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 21, 2020
4:00 pm
– 4:45 pm
C2ST Facebook Live & C2ST TV Youtube Live
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Ever wondered how 3D printers actually work? Join C2ST to see one explained and in action! Read more…
July 9, 2020
4:00 pm
– 4:45 am
Virtual - Tune into C2ST's Facebook Live and C2ST TV YouTube
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Join C2ST and Dean Bashir to explore the grand opportunities to address grand challenges across engineering, biology, and medicine during COVID-19.
Read more…
June 25, 2020
4:00 pm
– 4:45 pm
Virtual - Tune into C2ST's Facebook Live and C2ST TV YouTube Live
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Join C2ST as Dr. Hughes discusses recent and rapid advancements in forensic genomics analyses while also exploring the ethical, legal, and social stakes.
Read more…
April 16, 2020
4:00 pm
– 4:45 pm
Virtual - Tune into C2ST's Facebook Live
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the increasing demand has been front and center in the struggle to contain COVID-19. Read more…
November 13, 2019
6:30 pm
– 8:00 pm
mHub
mHUB, West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
With new true crime and crime-inspired shows flooding today’s media, it’s difficult to keep track of which technologies are actually real and which are figments of studio executives’ imaginations. Join C2ST, UChicago’s Crime Lab, the Chicago Police Department, and the FBI to learn about the real technology behind crime-solving efforts. Read more…
September 13, 2019
3:00 pm
– 4:00 pm
Illinois Institute of Technology, Hermann Hall, Ballroom
Hermann Hall, South Federal Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Physical ScienceTechnology and Engineering
Join us for the 2019 Darsh T. Wasan lecture. Ellen Ochoa, Former Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and the first Hispanic woman astronaut will deliver this year’s lecture. The lecture will be followed by a reception in the Hermann Hall Gallery Lounge.