Research Park Events

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Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, March 5. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

Join us Tuesday, March 9 at 5 pm for our free, virtual AgTech Summit Networking Night. Connect with with other conference-goers, hear pitches from agtech startups, and engage in meaningful discussion.

Mark your calendars now for Research Park's AgTech Innovation Summit on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. 

Join Alex Gorsuch and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a biweekly SBIR 101 event, the second and fourth Wednesday each month.

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Are you interested in the finding a career at the intersection of technology and Agriculture? Curious which companies are using technology to transform the Agricultural industry? Join us on Wednesday, March 10 from 4:30-5:30 PM at our AgTech Student Career Mixer to connect with companies hiring for talent in this area.

Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, March 12 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.

Research Park employees are invited to join us for a complimentary lunch from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, March 12, 2021. Lunch will be available for pickup in the EnterpriseWorks parking lot.

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Join Alex Gorsuch and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a biweekly SBIR 101 event, the second and fourth Wednesday each month.

Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .

Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on Friday, March 26. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects). Everyone is welcome.

Join the AnsibleCU Meetup group on Friday, March 26 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.

Join us on Wednesday, March 31 from 12-1pm for an EIR Workshop with Gerald Wilson. Stay tuned for more details.

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Visit the Research Park booth at Illinois' Virtual Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, April 1 from 10am-4pm. Come learn about internship opportunities available at companies within this amazing technology hub right on campus.

Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, April 2. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

Join us on Tuesday, April 6 from 12-1pm for an EIR Workshop with Alan Singleton. This meeting will serve as an immigration law update, discussing H-1B for startups and corporate hiring.

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Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, April 9 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.

Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a biweekly SBIR 101 event, the second and fourth Wednesday each month.

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Join us on Thursday, April 15 from 12-1PM for Startup Cafe with Aadeel Akhtar: PSYONIC: The Future of Bionic Limbs. PSYONIC is a company whose mission is to develop advanced prostheses that are affordable for everyone.

Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on Friday, April 16. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects). Everyone is welcome.

Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, April 16 from 12-1PM. Our special guest this month is Rob Attoe, principal of Spyder Forensics and a long-time instructor of the IACIS advanced Windows forensics class. Rob will be giving us an overview of UAV (Drone) forensics.

Join us on Wednesday, April 21 from 12-1pm for the first of four SBIR Sprint Sessions. This session will discuss Overview and Checklist, Topic Selection, Value Proposition (SBIR 101 Basics), SBIR readiness.

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Join us on Wednesday, April 28 from 12-1pm for the second of four SBIR Sprint Sessions. This session will discuss Customer Discovery Plan, Commercialization Plan, Letters of Support.

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Join us on Friday, April 30th from noon to 1:00pm for Why An Accelerator: More Than Just a Network of Investors. Accelerators are great for getting in front of investors but there is a lot more they can offer. Jack Marck, Managing Director of the Illinois AgTech Accelerator provides an insider look into the value of accelerator programming and how you can best position

Join the AnsibleCU Meetup group on Friday, April 30 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.

May the Fourth be with you! Join us on Tuesday, May 4th from 12-1pm for snacks as we celebrate "Star Wars Day." 

Join us on Wednesday, May 5 from 12-1pm for the third of four SBIR Sprint Sessions. This workshop will discuss budgeting, proposal development timeline, formatting and graphics.

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Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, May 7. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

Join us on Tuesday, May 11 from 12-1pm for an EIR Workshop with Marc Minkus. He will be discussing "What I Have Learned Working On Internal & External Venture Teams."

Join us on Wednesday, May 12 from 12-1pm for the final SBIR Sprint Sessions. This session will discuss Technical Objectives, Key Personnel, Principal Investigator Selection, and Phase 2.

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Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, May 14 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.

Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event from 12:00-1:00pm on Wednesday, May 19th. This session will be a workshop on preparing the NSF proposal pitch.

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Join us on Wednesday, May 19th from 6-8PM for the C-U JavaScript Meetup. Hang out and discuss JavaScript tips, tricks, hacks, and frameworks with some of the best local coders.

The University of Illinois Research Park and American Family Insurance have partnered together to power ILLINOIS REBOOT, a FREE coding pre-academy that exposes participants to technical skill fundamentals and provides coaching and mentoring from local tech professionals.

