Illinois Computes is a campus-wide initiative dedicated to making computational resources more accessible and effective for researchers across all disciplines, helping faculty and students enhance their research without worrying about technical barriers. This initiative provides (at no cost to faculty and other researchers) computing, storage, and other technology resources, alongside consulting expertise, to researchers across […]
This year, CSBS launched the Social and Behavioral Science Impact (SBSI) Award to recognize faculty whose research not only advances social and behavioral science but also tackles critical societal challenges. The award celebrates the power of social and behavioral science to create meaningful, real-world impact. Eligibility for the award extends to all tenure-track faculty members […]
This past semester, Illinois Science Explorers (I-Sci Explorers) continued its mission of making STEM learning accessible, exciting, and impactful for children in the Champaign-Urbana area. Designed to engage K–5 students through hands-on, interactive programming, I-Sci engaged with 1,699 participant visits in 2024, offering opportunities for children to explore science in ways that are approachable and […]
In the fall of 2024, CSBS launched a campus policy research survey open to all faculty and research staff at the Urbana-Champaign campus. The primary goal of this survey was to understand the current landscape of policy research and interests at Illinois. Through this effort, CSBS aims to foster a more integrated and supportive environment […]
The CSBS is pleased to announce that four small grants were awarded during the Fall 2024 Small Grant Program Cycle. The Small Grant Program brings together researchers to develop ambitious and innovative research projects that will advance social and behavioral science and show promise for external funding. Read more about the recipients below! Title: […]
Dr. Diane Doberneck will join us on campus to lead the upcoming event Community-Engaged Work: Write, Publish, Disseminate on Feb. 28. Learn more about Diane below, and register by Feb. 21.Dr. Diane M. Doberneck is the director for Faculty and Professional Development, Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship, University Outreach and Engagement (UOE), at Michigan […]
The CSBS Small Grant Program is accepting pre-proposals on a rolling basis until January 15 for the spring 2025 cycle. The CSBS Small Grant Program aims to bring researchers together to develop ambitious and innovative projects that advance social and behavioral science while laying the groundwork for future external funding opportunities. These small grants are crucial […]
On November 15th, the Center for Social & Behavioral Science, in collaboration with the School of Labor and Employment Relations, hosted the third Future of Work Symposium. The event focused on technology’s (especially AI’s) growing impact on the workplace and explored its broader implications for the future of the workforce with insights from speakers Dr. […]
On November 12th, the University of Illinois celebrated the launch of The Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior and Society. Hosted by the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB), the Center for Social & Behavioral Sciences (CSBS), and the School of Social Work, the half-day event drew researchers from across campus to learn about […]
On November 9th, I-Sci Explorers co-hosted a National STEM Day open house at the Champaign Park District Martens Center. Paige Duncan (community engagement specialist who leads the I-Sci Explorers program) and Carolyn McDonald (graduate student in psychology) engaged students with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence in science. Carolyn demonstrated a science […]