Chicago Science Field Trips

In this science outreach series, scientists present different scientific topics to the general public in a laid-back atmosphere in an art gallery.

Please mark your calendar for the last event of 2024:
12/12/24 - Psychology
More information will be given closer the each event.

The November 2024 event:
Tracing Quebec’s Roots: Genes, Genealogies, and Geographies
Presented by Dr. Luke Anderson-Trocme
University of Chicago
(full abstract below)

Art in the gallery introduced by Fran Lightbound.

PRESENTATION BEGINS AT 8 PM.

Exciting science, art and socializing.
Donation bar.
Vegan snacks.

Events are always free and open to all, so feel free to invite others.
Hope to see you there!

Parlour & Ramp Gallery is at 2130 W. 21st St.
Easily accessible by the pink line (Damen stop) and the Damen Ave. (#50) bus. Some street parking available.
https://parlourandramp.com/

Facebook event page,
https://www.facebook.com/events/545856791389676/.

You are invited to join the Art of Science Facebook group,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/308458645920283/.

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Tracing Quebec’s Roots: Genes, Genealogies, and Geographies

What does it mean for a population to be shaped by rivers and mountains? How do centuries of migration and settlement patterns reveal themselves in our genes?

In this presentation, Dr. Anderson-Trocme will share insights from a large-scale genetic and genealogical study on French Canadians, exploring how Quebec’s unique geographic features have influenced the migration paths and genetic landscape of the region since the 17th century. He will show how ancestral lineages continue to tell the story of French Canada’s and discuss what this means for our understanding of population genetics more broadly.

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Luke Anderson-Trocmé is a population geneticist and evolutionary biologist dedicated to exploring how landscapes shape populations. In his research he develops computational methods to study population-scale genealogical data to uncover fine-scale genetic patterns. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and a recipient of Canada’s NSERC postdoctoral fellowship.
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Image credit: Luke Anderson-Trocme

***** THIRD PARTY EVENT - REGISTER WITH NIU AT THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE *****

https://calendar.niu.edu/event/stem-cafe-the-fast-moving-world-of-electric-vehicles

[ Event held off campus at a local pub. Food and beverages available for dinner ]

THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL EVENT!

Speaker: Kevin Martin, Ph.D., NIU Associate Professor of Engineering Technology and Faculty Associate in the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy
The electric car market is changing rapidly, as is charging infrastructure. This is a critical moment in the market, as we move from early adopters – who were willing to pay a premium for electric vehicles – to more mainstream buyers focused on price and pragmatic concerns. What new developments might shape electric vehicles moving forward? What other eco-friendly options are there, besides battery-powered electric vehicles? Find out more in this lively discussion with Associate Professor Kevin Martin.

Northern Illinois University STEM Cafés are part of NIU STEAM and are designed to increase public awareness of the critical role that STEM fields play in our everyday lives. They are offered in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association and made possible with support from additional sponsors and individual supporters.

Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fatty’s Pub and Grille 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115