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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Join C2ST and Dr. Eric Gorscak for our monthly Science and Sandwiches Program! On the first Friday of every month, we will be sitting down with an expert during the lunch hour to chat about life, about science, careers, a day on the job, and whatever else you’re interested in learning about them–within reason, anyways. Read more…
Experience an intimate culinary-science “meet cute” that is sure to spark your curiosity. Renowned Michelin Star chef, Giuseppe Tentori, and nutritionist, Dr. Britt Burton-Freeman will guide you and your loved ones in an exclusive evening preparing the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner: beef tenderloin with roasted brussels sprouts, truffle sauce, and butternut squash. Read more…
Join C2ST and Dr. Janet Voight of the Field Museum for our first ever Science and Sandwiches Program! On the first Friday of every month, we will be sitting down with an expert during the lunch hour to chat about life, about science, careers, a day on the job, and whatever else you’re interested in learning about them–within reason, anyways.
February 2, 2021
5:00 pm
– 5:45 pm
Facebook Live and C2ST YouTube TV
Program Series:
Health and WellnessScience and Society
COVID-19 has been dominating our lives and the news for more than a year now. Behind those news stories were scientists from a wide variety of fields working together to understand the virus, how it spread, and how best to beat it. Read more…
December 15, 2020
4:00 pm
– 5:00 pm
Facebook Live and C2ST YouTube TV
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentScience and Society
Air quality is an immensely important environmental issue all over the planet. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, air pollutant emissions in the atmosphere have been increasing, causing air quality to worsen. Recently, sustained efforts to improve air quality have successfully decreased air pollutant emissions across the United States, however, many urban areas still struggle to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality standards.
December 9, 2020
5:00 pm
– 5:45 pm
Facebook Live and C2ST YouTube TV
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and EnvironmentScience and Society
Urban ecosystems were created by people, for people, but that doesn’t mean animals haven’t evolved to survive or even thrive within modern cities. Dr. Seth Magle and Dr. Maureen Murray highlight the importance of understanding human-wildlife interactions and the incredible research done by the Urban Wildlife Institute at Lincoln Park Zoo.