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Topic: Academics
Research and Honors, December 2024
Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
I’ll take “The Ear” for $2,000 please …
Description: Seeing more pediatric patients for hearing evaluations who have a diagnosis of autism, we are moved to modify our testing strategies to ensure patient comfort and optimize test results.
Professor Hendricks publishes two articles in the Journal of Underrepresented and Minority Progress
On November 27, Professor Michael Hendricks published two articles in the Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress’s Special Issue on “Hispanics in Higher Education.”
An abolitionist view against slavery in the form of an ABC book in Special Collections
Children’s literature offers a window into the social and cultural values of a given time and place by revealing what children were meant to learn. Sometimes the messages conflict with one another, giving us a glimpse into the varying ideals that circulated (and of the adults who were vying to spread their version of ethical behavior to the younger generation). Children’s literature produced during the Abolitionist movement provides an excellent example of these schisms in values.
Dr. Michael Hendricks participates in Governance and Violence in Latin American Migration roundtable
On November 15, Dr. Michael Hendricks participated in a virtual roundtable on Governance and Violence in Latin American Migration.
Mock trial squad garners awards at Lewis competition
Illinois State’s mock trial B team (Squad 1070) finished with a 6-2 record at the Fantastic Flyer Tournament hosted by Lewis University the weekend before Thanksgiving.
ISU team selected to participate in prestigious professional development program
An Illinois State University team led by Dr. Gina Hunter, alongside undergraduate students Brenna Long and Tara Geyer, has earned the prestigious honor of participating in the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) 2024-25 professional development program titled Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program.
Where the data may roam: Bringing wild west performers to Wikidata
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show had an extraordinarily diverse cast, including Cody’s friends and family, Native Americans, and immigrants from all over. Instead of focusing on the well-documented Buffalo Bill himself, my supervisor and I decided to find a way to showcase the many other people involved.
A cross-campus collaborative event: Night Against Procrastination set for December 1
CAST Connections, in collaboration with University College’s Julia N. Visor Center, Health Promotion & Wellness and Milner Library, is hosting a ‘Night Against Procrastination’ study session to help students prepare for their final exams.