Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are important skills to develop for 21st-century careers. At Hernandez Middle School (HMS), all students work on developing these skills throughout their classes. At the STEM event, participants will engage in activities related to one of the 5C’s that shows connections between STEM, the Arts, and their daily lives. Possible sessions include: a microscope station and an exhibition of Student Science Projects.
*This event is closed to the general public and is only open to HMS families. If you would like to volunteer or learn more about how to support future STEM nights, click the button above.
This February 22, C2ST is thrilled to participate in the Chicago Architecture Center’s Engineering Fest! This fun event gives kids ages 8-12 an opportunity to explore the STEM fields of architecture, engineering, and design through hands-on activities with professionals in the field. Our table will feature a circuit-building activity with an urban planning twist.
While this event is free, registration is required. Don’t miss out—visit architecture.org/efest for all the details and to sign up.
Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are important skills to develop for 21st-century careers. At Hernandez Middle School (HMS), all students work on developing these skills throughout their classes. At the STEM event, participants will engage in activities related to one of the 5C’s that shows connections between STEM, the Arts, and their daily lives. Possible sessions include: a fall themed engineering design challenge and an exhibition of Student Science Projects.
*This event is closed to the general public and is only open to HMS families. If you would like to volunteer or learn more about how to support future STEM nights, click the button above.
C2St will be at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be hands-on science activities, cultural performances, and more. We will be exploring the power of air pressure with some vacuum chamber marshmallow snowmen! This event does require an entry ticket to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to attend. For more information check out the event page by clicking the button.
Join AWIS, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, Chientist, ChiTownBio, and the Illinois Science Council for an evening of networking, socializing, and science.
Featuring a talk by Marilene Pavan about using biology to remove fossil fuels from manufacturing and create a more circular economy. Doors at Half Sour will open at 6:00 with the talk kicking off at 6:30. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Registration is not required but is appreciated.
Join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology on Tuesday, October 29th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Twilight Nature Fest at Rosehill Cemetery, an evening of nature exploration under the autumn twilight. This special event will feature guided nighttime walks led by experts from the Illinois Audubon Society, West Ridge Nature Park Advisory Council, and the Chicago Mushroom Club, offering a unique opportunity to explore the wildlife and ecosystems of this historic cemetery after dark. Come learn about the diverse plants and wildlife that call this space home and discover how ecosystems adapt and flourish amidst city life.
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