Beckman InstituteUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

News

Feature Article
Husain Takes Scenic Route to Study of Tinnitus
Beckman Institute faculty member Fatima Husain is taking an original approach to understanding speech, hearing, and hearing disorders. Husain applies computer modeling and other techniques in order to study topics such as tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.   

Second International Self-Healing Conference set for Chicago
Beckman Institute researcher Scott White is the co-chair for the Second International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, set for June 28-July 1, 2009, in Chicago. The conference will cover topics including areas such as self-healing polymers, microvascular systems, and self-healing coatings and paints.
Beckman to Observe Reduced Hours during Thanksgiving
The Beckman Institute will observe reduced hours during the Thanksgiving break at the University of Illinois. The Institute will be closed at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on December 1. In addition, the Beckman Café will be closed the week of November 24-28 and will reopen December 1.

Spotlight

FacultyImageFreund Wins Frenkiel Award
Jonathan Freund, a member of the Beckman Institute’s Autonomous Materials Systems group, recently won the François Frenkiel award from the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics.

Events

Friday, November 21


Beckman Cafe

Friday, November 21

  • Beef pot roast with mashed potatoes and green beans
  • Chicken bbq on kaiser roll
  • Hummus with pita*
  • New England clam chowder
  • Roasted red pepper gouda bisque*
  • Greek salad with or without dressing*
The Beckman Café will be closed from November 26 - 30 and will reopen December 1.

/synergy

/about/annual.aspx

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
405 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801 USA | Tel: (217) 244-1176 | Fax: (217) 333-2922 |
Copyright © 1997-2008 Beckman Institute and the Board of Trustees, University of Illinois
site map |