Society today is connected like never before. We can buy things from around the world at the store and we can click a button to have the things we need delivered to our door. The world of logistics is all about exploring how this happens. Join us on February 27th at 6:00 pm in-person or streaming online for engaging conversation with experts exploring the future of how we get the things we need from point a to point b. How is new technology changing the field? When will we see drones delivering packages? How are we improving sustainability and efficiency? What are the challenges facing the world of supply chain today? Find out the answers to these questions and ask your questions as well. 

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February 15, 2025
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bethel New Life, Amburg Hall
Bethel New Life, North Lamon Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

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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!

This is an inclusive opportunity to explore how our brains shape the ways we think, feel, and act. Discover practical tips for maintaining a healthy brain and connect with local organizations dedicated to mental well-being and neurological research. Brain-healthy refreshments and take-home materials will be available for participants. 

This event is open to the public and free of charge, as part of a series in partnership with C2ST and Worldview Studio, funded by the DANA Foundation. By connecting science and community, the series aims to promote mental well-being and spark meaningful discussions about brain health in the Chicago area.

October 5, 2024
11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Crerar Quad, The University of Chicago
5802 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Join C2ST at the South Side Science Festival. C2ST will be at the festival with our microscope and some math-themed activities from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm but the Festival runs all the way to 6 pm. With ~100 incredible hands-on demonstrations, UChicago’s free South Side Science Festival on Oct. 5 is your chance to try it all. There will be events and activities for all ages and experience levels. Everyone can learn something new!

September 7, 2024
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Jackson Park Grove 19A
1987e E Hayes Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

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Ready to see the night sky in a whole new light? As we continue our Science in the Parks series, we are excited to journey across the cosmos with C2ST, our solar system ambassadors, and–of course–the Chicago Park District to bring astronomy to Life at Jackson Park

Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a seasoned veteran of the night sky, this program should be a blast! Together we will experience Saturn at opposition, when it gets larger, brighter, and closer than any other time of year! This summer, we will learn about astrolabes, an astronomical multi-tool that has been used to track the sky for the last 2,000 years!

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August 24, 2024
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Palmisano Park Athletic Field
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park, South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA

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Although the meaning of self-care can vary across different contexts, it is generally recognized as acts or gestures that aim to maintain and promote an individual’s health for themselves or their community. Whether wanting to support our spiritual, mental, emotional, or physical health, there are always ways in which we seek to take care of ourselves and each other; giving and receiving this care, however, is made difficult by the constraints and tensions we face in our daily lives. 

Join us at Palmisano Park for an engaging day of food experiments and art creation! Learn about different methods of preparing and extracting dye from colorful fruits and vegetables!  Experiment with making plant-based dyes and use them to create beautiful paintings while engaging in mindfulness and reflection. Together, we will learn about the science of self-care, explore ways to meaningfully engage in self-care practices, and create beautiful art! The activities we will deliver are open to all ages and the program will include…

  • Dye Extraction Workshop
  • Art Creation Session
  • Mindfulness and Reflection Activity

Restrooms in the Field house will be open and available for participants. Light ‘brain healthy’ snacks will be also be available!

*Science in the Parks is an ongoing effort by C2ST to live up to our philosophy that “Science is for Everyone.” Not only do we want to join your community, but we want to return and provide science programs that are relevant to you in the future.*

August 12, 2024
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Harold Washington Library, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 South State Street, Chicago, IL, USA

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Join us for an illuminating panel discussion on the transformative future of air travel, Electric Horizons: The Future of Sustainable Air Travel. As the aviation industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, alternative fuels emerge as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. This event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and industry pioneers to explore the cutting-edge developments and challenges in sustainable aviation. Join C2ST at Harold Washington Library on August 12th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and talk with Dominik Karbowski, Manager of the Low-carbon Aviation group Eco-Mobility at Argonne National Laboratory, Joseph P. Schwieterman, Director of the Chaddick Institute at DePaul University, and R. Eric Jones, Associate Dean and Professor of Aviation at Lewis University, Pedro J. Ortiz-Toral, the Program Director at GTI Energy, and Megan M Zahos, Principal Operations Inspector, Greater Chicago Flight Standards District Office.