Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is being postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.
Continue reading “POSTPONED – Peering into the Cosmic Maelstrom”
Huge downpours, massive flooding, heat waves, prolonged droughts—these extreme events are occurring more frequently, and with greater intensity. “100-year-floods” are occurring every year or two; should we consider these weather events the new ‘normal’? How are cities and regions responding and planning under such uncertainties?
The Leakey Foundation, Chicago Council on Science and Technology and Chicago Public Library present
The Origins of the Genus Homo
A public lecture by Dr. Jean Claude Manuguerra (Director of the Laboratory for Urgent Response to Biological Threats at the Institut Pasteur) on the evolutionary events that can lead to vaccine-resistant viruses, followed by Q&A with the audience and a wine and cheese reception.
Continue reading “Climate Change and Viral Emergence in Humans and Domestic Animals”
French Innovation Week is a celebration of French innovation and savoir-faire in Chicago and the Midwest.
The 5th Annual French Innovation Week will take place in May 2018 with a variety of events throughout the Midwest that showcase the best of French science, technology, innovation and more.
Join Chicago Council on Science and Technology for Science in the City
CHICAGO, Illinois (April 20, 2018)—C2ST honors science leaders.
C2ST is proud to award two outstanding individuals for their contributions to science in the city, with our “Advancing the Public Understanding of Science & Technology” award. C2ST created this award in 2012 to honor individuals who share in the passion and mission of the organization—to increase the awareness of the great R&D taking place in our region. Continue reading “Science in the City 2018”