Grainger College of Engineering, All Events
Thursday, January 15, 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.
Friday, January 16, 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.
Saturday, January 17, 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.
Sunday, January 18, 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.
Monday, January 19, 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.
Tuesday, January 20, 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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2:00 - 3:00 pmThis webinar will discuss lessons from recent tailings dam failures that have had major consequences. These tailings dams were marginally stable before failure due to a combination of factors, such as, high phreatic surface, steep slope, fine-grained tailings, dynamic loadings, etc. 1.0 PDH
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 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.
Friday, January 23, 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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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, January 24, 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.
Sunday, January 25, 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.
Monday, January 26, 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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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, January 27, 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.
Wednesday, January 28, 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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11:00 am - 1:00 pmBeckman Institute 1005The 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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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141 -
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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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 -
2:15 - 3:00 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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1:00 - 2:00 pmMain Library Room 106Make 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
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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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, February 7, 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.
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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3:00 - 6:00 pmSiebel Center for Computer Science Atrium -
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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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236 -
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
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
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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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
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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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom -
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 TBDTime and location TBD.
Monday, February 23, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
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 1002Representatives 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 -
2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom




