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.
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Check out below what programs we have planned and discover what we’ve hosted in the past.
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Sixth Edition: Plant Biotechnology and Astrophysics in the Spotlight
As part of the French Innovation Week organized by the Consulate General of France, the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, Business France and the Alliance Française de Chicago, have organized the Sixth Edition of the French American Science Festival, to be held the first week of May 2017. Read more…
April 24, 2017
The Comedy Clubhouse
1462 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
What happens when improv comedians try to tackle the world of science?
Come find out at The Comedy Clubhouse on Monday April 24, when three teams of comedians will take a single scientifically-themed suggestion from the audience and improvise three completely different comedic performances. You’ve never seen a science presentation like this before! If you enjoy learning about science, or if you are a scientist wanting to learn how to connect more personally and spontaneously with an audience, this is a can’t-miss show!
April 23, 2017
Brookfield Zoo
8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Celebrate the Earth Day Weekend with us at the Brookfield Zoo’s Party for the Planet!
“Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! Read more…
April 22, 2017
Entrance Congress Parkway S. Columbus Dr. South of E. Jackson Dr., facing south
Program Series:
Science and Society
Chicago Council on Science and Technology is pleased to partner with the March for Science Chicago.
Chicago Council on Science and Technology is taking a stand for science.
April 20, 2017
Illinois Institute of Technology, McCormick Tribune Campus Center, McCloska Auditorium
3201 South State Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
Watch the event highlights here!
Antarctica is the coldest, highest and driest of all seven continents. It is one and a half times the areal size of the continental United States, with the vast majority of its landmass covered in thick ice sheets.
April 11, 2017
Columbia College Chicago
1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
The arts provide a key avenue of insight into ancient human behavior and symbolic evolution. In this lecture we will review some of the evidence and analysis of how our ancestors of the later Ice Age used the material and visual world to create meanings, to develop and solidify social relationships, and to become “effective world settlers.” Read more…
