Illinois State University’s Catherine O’Reilly is part of a global study that found climate change is rapidly warming lakes around the world, threatening freshwater supplies and ecosystems.
Unit: Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
Study Abroad launches program for students interested in renewable energy
Illinois State University’s Study Abroad office has joined Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat Bonn in offering a summer study abroad opportunity to Bonn, Germany, centered in a location that is considered one of the leaders in renewable energy efforts.
O’Reilly, Perry join Million Dollar Club
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced two new faculty members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.
Environmental consultant to address GGGEO series
Joe Fluder of SWCA Environmental Consultants, will give a presentation as part of the Geography/Geology/Geohydrology Explorations and Observations (GGGEO) series on October 23.
GGGEO looks at Southern Illinois sandstone October 9
For the next speaker in the Geography/Geology/Geohydrology Explorations and Observations series, alumnus Jeremy Breeden will talk about his studies of Cretaceous McNairy sandstone October 9.
Author on American West speaker for the Ridgley geography lecture October 1
William Wyckoff, author of How to Read the American West: A Field Guide, will be the speaker for the Douglas C. Ridgley Distinguished Geography Lecture on Thursday, October 1.
Paulson to speak on the Antarctic Rift September 11
Structural geologist and educator Tim Paulson will discuss stress on the West Antarctic Rift on September 11.
Climate Science Teachers Workshop, August 29
Illinois State University faculty from the School of Biological Sciences and Chemistry and Geography-Geology departments will lead a workshop for teachers on the impacts of climate change.
Talk explores Palestine as a ‘domestic place’
The U.S. once viewed Palestine as a domestic place. That will be the focus of the next Geography/Geology/Geohydrology Explorations and Observations (GGGEO) series at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10 with Molly Robey.
Craters on venus topic of talk
Professor Donna Jurdy of Northwestern University’s Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences will present Venus Active Tectonics: Evidence from Craters, Coronae and Chasmata on Friday, April 3.