April is Earth Month, and Illinois State University’s campus is blossoming with opportunities to celebrate nature. The seeds for one such initiative were planted by senior Environmental Systems Science and Sustainability (ESSS) major Haley Cepek.
Unit: Agriculture
Alumna blazes the way in Illinois Air National Guard
Jennifer Aurora ’96, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, recently retired as the first female command chief master sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard. Her unwavering commitment, leadership prowess, and pioneering spirit have not only shattered barriers but also inspired others to reach new heights.
CAST Academy of Achievement inducts new members
Meet the newest inductees of the College of Applied Science and Technology’s (CAST) Academy of Achievement.
Dr. Matt Kaplan to present on intergenerational living, learning, and community building, April 12
Dr. Matt Kaplan will present on intergenerational living, learning, and community building at 10:15 a.m. Friday, April 12, in the Milner Library Speaker’s Corner. This event is free and open to the public.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Bill Engel, agriculture alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. In each episode, we’re sitting down with an alum of the college, and today we have a chance to talk to Bill Engel, executive vice president and the general manager of BRANDT’s specialty formulations operating company.
Inside look at the recipients of the inaugural Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program awards
Learn more about the collaborative research projects that received inaugural Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship (ARCS) program awards.
Grant and research news (Spring 2024)
Here is some research and grants news from the spring 2024 Redbird Scholar magazine.
Biology student wins Three Minute Thesis competition for research on decoding cancer puzzle
Sumaiya Hasan, a master’s student in the School of Biological Sciences, became the fourth biology student in the Three Minute Thesis competition’s eight-year history to win the top prize.
CAST presents 2024 Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology is proud to present the 2024 Science and Technology Week, celebrating advancements in science and technology and the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible. This year’s Science and Technology Week is scheduled to run from April 8-12.
CAST Academy of Achievement to induct newest members, April 10
Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will host its Academy of Achievement induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, in the Aaron Leetch Club, Hancock Stadium.