Learn More About the Beckman Institute
The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois is an interdisciplinary research institute devoted to leading-edge research in the physical sciences, computation, engineering, biology, behavior, cognition, and neuroscience.
History of the Beckman Institute
The Arnold O. and Mabel M. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
at the University of Illinois was conceived early in 1983, when campus administrators
decided to assemble a proposal for a unique new venture in multidisciplinary research
at the university.
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Arnold and Mabel Beckman
Arnold O. Beckman was born in Cullom, Illinois, on April 10, 1900. He received a
B.S. degree in chemical engineering in 1922 and a M.S. degree in physical chemistry
in 1923. Dr. Beckman and his wife Mabel M. Beckman contributed nearly $350 million
to the advancement of research and education.
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Building Information
The Institute’s 313,000 square feet, located on six floors, make it an impressive
boundary to the northern-end of campus and a major university landmark. The massive
building is wrapped in limestone and brick laid in a Flemish bond pattern with broad
expanses of green reflective glass and topped with a copper roof.
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Employment Opportunities
As part of the University of Illinois, the Beckman Institute offers competitive
salary and benefits packages depending on position. The University of Illinois is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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