Dr. Joseph Zompetti was researching Russian disinformation leading up to the Ukraine invasion, but he wanted to do more. The communications professor teaches courses on divisive discourse, and the invasion, along with the January 6 insurrection and anti-vaccination rhetoric, provided plenty of fodder for conversations about polarized political communication.
Topic: Research
Dr. Nathan Stephens builds community through research
Dr. Nathan Stephens discusses his research focusing on the transition of students into college, and post-college success.
Deep thoughts: Renowned Redbird scholar Dr. Paul Garris studies the brain and helps students expand theirs
An Illinois State faculty member since 1995, Garris has investigated the role of dopamine in the brain for nearly three decades, specifically as it relates to Parkinson’s disease and drugs of abuse.
Green Screen: Film series explores global climate crisis
The Green Screen: 2022 Climate Change Film Series showing at the Normal Theater will focus on the global climate change crisis.
Research and Honors, November 8, 2022
Honors and publications of Illinois State faculty and staff.
Neurologic Communication Disorders and Cognitive Wellness Lab at Illinois State University
This article summarizes the Neurologic Communication Disorders and Cognitive Wellness Lab’s mission and provides description of three active research programs offered to the Illinois State University and Bloomington-Normal communities.
Graduate students presenting at NCA Convention
Graduate students in the School of Communication will be presenting their scholarly work at the National Communication Association’s (NCA) 108th Annual Convention. The convention will be held November 17–20, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Musical reimagines the myth of Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical by Frank Wildhorn, Ivan Menchell, and Don Black will be performed November 3-6 in the Center for the Performing Arts Theatre.
Redbird spends internship learning about electrified roads
Luke Tempestini, a senior construction management student, was selected as one of two students from twelve undergraduate applicants for the NSF Aspire Research Project.
Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski to present Distinguished Professor Lecture, November 14
Distinguished Professor Krzysztof Ostaszewski will present “Risk Has a Price, But Prices Have Risk, Too” at 5 p.m. November 14, in the Old Main Room.