LAS News

Esther Ngumbi
Professor receives AAAS award for public engagement with science
Esther Ngumbi honored for work in sustainability, diversity in science, and communication
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The lessons of deep space discovery
Emeritus professor's new book reflects on cosmic voids and the journey to have his findings accepted
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Altgeld Hall
Timelines for Altgeld and Illini Hall Project come into focus
$192 million building and renovation project scheduled to conclude in 2026
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Main Quad
$87 million multi-institutional grant will help Illinois advance bioindustrial manufacturing
U of I plays a key role in research collaboration funded by the Department of Defense
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Postdoctoral researcher Byoungsoo Kim and professor Hyunjoon Kong
Octopus-inspired design advances wound healing and regeneration
New device created at U of I transfers thin, delicate tissue grafts and biosensors
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David Flaherty
Scientists receive $2 million to develop ways to use renewable energy
National Science Foundation funds collaborative effort to reimagine creation of chemicals and fuels
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Lloyd Munjanja
Associate director honored for advancing diversity in chemical sciences
Lloyd Munjanja is honored by the American Chemical Society
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George Reveliotis
LAS alumni honored for careers, service, and giving back
LAS Alumni Award winners featured in virtual celebration
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Former President Barack Obama looks at May Berenbaum as a woman in a military uniform holds the National Medal of Science
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