About

About

The Beckman Institute brings researchers from many disciplines together to collaborate. The result: scientific advances that couldn’t occur any other way.

From our founder

"Always strive for excellence—there’s no substitute for it."

- Arnold 0. Beckman

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376

publications

were authored by full- and part-time faculty members during calendar year 2021.

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22.5%

of all U of I patents

were issued through Beckman-supported research over the last 10 years.

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40

home departments

and 11 colleges and schools are represented by Beckman faculty researchers.

Mission and core values

The Beckman Institute uses its mission statement and core values as a foundation for making decisions.

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News

How to ace your poster presentation: one Beckman student's guide

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    Protein p53 regulates learning, memory, sociability in mice

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    Nien-Pei Tsai and Kwan Young Lee
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    Former Beckman researcher becomes Illinois' first director of entrepreneurship

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    Illinois Kids Development Study receives another boost in funding

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Browse our history

The Beckman Institute was the first interdisciplinary research institute on the University of Illinois campus; and a model across the world for creating collaboration. Read more about Beckman's creation and the accomplishments it has since fostered.

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Job opportunities at Beckman

The Beckman Institute is a fast-paced yet inclusive environment. We're looking for creative thinkers who are excited about supporting cutting-edge research that transcends the boundaries of traditional disciplines.

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