Join C2ST for one of their upcoming programs:
“Investing in Science and Education: An Act of Faith,” Tuesday, Feb. 20
Join us for an evening with John Rowe, Chairman Emeritus of Exelon Corporation. Rowe will address the rewards and challenges of investing in science and education, including the speculative nature of investing in much scientific work, the almost faith-based activity of investing in liberal arts education and the successes and failures of investing in urban education. Learn more.
Science Riot presented by C2ST, Friday, March 23
C2ST partnered with Science Riot to give a crash course in comedy to local scientists before turning them loose on an audience. Past performers have included an archaeologist, dietician, robotics engineer, cartographer and pilot. Science Riot focuses on how to make their expertise relatable and interesting — and funny! Come show your support for local experts performing standup for their first time ever. Learn more.
“Personalized Medicine,” Monday, March 19
How can knowing your genetic code help you? Genetic conditions, ones you are born with or are predisposed to, affect people of all ages, race and gender. Research shows that patient-specific treatment can produce a better response and reduce the risk of side effects. Learn more.
“The Origins of the Genus Homo,” Wednesday, May 23
When did our ancestors look the way we expect the earliest members of our genus to have looked? The search for what defines the genus Homo has spanned decades and is still debated among scientists today. In this talk, paleoanthropologist Bernard Wood will survey the history of attempts to find the earliest members of the genus Homo, including very recent and controversial additions. Learn More.
Science in the City Annual Gala 2018, Thursday, May 3
Save the date! You are invited to celebrate 10 years of Science in the City with the Chicago Council on Science and Technology at mHUB. Join us for a night of fun, where science community and industry leaders come together to support our ongoing efforts to provide science education in the city of Chicago. You can purchase tickets now! Sponsorships also available. Learn more.
Since September of 2007, C2ST has co-sponsored or produced over 190 programs, and partnered with over 100 regional and national organizations. C2ST is an anchor to catalyze a more robust marketplace for science and gain more visibility for Chicago as a center of innovation and technology.
Argonne Director Emeritus Alan Schriesheim is president and a founding director of C2ST Chicago Council on Science & Technology.