/anb0210.html
Feb. 11: Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Sustainability Seminar: "New Environmental Footprint for Agriculture." Noon - 1 pm at 1 Hazelwood Dr., Champaign.
www.istc.illinois.edu/about/sustainability_seminars.cfm
Feb. 11 - 12: American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Winter Conference and Engineering Excellence Awards. At the Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield.
www.acec-il.org/events.cfm
Feb. 12: Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section Annual Joint Meeting with Iota Sigma Pi. 6 - 8 pm at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.
www.societyofwomenengineers.org/chicago/events.html
Feb. 12 - 13: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Conference at Illinois. At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illini Union Hotel, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana.
http://peci.ece.illinois.edu/
Feb. 13: Electric Association Electrical Industry Dinner Dance. 6:30 pm at the Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. Cost is $90.
www.eachicago.org
Feb. 14: American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section Younger Member Group Outreach Event: Ronald McDonald House Brunch. 9 am - 12:30 pm at Ronald McDonald House, 622 W. Deming Place, Chicago. To register, contact Carrie Westhoff, cwesthoff@deichicago.com by Feb. 9.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
Feb. 14 - 20: Chicagoland Engineers Week and Future City Chicago Competition.
www.chicagolandeweek.org/home.asp
www.eweek.org
www.futurecitychicago.org
Feb. 15 - 19: McCrone Research Center Course: "Sample Preparation and Manipulation for Microanalysis." At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Students of this course will receive specialized instruction and practice in the isolation, preparation, and transfer of microscopic samples to suitable substrates for additional analysis.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-496/sample-preparation-and-manipulation-for-microanalysis-(1501e)%3A-february-15-19%2C-2010
Feb. 16: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Illinois Bulls Game and Pre-game Party. 5 pm at Moretti's Restaurant, 1645 W. Jackson, Chicago. Cost is $65.
https://echapter.ashrae6.org/mtg_registration.php?MTG_ID=00197
Feb. 16: Chicago Paint and Coatings Association Legislative and Regulatory Luncheon. 11:30 am at Maggiano's, 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Cost is $60.
www.chicagopaint.org
Feb. 16: The Construction Specifications Institute Professional Industrial Roundtable. Noon - 1 pm at Hafele, 154 W. Hubbard, Chicago.
www.csichicago.org/chapter_events.php
Feb. 16: International Microelectronics and Packaging Society Chicago/Milwaukee Winter Technical Symposium: quot;Thick Film Materials, Printing, and MEMS Technologies." 11:30 am at Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, 909 Asbury Dr., Buffalo Grove. $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers; $5 for students. Register at www.imaps.org/registration/2010feb_chicago.htm.
www.imaps.org/chapters/chicago/index.htm
Feb. 17: ChemWest Meeting: "Energy and Green Chemistry." At Hersey High School, Room 239, 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Height. Host is Joanell Hoijer. Contact (847) 718-5015 or joanell.hoijer@d214.org. Or Karl Craddock at kcraddock@d211.org.
Feb. 17: Illinois Section American Society of Civil Engineers Structural Group Monthly Dinner Meeting: "Unique Structural Engineering Aspects of the Heavy Industrial Sector - Dry Fork Coal Fired Power Station." 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Pazzo's, 311 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Cost is $40 by Feb. 12; $45 after Feb. 12; $20 for students. To register, contact Victor E. Van Santen, victor.vansanten@hdrinc.com, (773) 380-7966.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
Feb. 17: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Chicago Chapter Meeting: "IEC Conducted Immunity Standards - Edition 2 Updates 2004 - 2009" and "IEC 61000-4-2, -4, -5, -11 standards revisions and their implications to the practicing EMC Test Engineer." 6:30 pm at Eiite Electronic Engineering, 1516 Circle, Downers Grove. To register, contact Steve Laya, (630) 495 - 9770.
www.emcchicago.org
Feb. 17: Quad City Engineering & Science Council Monthly Meeting. 5:30 pm at Western Illinois University, Caxton Building, Room 102, 1701 River Dr., Moline.
