Past Events

2024

DIRG Neurodiversity Meet-up

12:00–1:00 pm Virtual

All are welcome!
Self- or Clinically-diagnosed, parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting to learn more.

Neurodiversity includes ADHD, Autism, intellectual or speech divergence, mood disorders, OCD, and more.

Apr 24
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

Apr 20

World Quantum Day

All day Various events

World Quantum Day is an annual celebration promoting public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world.

Apr 14
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

Apr 13
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

Apr 6
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

Mar 30

2024 Science as Art contest

All day Deadline

In the course of scientific research, beautiful images can appear in simulations, under microscopes or in photography. They can offer a window into the process of scientific research to the public, as well as inspiring a moment to step back and consider the beauty of the world. University Communications invites all members of the UChicago community to submit images from their scientific research for the third year of the Science as Art contest. Deadline: Tuesday, March 26. First prize: $300.

Mar 26
portrait of woman with writing on hand: Always be the best of yourself

Opening: Fascination Of Science Photo Exhibit

11:00 am–12:00 pm William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC), Atrium

Join us for the opening of an exhibition of playful portraits of internationally renowned scientists by renowned German photographer Herlinde Koelbl. UChicago science leadership and the Consul General of Germany will give brief remarks, followed by a reception with light refreshments.

Mar 25
Prof. Harold Pollock at 67th Latke Hamantash Debate

77th Annual Latke Hamantash Debate

7:00 pm Mandel Hall and online webcast

Three University of Chicago scientists will weigh in on the Latke-Hamantash Debate—with a little help from AI—when the cherished tradition resumes this year at Mandel Hall.

Mar 24
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

Mar 23