Academic Advisor Christina Swanson named 2026 Student Success Champion Award Winner | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois SIB is proud to announce that Christina Swanson has been honored with the 2026 Student Success Champion Award.

Congrats to Christina Swanson, The University of Illinois' 2026 Student Success Champion! Her leadership fuels impact and exemplifies the curiosity, collaboration, and innovation that define SIB. Proud to celebrate her achievement! #LASImpact #CuriosityDrivesImpact

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EEB scientists reveal how fish skin helps protect against fast attacks | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have helped uncover how fish skin protects fish from sharp, fast attacks in the wild, and the research highlights how curiosity, creativity,…

🧪 🧪 New EEB study shows fish skin & scales resist rapid puncture attacks, revealing how flexibility + movement help survival. Mentorship + student curiosity fueled this research. #ILLINOIS #curiositydrivesimpact #collegeoflas

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From Illinois to York: what studying abroad taught me about learning and life | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois I never imagined I’d study abroad. Before this past spring, I had never even left North America, and my worldview was shaped by a distinctly American perspective. That changed when I transferred to…

IB undergrad Julia Vincent turned curiosity into impact while studying abroad in York, UK—proving discovery happens wherever you go. 🌍 #ILLAS #CuriosityDrivesImpact

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🌧️ Schedule Update!
Due to rain in the forecast, the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo has been moved to Sunday, October 19, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana.

Same dragons. Same science. Just one day later! 🐉
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Bringing dragons to life: how science and fantasy unite at the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois At the intersection of science, storytelling, and creativity lies the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo—an innovative outreach event that uses the magic of fandoms and fantasy to make real-world science…

🐉 How do you blend dragon lore with real-world biology? We spoke with Illinois students Olivia Baima and Joe Spina about curiosity, creativity, and science outreach ahead of the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo 2025. #CuriosityDrivesImpact

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Curiosity abroad: Ella’s semester in Vienna transforms her path in science and policy | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois For integrative biology and global studies major Ella, curiosity didn’t just spark a new question, it opened a door to a life-changing experience.

Ella, an Illinois integrative biology & global studies major, found her path in Vienna—where evolution, sustainability & culture came together. 🌍
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