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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C2ST’s proposal to showcase our Dana Foundation Funded Brain Health Project at the PCST conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, has been accepted! We will be presenting with our partners, Worldview Studios, all about the amazing research-based events we have been doing this past year. We are also presenting a poster about what we have learned co-creating programs. Check out our poster here!
May 13, 2025
4:00 pm
– 5:30 pm
Hernandez Middle School
Irene C. Hernández Middle School, West 55th Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are important skills to develop for 21st-century careers. At Hernandez Middle School (HMS), all students work on developing these skills throughout their classes. At the STEM event, participants will engage in activities related to one of the 5C’s that show connections between STEM, the Arts, and their daily lives. C2ST will be bringing out our circuit-building and wind power activity for the event.
*This event is closed to the general public and is only open to HMS families. If you would like to volunteer or learn more about how to support future STEM nights, click the button above.
Save the date for Thursday, May 1st! The Chicago Council on Science and Technology will hold our largest fundraising event of the year: the Science in the City Gala. Join us as we celebrate excellent public STEM outreach with academic and industry leaders, educators, community members, and young professionals from across Chicagoland.
April 25, 2025
9:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Governors State University
1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, USA
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Don’t miss this groundbreaking event on the future of smart logistics, AI-driven drones, quantum computing, and next-generation energy storage! Explore how technology is set to revolutionize industries, protect lives, and empower communities. Connect with industry pioneers, policy leaders, and tech visionaries for an immersive, hands-on experience showcasing the latest advancements in smart logistics and electrification.
April 23, 2025
6:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
Sulzer Library
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
Join us for an evening of conversation and networking with experts who work to keep our planet healthy every day. Doors open at 6:00 pm for networking with a panel discussion and Q&A to start at 6:30 pm. Discover conservation research being done in and around Chicago and find out what you can do to protect the Earth beyond celebrating Earth Day.
March 20, 2025
7:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Streaming on C2ST's YouTube Channel
Program Series:
Life ScienceTechnology and Engineering
Join us for a live-streamed chat and Q&A with Stephan Lane from the iBioFab lab at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Steve will talk about some of the cool projects and research that are being done in this state-of-the-art lab. From creating new genetically modified plants to new proteins for medical treatments to helping to raise bees, the iBioFab team uses AI, robotics, and cutting-edge biology to make awesome advances in the field. Hear about all these projects and ask your questions.
