October 20, 2022
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Simpson Querrey Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, USA

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Why do certain groups have stronger protection against aging than others? What are neuroscientists discovering about aging and dementia? What are the clinical implications of aging with HIV infection? Is heart disease inevitable with aging?

Longevity research has transformed in recent years:

  • Our focus has shifted from prolonging lifespan and instead we are looking to extend something called “healthspan”.
  • Scientists have identified genetic variants in certain groups of people that slow their aging process
  • The way we measure age has changed.

With 95 million Americans expected to be 65 or older by 2060 (nearly a quarter of the population), the science of longevity has become more critical to our individual and collective future. Join us to learn about new developments in the study of aging, how people are prolonging their “healthspan,” and much more!

 

Resources to explore:

October 18, 2022
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Waubonsee Community College Latinx Resource Center, Room 250
Waubonsee Community College, South River Street, Aurora, IL, USA

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How do Latine people negotiate their various identities while navigating the STEM world? What methods can we employ to imagine a different STEM landscape–one that is free from the barriers that Latine people face in STEM? How can we foster transformative, critical thinkers within the Latine/x community to best equip them with the challenges they will face should they choose to pursue STEM?

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Explore the Night Sky is a GO for tonight!

Ready to see the night sky in a whole new light? As we continue our Science in the Parks series, we are excited to journey across the cosmos with the University of Chicago’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The Chicago Astronomy Crew led by “Astro” Joe Guzman, certified by NASA as a Solar System Ambassador, and–of course–the Chicago Park District to bring astronomy to Link in West Pullman Park!

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Join us as The Geographic Society of Chicago (GSC) , Friends of Big Marsh, and the Chicago Park District host a day of fun at the Park District’s 297-acre property on the southeast side of Chicago is commonly known as the Calumet Area Reserve.

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September 15, 2022
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes, West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, USA

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How do Latine people negotiate their various identities while navigating the STEM world? What methods can we employ to imagine a different STEM landscape–one that is free from the barriers that Latine people face in STEM? How can we foster transformative, critical thinkers within the Latine/x community to best equip them with the challenges they will face should they choose to pursue STEM?

 

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September 13, 2022
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, USA

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Join The Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) and The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) Great Lakes Chapter for a deep dive into sustainable design practices and the research being conducted at the Northwestern University Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center (SQBRC) with a Pecha Kucha, building tours, and reception with educational booths!

 

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