SIGMA XI: The Scientific Research Society

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EAT, DRINK, AND TALK SCIENCE WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AND OTHER SCIENTISTS!

 

The Science Cafe Evanston is held from September through November, and then again January through April of each academic year. Beginning September 2008, Science Cafe events will be held at The Prairie Moon (1502 Sherman Ave., Evanston) from 6:15 - 7:30 pm, on the third WEDNESDAY of each month and are free and open to the public.

Click here for the 1st in what will be a series of JUNIOR Science Cafe events.  We will hold the Junior Science Cafe on the second Saturday of each month at Boocoo(1823 Church St, Evanston - northeast corner across from Evanston Township HS) from 10 - 11:30 am.  A continental breakfast will be offered.  These events are open to middle and high school students and their parents.  NO CHARGE.

 

Suggested Topics for Junior Science Cafe ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-09:

Evolutionary Atmospheric and Global Climate Changes

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Invention

Women in Science and Engineering

Computer Viruses

Robotics

Circadian Systems and Sleep

Genetic Testing

Making Me!  Sperm and Eggs, Oh My!

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astrobiology

Ecology of Lake Michigan

The Science of Music

Aviation: Learn about how wings work to make airplanes fly

Please send an email to sigma-xi@northwestern.edu if you would like to be included in upcoming announcements and schedules of events.  Please feel free to send an email if you have a suggested topic and/or speaker!

 

 

 

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Three ways to contact Science Cafe Evanston:

VIA EMAIL: sigma-xi@northwestern.edu

BY PHONE:

847-491-7311

OUR MAILING ADDRESS:

Science Cafe Evanston Northwestern Univ.

633 Clark St. Evanston, IL 60208

 

Prof Seth Stein describes two plates colliding within the New Madras Fault line at the Science Cafe, September 2007.

FOR OTHER INTERESTING CHICAGO SCIENCE RELATED EVENTS:

Science in Society

IL Science Council

Illinois Humanities Council

 

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