This summer is the 50th anniversary of the release of the first "summer blockbuster" movie that set records, established Steven Spielberg as a director, used captivating film technology, and scared many, 
many
 people away from beaches. To honor the iconic film ISC brings the science to "JAWS" by hosting a full-length screening along with a very special feature -- a Q&A discussion with two shark researchers who will tell you about their real-world research and answer all your questions!
You will get a new perspective on the movie from shark biologists who are big fans of the film. They will delve into the background of the book and film, fun facts and anecdotes from the making of the movie, its impacts on sharks and society (both good and bad), and the scientific accuracy of various elements of the film.
A great opportunity to let yourself get scared and then get curious to learn about shark science!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
1:30 – 5:00pm
Sulzer Public Library 
, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (
map
)
1:30 Doors open
1:45-2:00 Pre-show talk with shark researchers
2:00-4:00 “Jaws” movie (no intermission)
4:05-4:50 Q&A with shark researchers 
Kevin Feldheim
, PhD, Field Museum and 
Steve Kessel
, PhD, Shedd Aquarium
FREE program but donations are appreciated.
Seating is limited. Registration is required.
Watch the 
JAWS movie trailer 
here
.
The film is rated PG.
This event is BYOBeverage, but no alcohol is allowed in the Library.
Steven Kessel, Ph.D. - Shedd Aquarium
Director of Marine Research
Steve Kessel oversees marine research projects protecting economically important species in The Bahamas in addition to conducting his own original research on Caribbean shark species.
Ph.D., Marine Biology and Ecology, Cardiff University B.Sc., Marine Geography, Cardiff University
Kevin Feldheim, Ph.D – Field Museum
Manager of the Pritzker Laboratory for Molecular Systematics and Evolution
Kevin Feldheim is the A. Watson III Manager of the Pritzker Laboratory for Molecular Systematics and Evolution. His research focuses on inferring the mating system and population biology of sharks using genetic markers called microsatellites, although he is broadly interested in many organisms.
2002 Ph.D. in Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago
1994 M.S. in Biology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
1992 B.S in Biology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Information Source: Illinois Science Council | eventbrite

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