Research award winners for 2023-2024 announced

President Tarhule speaking at the ORGS Research Awards Event

Illinois State University announced the winners of the Outstanding University Researcher and the Outstanding University Creative Activity awards. Also honored are the winners of the Research Initiative Awards and the Creative Activity Initiative Awards. Recipients for these awards are selected from competitive pools of candidates.

Driving change: Inclusive, equitable and just STEM education

Dr. Keenan Wimbley (left), Dr. Rebekka Darner, Dr. Lisa Tranel, and Dr. Dan Holland standing in front of the HHMI logo

The program focuses on undergraduate students who have historically been excluded from STEM areas of study. The desire is to foster institutional change toward inclusive, equitable, and just STEM education. The ISU program will provide support to these students so that they may excel and become leaders in the STEM field, as well as professional development opportunities for STEM faculty and staff.