2025 Science & Spirits

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The 2025 Science & Spirits organizing committee and the University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences warmly invite you to our annual networking event on Friday, April 25th, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM CT at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center.
This event is a unique opportunity for UIUC undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty in plant sciences to connect with industry representatives. Building on the success of the past two years, we are excited to make this year’s event even more impactful.
You don’t need to present to attend!
Everyone is welcome!
Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your network and engage with the plant sciences community. Register today!
 
 



Program

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Check-in, Poster/Booth set up
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Opening remarks
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Lightning talks
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM: Break & Networking
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM: Poster session & Networking 
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Closing remarks & Awards 

*6:30 – 9:00 PM: Complimentary food provided, cash bar available.

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Awards & Prizes

We are excited to announce the prizes and awards for the 2025 Science and Spirits event! Undergraduate and postgraduate students can participate by presenting a poster, a 3-minute short talk, or both. Showcase your research, network with peers, and compete for prestigious awards.

Join us and become part of an inspiring community of crop science scholars and researchers!

Poster

1st
2nd
3rd

Lightning Talk

1st
2nd
3rd

Sponsors

Platinum

Gold

Silver

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