Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Sawyer Seminar Event Series: Laura Helmuth

Mar 24, 2026   5:30 pm  
Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
Lecture
Sponsor
OVCRI
Speaker
Laura Helmuth
Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

“Why Scientists and Scholars Should Communicate Through the Media, Despite the Risks.” Journalist Helmuth (Slate, Scientific American, Washington Post) will argue that as universities, public health bodies, science agencies, and publishers face growing political attacks, scholars must build public support for academic freedom, long-term research, honest history, and life-saving health policy by engaging journalists and mass media directly. 

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