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Electric Horizons: The Future of Sustainable Air Travel

Join us for an illuminating panel discussion on the transformative future of air travel, Electric Horizons: The Future of Sustainable Air Travel. As the aviation industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, alternative fuels emerge as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. This event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and industry pioneers to explore the cutting-edge developments and challenges in sustainable aviation. Join C2ST at Harold Washington Library on August 12th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and talk with Dominik Karbowski, Manager of the Low-carbon Aviation group Eco-Mobility at Argonne National Laboratory, Joseph P. Schwieterman, Director of the Chaddick Institute at DePaul University, and R. Eric Jones, Associate Dean and Professor of Aviation at Lewis University, Pedro J. Ortiz-Toral, the Program Director at GTI Energy, and Megan M Zahos, Principal Operations Inspector, Greater Chicago Flight Standards District Office.

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Every Breath You Take: Human Impacts on Air Quality

How do we measure air quality? What causes poor air quality? Are there particular things humans do that impact air quality the most?

The quality of the air we breathe every day can have large impacts on our health and wellness. Scientists are working to learn more about what exactly causes poor air quality in certain areas as well as working to find solutions to help improve the air quality in the places we live and work. Join C2ST virtually on Aug 28th from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm as we talk with Dr. Daniel Horton, Associate Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University, and Aryiana C Moore, 4th year PhD candidate in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology to find out more. We will hear about their current research as well as get a chance to ask questions.

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Science Lab at the DuSable’s Juneteenth Celebration

Look through a microscope, explore Chicago native plants and animals, and learn about science that is protecting our environment. C2ST is hosting the Science Lab at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center’s Juneteenth celebration. We will have a variety of hands-on science activities, science resources, and more.

The Du Science Lab is one part of the DuSable’s Juneteenth celebration. To find out more about all the different activities and performances happening check out the DuSable’s event pages by clicking the button.

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ZYNs: How Nicotine is Infiltrating the New Generation

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By Danielle Rodriguez, C2ST Intern, Waubonsee Community College

A few months back, I was in class when a nearby friend offered me a ZYN. They pulled out a small circular tin, opened it, and revealed 10-20 pillow-looking pouches. I politely declined, as I had no idea what these things were. After class, I did a little research. When I mention the topic of ZYNs to anyone above a college-age group, they often have not heard of this product. The recent increase in ZYN usage amongst my peers has inspired me to write this article and inform more people about what ZYNs are and the risks they pose.

 

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Cancer Cell Club Meeting

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By Ariane Tsai, C2ST Intern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Institute for Genomic Biology

Hello fellow cells,

If you are reading this, you must be interested in learning about cancer! My name is Tumor Cell, and I am the President of this Cancer Cell Club. We had our first meeting last Monday where we introduced the executive board members. In case you missed the meeting, I have attached the slides introducing the members below. They are all hardworking cells like me who play a role in sustaining cancer in the human body! Now, if you are interested in contributing more (as a member or as an executive member), please do not hesitate to contact me. We are always looking for more enthusiastic members to join the club!

That’s all for now! I hope you all can make it to our next weekly meeting. As always, look out for the cells orchestrating the anti-cancer movement. Since the founding of this club, immune cells (T cells, B cells, macrophages, etc.) have officially declared war on us. So stay vigilant and safe out there!

Best,

Tumor Cell, President of the Cancer Cell Club

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Unlocking the Future of Regenerative Medicine

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By Ariane Tsai, C2ST Intern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Institute for Genomic Biology

Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. We see these buzzwords when discussing the current advances in modern medicine. But where did it all begin? Stem cell research stretches back to the mid-20th century when researchers observed the regenerative capabilities of organs. This led to the hypothesis that cells may be able to become different cell types. For the next 50 years, scientists continued to make breakthroughs. They discovered that there are cells capable of becoming other cells (i.e., differentiate). Thus, they named the cells with the ability to differentiate and self-renew “stem cells.”

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