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As scientists and educators, SIB strives towards providing a world-class academic hub filled with innovative programs that merge the life sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Through cutting-edge research and immersive, hands-on learning, SIB equips students to explore a wide range of disciplines, including genetics and evolution, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, and molecular biology. Whether you're looking to tackle global challenges like climate change and biodiversity conservation or advance the frontiers of biotechnology and health, SIB provides a dynamic environment for discovery and collaboration. 

 

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Dr. Andrew Suarez Receives Distinguished Naturalist Award from the American Society of Naturalists
The School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is proud to announce that Dr. Andrew Suarez, Acting Head and Professor of Entomology, has...
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Assistant Professor Esther Ndumi Ngumbi Pens Father's Day Op‑Ed for NPR’s Goats & Soda
On June 15, 2025, SIB’s own Assistant Professor of Entomology and African-American Studies, Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, authored a heartfelt opinion piece for NPR’s Goats & Soda, published on Father’s Day. Drawing on personal...
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Review: Heat-resilient crops are within reach — given enough time and money
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Laboratory and field experiments have repeatedly shown that modifying the process of photosynthesis or the physical characteristics of plants can make crops more resilient to hotter temperatures. Scientists can now alter the abundance or orientation of leaves, change leaf...
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New study co-authored by EEB Associate Professor Phil Anderson reveals nuanced biomechanics of saber-toothed predators
A new paper published in The Anatomical Record sheds light on the biomechanical strategies of saber-toothed predators, offering a more nuanced view of how these iconic animals used their fearsome teeth. The study, "Sharpening Our Understanding of Saber-Tooth Biomechanics," was co-...
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Report: ‘Future-proofing’ crops will require urgent, consistent effort
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a review in The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, Stephen Long, a professor of crop sciences and of...
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Faculty members honored with 2025 Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign presents the Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership each year to distinguished...

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