Atop a nest of twigs and scraps of paper bundled in a crook of Peoria’s oldest tree, The Great Burr Oak, you will find monthly gatherings of Inquisitives…
Est. 2013
The Great Burr Oak Science Club is an organization dedicated to increasing public interest in the sciences. Our meetings feature a variety of scientific topics and our relaxed, open-forum setting makes science fun and accessible. The meetings are always free and open to all. Visit our calendar page for previews of upcoming meetings. Play with us at the best casino on the internet at bestes online casino. Doubled deposit! Go over and win!
Est. 2013
The Great Burr Oak Science Club is an organization dedicated to increasing public interest in the sciences. Our meetings feature a variety of scientific topics and our relaxed, open-forum setting makes science fun and accessible. The meetings are always free and open to all. Visit our calendar page for previews of upcoming meetings. Play with us at the best casino on the internet at bestes online casino. Doubled deposit! Go over and win!
2018 presenters:
January – “Biological Nutrient Removal at GPSD” by Paul Keturi, Compliance Supervisor at Greater Peoria Sanitary District
March – *Special Event* Tour of Peoria Cty Coroner’s Office and City Morgue (registration required)
April – “Sleep: Brain, body, & Behavior” by Dr. Sarah Zallek, Medical Director at Illinois Neurological Institute Sleep Center.
CANCELLED*/ RESCHEDULE TBD June – “NASA 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge” by Dr. Lex Akers, Dean of Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, Bradley U.
2017 presenters:
April – “Science Fiction made into Science Reality” by Dr. Gabe Spalding, Professor of Physics at IL Wesleyan University
June – “Progress and Promise in STEM Cell Research” by Dr. Craig Cady, Assoc. Prof. of Biology at Bradley U. and Director of the University STEM Cell Research Lab
*CANCELLED*/ RESCHEDULE TBD August – History and Physics of Diving – Dustin Campbell, PADI Diving Instructor, Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver, and ADCI Diver Supervisor
September – “An Evening with the Coroner” by Jamie Harwood, RN, CFN, Peoria County Coroner
November – “Severe Storms and Weather Myths” by Ed Shimon, Senior Meteorologist, National Weather Service
2015 presenters:
January – “A Guided Tour through the Stem Cell Research Laboratory” by Dr. Craig Cady, Assoc. Prof. of Biology at Bradley U. and Director of the university Stem Cell Research Lab.
February – “Some Nifty Biology of Bats from Illinois and Around the World” by Dr. Thomas Griffiths, Prof. of Biology at IL Central College and member of the North American Society for Bat Research
March – “GUTS…revisited!” by Dr. Michael Treanor of Illinois Gastroenterology Institute
April – “A Library of Hearts: How 3D Printing has Sparked a Revolution for the Understanding of Congenital Heart Disease.” by Dr. Matthew Bramlet, Pediatric Cardiologist, OSF Medical Group.
May – “Climate, Forests, and Markets” by Scott Settlemyer, Co-Founder, TerraCarbon LLC
June – “Neurobiology of Addiction” by Dr. Timothy Koeltzow of Bradley University
August – “The Science of Magic” by GAMBIT, Vice President, Peoria Magician’s Assembly
September – “Relationships and Health: The Neurobiology of Human Connection” by Dr. Lane Beckes, Bradley U. Professor of Psychology
October – “The Life and Death of a Star” by Dr. James Kaler, University of Illinois
2014 presenters:
January – “Bees” by Dustin Campbell, former bee field researcher for USDA Hawaii
February – “The Tao of Dopamine: Why Addiction is a Brain Disease” by Dr. Timothy Koeltzow of Bradley University
March – “Forensic Science: Integral Tool for Justice” by Mr. Kevin Zeeb, Forensic Biologist, IL State Police Crime Lab
April – “A Brief History of Embalming” by Mr. Matthew Kendall, Mortuary Science Instructor, Carl Sandburg College
May – “Discover a Whole New World Underwater” by John and Lauri VanDerVoorn, PADI instructors and owners of Aqua Dive School in Morton
June – “Traverse the Universe” by Renae Kerrigan, Planetarium Curator, Peoria Riverfront Museum – An exclusive event held in the PRM Dome Planetarium
July – “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse” by Mr. Thomas Vogel, Biology Instructor, Western Illinois University
August – “A Study in Medicinal Herbs” by Nicole Klinge, Herbalist and Supplemental Instructor of Biology and Chemistry, IL Central College
September – “Dog Listening: The Science Behind Effective Communication with Your Dog” by Amanda Ballard, Animal Behaviorist and owner, Halo Dog Behavior Consulting
October – “Exploring the Inside of You: an FYI on your GI” by Dr. Michael Treanor, Illinois Gastroenterology Institute
2013 presenters:
March – “Mushrooms of the World” by organic farmer/amateur mycologist Peter Adriel
April – “Soft Robotics” by Dr. Robert Shepherd of Cornell University
May – “Science Plays in Peoria”, a review of other local science organizations from their members, including the Peoria Astronomical Society, Peoria Audubon Society, Peoria Entomological Society, and Central Illinois Robotics Club
June – “Functional Food Research” by Dr. Mark Berhow of the USDA
July – “Bug Out” by Frank Hitchell of the Peoria Entomological Society
August – “What Makes an Opal Brilliant” by Jim Travis of the Peoria Academy of Sciences Geology Section
September 28th – “Calendar Development of Ancient Civilizations based on their Astronomical Observations” by Sheldon Schafer of the Peoria Riverfront Museum
October – “Genomes and You” by Dr. Nick Stover of Bradley University
November 2013 – “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Drug Discovery” by Dr. John Goodell of ISU
January – “Biological Nutrient Removal at GPSD” by Paul Keturi, Compliance Supervisor at Greater Peoria Sanitary District
March – *Special Event* Tour of Peoria Cty Coroner’s Office and City Morgue (registration required)
April – “Sleep: Brain, body, & Behavior” by Dr. Sarah Zallek, Medical Director at Illinois Neurological Institute Sleep Center.
