The Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior and Society held its first Lunchtime Lab event on February 27, kicking off a series designed to foster interdisciplinary research on mental health. The inaugural session focused on schizotypy, featuring Dr. Thomas Kwapil (psychology) and Dr. Uwe Rudolph (comparative biosciences). Schizotypy refers to personality traits and cognitive tendencies linked […]
In our new 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 (nothing too serious!) to help spark […]
AI-Faces by Illinois is a database of AI-generated, photorealistic images of children’s faces designed for use in social and behavioral research. Developed by Drs. Michael T. Rizzo (psychology), Brenda Straka (psychology), and psychology PhD student Tim Chao, this CSBS-funded resource is available at no cost to researchers, providing a controlled, flexible alternative to traditional face […]
In February, the Center for Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS), in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) and the College of Education, hosted Dr. Diane Doberneck, Director for Faculty and Professional Development in the Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship at Michigan State University. As part of the Community-Engaged Research series, Doberneck facilitated […]
The Center for Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) and the Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) welcome applications to the Partnerships for Evidence-based Public Policy (PEPP) Fellowship. This new program bridges research and policymaking by supporting mid-career faculty across the University of Illinois System in conducting year-long policy research projects in collaboration with Illinois […]
Last month, Illinois Science Explorers (I-Sci Explorers) brought science to local families at the January Family STEM Night, enjoying pizza and interactive STEM activities. This event, hosted in collaboration between I-Sci and the Champaign Park District’s Marten Center, aimed to introduce families to different aspects of STEM through interactive stations. By experimenting, building, and problem-solving […]
In our new 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 (nothing too serious!) to help spark […]
Dr. Liliane Windsor is the associate dean for research and a professor in the School of Social Work. Her research focuses on applying critical consciousness theory to the development of interventions that promote health equity, particularly in the areas of substance use disorder treatment, infectious disease, and the criminal legal system in marginalized communities. In […]
CSBS is excited to share the first research publication from the Policy & Research Legislative Fellows (PRLF) program. Ha Young Choi, a graduate student in human development and family studies, worked with former State Representative Michael Marron’s office from 2022-2024 to understand why young adults are increasingly choosing not to stay in nonmetropolitan areas for […]
On February 12, CSBS hosted its first Spring Open House, welcoming researchers from across campus. The event, held in the lobby of our new space in the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) building, served as an opportunity for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations in the social and behavioral sciences. We […]