Welcome to the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois is an interdisciplinary research institute devoted to leading-edge research in the physical sciences, computation, engineering, biology, behavior, cognition, and neuroscience.
Biological Intelligence Research Theme
The Biological Intelligence (BioIntel) research theme seeks to understand the links between the brain and intelligent behavior. more >>
Human-Computer Intelligent Interaction Research Theme
The Human-Computer Intelligent Interaction (HCII) research theme seeks to enhance human-machine interface design through the optimization of state-of-the-art technology development and engineering of multimodal interface design concepts. more >>
Integrative Imaging Research Theme
The Integrative Imaging (IntIm) research theme is dedicated to bringing together ideas, modalities, and people in imaging to foster the interdisciplinary discovery of fundamental principles in imaging science, new enabling technologies for the next generation of imaging instruments, and novel techniques for basic and translational research. more >>
Molecular & Electronic Nanostructures Research Theme
The general goal of the Molecular & Electronic Nanostructures (M&ENS) research theme is to develop a fundamental understanding of chemical and physical processes involving structures on the nanometer scale. more >>
Imaging Strategic Initiative
The Strategic Initiative on Imaging is a Beckman Institute effort to build a campus-wide, collaborative, integrated community of faculty, researchers, and students in imaging science, imaging technology, and the application, use, and interpretation of images. more >>
Social Dimensions of Environmental Policy Strategic Initiative
The Social Dimensions of Environmental Policy (SDEP) strategic initiative aims to understand the social and political-economic forces shaping just and sustainable environmental policy. more >>
Healthy Bodies, Brains, Minds and Communities Developing Initiative
Healthy Bodies, Brains, Minds, and Communities is a fledgling initiative that is being spearheaded by Beckman Institute researchers. This growing initiative will capitalize on the Institute’s extensive expertise in the life sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, and engineering. more >>
Biomedical Imaging Center
The Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC) is home to a variety of research programs and provides facilities, equipment, and training on nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. BIC develops cutting-edge techniques that integrate MR methods with other techniques, including optical imaging, eye-tracking, EEG, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. more >>
Illinois Simulator Laboratory
The Illinois Simulator Laboratory (ISL) provides researchers with a place to conduct experiments in human multimodal perception and cognition, and connects art and technology in innovative ways. From psychology to earthquake visualization to art and technology, the tools found in ISL advance the understanding of human-computer interactions. more >>
Imaging Technology Group
The Imaging Technology Group (ITG) includes the Visualization Laboratory and the Microscopy Suite. From creating award-winning computer animations to helping with data analysis the Visualization Lab enables researchers to stay on the leading edge. The Microscopy Suite provides imaging modalities and equipment for the preparation, imaging, and analysis of microscopic specimens. more >>