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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October 21, 2014
Film Row Cinema
1104 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
From sci-fi to computer simulated graphics to mind-expanding documentaries, science and film have always gravitated toward one another.
September 8, 2014
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Superintelligence asks the questions: What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life.
November 13, 2013
Loyola University Water Tower Campus
111 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
This is C2ST’s rescheduled event. Our originally scheduled presentation with the FBI was cancelled 10/16/13 due to the partial Federal government shutdown
The cyber world can sometimes be a very dangerous place to live; from personal identity fraud to state sponsored government attacks, the threat through America’s online networks to our security, safety and economy is more real than ever before. Read more…
April 21, 2013
Kersten Physics Teaching Lab, The University of Chicago
5720 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Movie and Delicious Science Demos
Catch a screening of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder and stay for delicious science demonstrations.
March 13, 2013
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Music surrounds us — but why does this art form take such a dominant role in our lives? What happens in our mind when we hear music and how does it effect our emotions? Even with passive listening to music, specific parts of the brain can show activation or increased “neural” activity. What is it about music that can so dramatically affect brain activity? Read more…
March 7, 2013
The Oriental Institute at The University of Chicago Breasted Hall
1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Abstract: During the first four decades of the 20th century, including both World War I and World War II, some archaeologists functioned within the fledgling intelligence communities as agents, analysts, and supervisors. They had local knowledge and technical expertise useful in generating military and political intelligence to advance their countries’ wartime agendas. Read more…