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.
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.
The following testimonial from a C2ST supporter demonstrates the scope of our programming:
“A few years ago you hosted a talk called “The Science of Addiction”…I am a mother of a son who has been battling heroin addiction (substance abuse disorder)…As a person who taught and believed in science, I was frustrated going to family meetings where I was told repeatedly we were powerless. Then I attended the lecture hosted by C2ST and asked the question of what we could do to help support their research…Thank you so much! This lecture gave me direction and helped me feel like I had a purpose.”
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April 24, 2017
The Comedy Clubhouse
1462 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
What happens when improv comedians try to tackle the world of science?
Come find out at The Comedy Clubhouse on Monday April 24, when three teams of comedians will take a single scientifically-themed suggestion from the audience and improvise three completely different comedic performances. You’ve never seen a science presentation like this before! If you enjoy learning about science, or if you are a scientist wanting to learn how to connect more personally and spontaneously with an audience, this is a can’t-miss show!
April 23, 2017
Brookfield Zoo
8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Celebrate the Earth Day Weekend with us at the Brookfield Zoo’s Party for the Planet!
“Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! Read more…
April 22, 2017
Entrance Congress Parkway S. Columbus Dr. South of E. Jackson Dr., facing south
Program Series:
Science and Society
Chicago Council on Science and Technology is pleased to partner with the March for Science Chicago.
Chicago Council on Science and Technology is taking a stand for science.
April 11, 2017
Columbia College Chicago
1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
The arts provide a key avenue of insight into ancient human behavior and symbolic evolution. In this lecture we will review some of the evidence and analysis of how our ancestors of the later Ice Age used the material and visual world to create meanings, to develop and solidify social relationships, and to become “effective world settlers.” Read more…
April 6, 2017
The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
The Chicago Council on Science and Technology and the Institute for Advanced Study Present “The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge”
Robbert Dijkgraaf, Institute for Advanced Study Director and Leon Levy Professor, will discuss the re-publication of “The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge” (Princeton University Press), which features IAS Founding Director Abraham Flexner’s classic essay of the same title, first published in Harper’s magazine in 1939. Read more…
February 7, 2017
The Radler
2375 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Since our conception as a species, humans have relied on plants for every aspect of our existence.
Plants provide us with shelter, food, medicine, and–given the increase of chocolate and champagne consumed this time of year–plants are often used “to set the mood.” Read more…