www.qcesc.org/calendar.htm
Feb. 17: Sigma Xi Northwestern University Science Cafe Evanston: "Traffic Jams, Crowds, and Human Behavior: What Can Technology Do?" 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Ave, Evanston. Free.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/schedule.html#science
Feb. 17: U.S. Green Building Council Chicago North/Northwest Suburban Branch: "Get SMART Sustainable Product Standards Training." 6 - 8 pm at NIU-Hoffman Estates, 5555 Trillium Blvd., Hoffman Estates. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers.
www.usgbc-chicago.org/?page_id=59
Feb. 18: Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers Meeting: "Recent Developments in Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning." 5:30 - 7:45 pm at Argonne National Laboratories, Guest House, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne. Cost is $22.50. Register by Feb. 12.
www.achmmchicago.org
Feb. 18: American Institute of Architects Chicago: "Lithocrete: The Innovative Structural Alternative in Architectural Concrete." Noon - 1 pm at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago. Sean Lanahan will explain Lithocrete systems, which can be used in both interior and exterior applications. Learn the value of using Lithocrete, including installation and maintenance cost savings to clients, potential LEED points, structural integrity and durability, and aesthetic qualities that the architect can create and control in order to achieve desired visual interest. Bring lunch or purchase a ticket in first-floor shop for the CBA cafeteria upstairs. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#February2010
Feb. 18: Chicago Council on Science and Technology: "Storing Alternative Energies." 5 pm at the Illinois Institute of Technology, McCormick Tribune Campus Center, 3201 S. State St., Chicago. $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
http://c2st.org/uncategorized/storing-alternative-energies
Feb. 18: College of Microscopy Workshop: "PAX-it Image Database and Image Analysis Workshop." 8 am - 5 pm at the College of Microscopy, 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. This hands-on workshop deals with the challenges associated with archiving and managing all the digital images and digital files that an organization creates on a daily basis. Cost is $495.
www.collegeofmicroscopy.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=84
Feb. 18: Illinois Water Environment Association Pretreatment Dinner: "Pretreatment 101: An Overview of a Pretreatment Program." 5:30 pm at The Clubhouse, 298 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook. $50 for members; $60 for nonmembers; $65 after Feb. 11.
http://iweasite.org/Conferences/PrtrtmentDnnr.html
Feb. 18 - 19: Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals Annual Meeting and Expo. At the Marriott Conference Center and Hotel, 201 Broadway Ave., Normal.
www.iagp.org/PAGES/ED-EVENTS.html
Feb. 19: American Chemical Society Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology Kilpatrick Lecture Series: "An Excursion in Polymer Chemistry with Selected Highlights of the Last Half Century." 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the McCormick Tribune Campus Center, Illinois Institute of Technology, 3201 S. State St., Chicago. Cost is $30. Register at www.iit.edu/csl/che/kilpatrick_lecture/. Checks for the banquet must be received by Feb. 12.
http://chicagoacs.net/meetings/10feb.html
Feb. 19: American Society of Safety Engineers Meeting: "Effective Medical Management to Control Costs for Workers' Compensation Claims." 11:20 am at Pappadeux Restarurant, 198 W. Algonquin Road (corner of Golf and Algonquin), Arlington Heights. Cost is $25 pre-registered; $30 at the door.
www.neil.asse.org/schedule.php
Feb. 19: Western Society of Engineers Washington Awards Banquet. 5:30 pm at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe, Chicago. Recipient is Alvy Ray Smith, PhD, who co-founded four centers of computer graphics excellence: Altamira, Pixar , Lucasfilm, New York Tech.
www.chicagolandeweek.org/washaward.asp
Feb. 19: Quad City Engineering and Science Council National Engineers Week Banquet, with awards, scholarships, and guest speaker Congressman Phil Hare, (D-IL), member of the House Education and Labor Committee discussing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). At the Arsenal Club, Rock Island Arsenal Island, Bldg 50, Rodman Ave., Rock Island.
www.qcesc.org/calendar.htm
Feb. 19: Sigma Xi Northwestern University Junior Science Cafe 2 Evanston: "Facts and Fiction: get the scoop on genetically modified foods." 4 - 5:15 pm at the Evanston Public Library, Teen Loft, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/schedule.html#library
Feb. 20: DuPage Area Engineer's Week Committee Open House: "Turning Today's Play...Into Tomorrow's Career." 11:00 am - 3:30 pm at Illinois Institute of Technology's Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Road, Wheaton.
