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  • Meet our Fellows: Mahbubeh Moqadam, AAUW International Fellow

    Aug 6, 2025 9:00 am

    Mahbubeh Moqadam has made a lifelong commitment to transnational feminist activism. A fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the sociology department, this commitment was recently recognized with an International Fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

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  • Building Community in Graduate School

    Aug 6, 2025 8:00 am

    You’re surrounded every day by tens of thousands of fascinating, dedicated, and creative people. Still, within such a large and dynamic community, it can sometimes be challenging to connect with others. You may be wondering how to find those connections and build relationships with people around you. Good news, though: everyone else is wondering the same thing.

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  • Navigating Professional Uncertainty

    Jun 9, 2025 10:45 am

    Throughout your career, you will likely face times of uncertainty. It may come rapidly, as with an unexpected loss of a job or sudden changes in research funding, or may mount gradually as you contemplate a new direction or adjust to changing responsibilities. Whether sudden or subtle, it can understandably cause anxiety, frustration, and even resentment. Here are some strategies for practicing resilience and navigating uncertainty, no matter what stage of your career you encounter it:

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  • A Message to Our Graduate Students

    Feb 14, 2025 11:15 am

    In these challenging times, we want to reach out and affirm, with absolute clarity, that you are deeply valued members of our academic community. We recognize that current events are affecting each of you in unique and personal ways, and that for many of you the current situation is both troubling and concerning. While we may not have immediate answers to every question, please know that your safety and wellbeing remain our highest priority. 

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  • Meet our Fellows: Rachel Nixon, Link Foundation Fellow

    Feb 10, 2025 5:00 pm

    Rachel Nixon has spent more time than most shining lasers through liquids. As a graduate student in the Jain lab, she was awarded a two-year fellowship from the Link Foundation for her research on synthesizing ammonia as a fuel source. Read about her success.

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  • AI Conversations: Michael Curtin and Eric Kurt

    Dec 3, 2024 5:45 pm

    Whether you're curious about practical applications, what a "black box" means, or ethical considerations, tune in to this episode of AI Conversations where your questions lead the way! Tune in to this illuminating conversation with Michael Curtin (Innovation Coordinator, Campus Research IT) and Eric Kurt (Media Commons Coordinator, University Library).

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  • Five Takeaways from the NIH's "Becoming a Resilient Scientist" Series

    Oct 22, 2024 11:45 am

    The Becoming a Resilient Scientist series includes lectures and discussion groups designed to help students and mentors develop the resilience tools needed to study and work in high-knowledge environments. These are our five takeaways from the first session.

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  • Meet the 2024-2025 SAGE Board Members

    Sep 30, 2024 10:30 am

    SAGE is a graduate student advisory board and leadership opportunity fostering active engagement with Illinois Graduate College programs and initiatives. 

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  • Building Scaffolds with Kyle Timmer

    Sep 17, 2024 11:15 am

    Kyle Timmer is a PhD student at Illinois working to help your body repair itself after an injury. He sits down with us to chat about science communication, working with stem cells, the ins and outs of lab work, and more. 

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