Upcoming Events
C2ST achieves its mission by hosting relevant, independent, and credible public STEM programs across all scientific fields at locations throughout Chicagoland. With nine out of ten program attendees’ expectations fulfilled, our supporters agree that C2ST is accomplishing its mission of increasing the public’s understanding of science and technology.
We are dedicated to providing a professional and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. Please be respectful of diversity in individuals and in cultures at our events.
Miss an event? Anyone across the globe can access our STEM program library by visiting our YouTube channel, C2ST TV. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook, where we livestream many of our programs.
Check out below what programs we have planned and discover what we’ve hosted in the past.
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We only have access to/collect information when you sign up for our programs or that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contacts from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization.
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November 14, 2026
2:00 pm
– 3:00 pm
Field Museum of Natural History
Field Museum, South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Health and WellnessScience and Society
How many times a day do you ask the question, “What should I eat?” Are you confused and overwhelmed by the thousands of factory-made foods supermarkets sell? Or the abundance of diets (paleo, Mediterranean, low-fat, low-carb, low-calorie, intermittent fasting, vegan, vegetarian, carnivore) claimed to optimize your health and manage your weight?
In this talk and his new book, Fed Up, best-selling author and Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman tackles this confusion. Drawing on evolutionary biology, anthropology, physiology, and medical science, he explores how our ancestors never evolved to choose their food to lose weight or live to 100. Instead, we evolved to eat almost anything in order to survive. Read more…
June 12, 2026
4:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
2430 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 60614
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentHealth and WellnessLife Science
Explore the museum inside and out after hours! Join us for an evening of summer fun featuring:
- Live Animals!
- Live Music!
- Outdoor Nature Play!
- Nature Walks!
- Drop-By Scientist Tables!
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Come to the C2ST booth at the Summer Nature Fest! “Relish in the good food and good drinks for sale, exciting activities, face painters, and a view of North Pond under the city skyline. Please Note: This event will be held rain or shine. Tickets will not be refunded.”
April 17, 2026
4:00 pm
– 5:00 pm
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, Love Blooms Here Plaza
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, West Douglas Boulevard, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentHealth and WellnessLife SciencePhysical Science
Join us for a special Fridays on the Plaza event at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, where community, and science come together in a meaningful way.
Curious about what’s in the soil beneath your feet? During this interactive event, environmental scientists will be on-site offering free heavy metal soil testing for community members. Bring a small sample of soil from your yard, garden, or neighborhood space and learn about the presence of metals like lead, arsenic, and more, along with what those results mean for your health and environment.
Come be part of a conversation about environmental health, right here in Lawndale.
June 19, 2025
10:00 am
– 4:00 pm
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Health and WellnessScience and Society
Join us for Brain EmPower, a vibrant and engaging community event taking place during the Juneteenth Celebration at the DuSable Black History Museum. Designed to uplift and inform, this event centers on the power of brain health as a foundation for living well at every age and stage of life.
June 11, 2025
1:00 pm
– 5:00 pm
Douglas Park
Douglas Park, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Health and Wellness
Join C2ST at the Encompassing Center’s Combined Communities Thrive Summer Fair. There will be activities, resources, wellness activities and more. C2ST will be out at this event with our microscope checking out cool biology samples.
February 15, 2025
11:00 am
– 2:00 pm
Bethel New Life, Amburg Hall
Bethel New Life, North Lamon Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Health and WellnessScience and Society