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.
Unit: Biological Sciences
Career tips for graduating Redbirds
Whether you’re starting a new job, about to enter graduate school, or still deciding what’s next, these tips from Career Services can help you as a new alum.
James L. Fisher 2024 Outstanding Thesis winners announced
The Graduate School is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 James L. Fisher Outstanding Thesis Competition.
John Sedbrook named 2024 IIN Innovator to Know
Dr. John Sedbrook, professor of genetics in the School of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University, was among eight innovators recognized in 2024.
Fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant Winners Announced
The Office of Student Research (OSR) at Illinois State University announces the winners of the fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants. These small grants provide funding to support student research, scholarly inquiry, and innovation at Illinois State.
Meet the October 2024 GradBird Scholar: Tuba Yasmin Lubna
The Graduate School has selected Tuba Yasmin Lubna as its October 2024 GradBird Scholar recipient. GradBird Scholar is an initiative to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors at Illinois State University.
Pekin PDS program cultivates powerful professional learning
The Professional Development Schools (PDS) program offers student teachers a unique opportunity to experience a full year at one placement. The Pekin PDS site specifically has a 25-year history of welcoming interns into their community and sharing their commitment to professional learning.
Junior biology student conducts cancer research at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Surrounded by scrub caps, lab coats, graph charts, and microscopes, Illinois State University junior biological science major Hope Omoniyi spent her summer researching pancreatic cancer at world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Biology students experience international research through RISE Fellowship Grant
Illinois State University students Grady Jacobson and Charlie Jackson immersed themselves in innovative research in Germany during the summer through the RISE Fellowship program.
Biology student, inspired by professor’s research and mentorship, earns FIREbird Research Grant
Grace Hohman is focused. The junior biology student from Champaign is up to the challenges of her major but also has a plan in mind for after she graduates.