SBSI Calendar
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Explore how organizations can promote the constructive use of AI at work. The Future of Work Symposium brings together University of Illinois researchers and industry leaders from Anthropic, Microsoft, and George Washington University for discussion on AI, workplace transformation, research, and industry-academy collaboration.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Join SBSI Director Eva Pomerantz for a lunch and conversation with social & behavioral science assistant professors. Lunch will be provided, and attendees’ questions will drive the discussion, with topics ranging from building a research program and navigating tenure to mentoring, work-life balance, and how SBSI can support early-career faculty.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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Explore how large language models (LLMs) can be integrated into established social science methods for analyzing digital data. In this session, Dr. Su will draw on a study of X posts about cultured meat to examine how established practices and human insights from traditional content analysis can inform LLM-assisted analysis.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Community-engaged research works best when community members are true partners. Three panelists who see IRB review from different vantage points share how academic and community partners can move through it as a team, with practical tips on structuring collaboration, preparing partners, and obtaining meaningful consent.
