How do our brains shape our lives, and how can we care for them together? Join local community organizations for an afternoon of hands-on activities and conversations with experts at the Amburg Hall of Bethel New Life. Guests of all ages are invited – come and share your wisdom and experiences relating to brain health in your community!

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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.

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 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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