Illinois Science Council
Share
Science for the curious... Illinois Science Council is an nonprofit organization working to keep alive the great human fascination with science.
As kids, we wondered why the sky is blue, what makes the car wheels spin, and how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. We marveled at things without realizing we are all amateur scientists. As adults, we haven’t lost our sense of curiosity, we’re just out of practice. After leaving the science classroom, we don’t have as many opportunities to have our questions answered from the experts. That's where ISC comes in! Scientists are making astounding discoveries ranging from protons to paleontology, from cancer to the cosmos right here in our community in the universities, museums and research labs. Our goal is to bring those scientists and that information to you, the still curious public. You're invited to our interesting and engaging programs that help you exercise your curious brain.
04/30/2026
So impressed with our stats! We had 1,262 observers make over 15 THOUSAND observations!
There’s been 759 identifiers so far. Will you join us Wednesday May 6th to increase that?!? Details at the link in bio.
04/15/2026
We are looking forward to another City Nature Challenge this month! After you’ve made all those Observations, join us for some citizen science Identification networking by bringing your device to District Brew Yards May 6th at 6pm!
Link in bio for details.
03/12/2026
This Saturday, 3.14 or "Pi Day" is the birthday of Albert Einstein, the genius who famously said "Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater." The best way to celebrate science, math, and pie is to join ISC's 12th Pi Day "Pi K" 3.14-mile Fun Run/Walk Saturday morning along the Chicago River. Reserve your spot NOW at http://PiDayRun.org as registration price goes up at midnight tonight. 𝛑 🥧
02/03/2026
PiDay fun run is back!
Run or Walk 3.14 on 3/14
In Person: Come to Clark Park on the Chicago River at 3400 N Rockwell St. between 9-9:20am for the run start at 9:30am.
Virtual: Pi & Pie Fans anywhere can join in. If you aren’t in Chicago, register wherever you are and we will send you the Pi K t-shirt!
Register by 2/24 to get this year’s P*K t-shirt mailed to you by March 14 to wear on Pi Day.
Link in bio
Today is the 20th anniversary of the date Illinois Science Council was incorporated. Coincidentally, a fantastic piece posted by Robin Schoenthaler popped up as a Facebook memory from 5 years ago. The post was right in the middle of the pandemic, shortly after vaccine dissemination. It's easy, and tempting, to forget the pandemic's details and what was learned but it's really important to read and remember. (Will paste Robin’s whole post in the comments.) The final paragraph is *shockingly* relevant today. As ISC – and really the entire science community – face a critical turning point right now, it feels like this bit should be read every morning:
"What we do know is that the science will keep going. The science is neutral: it doesn’t care who is President. The science is a slow swing towards the truth; it doesn’t read a calendar. The science is the triumph of logic and reason and the wonders of the human brain over superstition and anecdote. The science is what will save us."
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Contact the organization
Website
Address
3400 N Rockwell Ave
Chicago, IL
60618
Alerts
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Illinois Science Council posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.