The flight from Thailand to Bloomington-Normal is certainly a familiar one for Jiraporn Chano, lecturer at Mahasarakham University in Northeastern Thailand.
Thai lecturer makes most of international experience at Illinois State
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College offers Saturday Creative Drama, Arts programs
The College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University offers a wide range of fine arts programs for children and families on Saturdays this fall.
Faculty members deliver practical approach for using instructional technology in early childhood
In 1996, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) published a position statement that examined the role of technology in the curriculum. According to Phil Parette, professor of special education at Illinois State University, the report issued only lukewarm support for the use of technology in early childhood classrooms.
Exploring Tradeoffs for Public Goods Provision
Under what conditions would local or central governments deliver public goods most effectively? Andrew Chupp (Illinois State University) and H. Spencer Banzhaf (Georgia State University) find that provision costs for pollution abatement, spillover effects, and local conditions determine the degree of policy decentralization. Their study appears in the June 2012 edition of the Journal of
Technology alum fast-tracks career with Chicagoland Speedway internship
Many College of Applied Science and Technology graduates look to internships as a way to jump-start their careers. Instead of a jump start, one alum chose to start her career at 300 mph.
Madrigals return to campus for 2013 reunion
Madrigals from the 1980s and 90s recently gathered back on the Illinois State campus to reunite in song and fellowship.
Featured RSO: Toastmasters
Founded in 2005, the College of Business Toastmasters at Illinois State is designed to help students gain useful communication skills pertinent to success after graduation. This organization consists of students from all grade levels (freshmen through graduate students) and ethnic backgrounds. Our club focuses on creating the foundation for long-term success with public speaking, communication, and leadership skills.
The Autism Place: An Invaluable Service
Despite a growing number of individuals being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), there are few resources for treatment. Karla Doepke, associate professor of psychology, has consequently made it her mission to treat children with ASD and train students to work with those affected by the disease.
Evaluating Reemployment Outcomes
Professor Daniel Rich attended the Western Economic Association International conference in Seattle in June 2013. His presentation, titled “Unemployed in the Great Recession: Determinants of Claimant Attrition and Reemployment Outcomes,” was based on research supported by the Workforce Data Integration and Analysis project at Illinois State University. The study documents cyclical shocks to weekly attrition
Solar car team takes second at Formula Sun Grand Prix 2013
Illinois State University’s Solar Car Team placed second in the 2013 Formula Sun Grand Prix, a national solar car race held in June in Austin, Texas.
