Upcoming Events
C2ST achieves its mission by hosting relevant, independent, and credible public STEM programs across all scientific fields at locations throughout Chicagoland. With nine out of ten program attendees’ expectations fulfilled, our supporters agree that C2ST is accomplishing its mission of increasing the public’s understanding of science and technology.
We are dedicated to providing a professional and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. Please be respectful of diversity in individuals and in cultures at our events.
Miss an event? Anyone across the globe can access our STEM program library by visiting our YouTube channel, C2ST TV. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook, where we livestream many of our programs.
Check out below what programs we have planned and discover what we’ve hosted in the past.
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December 14, 2017
Alliance Française de Chicago
54 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
Join us for a discussion on strengthening our future energy security through the adoption of advanced energy solutions that will diversify the U.S. economy, increase resiliency and reliability, and mitigate the global impacts of climate change.
December 12, 2017
The Radler
2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Physical Science
Since 2012 astronomer José Francisco Salgado has been photographing the Northern Lights from Canada, Alaska, and Iceland, as part of his work communicating science through the arts. So far, his Northern Lights films set to music have been presented with orchestras in 13 cities in four countries and have reached a combined audience of 130,000 people. Read more…
November 15, 2017
Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Mathematics can be tasty! It’s a way of thinking, and not just about numbers. Through unexpectedly connected examples from music, juggling, and baking, Eugenia Cheng, Ph.D., will show that math can be made fun and intriguing for all, through hands-on activities, examples that everyone can relate to, and funny stories. Read more…
If you are a human being, you have biases — based on race, gender, sexual orientation, body shape and size, religion, height, and a host of other things. Despite our best intentions and without our self-awareness, they are the associations that creep into our thinking, and the implicit biases we hold often don’t line up with our stated beliefs. These biases can affect how we view and treat other people, and have serious, real-world implications. Read more…
October 23, 2017
THE TapRoom at Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 West 17th Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join Us to Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary at Lagunitas Brewing Company!
Did you know that by simply spending your evening with us, enjoying a craft beer, you could help foster Chicago’s scientific community?
IIT 2017 Darsh T. Wasan lecture with Dr. John P. Holdren
Join Illinois Institute of Technology for their 2017 Darsh T. Wasan lecture. John P. Holdren, Teresa & John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy, Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Harvard University will deliver this year’s lecture on “Global Climate Change and U.S. Interests: What We Know. What We Expect. What We Should Do.” Read more…
