The Illinois State Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology has a new podcast channel called STEAMtalk.
Unit: Biological Sciences
#RedbirdScholar students use grants to spend summer researching
This summer, 27 students received the new Undergraduate Research Support Program grant provided by the Office of Student Research. To honor the inaugural summer of the grant, we have featured five student researchers and their projects.
Center for Collaborative Studies in Mathematical Biology leads webinar series
Illinois State University’s Center for Collaborative Studies in Mathematical Biology is participating in an international webinar series focusing on multiple aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Biofuels project led by John Sedbrook awarded $13 million from DOE
The grant will support a nationwide project led by Professor of Genetics John Sedbrook aimed to genetically strengthen a plant for use in sustainable energy efforts.
College thanks chairs and directors
The College of Arts and Sciences thanks Dr. Craig Gatto and Dr. Craig C. McLauchlan for their outstanding service.
Weed wizard: Professor alters plant genes to create wonder crop
Dr. John Sedbrook’s genetically mutated plant could create a positive force for the environment as well as provide additional income for farmers.
At home with Redbird Legacy families
Meet some of the Redbird Legacy families who live in Central Illinois and hear why they chose to attend Illinois State University.
Alum’s gift will establish Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences
A $2.5 million gift from the estate of Dr. Fred Gletten ’71 will establish the Dr. Fred Gletten Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences.
Coronavirus research emerging through Letters in Biomathematics
A scientific research journal published at Illinois State University is using a rapid review process to give researchers faster access to articles related to coronovirus (COVID-19).
Dean delivers Spring 2020 Address
Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky emphasizes that the important work being conducted across the College of Arts and Sciences continues in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented effects.