Understanding Immunity: From Antiquity to Now
5:00 pm Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery, Room 1103
Arup K. Chakraborty, John M. Deutch Institute Professor at MIT
Chakraborty will trace the development of our understanding of the immune system through the ages, from ancient ideas that invoked the supernatural to now, when new knowledge is being generated by research at a convergence of physics, computation, and biology.
South Side Science Festival
11:00 am–6:00 pm The University of Chicago
Calling all science enthusiasts: The University of Chicago’s South Side Science Festival is back for its 5th year on Saturday, October 3! Explore the world of science at this FREE, fun-for-all-ages event featuring hands-on demonstrations led by UChicago scientists, brain-bending challenges, and a sub-zero science show!