UIC Institute for Advanced Study is a central research platform of UIC. As a significant milestone of the college, IAS aims to promote cutting-edge research and innovation. Drawing on the College’s resources, IAS recruits outstanding talents from all over the world, setting to energize groundbreaking research collaborations and developing creative technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. IAS is committed to building UIC into a vibrant academic institution with a mission to inspire the community and provide solutions to major social challenges.