October 2012

On Science and Art
By: Bethany Hubbard
Oct 5, 2012

People have long debated the relationship between science and art. Some believe the two subjects... Read More

All The Little Switches
By: Ethan Coffel
Oct 8, 2012

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In The Name Of Science: The Lutz Experiment
By: Bethany Hubbard
Oct 10, 2012

As an undergrad at Northwestern I was willing to do just about anything for some extra cash. OK... Read More

The Singularity Is...Weird
By: Sarah Moore
Oct 12, 2012

If the world... Read More

Beating Bad Dreams
By: Sarah Moore
Oct 19, 2012

I am no stranger... Read More

On Cyber Security: Attack Of The Ones And Zeros
By: Ethan Coffel
Oct 22, 2012

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When Chemists Help Artists See The Light: Part 2
By: Owen Priest, PhD
Oct 26, 2012

Part 2 of Owen Priest's interview with Northwestern University Professor Rick Van Duyne about... Read More

Geocaching: The Sport for GPS Treasure Hunters
By: Medill Reports
Oct 29, 2012

By Meghan Leach... Read More

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Science Club is an afterschool, mentor-based science program for middle school youth. This program brings graduate student mentors together with small groups of students to conduct fun and engaging scientific investigations. 

The mentorship-based, science education model includes:

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