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.
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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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October 29, 2025
5:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Rosehill Cemetery - East Enterance
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentLife Science
Second Annual Twilight Nature Walk at Rosehill Cemetery
Join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology on Wednesday, October 29th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the second annual Twilight Nature Fest at Rosehill Cemetery, an evening of nature exploration under the autumn twilight.
Come learn about the diverse plants and wildlife that call this space home and discover how ecosystems adapt and flourish amidst city life. This special event will feature guided nighttime walks led by experts from the Illinois Audubon Society, Insect Asylum, 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. Some walks will be available for a small fee due to the limited amount of spots available. Or do a self-guided tour through the many stations of exploration set up near the entrance and the interesting graves and points of history throughout the grounds, for free!
Get up close to owls, hawks, and falcons during a live meet-and-greet session with the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab, or stop by the UV mushroom table, where Chicago Mushrooms will demonstrate the glowing effects of UV-reactive fungi. Explore hands-on activity and education tables throughout the event, hosted partners include the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and West Ridge Nature Park.
October 5, 2025
2:00 pm
– 3:00 pm
Half Acre Beer, 2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Program Series:
Life ScienceScience and Society
Join C2ST at Half Acre Brewery for our next Science Speakeasy. We will be chatting with neuroscientist Austin Lim all about the brain science behind some of our favorite horror and science fiction stories. What real-life science inspired writers to create the scary worlds and characters we enjoy? When were scientists inspired by those scary stories to discover new things? What is happening in our brains when we jump into a scary story?
September 13, 2025
1:00 pm
– 3:00 pm
Pullman National Historical Park and Gateway Garden
Program Series:
Life Science
Join us at Pullman National Historical Park to explore the park and the surrounding neighborhood to discover amazing stories of nature and industry. Meet nature experts researching plant, animal, and insect life, and take a tour with one of the amazing Park Rangers. Learn about both the history of the transportation industry at the park and the awesome pollinators that call Pullman home today.
June 1, 2025
2:00 pm
Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom
3340 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Program Series:
Life SciencePhysical ScienceScience and Society
Do you want to know why Homo Floresiensis are nicknamed the “real life Hobbits”? Find out and ask your own questions at our Speakeasy on June 1st!
Join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, the Leakey Foundation, the Field Museum and Professor Adam Brumm for an evening of networking, socializing, and science!
Featuring a talk by Adam Brumm, professor of archaeology and founding member of the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution at Griffith University. Doors at Revolution Brewing + Taproom will open at 2:00 with the talk kicking off at 2:30. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Registration is not required but is appreciated.
March 20, 2025
7:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Streaming on C2ST's YouTube Channel
Program Series:
Life ScienceTechnology and Engineering
Join us for a live-streamed chat and Q&A with Stephan Lane from the iBioFab lab at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Steve will talk about some of the cool projects and research that are being done in this state-of-the-art lab. From creating new genetically modified plants to new proteins for medical treatments to helping to raise bees, the iBioFab team uses AI, robotics, and cutting-edge biology to make awesome advances in the field. Hear about all these projects and ask your questions.
October 29, 2024
5:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Rosehill Cemetery
5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentLife Science
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.
