By Utsav Gandhi, IIT News
One of the many perks of being a student is to be able to attend networking events in our backyard of Chicago’s thriving entrepreneurial scene; on a deeply discounted or free basis. One of these many opportunities is the Chicago Council on Science and Technology’s periodic programs, seminar and discussion series. Established in 2007 to “educate, engage and advocate an increased public understanding of science and technology’s impact on society”, the Council brings together some of the most dynamic communities in the Chicagoland area; including universities, research and development centers as well as industry experts to talk about scientific developments. On September 10th, 2013 the entrepreneurship hub of 1871 in Merchandise Mart hosted “The Landscape of Techpark Innovation;” an interactive discussion on incubators – and how these entrepreneurial idea factories could prove to be keys to America’s economic progress. Continue reading “1871 hosts C2ST event with strong IIT presence”
By Crystin Immel and Shanika Gunaratna contributing producers, WTTW’s Chicago Tonight
How do tech incubators work, and what’s the real story behind this growing scene in Chicago? Our panel of experts – from both universities and private incubators — weigh in.
The Chicago Council on Science & Technology is hosting an event on Sept. 10 called The Landscape of Techpark Innovation. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Continue reading “Chicago’s Growing Tech Incubator Scene”
By Kelly Pflaum, Medill Reports
Nuclear energy continues to play an important role in meeting U.S. energy needs, the source of 20 percent of the country’s elelctricity.
Yet it will be 20 to 30 years before we can expect to see a major revival in the nuclear energy industry, according to Rober Rosner, director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago.
Current policy and the safety and cost of operations all present challenges to the future of nuclear energy, Rosner said at a recent nuclear energy program sponsored by the Chicago Council on Science and Technology.
Continue reading “Policy, cost pose challenges to future of nuclear energy”
