Silver Screen Science: Project Hail Mary
September 20, 2026
4:00 pm
The DuSable Black History Museum
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Physical ScienceScience and SocietyTechnology and Engineering
Join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) and the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for a special screening of Project Hail Mary, followed by an engaging conversation about the science behind the film.
After the screening, science experts in physics and astronomy will take the stage for a talk-back, exploring the real science of the movie. From space exploration to the physics and astronomy that shape the story, our experts will unpack what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what the future might hold.
Following the discussion, stick around for bites and drinks in the Skylight Lounge. Mingle with fellow moviegoers and continue the conversation with our science experts in a relaxed setting.
Whether you’re a longtime science enthusiast or simply curious about our big universe, this is a chance to experience the film from a whole new perspective.
Full Circle Moments: Activism and Advancements in HIV Medications
In 2021, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS set a goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. For years, activists advocated for quicker development of HIV medications, and their work influenced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies that remain in place today. Now, four years away from 2030, emerging HIV therapies are bringing the world closer to that goal.
Science of Everything: Goosebumps
You’re watching a scary movie. All of a sudden, you notice the eerie, tense silence that can only precede a jump scare. Every muscle is taut, you cover your eyes (to varying degrees of success), and then you feel the hairs on the back of your neck and all over your body raise in anticipation.
R.L. Stein, you’ve done it again.
Upcoming Events
September 19, 2026
11:00 am
– 2:00 pm
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University, North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join C2ST for a live game show at the NIU STEM Fest! Make it Make Sense – Science Showdown will feature three scientists who will attempt to explain their research in the most entertaining and engaging way that they can – and we’ll ask YOU to vote on who does it best! We will hold two sessions, one at 11 am and one at 1 pm. Come to one, or both!
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Alan Schriesheim & Kay Torshen
John A. Cable Foundation
Arch Investors Ltd















