Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Science Workshop | Oct. 3

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 […]

Cultivating Connection and Trust in Community-Engaged Research | Sept. 30

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 […]

Update on the Federal Funding Landscape in Social & Behavioral Science | Sept. 25

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 […]

Faculty Fast Pitch Networking Event | Sept. 19

New Perspectives on Ethical and Responsible Business in the 21st Century Gies College of Business is seeking proposals for New Perspectives on Ethical and Responsible Business for the 21st Century, a funding opportunity for collaborative research on ethical and responsible decision-making in organizations. To help faculty explore ideas and find collaborators for this opportunity, CSBS […]

Visionary Voices Lecture Series | Sept. 16

CSBS is excited to announce the Visionary Voices Lecture Series with inaugural guest Jens Ludwig on September 16. The Visionary Voices Lecture Series highlights scholars whose work demonstrates the essential role of social and behavioral science in addressing complex societal challenges. Each year, we invite a speaker who conducts pioneering research that expands how we […]

IDES Networking Lunch | Sept. 4

Connect, collaborate, and create impact. Join us for a networking lunch hosted by the Illinois Diversity & Equity Science (IDES) interdisciplinary network and CSBS. IDES brings together faculty from across disciplines to share knowledge, spark collaborations, and advance research that improves opportunities and outcomes across communities. This event is a chance to connect with colleagues, […]

AI Methods Series: Computer Vision and Beyond | Nov. 12

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we ask—and answer—questions about human behavior and society. Our new AI Methods Series showcases powerful AI approaches that open new possibilities for social and behavioral science research. Each session will feature leading experts who share how they have applied these methods in their research. We hope the sessions will spark […]

Community-Engaged Research Series: Building and Sustaining Partnerships

Please join us for the next session of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Research Series, Building and Sustaining Partnerships, on Thursday, November 13, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This interactive virtual panel will feature insights from faculty across campus who are actively engaged in building and maintaining equitable partnerships with community organizations. Panelists will share […]

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