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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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…
February 23, 2013
Idea Shop at University Technology Park, Illinois Institute of Technology
3440 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Program Series:
Technology and Engineering
Please join us for this 24-hour developer, designer, and hardware hacking challange. MonkeyBars Spring Build is a Hackathon unlike any Chicago has ever seen. Build is not simply a coding challenge, it is a place where anyone from the hardware hacker to the designer can, with the support and resources from the MonkeyBars team and partners, bring an idea to the realm of reality in just 24 hours.
February 23, 2013
Thorne Auditorium at Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxWindyCity, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxWindyCity event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
February 21, 2013
McDermot, Will & Emery
227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Life Science
Bioluminescence is everywhere on earth—most of all in the ocean, from angler fish in the depths to the flashing of dinoflagellates at the surface. Woody Hastings explores the natural history, evolution, and biochemistry of the diverse array of organisms that emit light.
January 25, 2013
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
On December 2, 1942, 49 scientists, led by Enrico Fermi, made history when Chicago Pile 1 (CP-1) went critical and produced the world’s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction.
