November 2011

Chicagoland Science & Technology News

FEATURED EVENTS

This month begins with two free physics lectures on November 1st. “Knocking on Heaven’s Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World,” is a talk and book signing by Lisa Randall, Harvard University beginning at 6 pm at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Chicago. Details at www.eventbrite.com/event/2109312009/eorg. The University of Chicago: Brinson Lecture: “History of the Universe in a Nutshell: From the Big Bang to Life and the End of Time” by John C. Mather, Nobel Prize Laureate also begins at 6 pm at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 112 S. Michigan Ave., MacLean Ballroom, Chicago. Details at http://astro.uchicago.edu/brinson/2011-2012/.

On November 10, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology hosts “Gene Patenting: The Economic, Legal and Health Dilemma.” This program presents the science behind gene isolation and a panel of experts representing different viewpoints on this issue at the forefront of the public concern. A special addition to this program is a mock legal argument conducted by experienced patent trial lawyers introducing the key legal concepts involved in determining whether human genes should be patented. The event begins at 5 pm at Northwestern University Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers; $10 for students.
http://c2st.org/programs-c%C2%B2st/gene-patenting-the-economic-legal-and-health-dilemma

The Midwest Regional Conference of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers: Energy is Everything - Game Changers takes place November 10 - 11 at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Center East, Chicago. The keynote address will be delivered by Nick Spencer, Business Unit Leader of the BP Whiting Refinery and Modernization Project. He will speak about the rich history of this massive refinery in Whiting Indiana focusing on the reasons for the modernization project and building to sustain the refinery for the future. A second keynote, “Improving Energy Efficiency in Industrial Use: Why Water Matters” will be delivered by Dr. Narasimha Rao, Nalco Division Vice President of R & D, Innovation Marketing. The technical program includes sessions devoted to refining, natural gas, food in Chicago, water safety, bio-technology and energy success stories.
http://midwestregional.aiche.org/

The Quad City Engineering & Science Council is attending the Quad City Mallards vs. Bloomington Blaze Hockey game on November 15, 7:05 - 9:30 pm at the iWireless Center, 1201 Drive Dr. Moline. There will be a pre-game dinner, president’s reception and presentation “Isn’t Social Media Just for Teenagers?” 4:45 - 7:05 pm across the street from the iWireless center at Jonny’s Italian Steakhouse, Metro Room, 1300 River Dr., Moline. $18 for dinner, speaker and game; $12 for dinner and speaker; $6 for speaker only. Register by Nov. 8.
www.qcesc.org/HockeyNight.htm

CALENDAR LISTINGS

Nov. 1: American Institute of Architects Chicago: First Tuesday Happy Hour. 6 - 9 pm at Le Bar, 20 E. Chestnut St. (in Sofitel Hotel), Chicago. Free.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#November2011

Nov. 1: Association for Women in Science Chicago: Career Panel. 6 - 8 pm at Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie Cancer Center, 303 E. Superior St., Chicago. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers; $10 for students.
www.awis-chicago.org

Nov. 1: Chicago Public Library: “Knocking on Heaven’s Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World,” talk and book signing by Lisa Randall, Harvard University. 6 pm at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Chicago. Free. Registration required.
www.eventbrite.com/event/2109312009/eorg

Nov. 1: Illinois Society for Microbiology: Pasteur Award Meeting: “Small Microbes: Large Impact” by Michael Costello, PH.D. 7 am - 3:30 pm at Cafe la Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. $70 for members; $100 for nonmembers; free for students, $30 with lunch.
www.asm.org/branch/bril/page4.html

Nov. 1: University of Chicago: Brinson Lecture: “History of the Universe in a Nutshell: From the Big Bang to Life and the End of Time” by John C. Mather, Nobel Prize Laureate. 6 pm at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 112 S. Michigan Ave., MacLean Ballroom, Chicago. Free.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/brinson/2011-2012/

Nov. 1 - 2: U.S. Green Building Council Illinois: Fall Credential Maintenance Blitz. 8 am - 5:30 pm at the Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 350 W. Mart Center, 2nd Floor, Chicago. $119 for members; $149 for nonmembers.
www.usgbc-illinois.org/?page_id=4315

