Lauren Buggar, a senior cybersecurity major at Illinois State University, became the president of the Technology Assistance Community Outreach Service (TACOS) soon after volunteering for the group as part of an assignment for a communication class.
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Saving the world: Sustainable and renewable energy program empowers students to make a difference
Fifteen years ago, Illinois State developed the first interdisciplinary renewable energy major in the United States. Today, the sustainable and renewable energy program attracts students who nurture a passion for people and the planet they share.
A CAST hands-on how-to video series
Follow along with some of our CAST faculty and staff members as they share their expertise to help you try something new or take your skills to the next level.
Donor spotlight: Betty Norris Fairchild Children’s Discovery Garden
A generous gift from Betty Norris Fairchild’s estate—facilitated by Fairchild’s daughter Barbara—has endowed the Children’s Discovery Garden and created a scholarship for agriculture students.
A Healthy Start
The research of Dr. Samantha McDonald, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, is big news for little ones: McDonald studies the effects of exercise during pregnancy, focusing on the metabolism.
Sophie Remmert: CAST Hero
In the College of Applied Science and Technology, all of our alumni are superheroes, but only some of them actually wear capes. Sophie Remmert ’20, a Gamma Phi Circus alum, is one of the few.
The 2024 CAST dean’s message
Here is a message from College of Applied Science and Technology Dean Dr. Chad McEvoy.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Jacqueline Holland, agriculture alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Jacqueline Holland, Department of Agriculture alum.
Thomas receives the 2024 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award
Todd Thomas from the School of Information Technology was honored at the annual University Teaching and Learning Symposium in January.
Dr. Noelle Selkow named as director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation
College of Applied Science and Technology Dean Chad McEvoy has named Dr. Noelle M. Selkow as director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, effective July 1, 2024.