Science Cafe
Northwestern University's Science Cafe is an informal forum for the discussion of important and interesting scientific issues. Junior Science Cafe offers a similar forum for students in grades 6-12, their parents, grandparents, and teachers. In March, Science Cafe presents a brief talk and discussion on "The Evolution of Consciousness." Professor Malcolm MacIver of Northwestern's departments of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, will lead the forum at the Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program runs from 6:15 to 7:45 pm. The program abstract states: "We last shared an ancestor with plants about two billion years ago. Since then, we animals have come up with a remarkable ability that plants seem far from obtaining: the ability to be aware, and to plan. What evolutionary conditions were important to the development of planning and awareness in animals? Why hasn’t it arisen in plants? What are the limitations to our consciousness that may result from its evolutionary history?"
On March 20, Junior Science Cafe 1 presents "We’re Being Invaded!" with Jim Robinett, Vice President, Animal Collections, at the Shedd Aquarium. The program announcement states: "Asian carp have become big news in the Midwest. But what’s the story with them? How did they get here, and where are they going? This invasion has become the concern of not only local environmentalists, as well as state and federal officials, but it is even being considered by the US Supreme Court! Learn why these fish are such a problem, and what the options might be for fixing this challenging dilemma. As with most controversial issues there are multiple sides to the discussion. It’s much more than just another big fish in a small pond!"
The program is at Boocoo Cafe, 1823 Church St., Evanston, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Admission is free admission, and pizza will be served.
Junior Science Cafe 2 meets on March 19 to discuss "Visual Illusions and Your Brain." Professor Steve Franconeri of Northwestern's Department of Psychology leads the discussion. "You might not think about it, but there are actually many ways of interpreting the image that enters your eye," the program states. "An interpretation is usually chosen for you automatically by your visual system, guided by hidden assumptions about the way the world works. Clever illusions break these assumptions and at the same time provide a look 'under the hood' of visual system. In other words, what you see is not necessarily what you get. Find out why your favorite optical illusions work!" The event runs from 4 to 5:15 pm at the Loft, Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Again, the program is open to students grades 6 - 12, their parents, grandparents, and teachers. Free admission. Snacks will be served
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu
CALENDAR LISTINGS
March 1: Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service/Amateur Radio Emergency Service General Meeting. 7 pm at the Lake County EOC, 1303 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
http://races.org/
March 1: Society of Fire Protection Engineers Monthly Meeting: "Life Safety Evaluations." 11:30 am at Petterino's, 150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $25 for members; $15 for professional fire fighters; $10 for students; $30 for walk-ins.
www.chicagosfpe.org/meetings.html
March 1 - 3: Illinois Water Environment Association Annual Conference and Expo. At the Embassy Suites, 100 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria. $250 for members; $275 for nonmembers.
www.iweasite.org/Conferences/conference_2010/2010_anl_conf_home.htm
March 2: American Institute of Architects Chicago First Tuesday Happy Hour at Pecha Kucha Night. 7 - 8 pm at Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Cost is $10.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#March2010
March 2: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Dinner Meeting: "The Burj Khalifa." 5:15 pm at the Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 22nd Floor, Chicago. $45 for members; $65 for nonmembers.
www.seaoi.org/MARCHdinnermtg.htm
March 3: U.S. Green Building Council Chicago: Realizing Sustainable Stormwater Management. 8 - 9:30 am at Cantigny, Le Jardin Restaurant, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Cost is $20; $10 for government employees/officials, landscape architects.
www.usgbc-chicago.org/?page_id=4315
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 4: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago NetSecure '10 Conference. 7:40 am - 6 pm at IIT Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Road, Wheaton. $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers; $35 for students.
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=468a8a7e-2332-47ed-8de9-b6c43d3b4a93
March 5: SAE Chicago Section: Reinventing Yourself in a Tough Economy. 5:30 - 8:15 pm at Triton College East Campus, Technology Bldg. T-106, 2000 5th Ave., River Grove. Cost is $10. No charge for students. For more details and to register, go to www.chicago.sae.org or call (708) 745-5919.
