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New Developments in Mental Health
Chicago Council on Science and Technology, the Chicago Society for Neuroscience, ARCS Foundation—Chicago Chapter and NAMI Chicago Present
New Developments in Mental Health
New Developments in Mental Health
Our understanding of how to treat mental illnesses, and what can contribute to developing mental health problems, is constantly evolving. On September 26th, 2017 we will look at some of the current factors at play in the world today — from the role social media plays in our lives, especially the lives of children and teenagers, to identifying those among us most vulnerable or at-risk of developing mental health issues. Continue reading “New Developments in Mental Health”
Fermilab and the New Frontiers of Physics
Fermilab celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. What does the future hold for this world-renowned laboratory in Chicago’s western suburbs—and for physics itself?
Chicago’s Potemkin Village: Why our innovation economy has failed, and how to fix it
Since 2012, Chicago has built an estimated 1.5 million square feet of coworking spaces, and about 80 or 90 incubators and accelerators. By any reasonable measure of success, this massive effort has not translated into a competitive market for advanced industries. Chicago has not grown its share of the national venture capital market, and we have not brought more national investment into the region for the purposes of advancing technology. More significantly, Chicago has not kept pace with changes in our industrial economy. Continue reading “Chicago’s Potemkin Village: Why our innovation economy has failed, and how to fix it”