Join us on Tuesday, May 25th from 12 to 1PM for the EnterpriseWorks Student Social. This is an opportunity for student interns working for any of the startup companies within EnterpriseWorks to network with each other.

Join us from 12-1pm on Wednesday, May 26 for a Workshop with Anna Thornton: Are you ready to make this product? Moving from Prototype to Manufacturing. This will be part one in a two-part series.

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Join us on Friday, May 28th for the Research Park Blood Drive from 11:00am to 2:30pm. Our blood drive will provide a critical resource that helps save lives at hospitals in our community and across our region.

Join the AnsibleCU Meetup group on Friday, May 28 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.

Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for a Caribbean Luau themed happy hour on the Atkins Patio (note new location).

Join us from 12-1pm on Wednesday, June 2 for a Workshop with Anna Thornton: Are you ready to make this product? Moving from Prototype to Manufacturing. This will be part two in a two-part series and explore Defining the Product & the Process.

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Join us from 12-1pm on June 3 for Women In Tech. We will hear a dynamic presentation from Tinisha Agramonte, Chief Diversity Officer at Motorola Solutions.

Join us for a FREE yoga class for all levels.

Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, June 4. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12:00 - 1:00PM. This week, Elizabeth Chominski will delve into advanced tips on how to fully develop your LinkedIn profile and utilize its networking features.

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Join us for a FREE yoga class for all levels.

Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, June 11 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. We all get anxious when speaking in front of a group, especially if we want to perform well and make a good impression on our colleagues! 

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Join the Ansible Illinois Meetup group on Thursday, June 17 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.

Join us for a FREE yoga class for all levels.

Research Park Interns: Socialize with others from different parts of Research Park at this social event.

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career. Anyone is welcome, regardless of whether they are a full-time professional or a student.

Join us in celebrating Women in Engineering Day on Wednesday, June 23. Stop by EnterpriseWorks to pick up a lunch, take-home craft, and themed activity booklet. Be sure to follow our social media pages for content throughout the day!

Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event. This months session will be from 1-2PM on Wednesday, June 23.

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Join us for a FREE yoga class for all levels.

Fire @ Five Happy Hour returns for the month of June! Join us on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for a Pride in the Park themed happy hour on the Ameren Building Patio.

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.

On Tuesday, June 29 from 5:30 - 7:45 PM, Kelly Gust will meet at the Illinois Conference Center with tech CEOs in Champaign County to share her knowledge and expertise. This event is by invite only.

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Join us on Thursday, July 8 for Startups and Immigration: the Revival of the "International Entrepreneur" Program with Matthew Meltzer.

Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on Friday, July 9. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects).

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. This workshop will cover ways to improve your financial fitness, and will be led by Susan McGinty.

Join us on Wednesday, July 14th to get your professional headshot taken. An updated headshot is important for networking and to build your personal brand in the workspace.

Join us on Wednesday, July 14 to celebrate one of our favorite national holidays: National Mac & Cheese Day!

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Join the Ansible Illinois Meetup group on Thursday, July 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.

Join us at EnterpriseWorks on Friday, July 16 for National Ice Cream Day and meet some of the interns working around the Research Park.

The deadline to submit nominations has been extended! Friday, July 16 is now the last day to submit nominations for the Summer Intern Awards. On Thursday, July 29 we will be celebrating the end of a fantastic summer with food for all and awards for the Research Park's most outstanding interns.

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.

Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .

Join us on Thursday, July 22 for Corporate Engagement Through Experiential Learning with Gies. Jake Kinsey and Marissa Siero from the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning will present opportunities for RP companies of all sizes to engage with students through Illinois Business Consulting, Disruption Lab, and Action Learning Courses.

Fire @ Five Happy Hour returns for the month of July! Join us on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for an outer space themed happy hour on the Ameren Patio.

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.

Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event from 12:00-1:00pm CDT the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .

Join us on Thursday, July 29 for the Research Park Blood Drive from 11:00am to 2:30pm. Our blood drive will provide a critical resource that helps save lives at hospitals in our community and across our region.

Join us for the 2021 Intern Award Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, July 29 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Get ready to rep your company while looking your best! We will be celebrating the end of a fantastic summer with food for all and awards for the Research Park's most outstanding interns.

Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.

Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.