Nov. 1 - 3: Hooke College of Applied Sciences: Infrared Microscopy. 8 am - 5 pm at 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. Designed to provide practical instruction in “real world” use of the FTIR microscope. The class utilizes demonstrations and laboratory exercises supplemented with lectures. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own samples for analysis. Cost is $1895.
www.hookecollege.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=85

Nov. 1 - 3: Hooke College of Applied Sciences: Infrared Polymer Analysis. 8 am - 5 pm at 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. This comprehensive 3-day course will teach students how to use an FTIR to obtain spectra of polymers and how to interpret their spectra. Cost is $1545.
www.hookecollege.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=133

Nov. 2: Illinois Water Environment Association: Collection Systems Seminar. 8:15 am at the Hyatt Hotel, 1400 Corporetum Dr., Lisle. Cost is $75.
http://iweasite.org/Conferences/ColltnSeminar.html

Nov. 2 Illinois Sustainable Technology Center: Life Cycle Analysis of Algal Biofuels. Noon - 1 pm at 1 Hazelwood Dr., Champaign. Free.
http://www.istc.illinois.edu/about/sustainability_seminars.cfm

Nov. 2: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois: Structures Symposium. 7:30 am - 5 pm at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago. $300 for members; $400 for nonmembers.
www.seaoi.org

Nov. 2 - 3: Air & Waste Management Association Lake Michigan States: Air Quality Management Conference. 8 am - 4:30 pm at Abbington Distinctive Banquets, 3 S. 002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn.
http://lmawma.org/html/

Nov. 3: ChemWest: Meeting: “Energy with a Touch of Cooperative Learning and Summer Enrichment for Students” 6:30 pm at Proviso East High School, Room 207 (Third Floor), 807 S. 1st Ave., Maywood.
www.chemwest.org

Nov. 3: The Electric Association: ChicaGO Green Conference: Green Building Opportunities and Education for the Electrical Industry. 11:30 am - 6 pm at the Doubletree Hotel, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook. $65 for members; $85 for nonmembers.
www.eachicago.org/gogreen/index.html

Nov. 3: Illinois Section American Water Works Association: Tour of Haymarket Pub & Brewery. 6 - 8 pm at 737 W. Randolph (corner of Halsted and Randolph), Chicago. Cost is $5.
www.isawwa-portal.com/TrainingEvents/SeminarsWebinars.aspx

Nov. 3: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Chicago: GOTO 2040: The First Year in Review. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Elephant & Castle, 111 W. Adams St., Chicago. $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers; $45 for walk-ins. To register, contact Robin Pelsis, cc_ispe@ameritech.net, (847) 202-3257.
https://sites.google.com/site/chicagoengineer/home

Nov. 3: State Microscopical Society of Illinois: Some Things About Electron Microscopy. 6:30 pm at McCrone Research Institute, 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Dr. Bob Stevenson will discuss both Scanning Electron Microscopy as well as Transmission Electron Microscopy highlighting strengths and weaknesses of both instruments by illustrations as well as exciting micrographs. Cost is $12.
www.smsi.org/mt111103.shtml

Nov. 3 - 4: American Concrete Institute Illinois: Adhesive Anchor Installation Certification Program. 8 am - 5 pm at 901 S. Rohlwing Road, Addison. Cost is $625; $350 for recertification.
http://aciillinois.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=26

Nov. 3: Society of Automotive Engineers Chicago: ArcelorMittal Steel Mill Tour and “S-in Motion” Presentation. Tour, 3 - 6 pm at 250 W US Route 12, Burns Harbor, IN. Dinner and presentation, 6:15 - 8 pm at Islamorada Fish Co. Restaurant, 6425 Daniel Burnham Dr., Portage, IN. Cost is $25; $12.50 for students.
www.chicago.sae.org

Nov. 3 - 4: Illinois Section American Society of Civil Engineers: Seismic Design of Highway Bridges Seminar. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Silversmith Hotel and Suites, 10 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. $1255 for members; $1475 for nonmembers.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html

Nov. 4: National Association of Women in Construction: Scholarship Auction. 6 pm at the Holiday Inn, 226 17th St., Rock Island.
www.nawicqc.org/events.html