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: Chicago Astronomical Society Winter Heaven's Watch: Mars. 8:30 - 10:30 pm at Spring Valley Nature Center, 111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Free.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=19561&topic=
March 6: Destination ImagiNation Central South Illinois Regional Tournament. 9 am - 3 pm at Broadmoor Junior High School, 501 Maywood, Pekin.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17776&topic=
March 6: Destination ImagiNation North Central Illinois Regional Tournament. 8 am - 5 pm at 240 Hawthorne St., Hadley Junior High School, Glen Ellyn.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17775&topic=
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
March 6: Society of Automotive Engineers Central Illinois Rivermen Hockey Night. 7 pm at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 Southwest Jefferson Ave., Peoria. Cost is $13.
www.sae.org/servlets/sectionEvent?OBJECT_TYPE=SectionEventAdmin&PAGE=getSectionEvents&HEIR_CODE=MS011&EVT_SCHED_GEN_NUM=182469&PROD_GRP_CODE=SECTN
March 7: Lederman Science and Education Center: Ask-a-Scientist Guided Tour of Fermilab: "Fastest Trip from Fermilab to Minnesota," by Deborah Harris, Fermilab Scientist. 1 - 4 pm at Fermilab, Batavia.
http://ed.fnal.gov/lasso/program_search/calendar_new.lasso
March 8 - 9: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Microscope Cleaning, Maintenance and Adjustment." 8 am - 5 pm at 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The student will be introduced to how the microscope works, various schools of thought on lens cleaning, how to adjust for proper illumination (Köhler Illumination) and tricks of the trade. Cost is $800.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-474/microscope-cleaning%2C-maintenance-%26-adjustment-(1301)%3A-march-8-9%2C-2010
March 8 - 12: College of Microscopy Workshop: "Scanning Electron Microscopy." At the College of Microscopy, 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on participation on how to setup and operate SEM and EDS instruments, including low-vacuum and field-emission models. Cost is $1,895.
www.collegeofmicroscopy.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=42
March 9: American Society of Safety Engineers Greater Chicago Chapter Meeting: "Current OSHA Updates." 11:30 am - 1:45 pm at Cucina Biagio Restaurant, 7309 W. Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights. $25 for members and guests; $30 at the door; free for retired emeritus members.
www.assechgo.org/meetings.php
March 9: ASM International Chicago Regional Chapter: "Pipeline Integrity: Managing Corrosion, Preventing Failures, Reducing Costs." 4:30 - 7:30 pm at Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Room 161 B, Naperville. $10 pre-registered; $15 at the door; free for students pre-registered; $5 for students at the door. Register at www.chicagoasm.org/onliner.aspx by March 5.
www.chicagoasm.org
March 9: Illinois Institute of Technology Center for Professional Development Short Course: "Water and Wastewater 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#SC027
March 9: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society, Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Chicago: "Insulation Systems for Electric Vehicle and Industrial Reliability." 7 pm at Dreisilker Motors, 352 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. To register, contact Jeff Moore, jmoore@sandc.com.
www.ieeechicago.org/Calendar/tabid/388/ctl/Details/Mid/824/ItemID/258/Default.aspx
March 9: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Chicago: "The Present Picture Short Term Directions: Modelling of Power Distribution Networks in Printed Circuit Boards." 5:30 - 9 pm at IIT Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Road, Wheaton.
www.emcchicago.org
March 9: Institute of Food Technologists Chicago Section Dinner Meeting. "Food Safety," by Carl Winter, PhD, Director, FoodSafe Program, University of California, Davis. 5 - 8 pm at DoubleTree, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Cost is $45. Call (630) 916-4960.
www.chicagoift.org/index.php?location=DINNERMEETING
March 9: Society of Cosmetic Chemists Scientific Dinner and Education Meeting: "Optimizing Foam and Mildness with Sultaines." 4:30 pm at The Parthenon Restaurant, 314 S. Halsted St., Chicago.
www.midwestscc.org/events/detail/march_2010_scientific_dinner_and_education_meeting/
March 9: Society of Fire Protection Engineers/Illinois Fire Prevention Association Fire Prevention Product Show. 4 - 8 pm at The White Eagle Banquets and Restaurant, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Free; $30 for buffet style dinner.
