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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Meet IBH alumnus Dr. Carl Koschmann! 🧗🎗️ Through Rock Cancer, this pediatric oncologist is using rock climbing to help young cancer patients heal and find community. 🧡💙 Read the story: buff.ly/VlxSdsP #UIUC #IBH #ILLINI

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🎉🧡💙 Congratulations to Fisher Houston, our 2026 IB representative on the Homecoming Court! Read his latest interview about his Homecoming experience, IBH journey, and plans after graduation. 🔗 buff.ly/M7b5QxY #UIUC #IBH #Homecoming #ILLINI

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Meet the 2026 Integrative Biology homecoming court student representative | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois

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University of Illinois News Bureau @news.illinois.edu · 05/10/2026

Scientists used machine learning and super-resolution microscopy to overcome a decadeslong obstacle to categorizing grass pollen fossils. Read more here: news.illinois.edu/pollen-study... @lasillinois.bsky.social @uofilsystem.bsky.social @ibioillinois.bsky.social

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Happy Homecoming from SIB! 🧡💙🎉 Wishing our students, alumni, faculty, and friends a fun-filled weekend celebrating the Illini community! #UIUC #ILLINOIS #ILLINI

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ever wondered where SIB students go for advising, academic support, and more? Come with us and discover some of the spaces and resources available to help our students learn, connect, and thrive! 🧡💙 #UIUC #IntegrativeBiology

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to SIB faculty Alison Bell, James Dalling & Andrew Suarez on their new endowed professorship and chair appointments! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate their outstanding research and scholarship. Learn more about their appointments and research: buff.ly/ClXsxJ2 #UIUC #IntegrativeBiology

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

PEEC graduate student Wardah Noor Syeda's research in the Amazon highlights the value of field studies abroad! A great example of how our students are pushing boundaries and expanding knowledge. 🔗 buff.ly/KDTJv3p #Entomology #ILLINOIS #UIUC

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Chasing insects in the heart of the Amazon | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🥾🌲 Our IB Honors juniors took biology beyond the classroom this past weekend on their annual Southern Illinois field trip! Students explored ecosystems, collected data, built field skills, and even spent an evening stargazing. 🌌🧡💙 #UIUC #IBH #ILLINOIS

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

IB Study Abroad gives students the opportunity to take their biology education beyond the classroom, broaden their fieldwork experiences, & explore new research opportunities around the world! Interested in studying abroad? Applications due 9/15! 🔗 buff.ly/pe7sI9N #UIUC #IntegrativeBiology

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Another great SIB kickoff is in the books! We always love bringing our community together to start a new academic year. Here’s to a semester of curiosity and impact! #UIUC #IntegrativeBiology #ILLINOIS #ILLINI

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

SIB Kickoff is September 1st at the NHB front lawn! Free food, community, and the new IB shirt. Join us from 4-6pm! #IntegrativeBiology #UIUC #ILLINOIS

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A lawn, new faces, a therapy dog…perhaps the seeds of future collaborations are just beginning to be sown. Here's to the start of a new academic year and hopefully something special for our incoming biology students at Illinois.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're so excited to be welcoming students back to campus! SIB is looking forward to another year of research and learning. Welcome home, Illini!

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute @illinoishealth.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Meet the 2026 Emerging Research Leaders! The 16 midcareer research already have impressive resumes. Why ERLA? Why now? healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/...

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Sixteen rising stars chosen for the 26-27 Emerging Research Leaders Academy

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congrats to Angelique Acevedo, Plant Biology grad student, for winning the Katherine Esau Presentation Award! Her curiosity and bold questions earned her a well-deserved honor for her outstanding research and presentation skills. #PlantBiology #CuriosityDrivesImpact #UIUC

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University of Illinois News Bureau @news.illinois.edu · 14/07/2026

🐝Honey bee larvae are unable to detect odors that adult bees rely on for survival, a new study finds. This is likely a consequence of the bees’ social evolution, scientists say. @ibioillinois.bsky.social Read more here: news.illinois.edu/honey-bees-s...

