The program called Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) was designed to bring clinicians, researchers, and students together to focus on innovation in clinical and patient education, health care engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
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SCI-LSAMP to develop initiatives to increase diversity in Illinois’ STEM degree programs
The Southern and Central Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SCI-LSAMP), consisting of six institutions in Southern and Central Illinois, has recently been established by a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation.
Grant-writing workshop for Illinois Innovation Network grants
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies will host a workshop to help faculty apply for Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) grants.
Illinois State University hosting 2024 Illinois Innovation Network Sustainability Research Conference in October
The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) will hold its 2024 Sustainability Research Conference at the Illinois State University October 17-18.
STEM Fellows making substantial positive impact on STEM degree programs
The Inclusive Excellence STEM Fellowship is a program funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that supports STEM faculty in making the introductory STEM experience at ISU welcoming and supportive.
Weak ties: New, funded research on their importance and their formation
Dr. Susan Sprecher reflects on her research on relationships and recent funding supported by both the John Templeton Foundation and ISU.
Eva Harrison and Catrina Murphy named as the Future of the Field by the Society of Research Administrators
Eva Harrison and Catrina Murphy were selected to receive the Society of Research Administrators International recognition program, Future of the Field.
Chang, Solanki, and Stein named 2024 Researchers to Know
The Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) has named three Illinois State University professors as Researchers to Know. Dr. Isaac Chang, Dr. Pranshoo Solanki, and Dr. Wolfgang Stein were selected for demonstrating excellence in their field.
Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15
Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the Honorary Degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.
John Scott’s journey to becoming a community leader: A journey of service
Raised in University Park, Illinois, John Scott credits his family for having a huge impact on who he is today. Having several brothers and sisters that are all creative had a positive impact on the people around him. John says, “My family has a mindset of going the extra mile, never giving up, being passionate about your work and doing so even if no one is watching.”