www.chicagosfpe.org
March 10: American Institute of Architects Chicago: The City That Works - On Environmental Issues. Noon - 1 pm at AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker Dr., #250, Chicago. Free for members; $25 for nonmembers.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#March2010
March 10: Foresight Design Initiative Green Drinks: "Green Drinks 360." 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Jefferson Tap and Grill, 325 N. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Chicago. Preregistration required at http://march10greendrinks.eventbrite.com/, admin@foresightdesign.org, or (773) 271-1990. $7 requested donation; $4 students/low-income; $20 friends of Foresight donation.
www.foresightdesign.org/events/detail.php?id=1153
March 10: Illinois Section American Society of Civil Engineers Geotechnical Group Dinner Meeting: "Load Tests on Small Diameter Augered Cast-In-Place Piles Through Fill." 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Costa's, 1S130 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. $40 for members; $30 for education and government employees; $20 for students. To register, contact Fran Miller, fmiller@geopier.com, (630) 665-8585.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
March 10 - 11: Society of American Military Engineers Chicago Post Midwest Small Biz Expo. At the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center, Zion.
http://posts.same.org/chicago/
March 10 - 12: Illinois Institute of Technology Short Course: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Overview Course. Cost is $595. 8:30 am - 5 pm at IIT Stuart School of Business, 565 W. Adams St., Chicago. Thorough overview of the major topics and concerns in hazardous materials management. Helps prepare environmental managers to take the CHMM Exam.
www.iit.edu/cpd/professional_learning/industry_training/short_course_schedule.shtml
March 11: American Institute of Architects Chicago: Preserving Art in Architecture. Noon - 1 pm at AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker Dr., #250, Chicago. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#March2010
March 11: American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section Urban Planning and Development Group Monthly Meeting. 6 - 7 pm at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. To register, contact Michelle Lipinski, michelle.lipinski@rubinoeng.com.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
March 11: Chemical Industry Council of Illinois General Membership Meeting. 8:30 am at the Holiday Inn Express O'Hare, Penthouse Ballroom, 6600 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $150 for members.
www.cicil.net/events/calendar/event.asp?EVENT_ID=38&
March 11: Chicago Council on Science and Technology: "Using Scientific Research to Fix Science Education." 4:30 pm at The University Club of Chicago, Room A & B, 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers with advance registration; $15 for nonmembers at the door.
http://c2st.org/http://c2st.org/programs-c²st/using-scientific-research-to-fix-science-education
March 11: Lake Michigan Air and Waste Management Association: St. Patrick's Day Young Professionals Networking Event. 5:30 - 9 pm, Fadó, 100 W. Grand Ave, Chicago. (You don't have to be a young professional to attend.)
www.lmawma.org/index.html
March 11-12: Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies Mini-Conference. At the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield. Cost is $109.
www.ilwastewater.org/events.htm
March 11 - 13: FamilyFarmed Expo 2010. 8:30 am - 6 pm at UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, MC126, Chicago. Gathering of Chicago-area fans of locally grown and responsibly produced food and artisanal goods.
www.foresightdesign.org/events/detail.php?id=1167
www.familyfarmedexpo.com/home.html
March 12 - 13: Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability Expo: Naturally Illinois. At the Natural Resources Building, 607-615 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign.
www.inrs.illinois.edu/expo/
March 13: Destination ImagiNation Far North Illinois Regional Tournament. 8 am - 5 pm at 201 N. Butrick Ave., Juarez Middle School, Waukegan.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17772&topic=
March 13: Destination ImagiNation Far North Illinois Regional Tournament Back Stage Tour. 9 am - Noon at 201 N. Butrick Ave., Juarez Middle School, Waukegan.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17774&topic=
March 15: Illinois Technology Association Monday Morning Meeting. 8:30 - 11:30 am at CompTIA, 1815 S Meyers Road, Suite 300, Oakbrook Terrace. This bi-monthly event serves as a catalyst to promote promising companies in the tech community and connect technology entrepreneurs. The moderated event typically features three companies presenting their business models. In addition, two company fast pitches will be featured in between the main company presentations. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers.
