Dr. John Sedbrook’s genetically mutated plant could create a positive force for the environment as well as provide additional income for farmers.
Weed wizard: Professor alters plant genes to create wonder crop
Unit: Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology
CeMaST and District 87 seeking partners to establish a STEM-focused afterschool program
Drs. Brad Christensen and Rebekka Darner (CeMaST) are working with Dr. Diane Wolf (Bloomington School District 87) to seek grant funding from the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program to fund an afterschool program for elementary students entitled Afterschool Integrated Mathematics and Science (AIMS). If a community member is interested in being
$2.9 million NSF grant to increase STEM teachers’ culturally relevant practices
Illinois State University’s Willy Hunter is leading a multi-state team that received a $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to assist mathematics and science teachers in high-needs schools.
New framework to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into faculty professional development
The Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence is the result of a nearly year-long effort from campus-wide collaborators to create professional development tailored to Illinois State faculty.
Dr. May Jadallah to participate in Science Across the Elementary Grades and Why It’s So Important webinar
Dr. May Jadallah, associate professor of educational psychology in the School of Teaching and Learning and an associate director of the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology (CeMaST) at Illinois State University, has been invited to take part in a webinar that is organized by Education Development Center, and funded by the National Science Foundation and TERC.
CANCELLED: Hidden Figures author, Margot Lee Shetterly, to speak for 20th annual Science and Tech Week
Margot Lee Shetterly will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Science and Technology Week. Shetterly is best-selling author of the book, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race.
Sustainability at root of ISU’s new Innovation Network Hub
A new $30 million Innovation Hub and Community Makerspace is coming to Illinois State.
Learn from ISU faculty, students at Illinois Summer Research Academy
The Illinois Summer Research Academy (ISRA) is an opportunity for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, to spend a week with ISU professors, graduate students, and their peers from across Illinois, collaborating on various research projects in math, biology, chemistry, or computing and information technology.
High School Research Symposium (HSRS), May 1
The High School Research Symposium (HSRS) invites Illinois high school students to showcase their research projects at our 19th annual research symposium.
ISU enlightens young minds at Children’s Discovery Museum
The Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal has long partnered with Illinois State University to offer children fun and enlightening learning experiences.
