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Enjoy meeting other science enthusiasts as we visit great science-related sites in Chicagoland. Members suggest, and we schedule, cool events.
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HYBRID - Argonne Outloud ⚡️ Beacons of Discovery
Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne, IL, US***** NOTE: THIS IS A THIRD PARTY EVENT! YOU MUST REGISTER WITH ARGONNE TO ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE. NOTE THE VISITOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND, AND THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE THAT ARE NOT US CITIZENS.
All can attend the online presentation. *****Hybrid event — attend in person or online
Information & registration:
https://anl.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0d24dCiI8se9s8uThursday, March 5, 2026
6:00–7:15 p.m. CTArgonne National Laboratory
TCS Conference Center (Building 240)
9700 S. Cass Ave.
Lemont, IL 60439This event will also be livestreamed.
Argonne National Laboratory is where some of the world’s most pressing problems are solved through science, technology and innovation. Tackling big challenges requires big tools. Argonne’s world-class user facilities are the foundation of countless groundbreaking discoveries and advancements, bringing together Argonne scientists, academic researchers, government and industry leaders.Argonne is home to six cutting-edge research user facilities, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). That includes one of the brightest X-ray light sources in the world as well as some of the fastest AI supercomputers. These top-tier tools dramatically accelerate research and provide insights that would otherwise be impossible.
More than 8,000 guest researchers from around the globe visit each year to use these tools, making Argonne one of the largest user research communities among the country’s 17 national labs.
The discoveries made with these specialized research tools touch our everyday lives in remarkable ways, from rapid advancements in cellphones, computers and cybersecurity to breakthroughs in modern medicine and pharmaceuticals.
In the next installment of our OutLoud Lecture Series, discover how these incredible tools are driving innovation, making groundbreaking contributions to science and adding value to your life.
Featured speakers:- Sean L. Jones (Moderator)
Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology
- Connie Pfeiffer
User Program Manager,
Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM)- Katherine Riley
Director of Science,
Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF)- Stefan Vogt
Associate Director, X-Ray Science,
Advanced Photon Source (APS)The OutLoud Public Lecture Series is dedicating 2026 to celebrating 80 Years of Impact, as Argonne marks its 80th anniversary. Join us throughout the year as we commemorate this milestone with engaging special segments, exciting giveaways and a few surprises.
This is a hybrid event. You can attend either in person or virtually. Once the limit for in-person attendees is reached, you are still welcome to attend the event virtually.
NOTE: If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, and plan to attend in person, please complete this form first (link opens in a new browser tab) and then return to this page to complete your registration.5 attendees
Pi Day "Pi K" 3.14-mile Fun Run/Walk
Clark Park, 3400 N Rockwell, Chicago, IL, USJoin ISC for Chicago’s sweetest fun run on 3/14 for a 3.14-mile run with circular treats at the end! You can opt for a virtual run wherever you are and still get the t-shirt.
1. SIGN UP at PiDayRun.org
{please do not just RSVP only on Meetup; you must register in advance on Eventbrite}Register EARLY (by midnight Tuesday, February 24) to get this year's awesome Pi K t-shirt mailed directly to you by March 14th to wear on Pi Day.
Register LATER (2/25 until midnight March 14) to have your collectible Pi K t-shirt mailed to you after Pi Day.
Virtual: Pi & Pie Fans anywhere can join in. If you aren't in Chicago, run with us virtually wherever you are and we will still send you the Pi K t-shirt! (There will be a small surcharge to ship shirts overseas as there's math involved. ;-)
Sponsored teams: If you’d like your company or organization to sponsor a team to run the Pi K, email Monica at PiDay@IllinoisScience.org.
2. RUN or WALK 3.14 on 3/14:
In Person: Come to the Clark Park Boat Launch at Roscoe Ave and the Chicago River along Rockwell St. Arrive between 9-9:20am to be ready for the run start at 9:30am. You’ll go along the river path up through Horner Park and circle back to Clark’s boathouse.
Virtual: You should run, walk, skip, cartwheel, or saunter 3.14 miles, or a little more than a 5K. (It's the honor system. We won't know if you spent 3.14 hours on your couch.) You could also go 3.14 kilometers, furlongs, acres, leagues, or city blocks anywhere you choose! Be sure to wear your Pi K shirt and share your picture on ISC's social media pages.
3. CELEBRATE PI!
When you get back at the boathouse after the run, we'll have sweet circular treats to enjoy! Will they be pies, bagels, donuts, cookies, flan, cupcakes??? So many great options so who knows!All proceeds support the STEM outreach efforts of Illinois Science Council, an independent 501c3 nonprofit based in Chicago that offers engaging STEM programs for teens and adults.
Please do NOT just RSVP only on Meetup; you must register in advance on Eventbrite. Thank you.
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