Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, this event has been POSTPONED. CSBS remains committed to hosting this important event and will share a new date as soon as it becomes available. CSBS is pleased to welcome Dr. Becky Miller, Program Leader at the National Institutes of Health Office of the Director, for an in-depth seminar […]
The Illinois Science Explorers (I-Sci Explorers) program connects University of Illinois researchers with children in the Champaign-Urbana community through hands-on, research-inspired STEAM modules. Designed for grades K–8, these modules turn the latest research into engaging, age-appropriate activities, helping children see themselves as capable and connect to science while developing their passion for it. Faculty can […]
Researchers from across campus came together on September 30 to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build connections during Cultivating Connection and Trust in Community-Engaged Research. The completely full event (with standing room only by the end) brought more than 80 participants from disciplines such as entomology, linguistics, sustainable technology, music, landscape architecture, French & Italian, […]
The October 3rd Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Science Workshop brought together researchers eager to explore how emerging computational tools can help answer complex questions in their fields. Hosted by CSBS in partnership with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), the event was led by Dr. Jeff Levy from the University of Chicago […]
In September, CSBS hosted the Open House for New Researchers, welcoming new faculty and research staff from across campus to connect, learn more about CSBS, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The open house featured refreshments from Neil St. Blues and a warm introduction to the center’s mission and resources. CSBS Director Eva Pomerantz gave a […]
In our Affiliate Highlights series, we are sharing short interviews with members of our community, offering a glimpse into their research, interests, and what inspires their work. This year, we are randomly selecting assistant and associate professors from our Affiliates program. Each feature includes a few brief questions to help spark connections, highlight new opportunities, and […]
As part of the Center for Social & Behavioral Science Methods Series, CSBS partnered with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications to host a full-day workshop led by Dr. Jeff Levy, Assistant Instructional Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, focused on how machine learning can be applied in social and […]
Please join us September 30, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Illini Union (Room 103) for the first event of the 2025-26 Community Engaged Research Series, Cultivating Connection and Trust through Community-Engaged Research. This inaugural event will include opportunities to network with other community-engaged researchers, learn about community-engaged resources on campus, and hear from a […]
New faculty and research staff, you are invited to join CSBS for our Fall Open House — a welcoming event designed to help new faculty and staff in the social and behavioral sciences get connected and informed. At the Open House, you can: September 25 | 3:30 – 5:00 pmNCSA Building, Room 3100 | 1205 W. […]
Join us for an update on the shifting federal funding landscape in social and behavioral science, featuring insights from Lewis-Burke Associates, a leading government relations firm specializing in research and higher education. Representatives from Lewis-Burke will share the latest developments in Washington and what they mean for researchers planning future proposals and projects. Attendees will […]