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 7, 2010
Lecture Hall I
The Field Museum, South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
While the effects of climate change will vary across different ecosystems and sectors, the Great Lakes region is expected to experience large changes in climate during the 21st century. Hear about the impacts of these changes on Great Lakes ecosystems and livelihoods and discuss what the region needs to do to adapt to those changes.
September 21, 2010
Illinois Institute of Technology
3300 South Federal Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
By the year 2035, it is estimated that our world’s dependent relationship with liquid fossil fuels will reach a staggering 110 million barrels a day, with the largest increase in consumption coming from the current developing world. Increased concern over global climate change and rising competition for dwindling fossil fuel resources will require scientifically advanced and environmentally friendly solutions to solve our worsening energy supply problems.
September 7, 2010
Northwestern University Chicago Campus, Baldwin Auditorium
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Life Science
More than 30,000 personnel and nearly 45,00 response vessels have been dispatched to aid in the clean up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. One question still looms, “What are the long term effects on the environment from the spill?”
June 6, 2010
400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
The Chicago Council on Science and Technology Presents
Street Corner Science: Ask a Nobel Laureate
May 6, 2010
Northwestern University Chicago Campus, Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Climate, Energy, and Environment
The idea that millions of years ago the earth was a frozen planet with mountains of towering ice and blankets of snow hundreds of feet thick is not a new one, but is that really how our world once looked? Two Geophysicists from the University of Chicago don’t think so.
April 21, 2010
Fairmont Hotel
200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges are a grouping of critical problems that must be addressed and solved in order to maintain the United States’ national security, quality of life and sustainable future.
