Illinois State University’s Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been awarded the inaugural Thomas E. Eimermann Professorship for the years 2018-2020.
Topic: Research
Psychology alumnus to speak on remembering, October 5
The Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Behavioral Sciences (CBS) Colloquium Series will present a talk titled, “What is the difference between not remembering and not knowing?” with Jennifer Coane ’01, M.S. ’04, at 2 p.m. Friday, October 5, in 48 DeGarmo Hall. Coane is an associate professor of psychology at Colby College.
Psychology Alumnus of the Year to speak October 12
The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled, “Research on mastery criterion with children with disabilities: What does it mean to master a skill?” with Daniel Fienup Ph.D. ’08, at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 12, in 551 DeGarmo Hall.
Researcher to speak on development and maintenance of romantic relationships, October 9
The Illinois State University Interdisciplinary Research Group on Personal Relationships will present a research colloquium featuring Brian Ogolsky, Ph.D. from 2–3 p.m. Tuesday, October 9 in 210 Moulton Hall.
Faculty and students recognized at Fall Dean’s Address
The Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences introduced new faculty members and presented awards and scholarships during the Fall Dean’s Address on September 13.
Illinois State’s center for water future looks for community partnerships
The recently established Center for Sustainable Water Future will encourage long-term water solutions through academic research, and teaching, creative, and learning opportunities from across campus disciplines.
International Seminar Series: Smith to speak on migration and human evolutionary history, September 26
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Fred Smith will present “Assessing the Role of Migration in Human Evolutionary History.”
Vidal-Gadea awarded $638,000 NSF grant to study how animals detect magnetic fields
The grant will support graduate and doctoral students in the lab, as well as activities for 15 undergraduate students, who will study the neurological systems of tiny worms known as C. elegans.
Riaz on the global crisis of democracy
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the global crisis of democracy.
Student chronicles relief trip to Puerto Rico in photography exhibit
An Illinois State master’s student in art education spent part of the summer break helping a community on Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria.