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Science Entrepreneurship & Careers

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

Instructor: Prof. Danielle Tullman-Ercek Thursday, July 16th, 2026: 9:00-10:00am, Evanston Campus This seminar will focus on potential science careers, from entrepreneurship to pharmaceutical companies with ongoing synthetic biology research programs. This will help students to understand the potential opportunities within synthetic biology, as well as biotechnology and the different STEM work environments that exist for college graduates. 

CSB Ethics Conversation

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

Led by the SynBASketcases NRT cohort Thursday, July 16th, 2026: 11:00am-12:00pm, Evanston Campus 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 … Continued

Scientific Writing & Writing an Abstract

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

Instructor: Prof. Ludmilla Aristilde Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026: 9:00-10:00am, Evanston Campus This workshop will focus on technical communication with a scientific audience, especially for abstract writing. This workshop will emphasize the importance of structure, reduced complexity, and knowing the audience in a written format.

August – CSB Social & Poster Session

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

Join us at our upcoming social event as we celebrate our 2026 summer program participants (SynBREU, DeFeo, AEOP) and immerse yourself in a vibrant community of synthetic biologists. Connect and engage with fellow students, postdocs, staff, and faculty over refreshments.

CSB Seminar Series – Ena Cratsenberg

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

Ena Cratsenberg is the Chief Business Officer at Ginkgo Bioworks. Details for the seminar are as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30am Location: Evanston Campus

2026 CSB Open House

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

First year graduate students are highly encouraged to come and meet CSB labs they’re interested in! Meet CSB trainees and faculty Learn about research across CSB labs Ice cream and snacks will be provided Hosted by the CSB Trainee Association (CTA)

October – 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 by organizing the diverse sets of expertise within CSB and our greater research community to discuss new results, suggest future experiments, and brainstorm potential applications. … 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 by organizing the diverse sets of expertise within CSB and our greater research community to discuss new results, suggest future experiments, and brainstorm potential applications. … Continued

CSB Seminar Series – Edward You

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

Edward You is the Founder & Principal of EHY Consulting LLC and a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent. Details for the seminar are as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30am Location: Evanston Campus *This is a joint event with the NU Institute for Policy Research.

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 by organizing the diverse sets of expertise within CSB and our greater research community to discuss new results, suggest future experiments, and brainstorm potential applications. … Continued

CSB Seminar Series – Michelle O’Malley

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

Michelle O’Malley is a Professor in the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Details for the seminar are as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30am Location: Evanston Campus

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 by organizing the diverse sets of expertise within CSB and our greater research community to discuss new results, suggest future experiments, and brainstorm potential applications. … Continued

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