Reactions: Internet from space

image of potential space internet around earth

Glen Sagers, assistant director of Illinois State’s School of Information Technology, says it may be a bit difficult to get the idea of Internet from space…ahem…off the ground in the U.S.

Reactions: A new species discovered?

image of ancient human bones

Paleontologists discovered a set of bones from an ancient human in the Afar region of Ethiopia. Illinois State’s Professor of Anthropology Fred H. Smith weighs in on the researchers’ declaration that they have discovered a new species of human.

Research and Honors

Abstract photo of research

Publications, presentations, and honors from Illinois State faculty and staff.

Pilot program to recycle polystyrene

In an effort to divert more recyclable waste from landfills, Illinois State University has implemented a pilot program for recycling polystyrene (Styrofoam).