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Full Circle Moments: Activism and Advancements in HIV Medications

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By Lauren Chan, C2ST Intern, University of Chicago

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. 

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Science of Everything: Microwavable Plastics

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By Lindsey Ramirez, PhD, C2ST Correspondent

It’s been on your mind all day — that leftover pasta that’s waiting for you in the fridge. You get home right as your stomach starts rumbling. It’s dinner time. But wait, all your plates are in the dishwasher, and you can’t wait until the cycle finishes; you’re hungry now. You can microwave your food in the takeout container, right? What’s the worst that could happen?

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Event

Women In STEMM Career Panel and Q&A

This event is for Hope Chicago Scholars and Families.

C2ST worked with Hope Chicago to create a Women in STEMM career panel. This panel is an opportunity for students to ask questions and learn more about what careers in STEMM are like.

Hope Chicago supports families from Chicago’s South and West sides to and through debt-free postsecondary and workforce pathways all over Illinois.

Event

Instituto del Progreso Latino Youth Leadership & STEM Summer Program

This event is private for Instituto Progreso Latino participants.

C2ST partnered with Instituto to host a speaker on Robotics. This speaking event is an opportunity for students to ask questions and learn more about STEM careers and the various pathways.

Instituto Progreso Latino’s mission is to “contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.”

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Brainport: Eyes on Your Tongue

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By Alexian Heynez, C2ST Intern, Waubonsee Community College

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), an estimated 12 million people over the age of 40 are victims of uncorrectable vision loss. Nearly 1 million Americans are blind. This figure is only predicted to increase in the coming years, alongside the increase in diabetes and other diseases that affect the elderly population. There are a few options other than learning how to live life without the information we all receive from our eyes for those with severe vision loss. Or are there? Join me in an exploration of a developing technology called BrainPort, which uses an electric lollipop to help blind people see!

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