About Chicago Science in the City

The City of Chicago, in collaboration with World Sport Chicago and Chicago 2016, is pleased to announce Chicago’s third annual Chicago Science in the City.

Chicago Science in the City is designed to encourage Chicagoans to explore and experience the various fields of science. The experience aims to raise public awareness of the importance of science in our past, present and future.

This year, Chicago Science in the City will closely examine The Science of Sports. Through a one-day interactive and hands-on event, participants of all ages will discover how science is at the core of every element of sports. There will be a variety of action-packed scientific activities inspiring children to pursue science and sports while challenging adults to consider the role that science plays in our dynamic world. This event is free to the public.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit the following interactive zones that highlight various elements of the Science of Sports:

• Main Stage
• Faster, Stronger, Healthier
• Get the Gear, Get in the Game
• Get Physical with Physics
• Discovery Zone
• Special Activity Zone

Attendees will also meet Olympians and Paralympians in person and learn more about their specific experiences before, during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Extending Science in the City Within Chicago Public Schools

In addition to this event, the Chicago Public Schools will extend the lessons of this day into the classroom. CPS teachers will receive professional development and materials to conduct experiments connecting science and sports in their classrooms. Read more