Nov. 4: Product Development and Management Association Chicago: Breakfast Club Downtown Chicago. 8 am at the Goddess and Grocer. Free.
http://pdma.org/chapter_home.cfm?pk_chapter=9

Nov. 6: Lederman Science Education Center: Ask-a-Scientist Guided Tour of Fermilab: “The Magic of Muons,” by Chris Polly, Particle Physics Division. 1 - 4 pm at Fermilab, Batavia. Free. Register by Nov. 4.
http://eddata.fnal.gov/lasso/program_search/calendar_new.lasso

Nov. 7: Illinois Sustainable Technology Center: Landfill Gas Emissions and Oxidation. Noon - 1 pm at 1 Hazelwood Dr., Champaign. Free.
www.istc.illinois.edu/about/sustainability_seminars.cfm

Nov. 7: Illuminating Engineering Society: Lighting & Daylighting for Sustainable Commercial Spaces. 6 - 8 pm at AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 250, Chicago. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers; $2 for students with ID.
http://chicago.insiteadvice.com/events/

Nov. 7: Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service / Amateur Radio Emergency Service: General Meeting and Hands-On-training on the Lake County Interoperability Gateway Units and the new Remote Control Desk-Top Radio Console Units. 7 pm at at the Lake County EOC, 1303 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
http://races.org/

Nov. 7: Society of Fire Protection Engineers Chicago: U of C Library Addition Fire Protection. 11:30 am at Greek Islands, 200 S. Halsted St., Chicago. $25 for members with advance reservation; $30 for nonmembers and walk-ins; $15 for firefighters in uniform; $10 for students. Register by Nov. 3.
www.chicagosfpe.org/meetings.html

Nov. 7 - 8: Central Fabricators Association: Meeting. At the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. CFA’s November meeting will focus on solutions to key issues facing all of us. How you do promote steel as the material of choice and increase sales; how to use steel effectively and economically for your customers and finally how to address the issue of employee morale.
www.centralfabricators.org/meetings.php

Nov. 7 - 9: Hooke College of Applied Sciences: IR Spectral Interpretation. 8 am - 5 pm at 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. Students will learn how to analyze mixtures, properly perform spectral comparisons, and determine unknowns with our systematic, 12-step method to successfully interpret spectra. The emphasis is not on memorizing peak positions, but on pattern recognition, something most people can learn easily. Cost is $1545.
www.hookecollege.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=135

Nov. 8: ASM International Chicago Regional: Continuing Education Night: Caterpillar Aurora Plant Tour.
http://asmchicago.org/

Nov. 8: American Institute of Architects Chicago: Firm Tour - Open Hand Studio: A Case for Pro Bono. 6 - 7:30 pm at Cannon Design, 111 W. Washington St., #2100, Chicago. Free.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#November2011

Nov. 8: Chicago Architecture Foundation and Structural Engineers Association of Illinois: The Art and Science of Building Design. 6:30 - 8 pm at 224 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Free.
https://caf.architecture.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=2797

Nov. 8: Chicago Women in Architecture: Meeting. 5:30 - 7 pm at Bulthaup, 165 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.
www.cwarch.org/HTML/calendar.htm

Nov. 8: Illinois Section American Society of Civil Engineers Environmental Engineering and Water Resource Technical Group: Monthly Meeting. 5:30 - 6:30 pm at MWH, 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1900, Chicago.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html

Nov. 8: Illinois Technology Association: Grub with Tech Enthusiasts. 7 pm at Havana, 412 N Clark St., Chicago. Cost is $27.
www.grubwithus.com/restaurants/havana-chicago/meals/grub-with-tech-enthusiasts-chicago-nov-08-11

Nov. 8: Society of Cosmetic Chemists: Cosmetic Science in 300 Seconds. 5:30 pm at Cafe La Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. A series of high-energy, five minute presentations covering a range of topics of interest to cosmetic chemists from being innovative to dealing with what happens when your company is sold. $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers; $20 for emeritus/retired.
www.midwestscc.org/events/detail/november_2011_scientific_dinner_and_education_meeting/

Nov. 8: U.S. Green Building Council Illinois: Annual Business Meeting & Networking Event. 5 - 8 pm at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. $45 for members; $65 for nonmembers.
www.usgbc-illinois.org/?page_id=4315

