Students studying criminal investigations and criminalistics (crime lab techniques) now have a space where they can see the full investigation process of a crime from start to finish in the new Forensics Lab.
Fingerprints. Footprints. Fibers.
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Technology for seniors by juniors
Lauren Buggar, a senior cybersecurity major at Illinois State University, became the president of the Technology Assistance Community Outreach Service (TACOS) soon after volunteering for the group as part of an assignment for a communication class.
Saving the world: Sustainable and renewable energy program empowers students to make a difference
Fifteen years ago, Illinois State developed the first interdisciplinary renewable energy major in the United States. Today, the sustainable and renewable energy program attracts students who nurture a passion for people and the planet they share.
A CAST hands-on how-to video series
Follow along with some of our CAST faculty and staff members as they share their expertise to help you try something new or take your skills to the next level.
Donor spotlight: Betty Norris Fairchild Children’s Discovery Garden
A generous gift from Betty Norris Fairchild’s estate—facilitated by Fairchild’s daughter Barbara—has endowed the Children’s Discovery Garden and created a scholarship for agriculture students.
A Healthy Start
The research of Dr. Samantha McDonald, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, is big news for little ones: McDonald studies the effects of exercise during pregnancy, focusing on the metabolism.
Sophie Remmert: CAST Hero
In the College of Applied Science and Technology, all of our alumni are superheroes, but only some of them actually wear capes. Sophie Remmert ’20, a Gamma Phi Circus alum, is one of the few.
The 2024 CAST dean’s message
Here is a message from College of Applied Science and Technology Dean Dr. Chad McEvoy.
Grooving Through the 1960s exhibition on display at Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection gallery
Grooving Through the 1960s showcases ensembles from the 1960s that range in style, occasion, texture, and season and highlights popular styles and colors of the decade.
Sport management alumna explores student-athlete mental health
Jessica Brougham, M.S. ’21, came to the United States from New Zealand as a recruited international student-athlete to compete as a Division I rower for Washington State University. Initially a criminal justice and criminology major; her plan soon shifted course.