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

New study by EEB's Associate Professor Phil Anderson compares cactus thorns & dinosaur teeth to reveal insights into biological puncture tool performance and evolution. Fascinating biomechanics research! 🧪 🧪 🔗 buff.ly/8l0TESp

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From cactus thorns to dinosaur teeth: Study analyzes biological puncture tool performance | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois

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闵娅(Min Ya; Minya) PhD @minyaaa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This spring I took over and redesigned the only Gen Ed on plants here #IB103. We walked through every core aspect of plant bio in lectures & labs, but also through art & design. I had a blast, the evaluations are rewarding (4.9/5), the redesign got an award from the college, and a little press too!

screenshots of the press coverage from the siebel center for design. The link to the article will be in the comment

a pic of me yapping at the design center

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This fall, IB496: Alpha Taxonomy of Insects is offering hands-on taxonomy with undescribed insect species, collaborative publication, and real research experience. One student described 5 new species the last time this course was taught! Join us to advance insect taxonomy in SIB.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Graduation posts: fashionably late but filled with joy! Share your weekend grad pics and let’s celebrate the milestones that matter. Help us give a big congrats to all our SIB graduates!

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University of Illinois News Bureau @news.illinois.edu · 02/04/2026

🎉Entomologist Gene Robinson, the newly appointed executive director and CEO of the Illinois Discovery Partners Institute, will be inducted into the American Philosophical Society. Dr. Robinson was formerly the Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at Illinois. Congratulations!

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Proud to support undergrad Rebecca Song, a 2026 Community-Academic Scholar in conservation biology & urban studies! This summer, Rebecca advances community-engaged research with real-world impact.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Former undergraduate researchers in SIB, mentored by Dr. Esther Ngumbi, published new findings on plant responses to multiple stresses. This study is key in advancing our understanding of crop resilience. 🧪 🧪 Proud to see undergrads contributing to impactful plant science research!

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Former undergraduate researchers help uncover how plants respond to multiple environmental stressors | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois

A newly published study in the Journal of Chemical Ecology offers new insight into how plants respond when faced with multiple environmental challenges at once.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Humans have been crowned the scariest organism in our tournament! Thanks to all who voted and participated. Looking forward to more fun and learning next year!

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

New research from the Plant Biology reveals how desiccation tolerance evolved in plants, tracing ancient survival tools that enable “resurrection plants” to survive extreme drought. Insights could inform future crop resilience strategies. 🧪 🧪 Read more: buff.ly/jjijahE

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Vote in the final round of the Scariest Organism Tournament! Humans reshape ecosystems and create powerful tech; ticks spread serious diseases and expand with climate change. Who’s scarier? Vote in the final round of the Scariest Organism Tournament! Vote: buff.ly/SyaDJM4 Bracket: buff.ly/TG1RmIq

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day from SIB! Our research in forests, pollinators, aquatic life, and insects advances sustainability through science and discovery. We're proud to help protect our planet. #ILLINOIS #CuriosityDrivesImpact #EarthDay

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University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We're so excited to host our Solving the World's Challenges panel on Invasive Species tomorrow, April 21, from 2:30-3:30 in our New Book area! Come in person, or follow this link to register online or learn more: go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr...

Sign for the Solving the World's Challenges panel, with chairs in the background.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Final Four: #1 Humans vs #2 Rabies & #8 Ticks vs #13 Destroying Angel Fungi. Ecosystem-altering power, near-certain fatality, disease vectors, and deadly toxins face off. Cast your vote for the scariest! 🦠🍄🐜🌍 Vote: buff.ly/SWKCDLh Bracket: buff.ly/TG1RmIq

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Tigga Kingston was invested as the inaugural Shelford-Pitelka-Batzli Professor of Mammalian Ecology at Illinois. This honor highlights her leadership in ecology research. Read more: buff.ly/FuoOihs #ILLINOIS #curiositydrivesimpact

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Tigga Kingston named inaugural Shelford-Pitelka-Batzli Professor in Mammalian Ecology | School of Integrative Biology | Illinois

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

March Madness may be over (congrats to the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball on a Final Four run!) but SIB’s Scariest Organisms bracket continues. Round 4 is live. Vote in the tournament 👉 buff.ly/YwnhSxg See the updated bracket 👉 buff.ly/mSCbw7Z

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University of Illinois Funk Library @illinoisfunk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Meet our panelists for the 8th annual Solving The World's Challenges panel, with the theme Invasive Species! To learn more about the event, each panelist, or to register to attend virtually, visit go.library.illinois.edu/FunkACESLibr...!