Nov. 8 - 10: McCrone Research Institute: Indoor Air Quality: Advanced Fungal Spore Identification. 8 am - 5 pm at 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. This course identifies less common ascospores, basidiospores, mitospores, and other spores using current and classic mycological literature. Some important genera such as Cladosporium and Aspergillus will be examined at the species level. Cost is $1350.
http://mcri.org/home/section/10-15-18-614/indoor-air-quality%3A-advanced-fungal-spore-identification-%281631%29-november-8-10%2C-2011

Nov. 9: American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois: Central/Northern Illinois Regional Lunch Meeting with Eric Therkildsen, IDOT Deputy Director Region 2 Engineer. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Alberto Ristorante, 1409 LaSalle St., Ottawa. Cost is $55. Register by Nov. 7.
www.acec-il.org/events.cfm

Nov. 9: American Society for Quality Chicago: Recognition and Awards and Quality at NASA. 5:45 - 9 pm at the William Tell Banquets, 6201 Joliet Road, La Grange. Register by Nov. 7.
http://asqchicago.org/dinnermeetings/onlinereg2.htm

Nov. 9: Illinois Fire Inspectors Association: Fire Prevention Program Evaluation. 8 am - 4 pm at Darien-Woodridge Fire District, 7550 Lyman, Darien. Free.
https://sites.google.com/a/illinoisfireinspectors.org/illinois-fire-inspectors-assoc/IFIA-Classes-Seminars—Events

Nov. 9: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers North Suburban Chapter: Meeting. 6 - 9 pm at Giuseppe’s LaCantina, 1062 Lee St., DesPlaines. $30 for dinner; $20 for buffet; $5 for students.
www.nsc-ilspe.org

Nov. 9: Institute of Food Technologists Chicago: Suppliers’ Night. 8:30 am - 6:30 pm at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 W. River Road, Rosemont. Free.
www.chicagoift.org/suppliersnight/index.html

Nov. 9: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois: ASCE 7-10: Changes from ASCE 7-05. 8 am - 5 pm at the University of Illinos-Springfield, Public Affairs Center G, Springfield. $250 for members; $350 for nonmembers.
www.seaoi.org

Nov. 9 - 10: American Concrete Institute Illinois: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade Certification Testing. 8 am - 9 pm at 236 E. Gidi Dr., Suite D., Wheeling. Cost is $600; $300 for recertification.
http://aciillinois.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=20

Nov. 9 - 11: Hooke College of Applied Sciences: Sample Preparation: Polymers, Paints and Coatings. 8 am - 5 pm at 850 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. Specialized techniques are demonstrated for isolating and mounting contaminants from real-world samples of polymers, paints and coatings. Students use an Olympus SZX10 stereomicroscope and specialized microtools. More than 50% of class time is spent practicing the techniques. Cost is $945.
www.hookecollege.com/courses/course.asp?COURSE_ID=63

Nov. 10: American Institute of Chemical Engineers Chicago: Monthly Meeting. 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
www.aiche-chicago.org/Events/index.html

Nov. 10: Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago: Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner. 5:30 - 9:30 pm at The Ritz-Carlton Water Tower Hotel, 160 E. Pearson St., Ballroom, 12th Floor, Chicago. Cost is $150.
www.bomachicago.org/2011_bomachicago_annual_membership_meeting/

Nov. 10: Chicago Council on Science and Technology: Gene Patenting: The Economic, Legal and Health Dilemma. 5 pm at Northwestern University Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers; $10 for students.
http://c2st.org/programs-c%C2%B2st/gene-patenting-the-economic-legal-and-health-dilemma

Nov. 10: Illinois Section American Society of Civil Engineers: Trans and Development Institute Luncheon: IDOT Elgin O’Hare Expressway. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Maggiano’s, 1901 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $45 for members; $50 for nonmembers; $35 for governmental employees; $15 for student members.
www.isasce.org/web/section/calendar.html

Nov. 10: Illinois Technology Association: CleanTech Roundtable. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at ITA TechNexus, Conference Room A/B, 200 S. Wacker Dr., 15th Floor, Chicago.
www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/3456

Nov. 10: Society of American Military Engineers Rock Island: Fargo Flood Control Activities. 11:30 am at QC Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island.
http://posts.same.org/rockisland/

