A Healthy Start

Dr. Samantha McDonald, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation

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

Sophie Remmert ’20, a Gamma Phi Circus alum, spends her days portraying Black Widow (far left), in the world's biggest touring stunt show.

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.

What It Takes: Gamma Phi Circus troupe member shares insight

Marcheschi performing high wire act.

In the busy student world of textbooks and regular class attendance, Michael Marcheschi, a senior molecular and cellular biology major at Illinois State University has found an unexpected and exhilarating passion—tightrope walking with the Gamma Phi Circus.

The PodCAST: A conversation with Kiara Daniel, agriculture alum

Kiara Daniel, alum of the Department of Agriculture, the Product Manager, RTV Accessories for Kubota Tractor Corporation.

The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Kiara Daniel, an alum of the Department of Agriculture who is currently serving as the Product Manager, RTV Accessories for Kubota Tractor Corporation.