Effectively managing your lab can be challenging. Indeed, many assistant professors have said this is something with which they struggle. In response, the Center for Social & Behavioral Science held an Emerging Investigators lunch on the topic on Thursday, November 7th, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. This gathering offered the opportunity for discussion with a […]
As we look ahead to the next five years of supporting social and behavioral science on our campus, we recognize the need for richer dialogue that lets us more fully understand the issues social and behavioral science should be addressing, how we should capitalize on our campus’ strengths, and the needs of social and behavioral […]
On September 27, CSBS hosted the workshop Crafting Qualitative Evidence for Impact: Insider Methods for Qualitative Data Analysis, Claim-Making, and Quality, led by Dr. Sarah J. Tracy from Arizona State University. As part of the CSBS Methods Series, the workshop brought together 68 participants from 24 different campus units (e.g., communication, educational psychology, electrical and […]
Researchers, especially those interested in diversity and equity science, now have a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Aaron Ammons, Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s Office on housing discrimination and restrictive covenants. The office is working on an initiative to strike discriminatory language from property documents and is eager to partner with Illinois researchers to […]
Securing external funding from sponsors like the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Spencer Foundation or the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is vital for advancing research, career growth, and institutional impact. While some faculty may see funding as essential for tenure and promotion, others may not face the same pressures. However, […]
The I-Sci Explorers program is more than just educational outreach — it’s a model of how research in education psychology can make STEAM topics relevant and truly accessible. Paige Duncan, Community Engagement Specialist with CSBS and director of the I-Sci Explorers program, collaborates with Carolyn MacDonald, graduate student researcher in psychology, to brings the insights […]
The Center for Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS), with support from the Office of the Chancellor-Public Engagement, is proud to introduce the participants of the AY2023-2024 Policy and Research Legislative Fellows Program! The six fellows in this cohort represent five departments from 4 different colleges and 4 departments working on issues like renewable energy and […]
Join us for our first Director’s Emerging Investigators Coffee, Building Your Research Program. The CSBS director and other experienced social and behavioral science faculty will share their experiences and perspectives on this topic. Discussion will focus on developing and achieving a long-term vision for your research as well as how to handle challenges in achieving this vision. There will also be time to get to know other assistant professors in the social and behavioral sciences across campus.
Join us at our Bi-annual Assistant Professor Gathering! This is an opportunity to share your research with other assistant professors in the social and behavioral sciences and hear about their research. The gathering also allows for informal conversations with colleagues and CSBS staff. More to come on this event.
The Center for Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS), with support from the Office of the Chancellor-Public Engagement, is proud to introduce the participants of the AY2022-2023 Policy and Research Legislative Fellows Program! The six students in this cohort represent five units in four different colleges, encompassing a diverse array of fields of study, from civil […]