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 23, 2017
THE TapRoom at Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 West 17th Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Join Us to Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary at Lagunitas Brewing Company!
Did you know that by simply spending your evening with us, enjoying a craft beer, you could help foster Chicago’s scientific community?
IIT 2017 Darsh T. Wasan lecture with Dr. John P. Holdren
Join Illinois Institute of Technology for their 2017 Darsh T. Wasan lecture. John P. Holdren, Teresa & John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy, Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Harvard University will deliver this year’s lecture on “Global Climate Change and U.S. Interests: What We Know. What We Expect. What We Should Do.” Read more…
October 12, 2017
Walter Payton College Prep High School
1034 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Life Science
October 10, 2017
The Radler
2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Over the past two decades, technology has had huge impacts on almost everything we do — everything except participate in our democracy. When it comes to the voting booths, things look a lot like they did in 1996, and changing that scene is really hard to do. Come talk about the role technology plays in our democracy: from campaigns to voter registration to election day, this space is ripe for innovation. The time is now. Read more…
September 26, 2017
Northwestern Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, Baldwin Auditorium
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Health and Wellness
Our understanding of how to treat mental illnesses, and what can contribute to developing mental health problems, is constantly evolving. On September 26th, 2017 we will look at some of the current factors at play in the world today — from the role social media plays in our lives, especially the lives of children and teenagers, to identifying those among us most vulnerable or at-risk of developing mental health issues. Read more…
September 12, 2017
The Radler
2375 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Chicago’s Potemkin Village: Why Chicago’s innovation economy has failed, and how we can grow an innovation economy built around invention, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship
Since 2012, Chicago has built an estimated 1.5 million square feet of coworking spaces, and about 80 or 90 incubators and accelerators. Read more…
