Events
September 24, 2008 — Science in the New Millennium
Co-Sponsored by: Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Science Chicago. Details
October 10, 2008 —NASA's Future Forum: The History and Future of Space Exploration Presented by NASA and The Adler Planetarium
Co-Hosted by: Boeing, Museum of Science and Industry, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Economic Club of Chicago, Illinois Space Grant Consortium, C2ST Details
October 14, 2008 —Encyclopedia of Life (EOL): Integrating Biodiversity and Information Technology
Co-Hosted by: The Field Museum Details
November 3, 2008 —Agriculture’s Role in Energy Future with Mark Matlock, Senior VP, Research Division - Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Details
November 20, 2008 —Digital Divide: Why Do We Care? Presenter: Center for Human Potential and Public Policy Co-Sponsors: Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago & C2ST Details
December 10, 2008 —The Next Generation of Biomedical Health Care: Implication for the Future of Healthcare. Details
Contacts
Erin Dragotto, Senior Programs Manager, C²ST
info@c2st.org
312-503-0891
Northwestern University
Rubloff Hall
c/o Office for Research
750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 705
Chicago, IL 60611
Mission Statement
The Chicago Council for Science and Technology (C²ST) is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to promote science and technology by sponsoring discussions, programs and leadership dialogue among scientists, institutions and the public.
C²ST seeks to:
- Be a voice for the scientific community in the metropolitan Chicago area, providing a forum for policy-oriented discussions among science and technology leaders and taking public policy stands on issues important to the scientific community, including the quality of science and mathematics education in public school systems in the metropolitan Chicago area.
- Encourage the growth of the scientific community in the metropolitan Chicago area through the attraction of new science- and engineering-based industries, firms and institutions.
- Enhance the public understanding and appreciation of science and technology through public discussions of emerging and important science and technology policy issues and educational programs about the state of scientific understanding on important areas of scientific and technical work.
- Maintain a working relationship with the science journalism community in the metropolitan Chicago area, providing special briefings on selected emerging issues and providing a roster of scientific and engineering experts who would be available for media interviews.
- Provide opportunities for members of the scientific community to meet each other and develop a greater sense of identity.
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Past Presentations
Click here to view March 12 presentation on "Future of Science in Illinois" with a talk by Bob Rosner - Director, Argonne National Laboratory.