Nov. 10 - 11: American Institute of Chemical Engineers: Midwest Regional Conference: Energy is Everything - Game Changers. At the University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Center East, Chicago.
http://midwestregional.aiche.org/

Nov. 11: Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies: Technical Committee Meeting. 10 am at Starved Rock Lodge, Utica. Cost is $50.
www.ilwastewater.org/events.htm

Nov. 11: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago: Review of Multi-Scale Electromagnetic Modeling. 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Room 4055 Science and Engineering Laboratories, 950 S. Halsted St., Chicago.
www.ieeechicago.org/Calendar/tabid/388/ModuleID/824/ItemID/444/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx

Nov. 14: The Chicago Farmers: Grain Marketing. 11:30 am at Illini Center, 200 S. Wacker Dr. (Adams & Wacker), 1st Floor, Orange & Blue Room, Chicago. Register by Nov. 11. $25 for members; $50 for nonmembers.
www.chicagofarmers.org

Nov. 14: Chicago Society for Coatings Technology: Technical Meeting. 5 pm at Maple Meadows Golf Course, 272 Addison Road, Wood Dale. $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers and walk-ins.
http://chicagocoatings.org/

Nov. 14 - 15: American Society for Quality: Northern Illinois Quality Conference: A Quality Vision for Excellence. At Northern Illinois University, Naperville Campus.
www.niqc.org

Nov. 15: American Institute of Architects Chicago: Design Excellence Federal Office Building & Net Zero: A Case Study. 6 - 8 pm at The Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago. The U.S. General Services Administration’s new South Florida office building in Miramar will be one of the first in its kind to explore a means of achieving the Federal Government’s 2010 goal of “net zero environmental impact,” as announced by the GSA in 2010. How will the architects accomplish this goal, reaching net-zero water and paving the way for net-zero energy? Free.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#November2011

Nov. 15: Illinois Sustainable Technology Center: Comparison of Li-ion Battery Recycling Process. Noon - 1 pm at 1 Hazelwood Dr., Champaign. Free.
www.istc.illinois.edu/about/sustainability_seminars.cfm

Nov. 15: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago: Conference and Exhibition: Today’s Engineering Challenges - Tomorrow’s Solutions. 7:30 am - 7 pm at Argonne National Laboratories, 3700 Cass Ave., Argonne. To promote successful engineering accomplishment by providing a venue for keeping up with technological trends and the latest design engineering tools.
www.ieeechicago.org/2011conf/ConferenceHome/tabid/1533/Default.aspx

Nov. 15: Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance: HVAC Performance Testing Training. 9 am - 5 pm at Heartland Community College, Main Campus, 1500 W. Raab Road, Room WDC 1402, Normal.
www.mwalliance.org/events/hvac-performance-testing-training-0

Nov. 15: Product Development and Management Association Chicago: Breakfast Club Naperville. 7:30 am at Butterfields, Naperville.
http://pdma.org/chapter_home.cfm?pk_chapter=9

Nov. 15: Quad City Engineering & Science Council: Hockey Night and President’s Reception: “Isn’t Social Media Just for Teenagers?” and Quad City Mallards vs. Bloomington Blaze. 4:45 - 7:05 pm at Jonny’s Italian Steakhouse, Metro Room, 1300 River Dr., Moline. Hockey game is 7:05 - 9:30 pm at the iWireless Center, 1201 Drive Dr. Moline. $18 for dinner, speaker and game; $12 for dinner and speaker; $6 for speaker only. Register by Nov. 8.
www.qcesc.org/HockeyNight.htm

Nov. 15: U.S. Green Building Council Illinois: Sustainable Practices at Rock Valley College / Case Study and Building Tour of the Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science and Math. 5:30 - 7:30 pm at 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers; $20 for members at the door.
www.usgbc-illinois.org/?page_id=4315

Nov. 15 - 17: American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois / Illinois Department of Transportation: Geometrics Seminar. At the IDOT District 1 Office, 201 W. Center Ct., Schaumburg. The purpose of this seminar is to provide the consulting community, IDOT and other interested professionals a forum to discuss current highway geometrics development issues, emerging technologies, scope refinement and other issues commonly encountered. $50 for members; $100 for nonmembers. Register by Nov. 10.
www.acec-il.org/events.cfm

