Ted’s Café at the Beckman Institute
✅ Complete renovation
✅ Glass walls and welcoming décor
✅ New chef and menu
✅ New dining room
🩷 Ribbon cutting today!!!

beckman.illinois.edu/teds-cafe/be...

As the semester comes to a close, the team at the (dis)Ability Design Studio is still hard at work trying to make the world more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Watch the full video at youtu.be/pCZUQ88yM04

@illinois1867.bsky.social @illinoismechse.bsky.social @uofigrainger.bsky.social

Beckman researchers have transformed how we see cells by building them in Minecraft. 🌐

CraftCells is a tool that allows players to explore bacteria, yeast and human cells in 3D, making the microscopic world more immersive and easier to understand.

Learn more at bit.ly/4hJSu7Z

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At #ILLINOIS, safe science is great science! Show your commitment to safety by taking the Safety Pledge.

Visit go.illinois.edu/safety-pledge

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Microsoft's Azure AI Speech platform achieved “significant improvements” in recognizing non-standard English speech thanks to Speech Accessibility Project participants' recordings and transcripts.

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Accuracy gains range from 18%-60%.

Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4h9f2yR

speechaccessibilityproject.com

Beckman's Karen Tabb Dina was selected for induction into the esteemed American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. 👏

This recognition is reserved for leaders who have contributed to the advancement of social good and the field of social work. The induction ceremony was held Jan. 18. 🎊

Beckman is #hiring a lab manager for the Maren Neuroscience Research Lab.

Apply by 6 p.m. CST Jan. 31.

beckman.illinois.edu/jobs

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@stevemaren.bsky.social

Did you know that Beckman's partnership with South Side Elementary School includes a colorful library of STEM-related books? 📚

Learn more about the collaboration: bit.ly/4juTAWP

(Stay tuned for more information about Bella the bearded dragon puppet. She'll be back.)

#SciOutreach

Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season, #ILLINI! ❄️

Beckman is on Bluesky!

If you want to see what we're all about, check out our 2023-2024 annual report. 🔷🔶

Its stories showcase how Beckman research serves real people, including athletes, educators, students and surgeons. 🤝

go.beckman.illinois.edu/annualreport