8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Off-Campus
At the Global Plastics Summit by IHS Markit and the Plastics Industry Association, 300 industry decision makers gather together to network, inspire one another, and gain a comprehensive view with which to navigate the complex, ever-changing global plastics industry. This conference [...]
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
* Please note: meeting at begins at 1:30 instead of 1:00 1:30–2:30: Three 20-minute presentations by one coordinator from each of the three thrusts (Micaela, Sam, Katie) 2:30–3:00: Refreshments in the 4th floor common area 3:00–4:00: Three 20-minute presentations by LEAP Thrust Leaders (Mercouri [...]
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Off-Campus
The circular economy is a burgeoning movement that looks beyond the current “take, make and dispose” extractive industrial model, towards a regenerative one. Plant Chicago and 57st. design are two Chicago businesses using principles of the Circular Economy to develop [...]
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Evanston
Prof. Veronique Van SpeybroekGhent University, Belgium Noon in Ryan 4003 Tuesday 11/6/2018 Prof. Veronique Van SpeybroekGhent University, Belgium Noon in Ryan 4003 Tuesday 11/6/2018 The Center for Catalysis and Surface Science (CCSS) is a strategic research center within the Institute for [...]
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Off-Campus
Join the Illinois Green Building Community and Chicago Living Future Collaborative! The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, an advocacy tool, and a certification program that drives past sustainability towards regenerative design. The core framework of the Challenge is its arrangement into seven primary [...]
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Off-Campus
An energy-independent US could be on the horizon – in large part due to the rise of fracking technology that continues to challenge the global supply of oil and gas. The prospect of this independence could destabilize energy-exporters like Russia [...]
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Off-Campus
Come learn the basics of aquaponic farming with Plant Chicago’s Technology Coordinator, Eric Weber. This 2 hour lecture-style workshop will cover how aquaponics works, its benefits, types of growing systems and tips on how to build your own system. Participants [...]
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Off-Campus
SEIA Women's Empowerment SummitTuesday, November 13, 12:30 pm - 5:30 pmMcCormick Place - West Building, Room 190A | Chicago, IL$25 National SEIA/SEPA members | $125 non-members Get the most out of your visit to Solar Power Midwest by attending SEIA’s Women's [...]
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Off-Campus
Social entrepreneurs with unique and innovative projects pitch their concepts to a live audience at BOOST. Audience members vote with their ticket contributions to determine the winner, who receives a BOOST grant. Grant funds are raised by the Delta Emerging [...]
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Off-Campus
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to [...]
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Off-Campus
Join the CNT family for a reception at the exciting Chicago Connectory on Wednesday, November 14th. We'll be talking with our friends and partners about our plans for the coming year, and about how new partnerships with groups like Bosch [...]
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Off-Campus
Join Michigan the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council as we celebrate individuals and businesses who have worked to grow Michigan’s advanced energy sector over the past year at the Michigan Energy Innovators Gala. Advanced energy business leaders, legislators, Michigan Public [...]
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Off-Campus
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to [...]
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Northwestern University Transportation Center presents: Spillover Parking Congestion & Retail Business ROBIN LINDSEYUniversity of British Columbia* ABSTRACT: Parking space near popular destinations is often scarce or expensive. Visitors may park in adjoining locales where they impede through-traffic, take parking space from other users, and [...]
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Off-Campus
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to [...]
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
* Please note: meeting at begins at 1:30 instead of 1:00 1:30–2:30: Two 30-minute presentations by one coordinator (Justin, Hyun) 2:30–3:00: Refreshments in the 4th floor common area 3:00–4:00: Three 20-minute presentations by LEAP Thrust Leaders (Alex Martinson, Gary Brudvig, Joe Hupp)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Evanston
The Center for Catalysis and Surface Science (CCSS) is a strategic research center within the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN). CCSS promotes interdisciplinary research fundamental to the discovery and atomistically-controlled synthesis of catalysts that optimize the sustainability [...]
