University Professor Dr. T.Y. Wang published a co-authored paper titled ‘’The Chinese Threat and Changes of Identity in Taiwan.”
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Stein wins prestigious Kavli Foundation Award
Dr. Wolfgang Stein, professor of neurophysiology, is one of seven international researchers who are recipients of the Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems Kavli Exploration Awards. The awards, which total $3.7 million, will fund three different projects pursuing investigations into how nervous systems may enable organisms, such as crustaceans, cephalopods, and zebrafish to adapt to environmental challenges that may have influences on neurophysiology and behavior.
An ICON-ic experience: PRSSA represents Illinois State University at national public relations conference
In October 2023, the Illinois State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) attended the ICON national conference in Nashville.
Harriett Steinbach named director of innovation and strategic partnerships
Dr. Craig C. McLauchlan, associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, has named Dr. Harriett Steinbach, M.S. ’05, the director of innovation and strategic partnerships effective December 1.
Casualty Actuarial Society honors Illinois State’s actuarial program
Through its new University Recognition Program, the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has honored the actuarial program at Illinois State University with its highest level of recognition, Gold Level.
College announces new internal research grant program
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is excited to announce a new internal research grant opportunity—the Dean’s Research Challenge Grant. Full-time CAS faculty from all college divisions, including Visiting Professors and non-tenure track faculty, are eligible to apply. The Principal Investigator’s (PI) primary appointment must be in a CAS unit. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, and teams can have non-CAS members.
Riaz interviewed by the BBC, VOA, and publishes in Benar News on Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in its flagship program Inquiry, quoted in a report of the Voice of America (VOA), and has published a commentary in Benar News, a Washington based news portal.
Data science-math-stat students shine in job shadowing at OSF’s JUMP Simulation
On November 14, Illinois State data science, mathematics, and statistics undergraduate and graduate students had an inspiring day at JUMP OSF in Peoria. They immersed themselves in data analytics, automation, and statistics.
ISU Planetarium presents “Season of Light”
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer its holiday program “Season of Light,” running weekends from December 1 through December 16.
Riaz publishes in Atlantic Council on Bangladesh’s contentious election schedule
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary in the New Atlanticist of the Atlantic Council on the future pathways of Bangladeshi politics.