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IGB’s “Art of Science” exhibit now on display at the Keck Center

Shelby Lawson

The Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences is now displaying “Art of Science”, an exhibition of artwork from the Carl R.

Pollen Power back in season at Unit 4

Ananya Sen

Activities that revolve around science provide children with the opportunity to develop different skills, including communication, problem solving, perseverance, and learning…

Young Innovator program successfully concludes its second year

Ananya Sen

The Young Innovator program is designed to help trainees become innovative leaders in their fields.

STEAM TRAIN 2022 adventure completed

Ananya Sen

When one imagines what 6th-8th grade students might be interested in, these projects may not immediately come to mind: studying metabolism in the Minecraft universe,…

Pollen Power concludes its first online camp

Ananya Sen

The Pollen Power camp, which takes place over the summer, targets 6th-8th grade students from underrepresented populations in STEM with the goal of training them to observe…

IGB 2019 Annual Report Now Available

Nicholas Vasi

Part of our mission at the Carl R.

IGB and SciLine host Genomics for Journalists


Imagined as a sort of science “boot camp” for reporters, Genomics for Journalists is a multi-day workshop designed to arm journalists—includ

Middle School Girls Gained Real-world Science Skills at Pollen Power! Camp


Nearly 30 girls attended the Institute for Genomic Biology’s weeklong summer camp that is devoted to the science of pollen

Genome Day a great success!


Thank you to everyone who attended Genome Day, a day of learning about genomes, genes, DNA, and evolution at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum in Champaign on Saturday,…

Join us for Genome Day on November 3rd at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum


Join the IGB for for a day of learning about genomes, genes, DNA, and evolution at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum in Champaign on Saturday, November 3, 2012.

The Art of Science: Images from the Institute for Genomic Biology


“The Art of Science: Images from the Institute for Genomic Biology" opening reception was held on Thursday, March 31 from 6:00- 8:30 p.m.