Resources
C2ST is a proud advocate of science and technology both in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Here we compile all information, programs, fellowships, and events that may be helpful or interesting to our community. Check this page occasionally for internship opportunities.
Women/Girls in STEM
mHelpDesk (Resources for Girls in STEM, STEM careers, and games)
Science Ambassador Scholarship
A Guide for Minorities in STEM: Increasing Workplace Diversity
A Guide for Women in Cybersecurity
The Association for Women in Science
The National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science
The National Girls Collaborative Project
National Center for Women and Information Technology
NASA’s Aspire 2 Inspire Program
Prisma Diversity in Engineering Scholarship
C2ST’s Favorite Podcasts
University of Chicago’s Big Brains
Wow in the World (Kid-Friendly)
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids (Kid-Friendly)
Other Resources
University of Notre Dame DNA Learning Center Summer Camp
Three Things You Need to Know about Working in STEM
National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Books for K-12
Five Nonprofits Driving A Revolution In STEM Education
High Schooler’s Guide to Preparing for an Engineering College
Food Research: Call to Action on Funding and Priorities
Guide to Coding Bootcamp Programs
Explore Coding Bootcamp Programs
Poynter Institute’s Fact Checker
How to Identify Effective STEM Activities for Children
Kid-Friendly Coding Languages and Learning Tools
Free STEM Resources and Opportunities for BIPOC, AAPIs, and Allies
Related Content
STEM Ask and Learn Series- March
As a part of our ongoing initiative to introduce students to STEM professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, Horizon Pharma and The Chicago Council on Science and Technology visited Perspectives Math and Science Academy to talk to students about college and entering STEM fields. Watch the interview here and check for a new video each month. Learn more about our partners Horizon Pharma: https://www.horizonpharma.com Perspectives Math and Science Academy: https://pcsedu.org/pcs-our-campuses/perspectives-iit-math-science-academy/
STEM Ask and Learn Series- February
As a part of our ongoing initiative to introduce students to STEM professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, Horizon Pharma and The Chicago Council on Science and Technology visited Perspectives Math and Science Academy to talk to students about college and entering STEM fields. Watch the interview here and check for a new video each month. Learn more about our partners Horizon Pharma: https://www.horizonpharma.com Perspectives Math and Science Academy: https://pcsedu.org/pcs-our-campuses/perspectives-iit-math-science-academy/