Infographic with photos of Karla Griesbaum, Kelly Estes, and Andrew Suarez, the three panelists for the panel event.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Happy Graduate Student Appreciation Week! 🌿 SIB grad students keep discovery alive—from insects to ecosystems. Share your grad experience or drop some encouragement for current students. Let’s celebrate the people behind the science.

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Round 3 of SIB’s Scariest Organisms bracket is live. Only the fiercest contenders remain, vote by Tuesday night! Vote in the tournament 👉 buff.ly/BQAbJWd See the updated bracket 👉 buff.ly/mSCbw7Z And good luck to the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball in the Final Four tomorrow! Go Illini!

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Round 2 of SIB’s #MarchMadness bracket is live! Vote for the “scariest organism” across vertebrates, invertebrates, pathogens, & plants: Poll: buff.ly/6YeJBSd Bracket: buff.ly/KjIvX2P 🏀 And of course, congrats to Illinois Men's Basketball team on making the Elite 8! 🏀

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Last call! Scariest Organisms voting closes TONIGHT! Close matchups: monkeys vs sharks, dengue vs yellow fever, camel spiders vs tarantula hawks, death cap vs nightshade 😬 Parasitic wasps 🤝 mushrooms that can kill you in half a bite. 🗳️ buff.ly/CcCdVsA

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

March Madness, but it’s biology: Scariest Organisms Edition! 👀 Vertebrates vs invertebrates vs plants vs pathogens—who wins? Vote, explore some wild organisms, and defend your picks! Poll closes Thursday night, second round dropping next Friday. 🗳️ buff.ly/CcCdVsA 📊 [buff.ly/5lciXYr

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Updates on IFFF 2026: Doors will open at 5 PM on February 28th, 2026, at Foellinger Auditorium. This year's festival is titled "Insect-Human Hybrids!"

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

It is almost that time of year again - for the Insect Fear Film Festival! Join us this year for the 43rd annual Insect Fear Film Festival, held on February 28th, 2026. This year's festival is titled "Insect-Human Hybrids!"

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🍃 Plenary 🍃 photosynthesis2026.com Lisa Ainsworth @ibioillinois.bsky.social 🌿Lisa’s research into the mechanisms of plant responses to climate change aims to maximize crop production in a future climate of elevated carbon dioxide, ozone, higher temperatures and drought #ICPR26 #plantscience

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Thinking about a semester abroad? 🇦🇹 Join the Illinois in Vienna Programs info session to learn about academics, internships, sustainability certificates, and experiential learning in Vienna. 🗓 Jan 23 | 🕛 12 PM | Zoom go.illinois.edu/IIVP

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🎉 Congrats to Heather Lash — Assistant Director of Controlled Environment Facilities for Plant Biology — named one of 8 College of LAS award winners for her leadership in greenhouse operations supporting research, teaching & outreach! 🌿👏 🔗https://shorturl.at/ovYsV

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Great opportunity for SIB undergrads! Paid Summer 2026 internships with the Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship Program (IL-IN Sea Grant). Work in conservation, aquaculture, stormwater, sustainability & more. Apply by Jan 12, 2026. Info: amcbride@purdue.edu 🔗

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Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship

The Illinois-Indiana Summer Internship is a great way for undergraduate students to gain experience and explore career pathways. The program pairs students with IISG staff members for a unique…

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School of Integrative Biology at Illinois (SIB) @ibioillinois.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

New Current Biology study from @minyaaa.bsky.social and colleagues shows how early CYC expression patterns establish dorsal identity in Mimulus parishii meristems. A clear step forward in understanding floral symmetry and developmental evolution. 🧪 🧪 🔗 buff.ly/3JOjkV1

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