Exciting Updates and Events from CSL and Engineering Department
Get the latest updates on CSL events featuring recognized scholars like Klara Nahrstedt, the InstaRecon Innovation Scholarship, and upcoming events like the Opening of IBM-Illinois Discovery Acceleration Institute. Mark your calendars for the Future of Computing Symposium, PhD Thesis Awards, CSL Student Conference, and the Engineering Open House 2022. Don't miss out on these opportunities for learning, innovation, and networking in the field of engineering.
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Klara Nahrstedt Director of CSL Social Hour September 3, 2021
InstaRecon Innovation Scholarship Gizem Tabak, Inaugural winner Ms. Gizem Tabak is developing key components of a capsule-endoscopic device that could revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment, and intervention in digestive health. Advisor Prof. Andy Singer Possible by gift from InstaRecon, Inc founded by Prof. Yoram Bresler Nominations due May 20, 2022 Nomination Requirements: Nominee must be a CSL and ECE Graduate Student It is expected that the nominee will continue at CSL for at least one year after the award date to have time to further develop their research. The award may be made to a team of up to two individuals; in such cases, the $1,000 scholarship will be equally split between the two individuals.
InstaRecon Innovation Scholarship Gizem Tabak, Inaugural winner Ms. Gizem Tabak is developing key components of a capsule-endoscopic device that could revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment, and intervention in digestive health. Advisor Prof. Andy Singer Possible by gift from InstaRecon, Inc founded by Prof. Yoram Bresler Nominations due May 20, 2022 Nomination Requirements: Nominee must be a CSL and ECE Graduate Student It is expected that the nominee will continue at CSL for at least one year after the award date to have time to further develop their research. The award may be made to a team of up to two individuals; in such cases, the $1,000 scholarship will be equally split between the two individuals.
CSL Upcoming Event Opening of IBM-Illinois Discovery Acceleration Institute (IIDAI) October 19, 2021 Future of Computing Symposium (FCS 21) October 20-21, 2021 2021 PhD Thesis Award TBD (October/November 2021) CSL Student Conference February 23-25, 2022 2022 PhD Thesis Award Nominations due: February 15, 2022 Endorsement letters due: February 28, 2022 Walk in Hours Every Wednesday 11-12pm, Fall 2021 semester 201 CSL; Chance to talk with Director Nahrstedt one on one If you need to setup a separate meeting, please, contact Ellena for individual zoom meeting.
Engineering Open House 2022 No details yet other than dates April 8-9, 2022 We will be publishing any requests for demonstrations as details appear at https://www.eohillinois.org
CSL Communications Team Kim Gudeman, Director of Communications Oversees communications office, which provides news writing, design, social media, public relations, etc., that promote faculty and student accomplishments Develops strategic branding for CSL and its institutes, centers, and initiatives Tell us your news: wow@csl.Illinois.edu. Find us at: Twitter: @CSL_Illinois, Facebook: @CoordinatedScienceLab; LinkedIn: Coordinated Science Laboratory at University of Illinois; Instagram: csl_illinois Communications Coordinator (CSL 248) Social media and media relations - search pending Digital Media Specialist (CSL 248) Digital media, including video and photography - search pending Wes Moore (CSL 203) Graphic design
CSL Organization Chart Rashid Bashir, Dean Grainger College of Engineering Harley Johnson, Associate Dean of Research Grainger College of Engineering Klara Nahrstedt Director CSL Normand Paquin Associate Director for Research Karen Cromwell Associate Director of Administration Kim Gudeman Director of Communications Amy Brooks Associate Director of Business Operations Kyle Wilcoxon Facility Manager Chris Wilson - Assistant Director of Sponsored Projects Ellena Neubauer Administrative Aid Main Office Communications Team Open Social media/media relations Open Digital media Wes Moore Graphic design Business Office Team Laura Reardon - Purchasing Valarie Head - Record Keeping Jenny Applequist Grants and Contracts Team Aaron Smith Audrey Jerrolds Office Support Team Sr. Technical Research Writer Tracy Hunter - Circuits Group Stephanie McCullough - Decision and Control Group Michelle Osborne - Health Care Engineering Systems Center Brenda Roy - Signal, Inference & Networks Diana Scott - Intelligent Sensing, Computer Systems, Tech & Societal Impacts Human Resource Team Amy Gilbert Jennifer Drennan Erica Kennedy Main Office Support
CSL Administrative Organization Karen Cromwell, Associate Director for Administration, 207 CSL Direct day-to-day operations of the Administration of CSL Business Office, Facilities, HR, and Support Staff guidance Normand Paquin, Associate Director for Research, 243 CSL Assist faculty with preparation and launching of major proposals Develop strategic plan for continued CSL research success Amy Brooks, Associate Director of Business Operations, 466 CSL Activities related to budgeting, accounting, purchasing and travel Pre/Post-award research administration
CSL Administrative Organization Kyle Wilcoxon, Facilities Manager, 138 CSL Responsible for the interior and exterior physical spaces for all CSL facilities. Safety and compliance. Jenny Applequist, Sr. Technical Research Writer, 438 CSL Technical writing review of proposals and research papers.
CSL Administrative Organization Main office 202 CSL Ellena Neubauer & Erica Kennedy General questions keys HR 465A & 467 CSL Amy Gilbert & Jennifer Drennan Appointments Visa issues Business Office 465 & 467 CSL Valerie Head, Audrey Jerrolds, Laura Reardon, Aaron Smith & Chris Wilson Travel problems, grant management, purchasing
CSL Support Team Help in the coordination of purchasing, travel and day to day life in CSL Cash Purchase Policy check with your clerical support or the business office to assist you with all purchases. Name Title Research Group Location CSL Employment Tracy Hunter Stephanie McCullough Office Manager Office Support Associate Office Manager Circuits D &C CSL 418 CSL 153 3 Years 2 Year Michelle Osborne HCESC CSL Studio Room 1204 CSL 316 CSL 251 6 Years Brenda Roy Diana Scott Office Manager Office Support Associate SINE Intelligent Sensing, Computer Systems, Tech & Societal Impacts 6 Years 2 Year
Dont know who to contact? Business Support - csl-business@illinois.edu Grant Management - csl-gcc@illinois.edu Office Support - csl-admin-support@mx.uillinois.edu
CSL and You: Take Advantage of Opportunities CSL is where fundamental advances are applied to provide solutions to complex interdisciplinary challenges E.g. AI/ML applied to healthcare and electronics manufacturing CSL is where societal grand challenges and specific industry problems are meant to inspire fundamental innovation and changes that can be broadly applied Applying communications theory developed for telecommunications to adaptive robotic control CSL is place where you can follow what your fellow students are doing Great avenues include the CSL Student Conference, this social hour and seminars offered by research groups
CSL and You Inclusion will Make you Stronger College Vision: to be the destination for those who relish the freedom to discover, create, and innovate in inclusive, collaborative teams at the very cutting edge of knowledge and technology. You come from all over the world and bring forward vastly different cultures and perspective Your various perspectives will contribute to identifying problems to address and developing creative solutions but only of you take the time to listen to each other and respectfully absorb and welcome each others contribution Consider applying to join the Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (https://idea.illinois.edu/) If you identify a project of interest to pursue apply for a Grassroots Initiatives to Address Needs Together (GIANT) grant
CSL: Why? How? Who? What? Fundamental Breakthroughs Multi-faceted Graduates Multidisciplinary Centers Nationally Recognized Centers & Institutes Technology & System Innovations Trusted Partnerships Shared Facilities Beneficial Societal Impact l Center-oriented Support Staff Transformative Solutions & Prototypes
COVID-19 Response Watch the University COVID page for updates: https://covid19.illinois.edu/ Current mandate is for all individuals to wear masks regardless of vaccination status unless alone in a private office. Vaccinations are required for all students, staff and faculty. Conference rooms are available for reservation, but there may be some limitations, please see your office support person.
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