McHenry County College’s (MCC) Liebman Institute for Science Innovation (LISI) will bring history, science, and theater together for “Science on Stage: Voices of Innovation,” a special two-night event featuring three original theatrical performances and live science demonstrations.
The performances will take place on Wednesday, November 18, and Wednesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. in the Liebman Science Center at MCC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Written, directed, and performed entirely by MCC students, the one-person performances will highlight three scientists whose groundbreaking discoveries challenged the accepted thinking of their time and helped shape our understanding of health, disease, and the environment.
The evening will feature Dr. John Snow, an epidemiology pioneer whose use of mapping helped uncover the source of a cholera outbreak; Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, a physician who championed hand hygiene; and Eunice Newton Foote, an often-overlooked pioneer of climate science.
Live science experiments will take place between each act. A reception with light refreshments will also follow each performance.
The event is open to the public, and registration is required. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for seniors and children.