www.illinoistech.org/calendar.aspx/2263
March 15 - 19: College of Microscopy Workshop: "Advanced Scanning Electron Microscope Based Tools for Microanalysis." At the College of Microscopy, 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. This course concentrates on X-ray spectrometry, both energy dispersive and wavelength dispersive, especially as they pertain to chemical or spectral mapping. It also covers electron backscattered diffraction analysis, Monte Carlo modeling, cathodoluminescence, and sample preparation and transfer. Cost is $1,895.
www.collegeofmicroscopy.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=111
March 15 - 19: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Microscopical Identification of Asbestos." At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Students study crystallographic and optical properties of asbestos minerals, the various substances likely to occur (and often confused) with asbestos and the procedures for sample preparation and fiber identification. Cost is $1,500.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-468/microscopical-identification-of-asbestos-(1608a)%3A-march-15-19%2C-2010
March 16: ChemWest: Fifth Annual North Central College Demo Night. North Central College, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville. Meet with vendors from 5:15 to 6 pm. Dinner at 6 pm in Centennial Hall's White Activities Center. Demo Show at 7:30 pm in Meiley-Swallow Hall. Reservations are required. Contact host Paul Brandt, (630) 637-5193, pfbrandt@noctrl.edu. Cost is $10.
March 16: Illinois Institute of Technology Short Course: Water and Wastewater 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
March 16: Illinois Section American Water Works Association Seminar: "Train the Trainer: Hands on Basic Water Quality Testing for Water Operators." 1:30 - 4 pm at the Crown Plaza, Capital Ill Room, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield. Free.
www.isawwa-portal.com/TrainingEvents/Seminars/TraintheTrainer031610/tabid/292/Default.aspx
March 16 - 18: Illinois Section American Water Works Association Annual Conference. At the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express, Springfield.
www.isawwa-portal.com
March 17: Chicago FM Club Meeting. At the Edgebrook Field House, 6100 N. Central Road, Chicago. 6:30 - 7 pm business meeting. 7:30 pm NOAA National Weather Service Program: "Tornado and Severe Storm Spotter Training."
www.chicagofmclub.org/meetings.html
March 17: American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section Structural Group Monthly Dinner Meeting: Willis Tower Skydeck Ledge Presentation and Tour. 5:30 - 8 pm at Pazzo's, 311 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Cost is $45; $25 for students; $50 after March 12. To register, contact Victor E. Van Santen, victor.vansanten@hdrinc.com, (773) 380-7966.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html
March 17: Quad City Engineering and Science Council Monthly Meeting. 5:30 pm at Western Illinois University, Caxton Building, Room 102, 1701 River Dr., Moline.
www.qcesc.org/calendar.htm
March 17: Sigma Xi Science Cafe Evanston: "The Evolution of Consciousness." 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Free.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/index.html
March 17: Society of American Military Engineers Chicago Post: "The Panama Canal - History and Current Expansion." At the River Center Building, 111 N. Canal, First Floor, Conference Room.
http://posts.same.org/chicago/
March 17: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Seminar: "Steel Plate Shear Walls." At the University Center of Chicago, 525 S. State St., Lake Room, 2nd Floor, Chicago. $300 for members and $400 for nonmembers by March 10; $375 for members and $475 for nonmembers after March 10.
www.seaoi.org
March 18: American Institute of Architects Chicago: Improving Energy Performance in the Building Envelope. 8:45 am - 2:45 pm at the Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 350 W. Mart Center Dr., 2nd Floor, Chicago. $65 for members; $75 for nonmembers.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#March2010
March 18: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chicago Section: Benefits and Use of PayPal. 6 pm at Clearview Restaurant, 5500 Cal Sag Road, Alsip.
http://sections.asme.org/Chicago/Mar_18_10.htm
March 18: Chicago Paint and Coatings Association Spring Dinner Meeting. At D.O.C. Wine Bar, 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard.
