The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) recently hosted its Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, in which seven graduate students from the Department of Agriculture, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, and Department of Technology competed to move on to a university-wide level of competition.
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Paige Saylor achieves high marks in class and on the basketball court
Redbird women’s basketball point guard Paige Saylor has persevered to achieve high marks in the classroom and on the court during her four years at Illinois State University.
Love of summer camp led to meaningful career
Finding a career doing both what you enjoy and what you care about can be a challenge. Dr. Tracy Mainieri feels fortunate to have cleared that hurdle through her work as a recreation and park administration associate professor.
CAST RSO spotlight: Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics Club in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
While Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics (FND) Club is mainly populated by dietetics majors, it is open to any interested student on campus.
CAST RSO spotlight: How Women in Technology has adapted to this year’s new learning environment
Women in Technology (WIT) is a registered student organization on campus that has been actively working to adapt and thrive in the Fall semester’s virtual environment.
School of Information Technology sends students and faculty to premier women in technology conference
Students and faculty within the School of Information Technology (IT) were presented with an opportunity to attend the Grace Hopper Conference this year, a major event that presents research, sparks conversation, provides networking opportunities, and supports women in the field of information technology.
Agriculture students engaged in a virtual professional development experience
In a time when so many events are being delayed or simply canceled, some Department of Agriculture students were able to take part in an annual event for food and agricultural students from across the United States.
Illinois State students participate in ASC Competitions
Two construction management teams from Illinois State University participated in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Student Competitions.
CAST new faculty profile series: Lauren Nelson, Family and Consumer Sciences
Some of CAST’s newest faculty and staff members took the time to answer a series of questions that share some insight into their background, research interests, hobbies, and more. Wrapping up our final group of profiles is Lauren Nelson, an academic advisor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
CAST new faculty profile series: Marcie Wright, Department of Health Sciences
The College of Applied Science and Technology welcomed a fantastic group of new faculty at the start of this academic school year! Some of CAST’s newest faculty members took the time to answer a series of questions that share insight into their background, research interests, hobbies, and more.