September 2017

Starting From Scratch: How the Brain Processes Itch
By: Austin Lim
Sep 2, 2017

Tent, sleeping bags, raingear: check. Flashlight, S’mores, clean water: check. Sunscreen,... Read More

Flat but Not Boring: The Extraordinary Power of 2D Materials
By: Jennifer DiStefano
Sep 9, 2017

They are concealed at the tip of your pencil. They linger in the lubricant in your car. They... Read More

The Bacteria That Eat Methane
By: Alex Berr
Sep 16, 2017

What do cows, landfills, and petroleum extraction all have in common? Each produces methane, one... Read More

DIY Bio: To Hack or Not to Hack?
By: Han Teng Wong
Sep 23, 2017

As a molecular biology graduate student, I am often asked what I actually do at work. Badly... Read More

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EvanSTEM and District 65 Partnership

EvanSTEM seeks to improve access and engagement for students who have traditionally underperformed or have been underrepresented in STEM programs. This community collaboration aims to connect and coordinate Evanston STEM education providers in their efforts to do so. Led by District 65 and funded by the Noyce Foundation, EvanSTEM is...

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