Speaker: Fabian Grusdt, Professor, Department of Physics and Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Join us for an evening with Caroline Bressey (Geography, University College London), Kennetta Hammond Perry (Black Studies, Northwestern University), and Rochelle Sennet (Music and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, College of Fine and Applied Arts) as they share their research on Black Britons in a variety of media.

Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month. 

Aspire to Inspire. Experience exciting exhibits and competitions during Engineering Open House 2024!

Engineering Open House showcases the engineering campus to more than 50,000 visitors each year. It is the largest student-run event at the U of I, and is free and fun for all ages. The Grainger College of Engineering welcomes all alumni to 301 Engineering Hall from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Friday for snacks and a warm place to relax.

Meet the 2024 class of Alumni Award for Distinguished Service Recipients! From plasma display technology to differential algebraic equations, thermal analysis to revolutionizing industry problem-solving, our distinguished alumni are global leaders in technology, innovation, philanthropy and entrepreneurship.

Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, April 5 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

Research Park will be hosting a viewing of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Light refreshments and glasses will be provided during the event; limited quantities available.

Speaker: Shruti Puri, Assistant Professor, Yale University

Join us on Tuesday, April 9, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to learn about Building and Managing a Startup Team with Business Administration Professor Melissa Graebner.

Speaker: Ian George, Chitambar Group

Join us on Wednesday, April 10 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at EnterpriseWorks.

Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Thursday, April 11 at the Illinois Conference Center.

Join the AI User Group on Friday, April 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.

Join the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST) for an day filled with quantum information science-based activities and events.

Speaker: Alexandra Kolla, Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz

Join us on Tuesday, April 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to learn about Building and Managing a Startup Team with Business Administration Professor Melissa Graebner.

Speaker: Sujeet Bhalerao, Leditzky Group

Speaker: Donny Pearson, Goldschmit Group

Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

Speaker: Alexander Ling, National University of Singapore

BAYER is bringing its mobile escape room to the Research Park from April 23 through April 25, 2024. FREE! Sign up for a timeslot online.

Speaker: Steven Moses, Quantinuum

This lunchtime talk with Dr. Nii Dodoo-Amoo will provide an overview for startups and entrepreneurs on the intricacies of fundraising, managing equity, understanding cap tables, and determining company valuations through various stages of investment.

NCSA will showcase the research conducted by students at NCSA and UIUC. This conference also presents the opportunity to network with NCSA researchers, faculty affiliates and industry partners.

Speaker: Max Gold, Chitambar Group

Undergraduates of any major are invited to this informal lunch talk with Joy Harjo, (23rd United States Poet Laureate; member of the Muscogee [Creek] Nation). Advanced registration required.

The "21st Annual Workshop on Charm++ and its Applications" will take place April 25-26 at the Siebel Center for Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Attendees may also participate via Zoom after registering.

A project manager can bring a host of useful skills and focused attention to make your sponsored project run more efficiently and effectively. Join the PDO to learn more about why you should include a project manager in your next proposal and how to make the best use of one.

Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Speaker: Chunhui Du, Assistant Professor, School of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology

Join us on Tuesday, April 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a Fireside Chat with Chris Harbourt on strategic board management.