Join CSBS for our Spring Social, an opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and strengthen our community of social and behavioral scientists. In light of the many challenges researchers face, from funding uncertainties to the demands of impactful scholarship, CSBS is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment. This informal, happy hour gathering will offer […]
The Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior, and Society will host the third Lunchtime Lab on Monday, April 28, focusing on the topics of trauma and resilience with lightning talks from Joe Cohen, Clarissa Richardson, Paul Bonthuis. The Lunchtime Lab series aims to explore the connections between genes, brain, behavior, and mental health with attention to […]
Are you interested in harnessing the science of team science for your collaborative work, or do you want to learn about research on team science? Attend The Science and Practice of Team Science panel discussion and reception hosted by the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) on April 24. The panel will include Stephen Fiore, PhD (Director […]
Join us for Family STEM Nights, hosted by the Illinois Science Explorers, a science outreach initiative from the University of Illinois. Bring the whole family for an evening packed with free pizza, hands-on science fun, and interactive experiments! Kids and adults alike will have the chance to explore exciting STEM activities together, sparking curiosity and […]
Event Recap: On April 15, CSBS hosted a lunchtime discussion for assistant and associate professors focused on navigating the increasingly complex federal funding landscape. As researchers face heightened funding uncertainty paired with promotion and tenure considerations, the event created space for candid conversation, brainstorming, and support. The group discussed alternative pathways for sustaining research, including […]
The Illinois Diversity and Equity Science (IDES) working group kicked off their brown bag series this spring! This informal series is designed to provide faculty with the opportunity to present their research in a relaxed setting and engage in meaningful conversations with colleagues. The brown bags are designed to encourage idea-sharing, foster connections, and highlight the […]
CSBS held the latest Emerging Investigators Lunch on Tuesday, April 1. The topic of the first lunch in the spring series was “Building your Research Program.” Attendees heard from colleagues on how they identified and developed their core research agenda, prioritized projects to pursue, and balanced independence with collaboration. The Emerging Investigators series is an opportunity […]
The Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior, and Society hosted the second Lunchtime Lab on Monday, March 24 at 12:00 – 1:00 pm in NCSA 3000, focusing on the topic of ASD/Neurodivergence with lighting talks by Howard Gritton, Laura Hetrick, and Ben Richardson. The Lunchtime Lab series aims to explore the connections between genes, brain, behavior, […]
The Emerging Investigators Lunch scheduled for May 9 will focus on building your research program in the context of the current federal funding situation. CSBS Director Eva Pomerantz will facilitate a discussion on strategies for conducting meaningful research over the next few years. Conversation will focus on such issues as how to continue with your […]
CSBS, College of Education, and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) invite community-engaged faculty across campus to the next event in our Community-Engaged Research Series. Please join us February 28 for an interactive workshop followed by a working lunch with Diane Doberneck, Director for Faculty and Professional Development in the Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship […]