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SUMMARY:CSB Seminar Series - Dario Robleto
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Synthetic Biology\, in collaboration with the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern\, is pleased to welcome Dario Robleto\, award-winning multi-media artist\, for a screening of his film Ancient Beacons Long for Notice. A community conversation after the screening will explore this question in the context of synthetic biology’s history\, encouraging us to consider its ethical implications as we forecast the future. \nThis seminar serves as a lead-up event to the Center for Synthetic Biology’s 10-Year Anniversary\, to be celebrated May 13–14\, 2026. \nDetails for the seminar are as follows: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 15th\nTime: Film Screening & Discussion: 3:00-5:00pm\, Reception: 5:00-6:00pm\nLocation: Evanston Campus\n\nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-seminar-series-dario-robleto/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
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SUMMARY:May - Research In Progress Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Research-In-Progress (RIP) Meetings aim to highlight ongoing\, unpublished work by students and postdoctoral fellows in CSB.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. These also provide a forum in which students and postdocs can practice scientific communication with colleagues in a more relaxed atmosphere.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/may-research-in-progress-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RIP Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
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SUMMARY:CSB 10-Year Anniversary and Retreat Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Synthetic Biology will celebrate a decade of discovery\, collaboration\, and impact May 13-14\, 2026\, at the Woman’s Club of Evanston. The event will bring together current members\, alumni\, partners\, collaborators\, and supporters for reflection\, reconnection\, and forward-thinking discussion. The two day event will include keynote talks\, panel discussions\, and celebratory receptions. \nCSB 10 Year Anniversary and Retreat Website \n 
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-10-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Off-Campus\, 1702 Chicago Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201
CATEGORIES:Annual Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T100000
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
CREATED:20260701T190531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T190531Z
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SUMMARY:Applying to Graduate School
DESCRIPTION:Open to CSB Undergrads \nInstructor: Pam Carpentier\, Driskill Graduate Program \nWednesday\, July 1st\, 2026: 9:00-10:00am\, Evanston Campus \nStudents will be informed about the process of applying to graduate school\, choosing the best fit for program\, funding\, and the typical requirements for a PhD.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/applying-to-graduate-school/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RDC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
CREATED:20260701T185811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T190309Z
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SUMMARY:Science Argumentation in Public Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Matthew Lucia\, PhD Student\nThursday\, July 9th\, 2026: 1:00-2:00pm\, Evanston Campus \nThis workshop will focus on engaging with the public about science\, how to build arguments about hot scientific topics and how to purposely engage with the public.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/science-argumentation-in-public-spaces-2/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RDC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
CREATED:20260701T190820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T150733Z
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SUMMARY:Presenting Your Science to Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Danielle Tullman-Ercek \nThursday\, July 9th\, 2026: 2:00-3:00pm\, Evanston Campus \n  \nWhether you are presenting research at a symposium\, conference\, thesis defense\, or professional meeting\, the ability to communicate your ideas clearly and memorably is just as important as the research itself. This interactive workshop draws on the presentation principles of Jean-Luc Doumont\, internationally recognized for his work on scientific and technical communication\, to help participants design and deliver presentations that inform\, engage\, and inspire.\n\nParticipants will learn how to move beyond information-heavy slides and create presentations built around a clear message and a compelling narrative. The workshop focuses on audience-centered communication\, helping presenters to develop their research narrative into a story for diverse audiences while reducing unnecessary jargon\, and to use visuals to reinforce take-home messages. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have a framework for planning and refining presentations that are concise\, persuasive\, and memorable\, enabling them to share their research with both expert and non-expert audiences more effectively.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/presenting-your-science-to-scientists/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RDC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
CREATED:20260701T191257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T153131Z
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SUMMARY:Science Entrepreneurship & Careers
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Danielle Tullman-Ercek \nThursday\, July 16th\, 2026: 9:00-10:00am\, Evanston Campus \nThis 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. 
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/science-entrepreneurship-careers/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RDC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
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SUMMARY:CSB Ethics Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Led by the SynBASketcases NRT cohort \nThursday\, July 16th\, 2026: 11:00am-12:00pm\, Evanston Campus \nEngage 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.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-ethics-conversation-5/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RDC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T100000
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CREATED:20260701T191919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T191919Z
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SUMMARY:Scientific Writing & Writing an Abstract
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Ludmilla Aristilde \nWednesday\, July 22nd\, 2026: 9:00-10:00am\, Evanston Campus \nThis 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.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/scientific-writing-writing-an-abstract/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:RDC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T163000
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CREATED:20260807T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T204213Z
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SUMMARY:August - CSB Social & Poster Session
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/august-csb-social-poster-session/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSB Socials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
CREATED:20260817T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T170627Z
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SUMMARY:CSB Seminar Series - Ena Cratsenberg
DESCRIPTION:Ena Cratsenberg is the Chief Business Officer at Ginkgo Bioworks. \nDetails for the seminar are as follows: \nTuesday\, Sept. 22nd\, 2026 \nTime: TBD \nLocation: Evanston Campus
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-seminar-series-ena-cratsenberg/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260821T080850
CREATED:20260807T204258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185019Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CSB Open House
DESCRIPTION:First year graduate students are highly encouraged to come and meet CSB labs they’re interested in! \n\nMeet CSB trainees and faculty\nLearn about research across CSB labs\nIce cream and snacks will be provided\n\nHosted by the CSB Trainee Association (CTA)
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/2026-csb-open-house/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSB Socials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T190338Z
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SUMMARY:CSB Seminar Series - Edward You
DESCRIPTION:Edward You is the Founder & Principal of EHY Consulting LLC and a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent. \nDetails for the seminar are as follows: \nTuesday\, Nov. 17th\, 2026 \nTime: TBD \nLocation: Evanston Campus \n*This is a joint event with the NU Institute for Policy Research.
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-seminar-series-edward-you/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
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CREATED:20260817T184250Z
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SUMMARY:CSB Seminar Series - Michelle O'Malley
DESCRIPTION:Michelle O’Malley is a Professor in the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of California\, Santa Barbara. \nDetails for the seminar are as follows: \nTuesday\, Dec. 8th\, 2026 \nTime: TBD \nLocation: Evanston Campus
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-seminar-series-michelle-omalley/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270224
DTSTAMP:20260821T080851
CREATED:20260817T185311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185734Z
UID:6529-1803340800-1803427199@syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu
SUMMARY:CSB Seminar Series - Brian Belardi
DESCRIPTION:Brian Belardi is an Assistant Professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. \nDetails for the seminar are as follows: \nTuesday\, February 23rd\, 2027 \nTime: TBD \nLocation: Evanston Campus
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-seminar-series-brian-belardi/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTSTAMP:20260821T080851
CREATED:20260817T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185813Z
UID:6535-1805155200-1805241599@syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu
SUMMARY:CSB Seminar Series - Elisa Franco
DESCRIPTION:Elisa Franco is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Bioengineering at UCLA. \nDetails for the seminar are as follows: \nTuesday\, March 16th\, 2027 \nTime: TBD \nLocation: Evanston Campus
URL:https://syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/event/csb-seminar-series-elisa-franco/
LOCATION:Evanston Campus\, 2145 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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