The 2025-2026 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Senate is scheduled to meet at 3:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Illini Room A (1st floor, Illini Union). Meeting materials are available online. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Join us for an introductory, in-person training designed for community members and the public who play a vital role in identifying concerning behaviors and potential threats. TERO highlights the power of community involvement and introduces a behavioral approach to violence prevention. Location: Illini Union Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Doors open at 8 a.m.) Capacity: Limited to 30 participants per session. The Sept. 25 session is nearly full! We encourage early registration for upcoming sessions on Jan. 29, 2026 and April 30, 2026. Register here to reserve your spot.

OLLI at Illinois is accepting proposals from current and retired faculty and area experts to teach courses to engaged lifelong learners during our spring 2026 semester (Feb. 23 to April 18, 2026). All fields of study are welcome. Compensation: $500 for 4-week courses; $1,000 for 8-week courses. For details about this public engagement activity, visit the OLLI course proposal website or contact the OLLI office (olli@illinois.edu, 217-244-9141). To find out more about OLLI, visit the OLLI website. Proposal deadline: Friday, Oct. 24. 

Tenured and untenured University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty are invited to apply for one semester of release time to pursue an individual scholarly or creative project. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Oct. 7. To request application materials, please contact Naomi Young at naomiy@illinois.edu. 

Join us for a new workshop for assistant and associate professors - Adapting, Pivoting, Reframing, Reorienting: Pathways for Faculty Members to Address Current Challenges. We invite early- and mid-career faculty members (tenure-stream/specialized faculty) to explore with our panel of leaders their strategies and insights to navigate shifting priorities, reframe challenges and reorient academic paths with resilience and purpose. This session will take place in person only and will not be recorded. Register here no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25. 

The 2025 Campus Charitable Fund Drive begins Sept. 17! Celebrate the campaign launch at the Agency Fair, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Illini Union BC, where you can learn about CCFD, connect with participating nonprofits and find opportunities that inspire you. The campaign runs through Nov. 12. Make a one-time gift or set up payroll deduction to support the causes you care about. For details, reach out to your CCFD unit leader or email ccfd@illinois.edu.

In today’s global food system, understanding how food is regulated is more important than ever. "Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement" is a 4-week course led by Jessica Hartke that explores how food laws are created, enforced and influenced. Learn how things like the Food Safety Modernization Act, dietary supplements and infant formula are regulated, and how advocacy and public health shape policy, all with insights from leading experts. Whether you're a student, professional or curious consumer, this course will give you tools to assess food safety in the U.S.

The draft summer 2025 list is now available at go.illinois.edu/lotrae. If your course is missing, check your instructor report against the criteria in the draft list. At least five students must have completed the relevant item(s) and you must have released your sections for inclusion on the list. For questions or corrections, email ices@illinois.edu or call 217-244-3846.

The Illini Dads Association will soon select a “King Dad” for Dads Weekend (Oct. 31 to Nov. 1). The King Dad recipient receives royal treatment, including an Illini Union hotel room, tickets to the Chancellor’s pregame festivities, football tickets in a suite, recognition on the field and free event tickets! Students, nominate your father/father figure today! Application deadline: 5 p.m. Sept. 26!

Don’t be alarmed if you hear an emergency warning siren at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. The Division of Research Safety has scheduled a siren test at the SMSF at 2006 S. Griffith Dr., Champaign. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires that the siren be tested annually and be capable of alerting anyone within 1,000 feet of the building. This is only a test and not an emergency.

Looking for something fun to do with your colleagues and friends? Join the Bowling Leagues at the Illini Union Rec Room. This casual, fun environment is the perfect way to enjoy bowling with your friends. There are Sunday evening Duo or Team leagues, along with a Friday Lunchtime League. Sign up as a team or individual. The leagues start on Sept. 21 and will run until Dec. 7. Click here for complete details and to register.

Homecoming 2025 Week is almost here! Celebrate this annual tradition with the Official Homecoming T-shirt available through the Illini Union Bookstore. Order online or stop in-store! You can also pick up the official Homecoming button for FREE in the store.

The National Center for Principled Leadership and Research Ethics is pleased to share a new resource highlighting a communication approach proven effective through a randomized trial and a replication study for holding laboratory discussions about issues central to the conduct of ethical research in the lab. https://ncpre.csl.illinois.edu/research/nsf-dlc.

The Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy invites applications to co-host seminars across campus in 2025–2026. These events highlight research, innovation and the social, economic and policy dimensions of the circular bioeconomy. Applicants should propose a speaker and secure partial funding from another unit; selected hosts will receive logistical support, 1:1 matching funds up to $1,000 and help with outreach and promotion. Apply now to showcase cutting-edge work in this field.

Join leading experts as you explore the evolving world of alternative investments in this 3-course series. Learn how to value farmland and real estate, navigate tax and regulatory frameworks, and build diversified, tax-efficient portfolios. Designed for financial advisors, accountants, real estate pros and lifelong learners. Start building smarter strategies and enroll today!

"Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?" with Juan Loor and Derek Nolan offers a look into lactation biology. Learn how milk is made, what’s in it — from proteins to vitamins — and why it matters for human health. Explore the anatomy of the mammary gland, milk’s nutritional power and common health issues like mastitis. Check out this fascinating intro course to the science behind dairy!

Applications are now open for the spring 2026 Illinois Supervisory Skills Program. In this semester-long program, participants gain self-awareness of their management styles and develop critical leadership skills while engaging within a cohort of peers. Open to employees with at least a 75%-time appointment who currently supervise status or student employees. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

Let your students know they can drop-in for a writing consultation at the Main Library and via Zoom (from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday) or in-person at the LAS Hub in Lincoln Hall (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday). These 15- to 30-minute sessions are held on a first-come, first-served basis. They can receive actionable advice on shorter documents, ask specific questions or brainstorm their next project!

Need help with your assignments? Library research consultations can do that! Meant for introductory and lower-level classes, research consultations can be used to help you decide on a research topic, develop keywords, navigate library resources and more. Consultations start Sunday, Sept. 14 and run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and are available in both zoom and in person.  Provided by Teaching, Learning, and Academic Support in the Main Library Orange Room. Learn more and book an appointment on the website: https://go.library.illinois.edu/researchconsultations. 

Dr. Robert Smith’s research interests include science policy, synthetic biology, emerging biotechnologies, public value, governance of science and technology, collaborative methods, research funding, responsible innovation, science and technology studies, and biofuels. Dr. Smith has published on topics including responsible research and innovation and genomic editing as a site for institutional reflexivity. More info + registration here.

In this talk, "Decolonizing Relationships: The Impact of an Empowerment versus Agency Mindset in International Technical Interventions," the speakers propose a new mindset that shifts the focus in technical education from the practitioner as the changemaker to the practitioner as a facilitator or consultant who affirms the agency and capabilities of the local community. They will discuss two engineering case studies, in Zambia and Honduras.

Two ACDIS Undergraduates will present their research on their individual topics in global security, that they were awarded the Jeremiah Sullivan Fellowship for 2025 Summer Research. Arshiya Shah, Department of Political Science -- The Logic of Borderland Unrest: Colonial Borders, Postcolonial Governance, and the Transnational Dynamics of Violence and Unrest  Along with Matvei Shevchenko, in International Relations and Economics -- No Peace, No Illusion: Russia's Long-Term Confrontation Strategy with the Critical Weakness of European Security Frameworks

Join us for the opening of an exhibit celebrating Farm Aid with remarks from curator Dan Gilbert (History; Labor and Employment Relations), live music by New Souls, light refreshments featuring local produce and more. About the exhibit: On Sept. 22, 1985, 80,000 fans packed Memorial Stadium for a 14-hour show broadcast nationwide. That first concert launched Farm Aid, which still supports grassroots efforts for sustainability and justice in U.S. agriculture. Its model of artist–activist partnership remains a unique song of solidarity.

The Center for Writing Studies is happy to host Bernadette Calafell! She will be hosting a workshop titled "Using Critical Auto-methodological and Performative Methods in Our Scholarship," and giving a lecture titled "Revolutions are Built on Hope: Cassian Andor and the Revolutionary Politics of Hope in the Star Wars Universe." Please join us on Friday, Sept. 26!

