CORPORATE, FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT GIVING NEWS

VIRTUAL EVENT

From Science Fiction
to Science Fact

Wednesday, October 21 from 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.

Griffin MSI is proud to present a virtual edition of From Science Fiction to Science Fact, our long-running showcase of some of the newest innovations in space exploration technology, in partnership with the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program.

This livestream event will feature Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Javid Bayandor of the University at Buffalo—The State University of New York. These NIAC Fellows will share their personal journeys into science, along with their fascinating projects—SmartSuit, a next generation spacesuit, and BREEZE, a bio-inspired flying "stingray" that could help scientists explore the mysterious dark side of Venus. The event will conclude with a live Q&A.

We hope you will join us, and we encourage you to share this invitation with any space enthusiasts in your life. Visit our event page to learn more.

Online Exclusive Auction

Bid and support the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry!

As valued supporters of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, you are invited to take part in a very special auction of flight vouchers provided by United Airlines, the official airline of Griffin MSI. Despite the necessary limitations brought about by ongoing efforts to curtail the coronavirus pandemic, the airline industry remains one of the more important and fascinating industries in the world, and this auction presents a unique opportunity to obtain valuable packages for travel throughout the United States and around the globe. 

The online auction is open until 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, so bid now to ensure your chance at winning. Click here to go to the auction page!

All funds raised from the auction support Griffin MSI’s exhibits and education programs. By participating, you are demonstrating your continuing support for your favorite Chicago cultural institution, and we are enormously grateful!

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN with costumes, trick-or-treating, smashingly fun science and more!

October 17 – November 1

It’s a fortnight of fun frights! Explore freaky-but-family-friendly décor and exhibits with a "Behind the Screams" look at the Museum’s curiosities, take part in physically distanced trick-or-treating and examine the science of Halloween with pumpkin drops, slime creation, eyeball dissections and chilling laboratory sessions. Our limited capacity, timed-entry tickets and other protocols allow for plenty of space and comfort for a scary good time indoors.

ArcelorMittal Junior
Science Café

On Tuesday, September 11, our popular Jr. Science Café introduced students to three environmental scientists from ArcelorMittal USA for a livestream broadcast from Hibbing Taconite, an iron ore mine in northeast Minnesota. Scientists Julie Lucas, Tasha Niemi and Paula Lillesve shared their career path stories, discussed what they do daily at their jobs and took viewers through an activity using magnets to explain how iron ore is extracted. Now you can stream this program on your own schedule! This science program is great for both students and adults, grades four and above.

About Junior Science Cafés.

Jr. Science Cafés offer students a chance to interact with corporate volunteer professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, as well as to learn about their personal career journeys. Corporate volunteers help the Museum achieve its vision to inspire and motivate our children to reach their full potential in STEM fields. Interested in volunteering? Contact us at Dulce.Enriquez@msichicago.org.

Stay connected! If there is a topic, program or exhibit you're curious about, please contact us. We’re happy to hear from you and answer your questions.