Seminar Discussion: “Mirror Biology and Centralized Biosecurity Reporting: Bridging Global Asymmetries in Science”

This seminar explores mirror-image biology, synthetic systems, and data governance, emphasizing inclusive global collaboration— linking the America 250 ideals of discovery, security, and shared prosperity.

This seminar is in collaboration with Dr. Noah Reynolds' General Biochemistry class.

This event is open to the public.

Hands-on Workshop: “Scenario-Based Risk Assessment in Laboratory and Public Health Settings”

A practical session applying a 5×5 risk-assessment matrix to case studies in biosafety and biosecurity. Participants will learn to balance innovation with safety, reflecting the American value of responsible scientific advancement.

This workshop is in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Madrigal's Environmental Risk Assessment class.

This event is open to the public.

Follow-Up from the Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium, with the Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network

Please join us on Friday, November 14, at 12:00 PM for a follow-up conversation on the 2nd Annual Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium, on “Doing Less with Less, Effectively.” What panels did you attend? What did you learn about? What ideas excited you? What do you still have questions about? Let’s talk about it!