There are multiple methodologies to create literature reviews, with different aims, goals, protocols and outcomes. Attend this workshop to learn about the range of evidence synthesis (literature review) methodologies, from a traditional narrative review to rigorous reviews, such as systematic reviews and umbrella reviews. We will discuss 12 types of reviews, identify the similarities and differences between them and provide insight into how to select the review type that is best suited for your project. Offered twice: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 16, (in-person); 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 19, (online).

MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media and survey data. MAXQDA is available for free to all campus users via Illinois Computes. This workshop is the first in a three-part series on using MAXQDA for analyzing qualitative data and does not assume any previous knowledge of MAXQDA. You may find it helpful to use the materials from the Planning Qualitative Analysis workshop to think about strategies relevant to your own research project. Offered twice:  2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18, (in-person) and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 19, (online).

In this workshop, we'll explore two free tools for analyzing data: 1.) Taguette and 2.) QualCoder. Both tools are open-source and freely available.Taguette is an easy-to-use tool for coding text data and offers online collaboration for team-based projects. QualCoder's features are comparable to licensed software like NVivo or MAXQDA, including the ability to work with multimedia and survey data, to use variables, automatically code text data and calculate inter rater reliability. Offered twice: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15, (in-person) and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 17, (online)

Join the Center for Social and Behavioral Science for an update on the shifting federal funding landscape in social and behavioral science, featuring insights from Lewis-Burke Associates, a leading government relations firm specializing in research and higher education. Representatives from Lewis-Burke will share the latest developments and what they mean for researchers planning future proposals and projects. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of current priorities and trends, helping them navigate opportunities and challenges in today’s funding environment. Register by Sept. 18. 

As part of the Center for Social and Behavioral Science Methods Series, CSBS is hosting a full-day workshop led by Jeff Levy, a professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, focused on how machine learning can be applied in social and behavioral science. Using real-world data, Levy will introduce core machine learning concepts including supervised learning, model evaluation and interpreting results. Participants will engage interactive, hands-on exercises using tools like Python or R. Register by Sept. 26.

Step into the vibrant world of Pakistan through stories, traditions and everyday life shared by Pakistani students. This interactive program invites you to explore the warmth of Pakistani culture by savoring a cup of chai, tasting traditional street-style snacks, trying your hand at beautiful mehndi (henna) designs and enjoying live performances of celebratory songs that bring the festivities to life. Free and open to all!

As part of the the New American Welcome Week, Global Relations and the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs will be having a Human Library Event. The event will feature immigrants and international students living in Champaign-Urbana as human books. Each human “book” will be available during the event to interact with “readers” and talk to them about their native country. Topics covered in the conversations include among others geographic location, cuisine, languages spoken and culture. Refreshments, arts and crafts will be offered as part of the event. Open to all ages!

Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!

Are you having trouble organizing all your sources but don’t know where to start? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to three popular citation managers —Mendeley, Zotero and Endnote. We will go over pros and cons of each one and give you a preview of how they work to help you choose the best fit for your citation needs.

During this hybrid event, Center for Writing Studies faculty from across disciplines will unpack key terms central to writing research. Join us to hear faculty explore their favorite writing research keywords, the work these terms do in their own scholarship, and how these terms intersect or diverge across fields. This event offers a chance to see how writing research concepts move across disciplines, and we hope you’ll join us to gain fresh perspectives for your own research and teaching.

The Indigenous people of Brazil are an essential part of Brazil's multicultural society. In this reading group, we invite those interested in reading and discussing the ways Indigenous communities record their customs and traditions, the environmental injustices they face with the construction of the Belo Monte Da, and essays by Ailton Krenak, the first Indigenous writer accepted to the Brazilian Academy of Letters. Meetings are from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 and Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11.

