Below are resources for early childhood professionals and those serving the early childhood community.
Early childhood resources
Year: 2020
Biofuels project led by John Sedbrook awarded $13 million from DOE
The grant will support a nationwide project led by Professor of Genetics John Sedbrook aimed to genetically strengthen a plant for use in sustainable energy efforts.
Riaz quoted in German media
Riaz has been quoted by DW on the relationship between Bangladesh and India and the growing influence of China in the region.
Economics course to provide real-world project data and experience
Economics 138, Economic Reasoning Using Statistics, will provide students with real-world experience with statistics and data analysis this fall.
Milner Library’s Digital Collections interface updating in August
Changes are coming to many of Milner Library’s digital collections!
Deceptive publishers begone: Cabell’s Predatory Reports is here
Learn more about predatory or deceptive publishing, which is a business model in which publishers exploit researchers’ need to publish as part of the tenure and promotion process.
Research and Honors, August 4, 2020
Presentations, publications, and awards of Illinois State University faculty and staff.
Illinois State University to rename floors in Watterson Towers
President Larry Dietz announced Illinois State University will rename floors in the Watterson Towers residence hall.
Incoming Stevenson Center Fellow: Jack Hanson
“Through my experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA, I’ve seen the life-changing effects that come from giving people opportunities to do more,” explained Jack Hanson. The Stevenson Center will soon welcome Hanson as an Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow in applied economics.
New book discusses incorporating young adult literature into classrooms
A new book discussing the use of young adult literature in college classrooms has been published by three people with ties to Illinois State University.
