Seth Mnookin Panic Virus MSI Lecture
Join us for a lecture by former Newsweek senior journalist Seth Mnookin, author of the critically acclaimed book The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear.
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Join us for a lecture by former Newsweek senior journalist Seth Mnookin, author of the critically acclaimed book The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear.
Just as a “clockwork universe” followed the invention of the clock 500 years ago, scientists are now moving beyond the Big Bang to talk about universes built from information pushing time into mind-boggling new territory. In his new book, About Time, Dr. Frank argues that new ideas in cosmology are pushing the revolution in time to its final stage.
A traveling exhibit of one of the world’s most celebrated scientists in its first U.S. visit
Join C2ST as Professor Silverstein discusses how SWEPT programs can utilize existing scientific resources to improve teacher education and the quality of student science learning in Chicago and other cities.
Part 2 of the Obesity program features keynote speaker Bechara Choucair, M.D., Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, who will highlight the obesity problem and present his vision for a healthier Chicago.
Highlights from the traveling exhibit of one of the world’s most celebrated scientists in its first U.S. visit