Lena Khalaf Tuffaha is a poet, essayist and translator. She is the author of three books of poetry, including "Something About Living" (University of Akron, 2024). She is also winner of the 2024 National Book Award 

Stop by the Courtyard Café for Musical Mondays featuring Kolten Taylor and The Truck Toppers. Rooted in outlaw country, while combining elements of rock, Taylor draws inspiration from his experiences as a blue-collar worker and memories of country living. While at college in Champaign-Urbana, Taylor picked up a guitar and began writing with his friends and family. His two latest singles are "Neon Glow" and "Good Time Bad." Taylor's heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply with listeners, capturing audiences with relatability and the band's raw performances. All are welcome to enjoy this free event!

Join Denissa Purba of Boku University as she presents via Zoom at the fall 2025 Kent Seminar Series from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Presentations this semester focus on topics related to electrification in mobility. Food and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Illinois Center for Transportation Classroom.

Join us for an Introduction to the LGBTQ+ community. In this training we will cover: LGBTQ+ identities, the gender spectrum and transgender identities, gender pronouns and intersectionality. Participants must register: https://gsrc.illinois.edu/programs/ally Upon completion of LGBTQ+ 101 & 102 Ally trainings (it is required to take the workshops in order), attendees can choose to become an Ally by completing an agreement expressing their commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community at the U. of I.

Join us in becoming an ally. In this training we will cover: homophobia and transphobia, privilege, discrimination and other issues in the U.S., Common LGBTQ+ student challenges, U. of I. policies and reporting, interrupting bias, case studies activity and creating an action plan to create change in areas of your life to further inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. Participants must register: https://gsrc.illinois.edu/programs/ally Upon completion of LGBTQ+ 101 and 102 Ally trainings (required to take them in order), attendees can choose to become an Ally.

Sinfonia da Camera, the professional chamber orchestra in residence at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, joins PYGMALION 2025 with an immersive concert at the Staerkel Planetarium on Saturday, Sept. 20, performing Britten’s "Sinfonietta," the world premiere of "Orbital" by U. of I. composer Steve Taylor and Milhaud’s jazz-infused "La Création du monde," accompanied by stunning commissioned planetarium visuals exploring music, myth and cosmos.

Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, in The Studio at Allerton Park. Fiber artist Billie Theide will teach the basics of knitting, including needle and yarn selection, how to cast on, basic stitches, fix mistakes, cast off and make fringe and pom poms. $95 per person. Register here by Sept. 21.

Spend time in the natural beauty of Allerton at our annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 28. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight in the Meadow! Pick and choose from a variety of optional activities as you enjoy the great outdoors and learn about nature with your family. $15 per person ($10 per child ages 8 and under). Register here by Sept. 22.

Learn to play a musical instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way  from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Nov. 25, in The Studio at Allerton Park. Leading this course will be musician Rex Parvin, who uses simple terminology to teach how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the guitar. $200 per person. Register here by Sept. 16.

Celebrate the beginning of autumn at Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at the Illinois Arboretum. In this course, instructor Kristina Reese will walk students through yoga poses, breath work and meditation to help feel more grounded. $15 per person. Register here by Sept. 21.

The campus community is invited to attend the annual “We Remember” Student Memorial at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. at the Illini Union Anniversary Plaza. As a Community of Care, we at Illinois support one another both in times of celebration and times of struggle. The loss of any single member of our community affects us all. Your attendance at the service will be appreciated by all who have lost a friend, a roommate, a child or a student they taught, advised or mentored. Join us to honor these lives and support those who grieve the loss of a member of our Illinois community.

The Mermaid Pool Party is an event designed to get children ages 2-10 comfortable in the water and engaging in fun activities, all while interacting with Mermaids! This event is $5 per child, and parents are required to stay for the duration of the event. Join Campus Recreation for a night of fun in the CRCE Pool! Register in Active Illini with your Illinois NetID and password.

The College of Education presents its Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series for 2025-2026, titled Boldly Education: Leading the Future of Education. This year's series is inspired by the college's 2028 Strategic Vision, which aims to produce transformative research, prepare graduates to steward meaningful change and advance educational equity. Dr. Panayiota Kendeou will give a lecture titled "Learning in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and the Imperative for AI Literacy."