Nov. 16: Association of Women in the Metal Industries: Reshoring Initiative - Bringing Manufacturing Back Home. At the Marriott, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oakbrook.
www.awmi.com/core/events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=NOV

Nov. 16: Foresight Design Initiative: Green Drinks: New Solutions: Designing From Nature’s Innovations. 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Chicago. Cost is $7; $4 for students/low-income; $20 with friends of Foresight donation. Preregistration required.
www.foresightdesign.org/events/detail.php?id=1715

Nov. 16: Illinois Institute of Technology Center for Innovation Science & Applications: Technology Innovation Summitt. 8 am - 1 pm at IIT Rice Campus, 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton. This summit aims spur networks and foster practical knowledge sharing among executives from Municipalities, Civil Services, and Public Utility Services. Free. Registration required.
www.technologyinnovationsummit.com

Nov. 16: Illinois Section American Water Works Association: Proper Sampling Techniques & Regulatory Update. 7:30 am - noon at Galesburg City Hall, Lower Level, 55 W. Tompkins St., Galesburg. $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers; $45 for on-site registration.
www.isawwa-portal.com/TrainingEvents/SeminarsWebinars.aspx

Nov. 16: Industrial Water, Waste & Sewage Group: 2012 MWRD Update. At the Mid America Club, Chicago.
www.iwwsg.org/index.html

Nov. 16: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Industry Applications Society Chicago: Dinner Presentation: Green UPS Technology - Energy Efficiency in the Data Center. 5:30 - 7 pm at the Parthenon, 314 Halsted St., Chicago. $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers.
www.ieeechicago.org/Calendar/tabid/388/ModuleID/824/ItemID/427/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx

Nov. 16: Product Development and Management Association Chicago: New Products and Services for the Next Billion Customers. 6:30 pm at McKinsey & Company, 21 S. Clark St., Suite 2900, Chicago. Free.
http://pdma.org/chapter_home.cfm?pk_chapter=9

Nov. 16 - 17: Rockwell Automation: Automation Fair. At McCormick Place West, Chicago.
www.rockwellautomation.com/events/automationfair/

Nov. 16 - 18: Illinois Fire Inspectors Association: Fall Safety Seminar & Trade Show. At Medinah Banquets, 550 Shriners Dr., Addison. https://sites.google.com/a/illinoisfireinspectors.org/illinois-fire-inspectors-assoc/IFIA-Classes-Seminars—Events

Nov. 17: American Chemical Society Chicago: “Nanotechnology in Art and Art Conservation.” 5:30 pm at the Parthenon, 314 S. Halsted St., Chicago. Pre-dinner talk is “The New Art and Materials Conservation Major at Columbia College Chicago.” $30 for members; $32 for nonmembers; $15 for students, retired or unemployed. Register by noon, Nov. 14.
http://chicagoacs.net/meetings/11nov.php

Nov. 17: American Institute of Architects Chicago: Reducing Embodied Energy in Masonry Construction. Noon - 1 pm at AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker Dr., #250, Chicago. McKevitt, CalStar Products, will and introduce a new process which reduces the embodied energy of masonry units by 85%, while also incorporating 40% recycled content and meeting the standards set by all appropriate ASTM standards. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers. Bring a lunch; beverages provided.
http://aiachicago.org/events.asp#November2011

Nov. 17: Chicago Drug & Chemical Association: Annual Meeting. 11 am at the La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange. Cost is $35; $37 if paid by credit card.
http://cd-ca.org/id2.htm

Nov. 17: Illinois Section Institute of Transportation Engineers: Luncheon Meeting. Noon - 1:30 pm at Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford.
http://ilite.org/start/Default.aspx?tabid=95

Nov. 17: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers DuKane: Meeting. 6 - 8:30 pm at Claddagh, 1702 Commons Dr., Geneva. $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers.
www.ispe-dukane.org/events/winergy

Nov. 17: Society of Automotive Engineers Central Illinois: Student Design Competition. 5:30 pm at Illinois Central College East Peoria Campus, Lorene Ramsey Gymnasium. Design teams will compete to see whoís trebuchet can throw a tennis ball the farthest out of three throws.
http://sae-cis.org/index.html

