llinois State University will celebrate the 34-year career of Julie Paska ’85, Athletics senior academic advisor, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, with remarks being delivered at 4 p.m.
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Back in action: University Research Symposium showcases the #RedbirdScholar research of more than 400 students
The Illinois State University Research Symposium was back in-person on Friday, April 1, for the first time in three years.
Day in the Life: Future educator takes on role of Gamma Phi Circus president
Jon Fulton, a member of the Gamma Phi Circus, is a co-act captain for the clown act, one of the heads of the publicity committee, and the president of the nation’s oldest collegiate circus. Follow Fulton through a day in his life.
A homegrown love for science: Graduate student researches, promotes use of cover crops
Illinois State graduate student Emily Hansen, who is from three generations of famers, is researching the potential of pennycress as a cover crop.
Evolving land ethics talk, April 14
Dr. Curt Meine will present “Land Ethics Evolving: Conservation in a Time of Rapid Social and Environmental Change” at 7:30 p.m. April 14.
Three alumnae reshape hometown commerce despite COVID-19 challenges
Three alumnae found empowerment through each other in small business management during uncertain times.
Sludgy science: Student recovers nutrients from wastewater for Research Symposium project
Senior Illinois State University environmental health and sustainability major Rowan Carroll is addressing nutrient pollution through a process she’s developed that not only removes nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater but also creates a fertilizer for agricultural use.
Are IT people different?
“Are IT people different?” is a question that is often asked. Ronnie Jia and his colleagues, Zachary R. Steelman, and Heather H. Jia, are searching for answers.
From theory to practice: GROWMARK’s innovation internship program provides students opportunity
One of the College of Applied Science and Technology’s (CAST) hallmarks is the opportunity for experiential learning. Not all of this learning happens on campus, however, and a lot of it would not happen at all without committed partnerships. When GROWMARK approached the School of Information Technology (IT) about a new internship opportunity, it was consequently an easy ‘yes.’
College of Applied Science and Technology diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion update
CAST Dean Dr. Todd McLoda announced the establishment of a college-level diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion (DEBI) committee in the fall of 2021. Members include faculty and staff representatives from all college schools and departments. The committee’s charge is to monitor existing and future DEBI initiatives and advance an anti-racist culture in CAST. Committee members, appointed by their department chairs or school directors, will serve a two-year term. The new committee has several goals including fostering a community of practice dedicated to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion; and assisting the dean in promoting and implementing the college’s diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion goals.