Outreach

CIERA's mission is to promote research and education through the support of postdoctoral fellows developing independent research programs, advanced graduate and undergraduate research, seminar series, a long-term visitors program, and to pursue new astrophysics research directions. Special emphasis is given to interdisciplinary connections with planetary science, computer science, applied math, chemistry, biology, electrical engineering, and materials science.

As the 21st century begins to unfold, it is clear that we live in a society in which science plays an increasingly significant role. In establishing the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C²ST) as a non-for-profit in 2006, the founders sought to bring together Chicago’s scientific leaders – academic, corporate, government, museums, universities and national laboratories – to provide a forum for the discussion of current issues of scientific interest.

 The One Book One Northwestern project is a community-wide reading program hosted by the Office of the President at Northwestern University, which aims to bring together individuals with different backgrounds to share and discuss a common topic. The project sponsors six months of programming including lectures, movies, and art exhibits all centered around the chosen book. Most of these programs are free and open to the public.

Northwestern University launched the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN) to support research, teaching and outreach in these critical areas. ISEN will seek solutions to some of society's most pressing problems by consolidating and building on existing strengths, as well as fostering new efforts.

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is making a difference in the world for people with disabilities.  RIC provides world-class care to patients from around the globe for a range of conditions from acute brain and spinal cord injury to chronic arthritis, pain and sports injuries.  RIC, founded in 1954, has been designated the "#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America" by U.S.

Under the leadership of Professor Chad A. Mirkin, the IIN unites over $350 million in nanotechnology research, educational programs, and supporting infrastructure, while positioning the mid-west and the nation to be a vibrant and growing center for the development of nanotechnology.