Alex Hafner, a senior from Mahomet, decided to pursue a major in molecular and cellular biology due to his interest in research. This same passion drew him to Western Illinois University’s undergraduate research experience this summer where he continued his participation in the Integrated Pennycress Research Enabling Farm & Energy Resilience (IPREFER) Project.
Unit: Biological Sciences
Field trips offer entomology students hands-on learning experience with insects
Dr. Steven Juliano’s introductory entomology class visited the Parklands Lexington Preserve September 7 to gain a deeper understanding of how to find, observe, and collect insects.
Wok with Tak: Dr. Tak Cheung creates YouTube channel to educate others about healthy eating
Dr. Tak Cheung is a professor emeritus and former director in the School of Biological Sciences who created a YouTube channel called Wok with Tak, where he shares his knowledge of his love for food and his wok cooking.
What mutant flies can teach us about autoimmune disorders
Dr. Nate Mortimer lead study authors of a new study that looks to fruit flies as an important piece of the autoimmune disease puzzle.
Love for nature, research leads to apprenticeship at Yew Dell Botanical Garden
Illinois State alum Allison Morgan ’21 has always loved science. Morgan has been apprenticing at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens near Louisville, Kentucky, since graduating in May with a degree in biology with a conservation biology sequence from Illinois State’s School of Biological Sciences. She had transferred to the University as a junior.
Grant helps Redbird scholar students devote summer to research
Meet some of the Illinois State University undergraduate students who conducted research this summer through the Undergraduate Research Support Grant (URSG) program from the Office of Student Research.
Coronavirus Update: August 19, 2021
This update includes a COVID-19 testing reminder, biologists offering insights on the Delta variant, and information on submitting vaccination records.
Szczepura to deliver Fall College Lecture on September 2
Dr. Lisa Szczepura, University Professor of Chemistry, will deliver the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
Redbirds in the Know: COVID-19 and the Delta variant
Four biologists from Illinois State University’s School of Biological Sciences offered insights to a few frequently asked questions on the Delta variant, breakthrough infections, virus transmission, and vaccine timing.
Prasun, Sedbrook named 2021 Researchers to Know
Dr. Marilyn Prasun and Dr. John Sedbrook have been named 2021 Researchers to Know by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition.