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“What’s a Little Girl Like You Doing with that Great Big Slide Rule? Constructing a Lab of My Own”

Neena B. Schwartz, Ph.D.
William Deering Professor of Biological Sciences, Northwestern University

Wednesday, October 26
6:00 pm
Andrew J. McGowan Environmental Science and Chemistry Building, Room 108
1110 W Belden Avenue, Lincoln Park Campus
Reception immediately following in the McGowan Atrium

Lecture Abstract
Dr. Schwartz will describe two of the social movements which took place during the 1970’s that were dedicated to leveling the playing field for women in science. These particular movements resulted in the formation of the “Association for Women in Science” and “Women in Endocrinology.” Dr. Schwartz was involved in the early stages of both groups, and her experience closely reflects other women-oriented science associations which developed during those early years. Dr. Schwartz will then describe some of the reproductive science she has carried out in the lab, as examples of the kind of bioscience research possible with a laboratory of one’s own, focusing specifically on the “discovery” of the female, as well as male, gonadal hormone “inhibin.”

About the Speaker
Neena Schwartz was born in Baltimore MD in 1926. She received a BA in Physiology from Goucher College in 1948 and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1953. She became an instructor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1953. After four years she moved to the Psychiatric Institute at Michael Reese Hospital where she served as Director of the Biological Labs. She then returned to the Illinois College of Medicine, becoming a Full Professor in 1967, and occupied this position until 1973. During this time she also served as Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs of the college. In 1973 she occupied a position as Professor in the Department of Physiology at Northwestern University College of Medicine. In 1974 she became Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in North western’s College of Arts and Science and William Deering Professor of Biological Sciences. In 1980 she formed the Program (later Center) for Reproductive Science at the University. She has served as President of the Society for the Study of Reproduction and of the Endocrine Society. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science.

About the Lecture Series / How to RSVP
This lecture series is intended to promote the accomplishments of women and to foster community and scholarship among faculty, students and staff interested in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science disciplines. For more information on this lecture series please email or call Victoria Simek at vsimek@depaul.edu or 773.325.4790.RSVPs for the event are encouraged but not necessary.

Silverstein Lecture Series

Explore the genetics of drug abuse with the Center for Genetic Medicine during our fall Silverstein Lecture Series on October 26 and 27, 2011 with guest speaker Glen R. Hanson, PhD, DDS, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Utah and former director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

DRUG ABUSE: a family matter?

A conversation with Glen R. Hanson, PhD, DDS

Does drug abuse run in the family? We certainly know that environmental influences, such as exposure to drugs as children or teenagers, increases the risk of substance abuse later in life. However, researchers have determined that the prevalence of inheriting drug abuse ranges from 40 to 60 percent, suggesting that vulnerability to drug addiction is not merely environmental, but also genetic.

Come learn how the field of genetics could help prevent and treat drug abuse in a conversation with Dr. Glen R. Hanson, professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Utah and former director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Dr. Hanson will unveil the genetic elements of drug abuse and discuss how these inherited factors can increase one’s risk of developing related problems. This exciting research has the potential to improve drug abuse risk screening and advance individualized treatment methods.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Evanston, IL
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
McCormick Tribune Forum
McCormick Tribune Center
1870 Campus Drive

Thursday, October 27, 2011
Chicago, IL
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Hughes Auditorium
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E Superior Street

Reception to follow.

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Cynthia Kenyon, PhD

AIChE Chicago April 2011 Meeting Notice

Electrofuels: ARPA-E and Innovation

in the Biofuels Space

Dr. Eric Toone

Date: Tuesday April 12th, 2011

Location: IIT Campus

IIT Campus—McCormick Tribune Campus Center, MTCC

Pritzker Club

3201 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Cost: Members: $15 Non-Members: $20

Students: $5 Unemployed Members: $10

To Register CLICK the Link  http://guest.cvent.com/d/bdq696/4W

Agenda

5:00 PM Poster Setup

5:30 PM Registration &Social Hour

Buffet Dinner & Poster Viewing

7:30 PM General Meeting

Abstract:

Electrofuels: ARPA-E and Innovation in the Biofuels Space

ARPA-E is seeking new ways to make liquid transportation fuels – without using petroleum or

biomass – by using microorganisms to harness chemical or electrical energy to convert carbon

dioxide into liquid fuels. Many methods of producing advanced and cellulosic biofuels are under

development to lessen our dependence on petroleum and lower carbon emissions. Most of the

methods currently under development involve converting biomass or waste, while there are also

approaches to directly produce liquid transportation fuels from sunlight and carbon dioxide.

