CSB Events Calendar

CSB Seminar Series – Michael Grunwald

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

Michael Grunwald is the New York Times best-selling author of 'We Are Eating the Earth'. Details for the seminar are as follows: Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 Time: 4:15-5:15pm Location: Evanston Campus  

CSB Seminar Series – Yanhong Zhang

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

Dr. Yanhong Zhang is the Interim Executive Director / Director of Research ​at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at SIUE. Title: Building Biomanufacturing, from Bench Study to Commercialization Designated as a Biorefining Center of Excellence by the Illinois General Assembly, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) is a nationally recognized biochemical processing scale-up research facility. … Continued

November – Research In Progress Meeting

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB. These monthly meetings strengthen our research and foster a more collaborative research environment … Continued

December – Research In Progress Meeting

Chicago Campus 303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB. These monthly meetings strengthen our research and foster a more collaborative research environment … Continued

CSB Seminar Series – Caleb Bashor

Chicago Campus 303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Caleb Bashor is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering & Biosciences and Deputy Director for the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute at Rice University. Details for the seminar are as follows: Date: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 Time: 3:00-4:00pm Location: Chicago Campus

December – CSB Social

Chicago Campus 303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at our upcoming social event and immerse yourself in a vibrant community of synthetic biologists. Connect and engage with fellow students, postdocs, staff, and faculty over refreshments.

January – Research In Progress Meeting

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB. These monthly meetings strengthen our research and foster a more collaborative research environment … Continued

CSB Seminar Series – Dr. Kate Rubins

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

The Center for Synthetic Biology, in collaboration with the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA), is pleased to welcome Dr. Kate Rubins, microbiologist and retired NASA astronaut, for a seminar exploring what it means to do biology in space—from experimental design in microgravity to scientific discovery aboard the International Space Station. This seminar serves as a lead-up … Continued

February – Research In Progress Meeting

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB. These monthly meetings strengthen our research and foster a more collaborative research environment … Continued

CSB Ethics Conversation

Chicago Campus 303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Engage in thoughtful discourse and broaden your perspective through our community ethics discussions in synthetic biology. Explore the ethical implications of genetic manipulation, bioengineering advancements, and the responsible integration of synthetic biology into our society, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex intersections between science, technology, and society.

March – Research In Progress Meeting

Chicago Campus 303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB. These monthly meetings strengthen our research and foster a more collaborative research environment … Continued

April – Research In Progress Meeting

Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB. These monthly meetings strengthen our research and foster a more collaborative research environment … Continued

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