5:00 - 8:00 pm 
Fall Fling: Youth Career Fair
Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Fall Fling is an opportunity for community youth program groups throughout Chicago to interact with local scientists. Youth can speak one-on-one with scientists about their careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine. Contact 773-753-7022 for more information.
Free with RSVP |
10:00 - 11:00 am
Café Society on Science
Buzz Café 905 S. Lombard Ave Oak Park,IL
Chicago Science In the City, Café Society will focus on an issue related to science and feature guest scientists as part of the discussions.
Free |
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Café Society on Science
Chicago Cultural Center Café, 77 E Randolph St
Café Society fosters a more robust civil society, more cohesive and interactive communities, greater media literacy and a more informed and engaged citizenry through weekly coffee shop conversations about contemporary social issues. During Chicago Science In the City, Café Society will focus on an issue related to science and feature guest scientists as part of the discussions.
Free |
4:00 pm 
Molecular Mechanisms in Alzheimer’s Disease
The Department of Biology Meyer Auditorium Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Rd Lake Forest, IL, Lake Forest College
The enzyme BACE1 is responsible for generating the toxic protein beta-amyloid that accumulates as amyloid plaques in the brain and likely triggers Alzheimer’s disease. Vassar will describe his research on BACE1 and discuss how this enzyme may hold the key to Alzheimer’s disease treatment in the future.
Admission $25 |
5:00 pm
The Nature Conservancy in Illinois and the University of Chicago Graham School Present Conservation Colloquium
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Attend a series of discussions on critical issues affecting conservation. The thought-provoking exchanges will bring together scholars, business leaders and concerned citizens. The series begins October 10 with “Our Future on a Warming Planet,” followed on October 25 with “Making Economic Growth Sustainable,” and concluding on November 6 with “The Future of Conservation.” Call 312-580-2167
$25 |
5:30 - 7:00 p.m 
Caring for and Learning From Animals
EarthWorks (at Experiencia's Immersive Learning Center), 770 N. Halsted Suite 700
Enhance kids’ science knowledge by having an animal in your home or classroom! Learn the many positive aspects of hosting animals as well as the basics of care and maintenance as you get hands-on experience in building healthy habitats. For more information call (312) 733-5400.
Free |
7:00-8:00 pm
Café Society on Science
Pause Café, 1107 W Berwyn Ave
Café Society fosters a more robust civil society, more cohesive and interactive communities, greater media literacy and a more informed and engaged citizenry through weekly coffee shop conversations about contemporary social issues. During Chicago Science In the City, Café Society will focus on an issue related to science and feature guest scientists as part of the discussions.
Free |
7:00-8:00 pm
Family Science Fair Workshop
Chicago Public Library-Harold Washington Library, Center/Business, Science & Technology, 400 S. State St., 4 North
Join us to discover how to create a successful Science Fair project. From research to resources, the Chicago Public Library has tools to help young scientists create effective projects every time! Geared for students Grades 6-10 and their parents.
Free |
10:30 – Noon 
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Tour
Pine Street and South Kirk Road, 1st floor Wilson Hall, Batavia IL
Visitors interested in taking a look behind the scenes are welcome to join Fermilab docents for a guided tour of the Laboratory. The program will take visitors from the viewing area of Fermilab's Wilson Hall to the Linear Accelerator complex at Fermilab. All ages
Free |