NCSA’s September colloquium features Kohei Kishida (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) on Quantum Programming Languages with Types and Semantics. Quantum programming is key to making quantum computers practical and scalable, but it faces unique challenges due to the unique properties of quantum physics. This talk will outline the goals of quantum programming languages, explain why features like dependent types are important and highlight recent progress, including Kishida’s development of the first-ever quantum programming language with linear dependent types and denotational semantics.

The Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies is hosting a Zoom lecture by Lori Yue of Columbia University. Her talk is titled, "Organizational Nationalism and Computational Analysis." After the talk will be a Q&A with Yue. Registration link is at the calendar event link provided.

It has been 100 years since the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that states cannot require students to attend public schools, enshrining the constitutional rights of parents and children. Join us on Constitution Day as our faculty experts discuss those rights and preview conflicts on the horizon. Free and open to the public with a limited number of lunches available for attendees.

This Homecoming Week 2025 event at the College of Education reflects the theme: Illinois, Where Legends Begin. Living legends of the college, including former deans Susan Fowler, James D. Anderson and Mary Kalantzis and current dean Chrystalla Mouza, will discuss professors Bill Cope and Walter Feinberg's new book, "Arguments for Learning," covering the college's history of innovation and worldwide impact on the field of education. Reception to follow.

The ancient poet Sappho coined “sweetbitter” in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly 3,000 years later. But who was Sappho? As with so many ancient figures, she is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move us. Rare Book and Manuscript Library’s new exhibit will explore Sappho as poet, muse and icon through the millennia. The opening reception will evoke an old form of a symposium: a party with spoken words and dance! This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

This 2-day event features a keynote on "Modeling Harm in Nuclear Environments" by Jacob Hamblin (Oregon State University) and an all-day symposium with panels on "Temporalities of the Nuclear Age and Nuclear Colonialism and Indigenous Life." The Closing Roundtable will focus on nuclear weapons and nuclear energy as environmental problems. Symposium speakers are Toshihiro Higuchi (Georgetown University), Aanchal Saraf (Pratt), Rebecca Hogue (University of Toronto) and Jessica Hurley (George Mason University).

The newly launched Innovation Law and Technology Program will serve as the home for interdisciplinary research on law and technology at the U. of I., with research groups dedicated to intellectual property and the biosciences; law, formal methods and computer science; and health law and artificial intelligence, among other areas. Join us for this inaugural event featuring brief talks from research group heads and affiliated faculty and meet campus colleagues interested in expanding their research to issues pertaining to law, innovation and policy. Free and open to the public.

The Office of Research Security Focus Session on "Research Security Requirements at Proposal Submission"  will be held at 1 p.m. September 19. This session will cover fundamental topics including: disclosure requirements by sponsor; other support and biosketch disclosure reviews; transparency of foreign connections; overview of research security training; and certification statements, including malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Register to attend at Events.

Attend a session on disclosing outside activities on the Report of Non-University Activities. You will learn about which outside activities need to be disclosed, when prior approval is required, when an outside activity may be a potential conflict of commitment or interest and how to work with your unit and COI administrators to manage conflicts. Register to join a session at 1 p.m. Sept. 16, or 9 a.m. Sept. 17. These sessions are open to individuals covered by the University Policy on Outside Activities and Conflicts of Commitment and Interest. Register at ORS Events page.

Attend a session on reviewing Report of Non-University Activities disclosures. You will learn how to conduct the review of RNUA disclosures, identify potential conflicts of commitment and interest and manage conflicts. Register to join a RNUA review session at 10 a.m. Sept. 17, or 1 p.m. Sept. 18. Register to join a session on managing and monitoring conflicts at 11 a.m. Sept. 18, or 9 a.m. Sept. 19. These sessions are open to department heads, directors, plan monitors and assistants that support RNUA review. Register at ORS Events page.

Join us for a webinar to meet and learn more about the work of the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. They will share information about their work, ensuring the university's compliance with Title IX, Title VI and ADA. This includes taking reports, educating campus and coordinating resources.

