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This is the repository for all things C2ST. You can learn with videos of our past events, read articles concerning cutting-edge research and development in Chicago and elsewhere that will change our lives, check out C2ST in the news, and more! Use the Filter Media options below to browse C2ST’s content and discover something new!
We graciously thank The Brinson Foundation for their generous sponsorship of the C2ST Science Communication Internship in 2021-2024. As a result, an incredibly talented group of diverse STEM undergraduate and graduate scholars at area colleges and universities researched and developed over 100 blogs.* Enjoy-If you like, please share!
*As of 10.25.24
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Economics Innovation
Mercury, Gallium, and Aluminum, oh my!
By Scott Michael Slone
By Scott Michael Slone, C2ST’s resident intern.The internet is abuzz with all sorts of videos on cool, weird, and interesting chemical reactions. I felt these were unique enough to share with you all, and thus compiled several of them. So here you have it, three reactions and three videos!
A Tiny Battery with a Huge Spark
By Scott Michael Slone
Greetings fellow members of C2ST, this article is by Scott Michael Slone, C2ST’s resident intern.
There has been a rapid surge in technological progress in recent years, especially miniaturized devices. These include medical implants, flying robots that mimic insects, as well as tiny microphones and cameras that can fit, say, on a pair of glasses or jewelry. It seems with all of this rapid progress that there is no end to our expansion. However, there is one issue that has been plaguing these devices: the power source. Continue reading “A Tiny Battery with a Huge Spark”
An Evening with the Stars
Join Chicago Council on Science and Technology for An Evening with the Stars of Science and Technology June 13 at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum!
Enjoy stimulating conversation with members of Chicago’s elite scientific, business and philanthropic communities. Become immersed in hands-on scientific exhibits and demonstrations, and enjoy a stunning view of the Chicago skyline.
