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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.

Learn more about our work in neuroAI

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.

Learn more about our work in neuroAI

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.

Visit the Beckman Institute

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.

Visit the Beckman Institute

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.

Learn more about giving to Beckman

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.

Learn more about giving to Beckman

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.

Register here!

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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.

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

405 N. Mathews Ave. M/C 251

Urbana, IL 61801

217-244-1176

[email protected]

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