www.dupageeweek.iit.edu
Feb. 20: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers MATHCOUNTS Chicago Regional Competition. Volunteers needed.
www.illinoisengineer.com/chapters/chicago/?p=3
Feb. 20: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Lake and McHenry County MATHCOUNTS Competition. 8:15 am at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
www.illinoisengineer.com/chapters/lakecounty/?p=3
Feb. 20: Sigma Xi Northwestern University Junior Science Cafe Evanston: "Seeing is Believing: Diagnostics of the 21st Century." 11 am - 12:30 pm at Boocoo, 1823 Church St., Evanston. Free.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/schedule.html#boocoo
Feb. 20: Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section EWeek Expo Volunteer. 11 am - 3:30 pm at Illinois Institute of Technology's Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Road, Wheaton. Volunteers are needed to assist with the ScavEngineer Hunt and SWEet Flight activities at the annual DuPage Area Engineers Week Expo. To register, contact Jennifer Sciullo, Jennifer.Sciullo@swe.org.
www.societyofwomenengineers.org/chicago/events.html
http://dupageeweek.iit.edu/
Feb. 22: Chicago Farmers Meeting: "Impact of Climate Change Policy on Agriculture." 11:30 am at Illini Center, 200 S. Wacker Dr., 1st Floor, Orange & Blue Room, Chicago. $25 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Register at www.chicagofarmers.org/MeetingRegister.asp by Feb. 18.
www.chicagofarmers.org
Feb. 22: Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance Sustainable Business Fundamentals-Principals: "Sustainable Business: What It Means and How to Begin." 3 - 5:30 pm at the Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Chicago. $45 for members; $65 for LIRI Council Members, WBDC businesses, and students (with ID); $90 for nonmembers. Register at http://feb10csba101.eventbrite.com/.
http://csba.foresightdesign.org/events/detail.php?id=1131
Feb. 22: Society of Plastics Engineers Chicago Section Annual Suppliers EXPO. 4 - 9 pm at the Holiday Inn Itasca, 860 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca.
www.4spe.org/technical-groups/events/107
Feb. 22 - 26: College of Microscopy Workshop: "Microscopical Identification of White Powder Unknowns." At the College of Microscopy, 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. This workshop teaches students to identify white powders using several microscopical identification techniques, including the following: polarized light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, spot tests, solubility tests, flame tests, and thermal microscopy. Cost is $1,895.
www.collegeofmicroscopy.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=80
Feb. 22 - 26: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Applied Polarized Light Microscopy." At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Students will acquire the basic knowledge and practical skills to apply polarized light methods in their areas of interest and will appreciate the potential contribution of more advanced methods and techniques. Cost is $1700.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-520/applied-polarized-light-microscopy%3A-february-22-26%2C-2010
Feb. 23: Association of Licensed Architects and Construction Specifications Institute: "Building Envelope and Moisture Problems from Three Perspectives." 7:30 - 10 am at Maggiano's, 516 N. Clark St., Chicago, or 5:15 - 9 pm at 1701 Meridian Banquets, Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows.
www.licensedarchitect.org/02-23-10Meeting.htm
Feb. 23: American Water Works Association Illinois Section Seminar: "Hands-on Basic Water Quality Testing for Operators." 8:30 am - 3 pm at the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency, 200 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff. Covers chlorine, phosphate, pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, fluoride, iron, and conductivity testing. $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers; $50 for on-site registration.
www.isawwa-portal.com/TrainingEvents/Seminars/BasicWaterQualityTesting022310/tabid/286/Default.aspx
Feb. 23: Illinois Technology Association Women's Roundtable. 8:30 - 10:30 am at ITA TechNexus Conference Room C, 200 S. Wacker Dr., 15th Floor, Chicago. Free.