Although photosynthetic routes show promise, overall efficiencies remain low. The objective of

this topic is to develop an entirely new paradigm for the production of liquid fuels that could

overcome the challenges associated with current technologies.

Saturday, April 16th, 2011 – 3:10 P.M. U.S. Cellular Field

SPECIALLY PRICED WHITE SOX TICKETS!

• The White Sox have dedicated Saturday, April 16th, 2011 to the Chicago Council on Science and Technology.
• On this special day the White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to the council and their family and friends.
• Join other Sox fans in cheering on the Sox in action against the Angels at U.S. Cellular Field! $3.00 per each ticket sold through this program will go back to the council.
• Upper Reserved tickets regularly priced at $17 are available for $15, Upper Box tickets regularly priced at $27 are available for $16.50 and Lower Reserved tickets regularly priced at $39 are available for $22.50.

TO ORDER TICKETS:

MAIL or FAX the order form below.  Fax the form to 312-674-5140 or mail the form to

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ATTN: CHICAGO COUNCIL SCIENCE & TECH

Event 333 W. 35TH STREET

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616

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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 (Must register before January 7 2011)

Argonne National Laboratory

9700 S. Cass Av., Argonne, IL 6043

Argonne National Laboratory is celebrating it’s 10th annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day this February and you’re invited!

• Visit exciting engineering and research labs!
• Spend the day with Argonne mentors who will talk to you about your interests and possible careers!
• Attend the career presentation “Engineering is Fun!”
• Hands-on activities and experiments.
• Tour in some of Argonne’s most exciting engineering and research facilities

Meet women engineers.  Learn about engineering careers. Do “hands-on” activities and experiments that teach you what being an engineer is all about.

Don’t forget to register!   Registration closes January 7, 2011.

For more information about the program, please visit Argonne’s Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day website.

The event is open to 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade girls interested in math, science and engineering fields from throughout the Chicago area.

Girls in sixth through eighth grades are invited to learn all about science and engineering during the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory.

“The event is designed to spark their curiosity and encourage girls to pursue their interests in science and engineering,” said Molly Finster, chairperson for the event and an Argonne environmental engineer. “It is a great way to reach out to our future generation of female scientists and engineers and show them all of the possibilities that exist.”

The event is a fun and educational way to introduce girls to engineering and science while showcasing all of the different and exiting potential career opportunities available to them.

The students will spend the day working with a mentor, participate in hands-on activities, tour the laboratory and attend interactive presentations. They will also have lunch with some of Argonne’s leading experts, enabling them to ask questions about their work, education and how they decided to enter their chosen fields.

“The hands-on mentoring aspect of the role models is so important in helping girls envision themselves as scientists and engineers,” said Maria Power, and Argonne engineer and assistant chair of the event. “Argonne is a perfect place to inspire girls to explore all of the different aspects of science and engineering.”

The event is open to 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade girls interested in math, science and engineering fields from throughout the Chicago area.

The deadline for applications is January 7, 2011. Application forms and additional information about the conference are available online.

Student selection is conducted by lottery, and all interested middle-school girls are encouraged to apply.

The event is sponsored by Argonne’s Education and Outreach Council and all of the laboratory’s research divisions, in conjunction with Argonne’s Division of Educational Programs and the Women in Science and Technology program.

For more information about the program, please visit Argonne’s Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day website.

Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology. The nation’s first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne researchers work closely with researchers from hundreds of companies, universities, and federal, state and municipal agencies to help them solve their specific problems, advance America ‘s scientific leadership and prepare the nation for a better future. With employees from more than 60 nations, Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLCfor the U.S. Department of Energy‘s Office of Science.