Professor of Economics Rajeev K. Goel will deliver the fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. All members of the University and Bloomington-Normal communities are invited to attend.
Unit: Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
Applications for STEM scholarships due October 31
Applications are open for the Charles Morris STEM Scholarships.
David Malone to deliver Distinguished Professor Lecture, October 30
Professor of Geology David Malone will deliver the Distinguished Professor Lecture at 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.
Hands in the water: Hydrogeology students investigate local fish kills
A group of Illinois State University’s hydrogeology students from University Professor of Geology Eric Peterson’s class found real-world experience—and a bit of detective work—by exploring whether depleted oxygen levels impacted fish at a local lake.
Sneak preview of Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm marks launch of Food Studies program
Illinois State University’s new Food Studies program is hosting a sneak preview of the documentary Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm on September 25. Following the preview, there will be a Q&A with film subject Henry Brockman and filmmaker Ines Sommer.
Alums fund field experiences for geography students
In honor of Nancy Lutgen’s late father, the Lutgens family gave $45,000 in cash and matching gifts to help establish the James and Lucy Patterson Family Geography Field Trip Endowment to encourage field research for Illinois State students.
Loss of Arctic sea ice may mean more heat waves in the United States
A new study led by Dagmar Budikova finds a link between declining sea ice coverage in parts of the Canadian Arctic and an increasing incidence of summer heat waves across the southern United States.
The path more taken: Footpaths reflect the will and needs of a neighborhood
Footpaths are more than foot traffic—they can reflect the needs of an area, and inform city planners.
Watershed moment: Scholar’s studies on lakes worldwide sound environmental alarm
Nobel Peace Prize-winning scientist Catherine O’Reilly has been leading international research teams that have discovered climate change has been warming lakes worldwide, threatening the fish and humans depending on them.
Main Street College to explore canine behavior, behavioral psychology
“Going to the Dogs: How our furry friends help us better understand human behavior” is the title of the spring Main Street College event scheduled for March 27.