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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November 8, 2012
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Abstract: The Chicago FBI office will overview the FBI’s Evidence Response Team’s mission, training, and field work including their use of special forensic equipment and expertise. The talk will also highlight training requirements that ensure a high level of competence during the collection of evidence that can be introduced in courts throughout the U.S. and the World. Read more…
November 1, 2012
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Come join C2ST, Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC), Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA), the ARCS Foundation, and the Illinois Science Council (ISC) in an informal interactive showcase of initiatives and opportunities ongoing in the Science and Technology community. Read more…
October 11, 2012
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Ballroom
112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Physical Science
Abstract: Our quest to understand the origin, evolution and make-up of the Universe has undergone dramatic and surprising advances over the last decades. Much of the progress has been driven by measurements of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the fossil light from the big bang, that provide a glimpse of the Universe as it was 14 billion years ago.
October 10, 2012
Illinois Institute of Technology, McCormick Tribune Campus Center, McCloska Auditorium
3201 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Abstract:
Pablo Picasso’s (1881-1973) masterful metamorphoses extend beyond the manipulation of painted surfaces to his pioneering introduction of industrial, commonplace materials into the fine art’s studio. The Art Institute of Chicago’s 17 Picasso paintings dated from 1901 to 1959 span the artist’s career. Read more…
September 20, 2012
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
28 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
What: America’s Digital Tomorrow
Where: Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
28 North Clark Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
When: Thursday, September 20th
Breakfast reception & registration – 7:30am
Presentation – 8:15am
Media Arts Academy tours – 9: 30am (groups will be assigned)
September 15, 2012
Building 203 at Argonne National Laboratory
9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Where: In front of Building 203 at Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439
When: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: Find us at Argonne during the “Energy Showcase” open house on Saturday, September 15th and ask our featured scientists, anything you want about science, technology, and the physical world!
