10:00 am 
Mad Science Chicago! Hands On Science Fun
Chicago Public Library-Austin Branch Library, 5615 W. Race Avenue
Join Mad Science for fun, hands-on, interactive science! Our spectacular show will allow the audience to particiapte in a high-energy, fast-paced presentaiton which will spark imaginative learning in children of all ages. See amazing demonstrations of chemical reactions, fantastic forces, bubbling potions, and much more!.
Free |
5:30 -7:00 pm
Be a Scientist at EarthWorks!
EarthWorks (at Experiencia’s Immersive Learning Center) 770 N. Halstead St., Suite 500
See over 100 animals as you explore habits, perform experiments, and go on expeditions in the cove, prairie, forest and lake ecosystems! Parents & Educators can learn how to engage their young scientists while kids do fun, hands on science activities. For more information call 312-733-5400.
Free |
12:00-1:00 pm 
The University of Chicago The Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine Committee on Neurobiology Seminar Series
The Dorothy and Gaylord Donnelly Biological Sciences Learning Center, BSLC -205 924 E. 57th Street
Geoffrey S. Pitt, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Medicine & Pharmacology at Columbia University, will be the speaker for the Committee on Neurobiology Seminar Series as the guest of Wei-Jen Tang.
Free-Please RSVP by 9/28 |
4:30 pm
Mad Science Chicago! Hands On Science Fun
Chicago Public Library-West Pullman Branch Library, 830 W. 199th Street
Join us to discover all about 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 in Grades 6-10 and their parents.
Free |
5:30-6:30 pm
Whirl-its! and Tangrams-to Go!
Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave Suite 127
Join us at Chicago Children's Museum to explore fascinating scientific concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Whirl-its! Can you say Thaumatrope? Make and take this little spinning toy that demonstrates a big scientific principal.
Kraft Free Family Night |
7:00-8:00 pm
Experimenting with Science Careers
Harold Washington Library Center Business Science and Technology, 400 S. State St-4 North
Learn about career paths open to young scientists. This hands-on workshop gives students in grades 6-12 tools to learn about resources and training in the sciences. Please call the Business, Science and Technology Division of the Harold Washington Library.
Free |
7:00-8:00 pm
Café Society on Science
Caffe De Luca, 1721 N. Damen 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
Café Society on Science
Valois, 1518 E. 53rd 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 |
6:00 -7:30 pm 
Is It the Genes or Just the Jeans?-The Biology of Gender
Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph and Michigan Aves., Garland Room
An increasing body of research shows that the sexes think differently, perceive pain differently, and even encode memories differently. Mark Osadjan, PhD, Professor of Biology at The University will discuss the biology of sexes. What does research say about how these distinctions arise from the moment of conception on? Who is smarter? More emotional? Is there a gay gene? Join us to see what science says about these questions and more.
Free |
