Join author Michael Zapata, and physicist, Dr. Marcela Carena, as they discuss theories about parallel universes and how they impact the ways we think about science, literature, and our own lives!
Event Type: Lecture
Join C2ST on Facebook Live for a discussion on how art and physics complement one another! Continue reading “Art, Science, and the Elegant Universe”
The minds responsible for mega franchises Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Marvel Universe are arguably some of the most creative of our time. But how do these creatives ensure the science in their science fiction holds up to the test of time and the ever-ready-to-pick-it-apart nerd community. This is where the scientists come in! Continue reading “Putting the Science in Science Fiction: Star Wars”
Join C2ST for a talk with the renowned anthropologist, Dr. Anna C. Roosevelt, as she discusses her work on how the environment and humans have interacted throughout history, and how this may inform these same interactions today!
Long-term Human-Environment Interaction in Amazonia: A Research Odyssey from 13,000 to the Present Continue reading “*SOLD OUT* Human Environment Interaction in Amazonia”
Join us for C2ST’s inaugural Inclusiveness in STEM event! Wine and food will be provided!
Inclusive practices and promoting diversity have been major challenges in STEM fields. However, people with disabilities are often left out of this important conversation. Complicating this issue are misunderstandings of what it means to be disabled and what barriers limit disabled access in STEM. Continue reading “The Case for Including Every(Body)”
With new true crime and crime-inspired shows flooding today’s media, it’s difficult to keep track of which technologies are actually real and which are figments of studio executives’ imaginations. Join C2ST, UChicago’s Crime Lab, the Chicago Police Department, and the FBI to learn about the real technology behind crime-solving efforts. Continue reading “CSI TECH: The Technology of Crime-Solving”
