Urbana Campus Research Calendar (OVCRI)
Friday, July 17, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Join us for a special tour led by Magdalena Novoa, guest curator of Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile (on view through Sep 5). Gain insights into the story behind these incredible works of art and research.
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Do you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Krannert Art Museum invites you to Knit & Sit! Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the museum. All ages and experience levels are welcome! A limited amount of yarn and needles will be available—and anyone wanting to learn can receive a simple knitting lesson.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, July 20, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Mark your calendar now to save July 20-24, 2026, for the Fourth Annual Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop. More details to come.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026
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Presented in conjunction with Stitching Ecologies: Urbana-Champaign Satellite Crochet Coral Reef, this community crochet gathering invites participants to stitch, create, and connect while learning more about the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project. All skill levels are welcome—no experience necessary. Materials are provided.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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This presentation explores how generative AI is shaping undergraduate writers’ writing processes and their perceptions of their writing identities. Drawing from student interviews, observations, and survey data, it examines how GenAI technologies are influencing different aspects of writing, such as revision practices, writing confidence, and writing invention.
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The 7th Midwest Single-Molecule Workshop will bring together scientists at all career stages from across the Midwest and beyond to share cutting-edge advances in single-molecule biophysics. The workshop aims to support the growth of a vibrant single-molecule research community in the Midwest.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026
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Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
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Join INHS Medical Entomology Laboratory scientist Kylee Noel to explore mosquito ecology, backyard management, and bite prevention.
Friday, July 24, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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This session introduces practical frameworks (Cognitive Triage, the FLUFF/SPARK model, the Cognitive Gym) for using AI to build rather than weaken student and faculty thinking capacity. It also proposes ways to invest in and protect cognitive capital, and to design learning for post-singularity institutions through cognitive sustainability.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for children (ages 5+) with their families and caregivers. Experience the museum in a fun, welcoming way that sparks creativity and curiosity for the whole family. You are welcome to listen, explore, and create together.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, July 27, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026
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Join our Summer AI Training Mini-Series for a session on Agentic AI! Led by Soham Pal, Research Computing and Data Facilitator at NCSA, via Zoom on Tuesday, July 28, 1 to 2pm. Learn what agentic AI is and how to start using it in your research. Open to all faculty, students, and staff; especially useful for researchers and developers.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Set! NIH SBIR Workshop
RecurringJoin our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for an Set! NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop from 12:00-1:30 PM CT on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Group: Summer 2026
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Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
Friday, July 31, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
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Join Beckman to celebrate its 2025 graduate fellows, as well as 2026 recipients of the Beckman Institute Undergraduate Fellowship, Thomas and Margaret Huang Award for Graduate Research and Erik Haferkamp Memorial Award for Undergraduate Research.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Stop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for children (ages 5+) with their families and caregivers. Experience the museum in a fun, welcoming way that sparks creativity and curiosity for the whole family. You are welcome to listen, explore, and create together.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, August 10, 2026
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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Set! NIH SBIR Workshop
RecurringJoin our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for an Set! NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop from 12:00-1:30 PM CT on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Join Field Museum researchers Bruno de Medeiros, assistant curator of insects, and Elizabeth Postema, postdoctoral research scientist, for a free, hands-on workshop.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
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This two-day symposium brings together researchers, industry leaders, project developers, and policymakers to discuss energy systems, carbon capture and utilization, AI-driven energy demand, carbon markets, and financing pathways for energy-carbon projects. Interested participants may request an invitation on the event page.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Speaker: Brad Christensen
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
Friday, September 11, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Our Mr. Matsura, a feature documentary film, is the story of photographer Frank Matsura who journeyed from his native Japan to live in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. The film presents a picture of the “frontier” that departs from the existing popular culture narrative and celebrates the singular contribution of a community-building immigrant artist in America.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
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Speaker: Hannah Manetsch
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
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Railroad Environmental Conference
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
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Railroad Environmental Conference
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Speaker: Chong Wang
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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The iSchool Research Showcase shares human-centered, interdisciplinary research through a keynote speech and a series of short presentations and posters by School of Information Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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Speaker: Charlotte Boettcher
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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Tuesday, March 2, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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Tuesday, March 30, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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Tuesday, April 13, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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