Urbana Campus Research Calendar (OVCRI)
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Friday, August 7, 2026
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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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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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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 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.

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 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.

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.

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
Recurring
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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, December 3, 2026
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In this workshop, graduate students will use Human-Centered Design to reflect on their strengths, aspirations, and opportunities, and develop practical strategies for shaping a career path aligned with their goals and values.