www.chicagopaint.org
March 18: Chicago Society for Coatings Technology Technical Meeting: "Additives for Low VOC Coatings." and "Low VOC Coatings for Masonry." At Maple Meadows Golf Course, 272 S. Addison Road, Wood Dale. $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers.
http://chicagocoatings.org/
March 18: Chicago Women in Architecture Green Tour Series: Whole Foods. 6 pm at 1550 N. Kingsbury, Chicago. Cost is $10.
www.cwarch.org/HTML/calendar.htm
March 18: National Society for Hispanic Professionals Chicago Job Fair. 10 am - 3 pm at Lakeview Terrace, Chicago Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.
http://network.nshp.org/events/chicago-job-fair-1
March 19: American Society of Safety Engineers Northeastern Illinois Chapter Open Safety Forum: Share Safety Problems/Issues with Fellow Members, Develop Solutions. 11:30 am at Pappadeux Restaurant, 798 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. $25 pre-registered; $30 walk-ins.
www.neil.asse.org/schedule.php
March 19: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory: "Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP): Lighting Up Life," by Dr. Martin Chalfie, 2008 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Columbia University. 8 - 10 pm at Fermi Lab, Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road and Pine St., Batavia. Cost is $7.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17344&topic=
March 19: Science Chicago: Super Scientific Circus. 10 am - 2 pm at Centre East at the Northshore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Super Scientific Circus uses circus skills and magic tricks to explain scientific principles including friction, inertia, atoms, molecules, gravity, magnetism, and more. Cost is $8.
www.sciencechicago.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17782&topic=
March 19: Sigma Xi Junior Science Cafe 2: "Optical Illusions and Your Brain." 4 - 5:15 pm at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/index.html
March 20: Sigma Xi Junior Science Cafe 1: "Asian Carp and the Great Lakes." 11 am - 12:30 pm at Boocoo, 1823 Church St., Evanston. Free.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/index.html
March 21 - 25: American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition: "Chemistry for a Sustainable World." San Francisco, CA.
http://portal.acs.org/portal/Navigate?nodeid=2060
March 21 - 25: American Concrete Institute Spring 2010 Convention: "Xtreme Concrete." At the Sheraton Chicago, 301 E. North Water St., Chicago. $437 for members; $551 for nonmembers.
www.concrete.org/Convention/Spring-Convention/Front.asp
March 22 - 26: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Asbestos Fiber Counting [NIOSH 582]." At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. At the conclusion of the course, students are able to: properly calibrate and use the sampling equipment; align and calibrate the microscope and apply the NIOSH 7400 protocols; prepare samples for analysis; and apply the procedures for collection and quantitation of ambient dust samples. Cost is $975.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-477/asbestos-fiber-counting-[niosh-582]-(1616)%3A-march-22-26%2C-2010
March 23: American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Continuing Education Series: "Discover Your Leadership Style." 8 am - 5 pm at Hilton Hotel, 700 E. Adams, Springfield. Cost is $375. Register by March 18.
www.acec-il.org/events.cfm
March 23: Construction Specifications Institute Chicago Program: "Green Litigation." 5 pm at the Union League Club, Crystal Room, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago. Free for members; $45 for nonmembers.
www.csichicago.org
March 23: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago: "Considering Resilience Engineering." 7 pm at Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston.
www.ieeechicago.org/Calendar/tabid/388/ctl/Details/Mid/824/ItemID/263/Default.aspx
March 23 - 25: American Council of Engineering Companies / Illinois Dept. of Transportation (IDOT) Technical Professional Development: NHI Bridge Inspection Refresher Course. 8 am - 5 pm at the IDOT District 1 Office, 201 Center Court, Schaumburg. $620 for members.
www.acec-il.org/events.cfm
March 23 - 25: College of Microscopy Workshop: "Transmission Electron Microscopy." At the College of Microscopy, 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. Practical, hands-on learning for new and experienced operators, utilizing lectures, demonstrations and direct student participation, using a JEOL JEM-3010 300 kV, LaB6 TEM. Cost is $1545.
