Events at Beckman

Events at Beckman

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour until the Beckman Café reopens. Contact Stacy Olson for details.

New-to-Beckman tours

Learn something new on a guided tour of the building.

Gather in the Garden

Grab a cup of coffee and say hello to members of the Beckman community.

Cookie Collab

Join your colleagues for cookies, coffee and community-building.

Yoga at Beckman

A free hour of yoga in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome. Bring your own mat.

Upcoming events

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Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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! 

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Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

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Assistive and Inclusive Technology for Digital Accessibility

Beckman Institute Room 2269 (2nd Floor Tower Room)

Contact name: Mark Hasegawa-Johnson
Contact email: jhasegaw@illinois.edu

A workshop for researchers from the

 University of Illinois, Inha University, and Ewha University

Feb. 6 and 7, 2025 at the Beckman Institute

 

Researchers from the University of Illinois, Inha University, and Ewha Women’s University are invited to present their work on AI-Based Assistive Technology for Communication, Inclusive Design for Digital Accessibility, and related topics of research. Presentations already planned include:

 

AI-Based Assistive Technology for Communication

SpeakWise: LLM-based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device

LLM-based Automatic Sentence Generation for AAC Devices

Domain-Sensitive Labeling for Speech Analysis

 

Inclusive Design for Digital Accessibility

Special Education Technology & Accessibility: Research Overview and Current Projects at Ewha Women’s University

Accessible Science for Students with Visual Impairments: Using Digital Tactile Graphics and 3D Models

Inclusive Mobile Banking: Designing 'Easy Mode' for Users with Developmental Disabilities

Identifying Challenges and Needs in HCI Experiences for Individuals with Autism: A Study on Voice Command Errors

Adapting Multi-Turn Conversational AI agent for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Developing AAC Symbols with ChatGPT: A Case Study

 

 

Other researchers interested in presenting your research in AI-Based Assistive Technology for Communication or Inclusive Design for Digital Accessibility are encouraged to contact Dr. Mark Hasegawa-Johnson (jhasegaw@illinois.edu) to reserve space on the presentation schedule.

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New-to-Beckman tour

MRI Exhibit

Contact name: Lexie Kesler
Contact email: lkesler@illinois.edu

Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. Tours will be offered the first Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.  Register here.

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Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

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Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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! 

ITG Tech Talk: "Characterizing Complex Biological Nanoparticles using Electron Microscopy"

5602 Beckman Institute and on Zoom

Contact name: Bishop Gonzalez
Contact email: jbgonza2@illinois.edu

Please join us at noon on Wednesday, February 12, in 5602 Beckman to learn about Characterizing complex biological nanoparticles using electron microscopy presented by Elizabeth Bello.

Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance.  

Please register by Friday, February 7.

Register here!

Registration link

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Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

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Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

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Beckman DEI Committee hosting therapy dog

Beckman Atrium

Join us from 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday, February 20 in the Beckman Atrium to unwind with a visiting therapy dog! All are welcome to take a moment to destress, relax and recharge with the calming presence of a canine friend!

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Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

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Cookie Collab

Atrium

Contact name: Mollie Stevens
Contact email: mollie@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 12172442603

Join members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. 

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Director's office

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! 

Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve.

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Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Director's office

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! 

Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve.

Read more

Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

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Integrative Imaging, explained

Beckman Institute Auditorium

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-8373

No more information

New-to-Beckman tour

MRI Exhibit

Contact name: Lexie Kesler
Contact email: lkesler@illinois.edu

Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. Tours will be offered the first Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.  Register here.

Read more

Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Director's office

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! 

Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve.

Read more

Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Director's office

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! 

Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve.

Read more

Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Director's office

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! 

Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve.

Read more

Molecular Science and Engineering, explained

Beckman Institute Auditorium

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-8373

No more information

Yoga at Beckman

Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower

Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

New-to-Beckman tour

MRI Exhibit

Contact name: Lexie Kesler
Contact email: lkesler@illinois.edu

Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. Tours will be offered the first Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.  Register here.

Read more

Beckman Visualization Lab Office Hours

2203 Beckman Institute

Contact name: Jay Cournoyer
Contact email: itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Beckman’s Visualization Laboratory is offering office hours with new Vis Lab Manager Jay Cournoyer between 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Vis Lab offers data visualization software, high-performance computing, 3D art services, virtual reality content creation and high-speed photography. Have questions? Email itg-vl@beckman.illinois.edu

Read more

Director's Coffee Hour with Steve Maren

Director's office

Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu

Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! 

Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve.

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Kate Clancy speaks at a lecture in one of Beckman's Tower Rooms with a white board behind her.

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