CSBS and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) hosted a Climate & Health networking event on May 15th to bring together researchers across campus in response to NSF’s recent Dear Colleague Letter: Capacity Building to Catalyze Collaborations to Address Climate Change Impacts on Human Health. Brenda Koester, Associate Director of CSBS, discussed the […]
CSBS is pleased to introduce the Illinois Diversity & Equity Science (IDES) interdisciplinary network which will bring together Illinois researchers examining and addressing the roots of inequality in contemporary society by leveraging the unique strengths of the social and behavioral sciences. The roots of inequality occur at all levels of society—for example, institutional structures, social […]
The Doing Diversity Science (DDS) program is an eight-week summer research experience for undergraduates directed by Associate Prof. Avital Livny (Political Science) and administered by CSBS through the University of Illinois Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Alliance in the Chancellor’s Office of Public Engagement. DDS is designed to equip its undergraduate participants with the research skills […]
CSBS is pleased to announce the establishment of the Social and Behavioral Science Impact (SBSI) Award. This award recognizes faculty members whose research in the social and behavioral sciences holds promise for addressing societal challenges—for example, inequality, misinformation, and substance use. With the understanding that there are many forms of excellence, awardees’ research should demonstrate […]
Mark your calendars for the next community-engaged research event! The Center for Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS), Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI), and College of Education are pleased to invite community-engaged researchers to a networking lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Siebel Center for Design in the Starlight Room. Join us to identify common goals and challenges in community-engaged […]
Each fall, the CSBS hosts a methods workshop to support faculty in continually developing their methodological toolkits. On September 27th, the CSBS is hosting Dr. Sarah J. Tracy, as she presents, “Crafting Qualitative Evidence for Impact: Insider Methods for Qualitative Data Analysis, Claim-Making, and Quality”. Learn more and register on our event page. Dr. Sarah […]
CSBS is excited to invite faculty to a networking lunch hosted by the Illinois Diversity & Equity Science (IDES) interdisciplinary network on September 18th. The IDES group focuses on elevating diversity and equity science, fostering collaborations across disciplines, and developing strategies for long-term impact in our community and beyond. We believe that the complex roots […]
As part of the Center for Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) Methods Series, CSBS will host a qualitative method’s workshop led by Dr. Sarah J. Tracy (Arizona State University). The workshop will provide step-by-step best practices for crafting evidence in qualitative research.
As we look ahead to the next five years of supporting social and behavioral science on our campus, we recognize the need for richer dialogue that lets us more fully understand the issues social and behavioral science should be addressing, how we should capitalize on our campus’ strengths, and the needs of social and behavioral […]
CSBS’s IDES Group (Illinois Diversity & Equity Science) invite you to a panel discussion on race, gender, and identity in the 2024 election on Wednesday, October 16th. In this panel discussion, faculty researchers will explore the critical roles that race, gender, and identity play in the 2024 U.S. elections. Drawing on diverse perspectives from social […]