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Dr. Katherine Ellison unlocks literary history by deciphering the messages hidden in encrypted writing.

Volume 9 • Number 2 • Spring 2024

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Deeper meaning: Ciphers reveal more than hidden messages

Dr. Katherine Ellison unlocks literary history by deciphering the messages hidden in encrypted writing.

Building up by digging deep: Faculty partner to break international ground at Italian archaeological dig

Drs. Lea Cline and Kathryn Jasper are conducting a multiyear archaeological dig in Italy that is being supported by Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program.

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IT professor to use satellite technology to track neighborhood inequality

Dr. Will Lewis’ innovative use of satellites to investigate inequality was awarded funding from Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program. He and his students have also been working to establish a cube satellites program at Illinois State.

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Illinois State researchers help propel clean energy revolution

A trio of Illinois State University professors have been at the forefront of renewable energy development.

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