Science in Society June 2015 Newsletter

June 2015 Newsletter

Photo Gallery: Science in Society's Science & Art Fair at Evanston Public Library Science in Society, with Jugando con la Ciencia (Playing with Science), hosted a Science & Art Fair at Evanston Public Library on May 30. Members of the community were invited to explore science through hands-on art activities led by Northwestern University scientists. Check out photos from the event on our Facebook page! Read More » Last Day to Enter the 2015 Scientific Images Contest! Northwestern faculty, students and staff have until midnight to enter their best research images! Click "Learn More" to read rules and enter. Learn More » Download the 'Beauty of Science' App! You can now download the "Beauty of Science" app featuring winning images from our annual scientific images contest for FREE from the iTunes store! Learn More » Visit our online calendar to learn about upcoming science events in the Chicagoland area. Do it Now! New in HELIX Magazine FEATURE: Tailoring Your DNA: The Future of Genome Editing From the science fiction of "Jurassic Park" to the reality of genetically modified foods, the idea of customizing plants, animals and even human genomes has held our fascination for decades. This obsession is not surprising considering the remarkable impact of genetic engineering on our lives, and the promise it holds for our future. Read More » FEATURE: Freshwater Scarcity and the Future of Filtration Water is a renewable resource, but it is not an infinite one. All around the globe, various communities and entire nations struggle to find an adequate supply of fresh water. Just recently in the U.S., the California government declared a State of Emergency after four continuous years of drought and placed restrictions on water use throughout the state. Read More » FEATURE: What Primary Care Can Learn From Retail Clinics It is Friday evening and you are happy to arrive at the restaurant you made a reservation for two weeks ago. You have high hopes for your visit, as the restaurant had good reviews according to comprehensive online ratings. You walk into the restaurant and discover that nothing on the menu has prices. Read More » BLOG: Data Visualization: Bridging the Gap Working with complex information is part of the scientific process and can lead to valuable findings and new directions of research. But data can be intimidating to someone without scientific training. If we want to engage the public in science, as well as fit our research into a broader societal framework, we must be able to use our data to tell a story. Read More » Connect with Us: Facebook Twitter HELIX Magazine Contact Info: Phone: 847.467.2059 Address: 2145 Sheridan Rd, Tech L550 Evanston, IL 60208 Email: b-hubbard@northwestern.edu

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