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 C2ST at the South Side Science Festival. C2ST will be at the festival with our microscope and some math-themed activities from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm but the Festival runs all the way to 6 pm. With ~100 incredible hands-on demonstrations, UChicago’s free South Side Science Festival on Oct. 5 is your chance to try it all. There will be events and activities for all ages and experience levels. Everyone can learn something new!
Join C2ST, The Geographic Society of Chicago, Chicago Park District, The Wetlands Initiative, and many other community science organizations for a day of fun at Big Marsh Park, one of Chicago’s largest outdoor spaces! Participate in arts and science-based activities with Calumet region scientists and attend guided walks to record nature observations! Big Marsh Park features walking, running, and biking trails that attract outdoor recreation enthusiasts of all skill levels. It is also home to a wide variety of wildlife including amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals, and birds.
Check out the Nature Museum after hours! C2ST will be at the Nature Museum’s Summer Nature Fest on June 13th!
Come check us out and the other great science and nature booths and activities.
The Summer Nature Fest includes live animals, outdoor nature play, drop-by scientist tables, live music and so much more! Be sure to see the outdoor art installation, Flight of the Butterflies, before these large sculptures take flight and land across the city. Soak it all in with good food, good drinks, and a view of North Pond under the city skyline.
$5 Admission includes access to all Museum exhibits and discounted rates are available through the Museums for All Program.