Nov. 18: Northwestern University: Junior Science Cafe: The Cultrual Brain for Kids. 4:30 - 6 pm at the Loft, Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Professor Joan Chiao, Dept of Psychology, will talk about comparing individualist and group-oriented societies across the globe and how it might be culture, not just genes, that drives evolutionary and developmental outcomes. Free.
www.sciencecafe.northwestern.edu/index.html

Nov. 19: Geneseo High School Robotics Club VEX Gateway Classic. 7:30 am - 5 pm at Geneseo Middle School, 333 E. Ogden Ave., Geneseo. Volunteers needed. Email Greg Smith, gsmith@dist228.org by Nov. 1.
www.qcesc.org/calendar.htm

Nov. 21: Chicago Printing Ink Production Club: Meeting. At Pescatore Palace, 3400 N. River Road, Franklin Park.
www.cpipc.org/Calendar.html

Nov. 22: Illinois Technology Association: Women’s Roundtable. 8:30 - 10:30 am at ITA TechNexus, Conference Room A/B, 200 S. Wacker Dr., 15th Floor, Chicago.
www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/3431

Nov. 28: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chicago/Rockford Consultants’ Network: Meeting. 6:45 - 8:45 pm at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Ct., Palatine.
www.ewh.ieee.org/r4/chicago/cn/

Nov. 28: Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance: Exterior Wall Dense Pack Insulation Training. 9 am - 5 pm at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Moraine Room 3, Building M, Palos Hills.
www.mwalliance.org/events/exterior-wall-dense-pack-insulation-training

Nov. 28 - Dec. 2: McCrone Research Institute: Microscopical Identificaiton 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. Both serpentine and amphibole asbestos types are included. Cost is $1600.
http://mcri.org/home/section/10-15-18-605/microscopical-identification-of-asbestos-%281608a%29-november-28-december-2%2C-2011

Nov. 28 - Dec. 2: McCrone Research Institute: Microscopy for the Conservator of Art & Artifacts. At 2820 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. This course covers the core polarized light microscopy curriculum and methods of sampling, characterization and identification of pigments, grounds, media and fibers. Cost is $1000.
http://mcri.org/home/section/10-15-20-667/microscopy-for-the-conservator-of-art-%26-artifacts%3A-november-28-december-2%2C-2011

Nov. 30: Economic Development Council: Research and Manufacturing. At the Tower Club, 20 N. Wacker Dr., 39th Floor, Chicago. $40 for members; $65 for nonmembers.
www.edcchicago.org/index.php?option=com_simplecalendar&view=calendar&Itemid=56

Nov. 30: Illinois Section American Water Works Association: Chemical Properties, Safety & Security. 8:30 am - 3 pm at the City of Dixon Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. 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/SeminarsWebinars.aspx

PLAN AHEAD

Dec. 1: Chemical Industry Council of Illinois: Annual Meeting with Lisa Bonnett, Interim IEPA Director. 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Express O’Hare, Penthouse Ballroom, 6600 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Cost is $175.
www.cicil.net/events/event.aspx?F_d=12%2f01%2f2011&F_y=2011&F_m=12&EventId=52&

Dec. 1: Chicago Council on Science and Technology: The Science and Policy of Obesity. 3 - 7:30 pm at Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior St., Chicago. This program is composed of two parts addressing the causes and effects of obesity. In the first part, Chicago-based scientists will present the current science of obesity, describing the various ways obesity harms the body, how our food choices can impact our health and the different health-determinant patterns locally and nationally. In the second part, a panel of experts will discuss the latest research informing obesity interventions, as well as challenges and the potential roles played by government, community organizations, private industry and individuals to prevent and combat obesity and the long-term implications of this epidemic. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers; $10 for students.
http://c2st.org/

Dec. 6: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois: Advances in the Design of Laminated Glass. 5:15 pm at the Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 22nd Floor, Chicago. This presentation is designed to educate designers and structural engineers on methods and software tools that can be used to perform structural analyses of laminated glass subjected to different loading and support conditions. $45 for members; $65 for nonmembers.
http://seaoi.org/dec11dinnermtg.htm

Jan. 11 - 13: Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance: Midwest Energy Solutions Conference. At the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago.
www.meeaconference.org