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 10, 2011
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Life Science
Abstract:
A patent case entitled The Association for Molecular Pathology, et al. v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. was recently decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the appellate court responsible for hearing all patent appeals. Read more…
October 13, 2011
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
The Chicago Council on Science and Technology and the Illinois Institute of Technology present a luncheon panel discussion on the challenges concerning Chicago’s water. Invasive species have destroyed the balance of the Great Lakes ecosystem and threaten further environmental and economic hardship. Read more…
September 24, 2011
Chicago Wrigley Building
400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
The Chicago Council on Science and Technology Presents Street Corner Science: Ask a Nobel Laureate
September 13, 2011
Harold Washington Library Center, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 South State Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Over the past half century, high-speed rail (HSR) has emerged as an important component of the intercity passenger transport system, providing both an alternative and a compliment to highway and air transport. The US was once at the forefront of efforts to develop HSR technology, but over the past three decades Asian and European countries have moved ahead and developed extensive and increasingly sophisticated and integrated systems, with maximum speeds on some dedicated HSR lines exceeding 220 mph. Read more…
August 5, 2011
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Thorne Auditorium
375 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
May 25, 2011
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
A nuclear explosive device detonated in an American city would cause catastrophic loss of life and long-term economic damage. Such event is not likely, at present, but the threat may increase. Read more…
