Grainger College of Engineering, All Events
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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All DayThis campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmECEB 1002Join us for a presentation from new ECE faulty member, Daniel Alabi.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Friday, January 23, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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10:00 - 10:50 amRoom 1310 Digital Computer Laboratory 1304 W Springfield Ave, Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Monday, January 26, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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11:003401 Siebel Center
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmBeckman Institute 1005
The Cancer Digital Insights Planning Grant Awardee Showcase will feature presentations from each of the three awardees. The event will also feature a discussion on the next-generation CDI researchers' pathway and a networking lunch.
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5:00 - 7:00 pmJan. 28 | 5-7pm | CIF Monumental Steps | Looking for teammates to move your idea forward? Make your idea a reality at SocialFuse: a pitching, team-building and networking event for you! We'll also answer your questions about the Cozad New Venture Challenge.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amCIF 2035
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session provides an overview of the structure of the NIH and the various funding mechanisms. Participants will learn to effectively communicate with Program Officers and get tips for planning a successful NIH proposal.
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2:00 - 4:00 pmGrainger Engineering Library and Information Center, Room 233/2358 teams of 4 people will compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. This program will be open for up to 8 teams on a first come, first-served basis. The winning team will receive a prize!
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7:00 - 8:30 pmJan. 29 | 7-8:30pm | CIF 4025 | Have a startup idea and not sure about protecting intellectual property? Come listen to Prof. Joe Barich, a licensed patent attorney and an adjunct professor in the College of Law. He will share valuable insights about protecting your startup idea and answer your questions about patents and trademarks.
Friday, January 30, 2026
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10:00 - 10:50 am1310 DCL - 1304 W Springfield Ave, Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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All DayJoin the U. of I.'s largest venture creation program. Choose from specialized tracks, participate in customized workshops, receive expert mentorship and support tailored to your venture's development. Compete for over $550,000 in funding and prizes! Cozad New Venture Challenge is open to all majors.
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All DayAre you working on innovative projects that address real-world challenges? TEC is accepting nominations for the $20,000 Illinois Innovation Award and the $10,000 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship. Ask a mentor, a faculty member or an academic advisor to nominate you.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmSessions will take place from Noon-1:30 pm CST each day: Feb. 3, 2026 - Part 1 Manufacturing QA/QC Feb. 4, 2026 - Part 2 Subgrade Prep & Compaction Inspection Feb. 10, 2026 - Part 3 Factory QA & QC Feb. 11, 2026 - Part 4 Field QA/QC Feb. 17, 2026 - Part 5 Post Installation Maintenance & Leak Location Feb. 18 - 28, 2026 Online Certification Exam Available
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1:00 - 2:00 pmMain Library Room 106
Make a DIY fidget tool and learn about sensory resources at the library. Walk-ins welcome, but register in advance for a fidget take home kit. Pizza and materials will be provided while supplies last.
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pm
Part 2 of the 5-Part CQA Series will focus on subgrade preparation for flexible geomembranes. This course will describe the requirements for subgrade preparation before a flexible geomembrane is deployed, such as maximum rock size allowed, presence of water, degree of compaction, moisture content, compactive effort, and smooth rolling the surface before geomembrane install
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers how to develop the Specific Aims section of NIH proposals.
Friday, February 6, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
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All DayExplore your innovation from a business perspective, develop best practices for conducting customer discovery and prepare to apply for grants with Illinois I-Corps Workshop Series in spring. The skills learned can be applied to any career path. The spring 2026 cohort will be held online. Application is due on Feb. 9, 2026.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pm
Part 3 of the 5-Part CQA Series will provide in depth information on factory fabrication quality control. We will follow the process of quality assurance beginning with receiving the raw materials through the panel conversion process and finally shipment to the customer. Details of raw material inspection, fabrication machine setup and qualifications, in-process ASTM testi
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3:00 - 6:00 pmSiebel Center for Computer Science Atrium
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pm
Part 4 of the 5-Part CQA Series will summarize third-party geosynthetic materials and installation inspection practices that ensure quality installation and workmanship that meet and/or exceed project permitting requirements, and final acceptance in accordance with the plans and specifications. The process that will be presented ensures that clients receive a defendable as
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
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12:00 - 1:00 pm2312 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory -
12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session focuses on developing the research strategy, writing the abstract and project narrative, and addressing rigor and transparency for NIH proposals.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pm
Part 5 of the 5-Part CQA Series will focus on activities that owners and operators should perform to maintain their liner system after installation. Best practices for locating the leakage source, determining an appropriate action leakage rate, and conducting electrical leak surveys also will be discussed.
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310 -
4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers how to develop the administrative and compliance sections of NIH proposals.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation TBD
Time and location TBD.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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5:00 - 6:00 pmECEB 1002
Representatives from MPR Associates will present.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers the review and scoring criteria for NIH proposals and the intricacies of the NIH peer review process. Participants will learn how to tailor their proposal to fit the NIH criteria.
Friday, February 27, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom