The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference on July 21 at Illinois State University will feature presentations on state energy policies and current legislative proposals.
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Video: Being a renewable energy major at Illinois State
Illinois State University is growing the next generation of renewable energy leaders. One of them is Kadi Ilves, a senior renewable energy major at Illinois State.
Illinois Renewable Energy Conference July 16
The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference will be held on Thursday, July 16, at Illinois State University.
Making it work: Missy Nergard
Missy Nergard, director of Sustainability, considers herself lucky. Not only does she love her job, but her work touches nearly every part of campus.
Illinois State helps teachers get smarter about electricity grid
The Center for Renewable Energy at Illinois State University received a $450,000 grant to train K-12 teachers through the Smart Grid for Schools program.
ISU to host Illinois Renewable Energy Conference, July 16
The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference will be held July 16 at Illinois State. The conference will feature speakers and breakout sessions for wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass energy.
Illinois State helps fuel the wind energy revolution
At the center of the state’s vibrant wind energy industry is Illinois State, whose students, researchers and alumni are shaping wind developments and related public policy issues around the country.
Illinois State receives ‘STEM’ grant from governor’s office
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday that Illinois State University will receive a one-year $50,000 grant to lead the creation of an Energy Learning Exchange. The Exchange, a public-private partnership working toward advances in energy, will have the support of Illinois State’s Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology as well as the University’s Institute for Regulatory
Campus sustainability work recognized in college guide
Efforts to be environmentally responsible and increase sustainability efforts on campus have resulted in Illinois State’s inclusion in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition. The guide profiles colleges and universities that demonstrate a notable commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation.
Corporate donors: Energy source
When Lauren Knapp’s mother was cleaning out the attic, she came across a note that provided a clue about her daughter’s future. The 5-year-old said she didn’t like her mother using plastic bags because she believed they killed trees. Although she’s now a college graduate, Lauren still cares about trees, along with the rest of