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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August 15, 2018
6:00 pm
– 7:30 pm
Horner Park Fieldhouse
2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Program Series:
Health and Wellness
Most of us know what it feels like after a long night with little or no sleep, but do we know the wide-reaching effects such nights can have on our health? Read more…
June 14, 2018
6:30 pm
– 8:00 pm
Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Center
400 South State Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
Huge downpours, massive flooding, heat waves, prolonged droughts—these extreme events are occurring more frequently, and with greater intensity. “100-year-floods” are occurring every year or two; should we consider these weather events the new ‘normal’? How are cities and regions responding and planning under such uncertainties?
June 12, 2018
7:00 pm
– 8:30 pm
Galway Arms Irish Bar & Restaurant
2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
NASA and its international partners are planning to send humans to Mars in the 2030’s. Mission to Mars will challenge the frontiers of human collaboration as the crew lives and works in an extreme environment. The crew of 4 will be confined to a space the size of a small studio apartment for 2 ½ years. As the crew travels further into deep space, the extreme distance will result in significant communication delays with Earth. Read more…
June 6, 2018
7:00 pm
– 8:45 pm
Cernan Space Center
2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL 60171, USA
Program Series:
Physical Science
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is being postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.
May 23, 2018
6:00 pm
– 7:30 pm
Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Center
400 S State St, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Life Science
The Leakey Foundation, Chicago Council on Science and Technology and Chicago Public Library present
The Origins of the Genus Homo
When did our ancestors look the way we expect the earliest members of our genus to have looked? Read more…
May 10, 2018
6:30 pm
– 8:30 pm
Alliance Française de Chicago
54 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
A public lecture by Dr. Jean Claude Manuguerra (Director of the Laboratory for Urgent Response to Biological Threats at the Institut Pasteur) on the evolutionary events that can lead to vaccine-resistant viruses, followed by Q&A with the audience and a wine and cheese reception.