CANCELLED*/ RESCHEDULE TBD June – “NASA 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge” by Dr. Lex Akers, Dean of Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, Bradley U.
2017 presenters:
April – “Science Fiction made into Science Reality” by Dr. Gabe Spalding, Professor of Physics at IL Wesleyan University
June – “Progress and Promise in STEM Cell Research” by Dr. Craig Cady, Assoc. Prof. of Biology at Bradley U. and Director of the University STEM Cell Research Lab
*CANCELLED*/ RESCHEDULE TBD August – History and Physics of Diving – Dustin Campbell, PADI Diving Instructor, Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver, and ADCI Diver Supervisor
September – “An Evening with the Coroner” by Jamie Harwood, RN, CFN, Peoria County Coroner
November – “Severe Storms and Weather Myths” by Ed Shimon, Senior Meteorologist, National Weather Service
2015 presenters:
January – “A Guided Tour through the Stem Cell Research Laboratory” by Dr. Craig Cady, Assoc. Prof. of Biology at Bradley U. and Director of the university Stem Cell Research Lab.
February – “Some Nifty Biology of Bats from Illinois and Around the World” by Dr. Thomas Griffiths, Prof. of Biology at IL Central College and member of the North American Society for Bat Research
March – “GUTS…revisited!” by Dr. Michael Treanor of Illinois Gastroenterology Institute
April – “A Library of Hearts: How 3D Printing has Sparked a Revolution for the Understanding of Congenital Heart Disease.” by Dr. Matthew Bramlet, Pediatric Cardiologist, OSF Medical Group.
May – “Climate, Forests, and Markets” by Scott Settlemyer, Co-Founder, TerraCarbon LLC
June – “Neurobiology of Addiction” by Dr. Timothy Koeltzow of Bradley University
August – “The Science of Magic” by GAMBIT, Vice President, Peoria Magician’s Assembly
September – “Relationships and Health: The Neurobiology of Human Connection” by Dr. Lane Beckes, Bradley U. Professor of Psychology
October – “The Life and Death of a Star” by Dr. James Kaler, University of Illinois
2014 presenters:
January – “Bees” by Dustin Campbell, former bee field researcher for USDA Hawaii
February – “The Tao of Dopamine: Why Addiction is a Brain Disease” by Dr. Timothy Koeltzow of Bradley University
March – “Forensic Science: Integral Tool for Justice” by Mr. Kevin Zeeb, Forensic Biologist, IL State Police Crime Lab
April – “A Brief History of Embalming” by Mr. Matthew Kendall, Mortuary Science Instructor, Carl Sandburg College
May – “Discover a Whole New World Underwater” by John and Lauri VanDerVoorn, PADI instructors and owners of Aqua Dive School in Morton
June – “Traverse the Universe” by Renae Kerrigan, Planetarium Curator, Peoria Riverfront Museum – An exclusive event held in the PRM Dome Planetarium
July – “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse” by Mr. Thomas Vogel, Biology Instructor, Western Illinois University
August – “A Study in Medicinal Herbs” by Nicole Klinge, Herbalist and Supplemental Instructor of Biology and Chemistry, IL Central College
September – “Dog Listening: The Science Behind Effective Communication with Your Dog” by Amanda Ballard, Animal Behaviorist and owner, Halo Dog Behavior Consulting
October – “Exploring the Inside of You: an FYI on your GI” by Dr. Michael Treanor, Illinois Gastroenterology Institute
2013 presenters:
March – “Mushrooms of the World” by organic farmer/amateur mycologist Peter Adriel
April – “Soft Robotics” by Dr. Robert Shepherd of Cornell University
May – “Science Plays in Peoria”, a review of other local science organizations from their members, including the Peoria Astronomical Society, Peoria Audubon Society, Peoria Entomological Society, and Central Illinois Robotics Club
June – “Functional Food Research” by Dr. Mark Berhow of the USDA
July – “Bug Out” by Frank Hitchell of the Peoria Entomological Society
August – “What Makes an Opal Brilliant” by Jim Travis of the Peoria Academy of Sciences Geology Section
September 28th – “Calendar Development of Ancient Civilizations based on their Astronomical Observations” by Sheldon Schafer of the Peoria Riverfront Museum
October – “Genomes and You” by Dr. Nick Stover of Bradley University
November 2013 – “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Drug Discovery” by Dr. John Goodell of ISU
