Illinois Science Council

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Science for the curious... Illinois Science Council is an nonprofit organization working to keep alive the great human fascination with science.

04/30/2026

So impressed with our stats! We had 1,262 observers make over 15 THOUSAND observations!
There’s been 759 identifiers so far. Will you join us Wednesday May 6th to increase that?!? Details at the link in bio.

02/03/2026

PiDay fun run is back!
Run or Walk 3.14 on 3/14

In Person: Come to Clark Park on the Chicago River at 3400 N Rockwell St. between 9-9:20am for the run start at 9:30am.

Virtual: Pi & Pie Fans anywhere can join in. If you aren’t in Chicago, register wherever you are and we will send you the Pi K t-shirt!

Register by 2/24 to get this year’s P*K t-shirt mailed to you by March 14 to wear on Pi Day.

Link in bio

 

12/04/2024

Check out our friends ChiTown Bio this week, two opportunities!

🎉 ChiTownBio is OPEN!

We’re thrilled to announce the soft opening of Chicago’s first community biotech lab! Whether you’re passionate about biotechnology, curious about hands-on science, or just looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, we’ve got something for everyone this December.

📅 Mark your calendars for these exciting events:

🧪 Biotech Fermenter – Dec 4th, 7 PM
Location: 6634 N. Clark St.

Co-hosted with Chientist, connect with Chicago’s biotech professionals and explore our new lab space at 6634 N. Clark St.

🎉 ChiTownBio Open House – Dec 7th, 12 PM
Location: 6634 N. Clark St.

Come explore our lab, participate in interactive activities, and learn how to get involved with ChiTownBio.

🌱 Biomaterials Workshop — Dec 14th, 12 PM
Location: 6634 N. Clark St.

Discover innovative solutions to tackle plastic pollution with hands-on experiments in bioplastics and algae-based materials.



Follow us here for updates and RSVP on Meetup! Let’s build the future of biotech together.

11/18/2024

See ya tonight!

Join me at "Building a Circular Economy using Biology" -- Network with Science Enthusiasts https://meetu.ps/e/NDMX0/wpRWg/i

HAPPENING TODAY AT 6 PM

Join AWIS, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, Chientist, ChiTownBio, and the Illinois Science Council for an evening of networking, socializing, and science.

Featuring a talk by Marilene Pavan about using biology to remove fossil fuels from manufacturing and create a more circular economy. Doors at Half Sour will open at 6:00 with the talk kicking off at 6:30. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

REGISTER HERE >>>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/network-with-science-enthusiasts-tickets-1054128028309?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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3400 N Rockwell Ave
Chicago, IL
60618