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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July 8, 2020
7:00 pm
– 9:00 pm
Virtual - Tune into ChiTownBio's YouTube Channel or Via Animal Crossing
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join ChiTownBio on YouTube and within the world of Animal Crossing as Jordan Harrison (ChiTownBio co-founder) shows off some tips and tricks about flower breeding in the game and provides some scientific context about genes, Gregor Mendel, model organisms, and the coveted blue rose.
June 30, 2020
4:00 pm
– 4:45 pm
Virtual - Tune into C2ST's Facebook Live or C2ST TV on YouTube
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join author Michael Zapata, and physicist, Dr. Marcela Carena, as they discuss theories about parallel universes and how they impact the ways we think about science, literature, and our own lives!
May 26, 2020
6:00 pm
– 6:45 pm
Virtual - Tune into C2ST's Facebook Live
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join C2ST and KOVAL for a virtual tour and tasting while Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart guides us through the production of hand sanitizer!
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Join C2ST for our 5th Science from the Frontlines program and learn how the severity and manifestation of COVID-19 symptoms are impacted by gender! Read more…
May 14, 2020
7:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Virtual - Tune into The Chicago International Film Festival's Youtube Live
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join the Chicago Film Festival and Matt Wolf, director of Spaceship Earth, for a virtual Q&A!
May 7, 2020
4:00 pm
– 4:45 pm
Virtual - Tune into C2ST's Facebook Live
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join C2ST and our panel of local experts for a panel discussion on health inequalities and how they are contributing to COVID-19 rates. Read more…