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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June 20, 2017
The Radler
2375 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Program Series:
Health and Wellness
A healthy athlete dies of complications from heatstroke during training. The medical examiner finds a legal botanical dietary supplement played a “significant role” in the death. How are regulatory agencies able to respond? What are dietary supplements and how are they regulated in the United States? How do I find information about dietary supplements I want to take? Read more…
June 12, 2017
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
104 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
Program Series:
Science and Society
On Monday, June 12, 2017 join the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, and the Illinois Science Council as we host Lawrence Krauss at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago. He will discuss his newest book, The Greatest Story Ever Told — So Far. In his book, Krauss turns to key scientific discoveries to shed light on our fundamental understanding of space, time, and Origins.
May 18, 2017
Chicago Sports Museum, Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Science and Society
Help C2ST foster connections across various industries as we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary at this year’s gala. There will be an opportunity for supporters to celebrate science and enjoy interactive sports museum exhibits. Meet researchers and mingle with area business leaders and young professionals while you enjoy food and drinks. This fundraiser will provide C2ST with much-needed financial resources to help support its mission.
May 10, 2017
Columbia College Chicago
1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Program Series:
Life Science
C2ST is pleased to present this event as part of our Science + Cinema initiative.
We go behind-the-scenes of the WTTW series Urban Nature with its producer and host, as well as one of the scientists featured in a segment filmed right here in Chicago.
Sixth Edition: Plant Biotechnology and Astrophysics in the Spotlight
As part of the French Innovation Week organized by the Consulate General of France, the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, Business France and the Alliance Française de Chicago, have organized the Sixth Edition of the French American Science Festival, to be held the first week of May 2017. Read more…
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!