www.illinoistech.org/calendar.aspx/1955
Feb. 23: International Concrete Repair Institute Dinner Meeting: "Mortars for Masonry." 5 pm at Ditka's Restaurant, Two Mid America Plaza (22nd & Route 83), Oakbrook Terrace. Cost is $60. Register by Feb. 16.
www.icri.org/chapters/chap_details.asp?id=TRI
Feb. 23 - 24: Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Conference: "Electronics & Sustainability: Design for Energy and the Environment." At the I-Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First St., Champaign. Cost is $100 per day.
www.istc.illinois.edu/sei/
Feb. 23 - 26: Illinois Computing Educators Conference 2010: "A Learning Odyssey." At the Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, St. Charles. Register at https://register.iceberg.org/default.aspx?conference=ice_conference_2010 by Feb. 3.
www.iceberg.org/ice_conference
Feb. 24: American Industrial Hygiene Association Student Night Dinner Meeting: "Opportunities in Industrial Hygiene: Perspectives from Consulting, Government, & Industry." At the William Tell Banquets, Countryside.
www.chicagoaiha.org/calendar.htm
Feb. 24: American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section Younger Member Group Dinner Meeting: "Design of the Art Institute of Chicago - Modern Wing." 5:30 - 7 pm at Arup, 35 East Wacker Dr., Suite 1800, Chicago. $15 for members; $5 for students. To register, contact Ron Wisted, wistedp@gmail.com by Feb. 19.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
Feb. 24: Illinois Technology Association ExpertPerspectives 360 Series. 9 - 11 am at ITA TechNexus Conference Room, 200 S. Wacker Dr., 15th Floor Chicago. Free for members; $20 for nonmembers.
www.illinoistech.org/calendar.aspx/2278
Feb. 25: American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section Urban Planning and Development Group: "Changes to LEED 2009 and New LEED Credential Maintenance Requirements." 6 - 7 pm at the Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Cost is $50. To register, contact Vince Wroblewski, Vince.Wroblewski@cgl-ltd.com.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
Feb. 25: U.S. Green Building Council Chicago Workshop: "LEED Core Concepts and Strategies." 8:30 am - 5 pm at Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 350 W. Mart Center, Chicago.
www.usgbc-chicago.org/?page_id=59
Feb. 27: Society of Women Engineers Northwestern University Career Day for Girls: "Engineering: Explore, Create, Transform." At the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, 2145 Sheridan Road, RML291, Evanston. Cost is $5. Register by Feb. 12.
http://msgroups.mccormick.northwestern.edu/swe/cdfg.html
Feb. 28: Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section: Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park. 1 - 3:30 pm at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. Cost is $20. To register, contact Shelly Gould, sgould@craworld.com by Feb. 15.
www.societyofwomenengineers.org/chicago/events.html
Feb. 28 - March 5: Pittcom 2010. Orlando, FL. Preliminary program available at www.pittcon.org/technical/pdf/2010/Pittcon10_PreliminaryProg.pdf.
www.pittcon.org
PLAN AHEAD
March 2: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Dinner Meeting: "Tallest Building in the World, Burj Khalifa," by James Pawlikowski, Associate Director at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. At Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Reception at 5:15 pm, dinner at 6 pm, program at 7 pm.
Cost is $45 for members and $65 for nonmembers. TYo register contact Donna Childs at office@seaoi.org or (312) 726-4165 x200 by Feb. 26.
www.seaoi.org
March 3 - 5: Illinois Lake Management Association Annual Conference. At the Holiday Inn Select, Naperville. $75 for members; $95 for nonmembers.
www.ilma-lakes.org/conf_pro_10.html
March 5 - 6: Illinois Technology Association CloudCamp Chicago. At the Illinois Technology Association, 200 S. Wacker Dr., 15th Floor, Chicago. CloudCamp is an unconference where attendees can exchange ideas, knowledge and information in a creative and supporting environment, advancing the current state of cloud computing and related technologies. Free. Donations Requested. Register at http://cloudcamp-chicago-mixer2010.eventbrite.com.
www.cloudcamp.org/chicago
March 6: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers State MATHCOUNTS Competition. At the Holiday Inn, 500 Holiday Plaza Dr., Matteson.
http://secure.illinoisengineer.com/core/events/events.aspx
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