Illinois Center for Family and Community Engaged STEAAM (FACES) Master Calendar

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

    • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • The First Presbyterian Church (302 W Church St, Champaign, IL 61820)

    IMAGINE STEM Saturdays offers K-12 students and their families a chance to learn advanced mathematics through project-based activities, problem-solving sessions, and real-world applications. The goal is to achieve algebra readiness by 8th grade and calculus readiness by 12th grade for long-term participants. Topic: Chemical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering

Thursday, April 24, 2025

    • 12:00 - 2:00 pm
    • Panel: 180 Bevier Hall | Reception: Gatehouse Lobby, IGB Administration Building

    CSBS and IGB excited to announce The Science and Practice of Team Science panel discussion and reception on Thursday, April 24. Stephen Fiore, PhD (University of Central Florida) and Melanie Bauer (Nova Southeastern University) will lead the discussion.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

    • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • The First Presbyterian Church (302 W Church St, Champaign, IL 61820)

    IMAGINE STEM Saturdays offers K-12 students and their families a chance to learn advanced mathematics through project-based activities, problem-solving sessions, and real-world applications. The goal is to achieve algebra readiness by 8th grade and calculus readiness by 12th grade for long-term participants. Topic: Chemical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering

Monday, April 28, 2025

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • School of Social Work, Room 2015 | 1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana

    The Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior, and Society will host the third Lunchtime Lab on Monday, April 28, focusing on the topics of trauma and resilience with lightning talks from Joe Cohen, Clarissa Richardson, Paul Bonthuis.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

    • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    • First Presbyterian Church, 302 W Church St, Champaign, IL 61820

    IMAGINE Family STEM Nights give middle school students and adult caregivers exposure to different areas of engineering through fun challenges, introductions to different types of careers, and related activities. Topic: Materials Science and Engineering

Thursday, May 1, 2025

    • 4:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Neil St. Blues | 309 N. Neil St., Champaign

    Join CSBS for our Spring Social, an opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and strengthen our community of social and behavioral scientists. In light of the many challenges researchers face, from funding uncertainties to the demands of impactful scholarship, CSBS is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Friday, May 2, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Forbes Natural History Building, 1816 S Oak St, Champaign, IL

    Join the Prairie Research Institute May 2–3 for the return of the PRI Expo, a free, family-friendly science event. PRI scientists and staff will lead more than 50 interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, showcasing research in archaeology, natural history, sustainability, geology, climate, and more!

Saturday, May 3, 2025

    • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • The First Presbyterian Church (302 W Church St, Champaign, IL 61820)

    IMAGINE STEM Saturdays offers K-12 students and their families a chance to learn advanced mathematics through project-based activities, problem-solving sessions, and real-world applications. The goal is to achieve algebra readiness by 8th grade and calculus readiness by 12th grade for long-term participants. Topic: Chemical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering

    • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Forbes Natural History Building, 1816 S Oak St, Champaign, IL

    Join the Prairie Research Institute May 2–3 for the return of the PRI Expo, a free, family-friendly science event. PRI scientists and staff will lead more than 50 interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, showcasing research in archaeology, natural history, sustainability, geology, climate, and more!

Friday, May 9, 2025

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • NCSA Building 3000 | 1205 W. Clark St. Urbana, IL 61801

    The May 9 Emerging Investigators Lunch will focus on building your research program in the context of the current federal funding situation. CSBS Director, Eva Pomerantz, will facilitate a discussion on strategies for conducting meaningful research over the next few years.