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Spies, Satellites and Archaeology: Mapping the Ancient Middle East

Abstract: During the first four decades of the 20th century, including both World War I and World War II, some archaeologists functioned within the fledgling intelligence communities as agents, analysts, and supervisors.  They had local knowledge and technical expertise useful in generating military and political intelligence to advance their countries’ wartime agendas.  Continue reading “Spies, Satellites and Archaeology: Mapping the Ancient Middle East”

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Bioluminescence: Jellies

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Enjoy Jellies at the Shedd Aquarium but want to know more about the mysterious way that some of the jellyfish produced light?  If you want to learn more about bioluminescence and the natural history, evolution and biochemistry of the diverse array of organisms that emit light, visit Chicago Council on Science and Technology’s YouTube Channel to hear from an expert!

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Spies, Satellites and Archaeology: Mapping the Ancient Middle East

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How can spy satellite images help archaeologists?  And what use is GIS technology in uncovering centuries-old, long-gone trade routes?  Come join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) at the Oriental Institute of University of Chicago for Spies, Satellites and Archaeology: Mapping the Ancient Middle East on Thursday, March 7.

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TEDx Windy City

 

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxWindyCity, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxWindyCity event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

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Hackathon – MonkeyBars Spring Build

Please join us for this 24-hour developer, designer, and hardware hacking challange. MonkeyBars Spring Build is a Hackathon unlike any Chicago has ever seen. Build is not simply a coding challenge, it is a place where anyone from the hardware hacker to the designer can, with the support and resources from the MonkeyBars team and partners, bring an idea to the realm of reality in just 24 hours.

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