At the end of a busy day, when you’re hungry and tired, do you go home knowing you’re all set to prepare a tasty, healthy dinner? Are you happy with how much money you spend on food? Would you like to learn some tricks for eating well for less money? If any of these questions resonate with you, then How to Save on Food is the webinar for you! Registration required.

"Haute Couture in Ancient Greece: The Spectacular Costumes of Ariadne of Knossos, Helen of Troy, and Agamemnon of Mycenae." Join us for a live Zoom lecture with Bernice Jones, an internationally recognized authority on ancient Greek costume and author of "Ariadne’s Threads: The Construction and Significance of Clothes in the Aegean Bronze Age." Dr. Jones will share her meticulous reconstructions of Minoan and Mycenaean dress and frescoes, offering insight into their artistry, symbolism and cultural significance of ancient textiles.   https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/47/33532336. 

NCSA is offering a 2-hour workshop for campus researchers to introduce the Illinois Campus Cluster and teach how to perform basic tasks in its cluster environment. There are no prerequisites for this workshop. A user account on the ICC will be provided for the hands-on exercises. Register by Sept. 25.

Advanced, self-paced, online training program for Illinois faculty, staff and graduate assistants to build their knowledge, confidence and skills about topics related to student mental health. Tier 2 topics include substance use, autism spectrum, trauma, online environments, serious mental illness and disordered eating. Self enroll: https://canvas.illinois.edu/enroll/F4J8P7.

Introductory, self-paced, online training program for Illinois faculty, staff and graduate assistants to build their knowledge, confidence and skills about topics related to student mental health. Tier 1 topics include roles and boundaries, self-care, diversity, disability, suicide prevention, communication and implementation strategies. Self enroll: https://canvas.illinois.edu/enroll/FFY7LR">https://canvas.illinois.edu/enroll/FFY7LR. 

Understanding the Health care Innovation Process II, developed by Ujjal Mukherjee and Elias Kourpas, helps learners drive measurable impact in health care using Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven tools. Learn to lead scalable, patient-centered innovation. Enroll for free with Coursera for Illinois.

The Nutrition and Exercise Performance Research Group is looking for participants to partake in a 2-day study to establish the utility of the indicator amino acid oxidation method in adults. Participation in this study involves 2-day habituation lead in with all meals provided, muscle biopsies and blood, breath and urine sampling during two all-day trials. Upon completion, you will receive $150, information about your body composition and caloric needs. Contact our lab (NEPRESEARCH@mx.uillinois.edu) for more information!

Help make the Next Alcohol Fitbit! The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for participants for a validation study of transdermal biosensing bracelets. Participation involves attending three laboratory sessions, wearing at least two transdermal bracelets (on your non-dominant hand) and filling out surveys for two weeks. Up to $400 in compensation for participation.

Fall into Healthy Habits! Adults 35–64 are invited to join the HEATWAVES study, a 10-week research project focused on simple at-home routines like walking or relaxing in a warm bath. Participation is easy, includes a free Fitbit ($100 value) and helps advance science on everyday health routines. Just two short lab visits and brief surveys. Tip: Don’t try to guess eligibility. Just answer honestly — every response helps us see if the study is right for you. Trust the process; you might be a great fit in ways you don’t expect. Click here or email us to learn more.

The Family Resiliency Center is looking for volunteers (18+ years old) to help with a research study aimed at improving how we measure biomarkers in saliva. Your participation only takes about 20 minutes, and you will just need to provide a saliva sample and answer a short survey. You can do it from home, work, community setting or in our lab, whichever works best for you. Why does your spit matter? Because you can help us validate a handheld device that could make health monitoring more accessible and efficient for everyone. To participate, simply email spit-device-study@illinois.edu.

Healthy adults ages 18-40 with no hearing loss but significant difficulty hearing in noise are invited for a study on listening in noise. There is an online survey to determine eligibility followed by lab visits for those who qualify. Lab visits include hearing screening, listening to sounds and measuring ear and brain activity. There is a maximum of three lab visits, each lasting 2-3 hours. Compensation for lab visits is paid in cash ($15 per hour). Parking is covered, and mileage is reimbursed ($0.655 per mile, up to a maximum of 37.5 miles per visit). To participate, complete our survey.