What do wizards, princesses, and ecologists have in common? At Cosplay for Science, they all come together to protect ecosystems—while sparking scientific curiosity in kids and families.Organized by Dr. Phil Anderson—...
Ben had an unconventional start to college life in Fall 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions left many students confined to dorm rooms instead of bustling lecture halls and study groups. It was this disrupted experience that later drew him to the...
When Jenaya Wilder first signed up for a study abroad course in Belize, she wasn’t just looking for sunshine over spring break, she was searching for clarity about her future. Torn between marine biology and entomology, the trip promised not only a hands-on look at coral reefs, but also a...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign junior R. Fisher Houston is one of 65 students nationwide awarded the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. This highly competitive scholarship program identifies future...
A newly published study in the Journal of Chemical Ecology offers new insight into how plants respond when faced with multiple environmental challenges at once. This work was led by former undergraduate researchers in the lab of...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Counting the marginal dorsal hairs on blacklegged tick larvae would probably be a tedious affair for most people. But it is a normal day for me in the Medical Entomology Laboratory of the...
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have helped uncover how fish skin protects fish from sharp, fast attacks in the wild, and the research highlights how curiosity, creativity, and mentorship can come together to drive discovery. The study was co-authored by...
I never imagined I’d study abroad. Before this past spring, I had never even left North America, and my worldview was shaped by a distinctly American perspective. That changed when I transferred to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My mom studied abroad in Scotland while she was in...
At the intersection of science, storytelling, and creativity lies the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo—an innovative outreach event that uses the magic of fandoms and fantasy to make real-world science engaging and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a scientist, a fantasy fan, or simply...
For integrative biology and global studies major Ella, curiosity didn’t just spark a new question, it opened a door to a life-changing experience. Through the Illinois in Vienna Programs, and with the support of the School of...