www.collegeofmicroscopy.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=53
March 24 - 25: Institute of Food Technologists Wellness 2010 Conference. At the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.
www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1001994
March 25: Chicago Drug and Chemical Association Luncheon: "Discovering Your Memory Power." 11:30 am at Carriage Greens Country Club, Darien. Cost is $35; $37 if paid by credit card.
http://cd-ca.org/id2.htm
March 26 - 27: Illinois Section American Association of Physics Teachers Spring Meeting: "Green Physics." At Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville.
http://isaapt.org/
March 27: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago Section Annual Awards Dinner. 6:30 pm at Manzo's Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines.
www.ieeechicago.org/Calendar/tabid/388/ctl/Details/Mid/824/ItemID/118/Default.aspx
March 27: Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section Professional Development Conference: "Nurturing Diversity in the Workplace: Giving It Roots, Making It Our Nature." 9 am - 2 pm at BP Campus, 150 W. Warrenville Road, Naperville.
www.swe.org/chicago/pdconf2010.html
March 29: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago/Rockford Consultants' Network: "Using the Internet to Find Consulting Jobs." 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine.
www.ieeechicago.org/Calendar/tabid/388/ctl/Details/Mid/824/ItemID/261/Default.aspx
March 29 - April 2: McCrone Research Institute Course: "Forensic Microscopy/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 $1,700.
www.mcri.org/home/section/10-15-456-490/forensic-microscopy-(1204)-[same-as-applied-polarized-light-microscopy-(1201)]%3A-march-29-april-2%2C-2010
March 30: Society of Cosmetic Chemists Teamworks 2010 Social Night. 6 - 10 pm at the Rosemont Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. Cost is $115.
www.midwestscc.org/events/detail/teamworks_2010_social_night/
March 31: Chicago Council on Science and Technology Member Networking Forum: "The Public Education of Science." At Northwestern University Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior St., Chicago. Event begins at 6 pm. Representatives from various informal and formal learning centers will give an overview of the biggest challenges they face in this area, along with the opportunity to have a larger discussion among the panelists and audience. Panelists: Rabiah Mayas, PhD, Museum of Science and Industry; Mike Kennedy, PhD, Northwestern University; Harold Myron, PhD, Argonne National Laboratory; and Mike Davis, M.S., Harold Washington College and City Science TV. The program is for Professional Members and levels above. To join, renew, or upgrade, go to http://c2st.org/.
March 31: Economic Development Council Monthly Luncheon. Noon - 1:30 at the Tower Club, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. $45 for members; $65 for nonmembers.
www.edcchicago.org/index.php?option=com_simplecalendar&view=detail&id=3%3Amarch-luncheon&Itemid=56
March 31: Society of Cosmetic Chemists Teamworks 2010 Trade Show and Seminar. 8:30 am - 6 pm at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont.
www.midwestscc.org/events/detail/teamworks_2010/
PLAN AHEAD
April 1: Deadline: Imagining the Future: Chicago Council on Science and Technology's Science Writing Competition for Chicago Public School Seventh Graders. Students are asked to write up to two pages describing the possible future of science and technology. Students may submit essays either online or by email. Rules and further instructions can be found at www.c2st.org. The competition closes at midnight on April 1, 2010. All essays should be submitted by this time.
April 8: Technology Education Association of Illinois Roundtable Meeting for Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and DeKalb counties' Applied Technology Middle and High School Teachers: "TEAI Program of the Year." 3:30 - 7 pm at Streamwood High School, Schaumburg Road and Route 59, Streamwood.
www.teaillinois.org/Events
April 15: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Chicago ComEd Scholarship Application Deadline.
www.shpechicago.org/events.shtml
April 20 - 21: Illinois Society for Microbiology Spring Meeting. At the White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Dr., Naperville.
www.asm.org/branch/bril/page4.html
April 24: American Association of Physics Teachers Chicago Section Meeting featuring Eric Mazur and Nadya Mason. 8:30 am - 3 pm at Chicago State University, New Academic Library, 4th Floor.
www.neiu.edu/~csaapt/
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