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WE PROPEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Beckman Institute is a unique engine for research. We're making incredible advances while helping ordinary people.
WE PROPEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Beckman Institute is a unique engine for research. We're making incredible advances while helping ordinary people.
We're pushing the boundaries of neuroAI
Since it was founded, the Beckman Institute has been a hub for studying intelligence. Today, its expert researchers and interdisciplinary labs are pushing the boundaries of neuroscience and artificial intelligence to lead the neuroAI revolution.
We're pushing the boundaries of neuroAI
Since it was founded, the Beckman Institute has been a hub for studying intelligence. Today, its expert researchers and interdisciplinary labs are pushing the boundaries of neuroscience and artificial intelligence to lead the neuroAI revolution.
- Remembering Theodore “Ted” Brown, the founding director of the Beckman Institute
- Beckman Institute Open House happening April 10-11
- Beckman researchers simulate cellular division with virtual cell
- Steel selected for Illinois mentorship program
- Beckman's Luthey-Schulten and team simulate a living cell at nanoscale resolution
WE HELP YOU CONNECT.
We offer a café with drinks and daily specials, events from concerts to research lectures and plenty of study and meeting spaces.
WE HELP YOU CONNECT.
We offer a café with drinks and daily specials, events from concerts to research lectures and plenty of study and meeting spaces.
Give to Beckman
If you're passionate about training the next generation of scientists, advancing artificial intelligence or breaking scientific barriers to improve minds, machines and molecules, a gift to the Beckman Institute can help.
Give to Beckman
If you're passionate about training the next generation of scientists, advancing artificial intelligence or breaking scientific barriers to improve minds, machines and molecules, a gift to the Beckman Institute can help.
Gather in the Garden
Tuesday, March 31 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Beckman Institute Center Atrium
Mary Power
217-300-2338
Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium!
Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Beckman Microscopy Suite Tech Talks presents: Investigation of inorganic crystal growth using Diffraction Contrast Tomography (Lab-DCT) with Eslam Elbakry
Tuesday, March 31 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arnold O. and Mabel M. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, 5602
Stephanie Peyton
217-300-0566
Beckman Microscopy Suite Tech Talks presents: Investigation of inorganic crystal growth using Diffraction Contrast Tomography (Lab-DCT) with Eslam Elbakry
Please join us at noon on Tuesday, March 24, in 5602 Beckman.
Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by noon March 20.
Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours
Tuesday, March 31 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2203 Beckman Institute
Jay Cournoyer
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Manager Jay Cournoyer will be on hand to help users with the Vis Lab’s equipment and other resources for research. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email [email protected].
Yoga at Beckman
Wednesday, April 01 12:00 PM
Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Elena Romanova
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours
Wednesday, April 01 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2203 Beckman Institute
Jay Cournoyer
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Manager Jay Cournoyer will be on hand to help users with the Vis Lab’s equipment and other resources for research. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email [email protected].
Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours
Thursday, April 02 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2203 Beckman Institute
Jay Cournoyer
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Manager Jay Cournoyer will be on hand to help users with the Vis Lab’s equipment and other resources for research. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email [email protected].
Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours
Friday, April 03 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2203 Beckman Institute
Jay Cournoyer
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Manager Jay Cournoyer will be on hand to help users with the Vis Lab’s equipment and other resources for research. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email [email protected].
Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series
Friday, April 03 3:00 PM
Beckman Institute Auditorium
Monica Fabiani
Please join us for the Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series, a new monthly event designed to bring together faculty, researchers, postdocs, and students from across the Psychology Department, Beckman Institute, and beyond to engage in lively, interdisciplinary conversations around psychology. This series is part of our broader effort to foster community, highlight the breadth of excellent psychological science at UIUC, and spark new collaborations.
Donuts with the Director for grad students
Monday, April 06 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Beckman Institute Atrium
Lisa Johnson
Beckman graduate students are invited to grab donuts, coffee and say hello to Director Steve Maren as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
Visit with Therapy Dog FERGUS
Monday, April 06 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Beckman Institute East Atrium
Do you ever just need to pet a dog? Come and meet Fergus!
Fergus is a 6 year old male Border Terrier. He has been certified as a therapy dog with the Alliance for Therapy Dogs since 2023. He has enjoyed being a reading assistance dog at the Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center many times, and has brought his friendly spirit to the Champaign Public Library, the Urbana Free Library, the Autumn Fields Assisted Living facility, Carle Foundation Hospital, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign. He is looking forward eagerly to more visits at the Beckman Institute.
In addition to therapy dog activities, Fergus trains and trials in the sport of canine scent work.
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