Programs
The Chicago Council on Science and Technology is actively developing programming in the following areas: biomedical, energy, nanotechnology, research commercialization, and science and technology education. Many more topics will be forthcoming, so stay tuned for more information as well as program and event dates.
Fall 2008 Program Series
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
PUBLIC PROGRAM
Science In the New Millennium
with Dr. Alan Leshner, Chief Executive Officer, The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Science and technology have become integral parts of the American political agenda. The president and Congress alike deal daily with issues like global climate change, surging demands for affordable energy, biomedical research - including the use of embryonic stem cells -- and a continuing need to sustain national competitiveness in science, engineering, and medicine. Setting the stage for the upcoming American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting, Chicago Council on Science and Technology hosts Dr. Alan Leshner, Chief Executive Officer of AAAS addressing the role science and technology in driving America's economy and international competitiveness as vital in the age of globalization, and never more relevant than in this presidential election year. Co-Sponsored by: Chicago Council on Global Affairs
5:30 p.m. Cash bar reception
6:00 p.m. Presentation and discussion
Northwestern University – Rubloff Hall, Thorne Auditorium, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Campus
Seats are FREE to members or by reservation ($15) on a first-come basis. To sign up email: info@c2st.org or call 312.503.0891
ALAN I. LESHNER, PH.D.
Alan I. Leshner, Ph.D., is Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Executive Publisher of its journal, Science. Previously Dr. Leshner had been Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Deputy Director and Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Before that, he held a variety of senior positions at the National Science Foundation. Dr. Leshner began his career at Bucknell University, where he was Professor of Psychology. Dr. Leshner is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science and Vice-Chair of its governing Council, and a fellow of AAAS, the National Academy of Public Administration, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was appointed by the U.S. President to the National Science Board, and is a member of the Advisory Committee to the Director of NIH. He received an A.B. in Psychology from Franklin and Marshall College and M.S. and Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology from Rutgers University. Dr. Leshner also has been awarded five honorary Doctor of Science degrees.
Friday, October 10, 2008
PUBLIC PROGRAM
NASA's Future Forum: The History and Future of Space Exploration
In Celebration of NASA’s 50th Anniversary, National Aeronautics Space Administration and Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum invite you to participate in a unique day of activities, discussions and exhibitry. Join NASA leadership, astronauts, scientists and engineers along with local business, technology and academic leaders and local, state and federal officials to discuss the role of space exploration in advancing science, engineering, technology, education and the economy that benefits your community and the nation. The program will also feature an exciting preview of NASA’s Constellation Program – America’s return to the Moon and beyond. Co-Hosted by: Boeing, Museum of Science and Industry, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Economic Club of Chicago, Illinois Space Grant Consortium, C2ST
All Day Event Beginning at 8:30 am – 3: 30pm
Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
FREE ADMISSION
RSVP: www.regonline.com/futureforum-chicago
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
PUBLIC PROGRAM
Encyclopedia Of Life (EOL): Integrating Biodiversity and Information Technology
with Dr. Mark Westneat, Curator of Zoology at the Field Museum and Director of Biodiversity Synthesis Center
Rapid access to information is arguably the defining revolution of our times. The Encyclopedia of Life, an ambitions, even audacious project to organize and make available via the Internet virtually all information about life present on Earth. At its heart lies a series of Web sites—one for each of the approximately 1.8 million known species—that provide the entry points to this vast array of knowledge. The Chicago Council on Science and Technology will host Dr. Mark Westneat, who will speak about the EOL – an international collaborative bioinformatics project—and how online tools can help teachers and students of all ages explore and understand life. Co-Hosted by: The Field Museum
The Field Museum – Montgomery Lecture Hall, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
5:30 p.m. Cash bar reception
6:00 p.m. Presentation and discussion
Seats are FREE to members or by reservation ($15) on a first-come basis.
To sign up email: info@c2st.org or call 312.503.0891. Enter at West Doors of Field Museum. Parking at Soldier Field .
Mark Westneat – Curator of Zoology, Robert A. Pritzker Director, Biodiversity Synthesis Center of the Encyclopedia of Life - The Field Museum is the first Director of the new Biodiversity Synthesis Center. He has been at The Field Museum of Natural History for 15 years, and has served as the head of the Fish Division for 10 years. During his time at the museum, Dr. Westneat has been heavily involved in research and has authored over 70 scientific publications on marine and freshwater fishes, biomechanics of several animal groups, and evolution. In particular his research has focused on understanding the biodiversity, function and history of life on coral reefs.
Monday, November 3, 2008
PUBLIC PROGRAM
Agriculture's Role In Energy Future
with Mark Matlock, Senior VP, Research Division –
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
After an extended era of stable energy supplies, from a variety of fossil fuels that began with the industrial revolution change is in the wind. New costs of fossil energy are coming to the forefront that includes: future carbon constraints, the need to pursue more non-conventional sources, and re-distribution of wealth. Diversifying our energy sources is a possible solution that could bring about more stability and a brighter future. Agriculture can play a significant role in this diversification. Mark Matlock, will discuss the need to globalize advanced agricultural practices and as a result recognize how sustainably will be important in making this a permanent part of the solution.
Northwestern University, Lurie Building – Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago Campus
5:30 p.m. Cash bar reception
6:00 p.m. Presentation and discussion
Seats are FREE to members or by reservation ($15) on a first-come basis.
To sign up email: info@c2st.org or call 312.503.0891. Parking Lots Available at: 222 E. Huron St, or 312 E. Erie St.
Mark Matlock joined Archer Daniels Midland Company in 1980. Mark Matlock was appointed Senior Vice President-Research division where he directs food ingredient research. Mark Matlock holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Millikin University and a Master’s of Science degree in polymer chemistry from the University of Akron. Prior to his current appointment, Mark Matlock served as an Analytical Chemist, Manager-Process Development, Laboratory Manager-ADM BioProducts and Director-Food Applications. Mark Matlock is author or co-author of seven U.S. patents, two of which relate to an analytical instrument (OSI) that measures the oxidative stability of vegetable oils. He has conducted research that has led to new soy protein isolates for ADM. He has managed research efforts that lead the introduction of trans free fats for margarines and shortenings via a novel enzymatic rearrangement technology. In addition, Mark Matlock was elected president of the American Oil Chemists’ Society for 2003-2004 and in 2007 was honored as an AOCS Fellow.