The Illinois Science and Technology Coalition named Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology Paul Garris and Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry Christopher Mulligan to their inaugural “Researchers to Know” list for 2018.
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Stein earns $495,000 NSF grant to study how temperature change impacts nervous system
Illinois State University’s Associate Professor of Neurophysiology Wolfgang Stein received a $495,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine how changes in temperature can impact the nervous system.
Ali Riaz named inaugural Thomas E. Eimermann Professor
Illinois State University’s Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been awarded the inaugural Thomas E. Eimermann Professorship for the years 2018-2020.
Psychology alumnus to speak on remembering, October 5
The Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Behavioral Sciences (CBS) Colloquium Series will present a talk titled, “What is the difference between not remembering and not knowing?” with Jennifer Coane ’01, M.S. ’04, at 2 p.m. Friday, October 5, in 48 DeGarmo Hall. Coane is an associate professor of psychology at Colby College.
Psychology Alumnus of the Year to speak October 12
The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled, “Research on mastery criterion with children with disabilities: What does it mean to master a skill?” with Daniel Fienup Ph.D. ’08, at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 12, in 551 DeGarmo Hall.
Researcher to speak on development and maintenance of romantic relationships, October 9
The Illinois State University Interdisciplinary Research Group on Personal Relationships will present a research colloquium featuring Brian Ogolsky, Ph.D. from 2–3 p.m. Tuesday, October 9 in 210 Moulton Hall.
Daniel Liechty giving Fall Lecture on Thursday
Illinois State University Professor of Social Work Daniel Liechty will be speaking as the fall College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecturer Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center
Faculty and students recognized at Fall Dean’s Address
The Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences introduced new faculty members and presented awards and scholarships during the Fall Dean’s Address on September 13.
Visual anthropology explores media and identity
Students explore how film, photography, and media reflect and impact culture, society, and politics with the class Media and Visual Anthropology.
Fall film series explores intersection of customs, people, cultures
The Fall 2018 Ethnographic Film Series will sweep from India’s most holy city to armed conflicts in Colombia; delve into New York City’s LGBTQ kiki culture, and examine the battle for the streets of Ferguson, Missouri.