See your research in a gallery: Scientific Images Contest 2017 now open!

You’re invited to submit an image to Science in Society’s 2017 Scientific Images Contest.

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Giving faces to science: Northwestern researchers visit the Museum of Science and Industry

Northwestern scientists and engineers visited the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) earlier this month to share their research with the public.

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Science Club Opens New Laboratory for Students at True Value Boys & Girls Club

Northwestern's Science in Society and the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago (BGCC) welcomed community members and donors to the official grand opening of a new laboratory on Tuesday, April 11.

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Three new faces at Science in Society

We’re pleased to welcome three new members to the Science in Society team!

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We’re thrilled to welcome Lake View High School to our CPS STEM partnership!

Next school year, Science in Society will expand its partnerships with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to include Lake View High School, on the north side of Chicago.

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Recent News

Northwestern labs show kids what it’s like to be a scientist

In a laboratory classroom deep within Northwestern’s Technological Institute, students take turns peering into microscopes, excitedly adjusting knobs and refocusing lenses to bring the cell samples into sharp relief...

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[Now Closed] Want to become a Science Education Fellow?

Science Explorers is now recruiting five, full-time Science Education Fellows to provide mentoring and tutoring support for students in two Chicago Public School high schools during the 2017-2018 school year.

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[Now Closed] 3rd grade CPS teachers, you’re invited to Science Club Summer Camp!

Science Club Summer Camp (SC2) is now accepting applications for 2017! This three-week paid summer training and practicum program is designed to help CPS third grade...

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