The Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment mourns the passing of our friend and colleague William “Bill” Shields.
Passing of Bill Shields
Unit: Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
Mapmaker from a city’s ashes: Distinguished Geographer Lecture, April 13
The Distinguished Geographer Lecture will feature Professor Michael Conzen, speaking on strides made in mapmaking after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Illinois State awarded $403,900 NSF grant for state-of-the-art electron microscope
Known as a field emission scanning electron microscope, the instrument can take images of nano-sized objects. The instrument will aid in research across campus and institutions across the area.
Where the dinosaurs roamed: Dr. David Malone, son develop intriguing theory for how prehistoric rocks ended up in Wyoming
Dr. David Malone ’88 is an expert on many topics, but dinosaurs are not among them. The Distinguished Professor of Geology’s academic biography points to his expertise in structural, sedimentary, and field geology. In other words, he knows an awful lot about rocks, sand, and the age and provenance of such things that date back millions upon millions of years.
Redbird media (spring 2022): Latest books from Redbird Scholars
Some of the latest publications from Illinois State faculty members.
Water Wednesdays Speaker Series
Water Wednesdays offer an opportunity for sharing examples of current or planned work, collaborations, and funding opportunities around the common theme of water.
Image of Research showcases Illinois State students’ creativity, scholarship
The Office of Student Research announced the winners of its third annual Image of Research competition and showcased all of the finalists’ entries at a reception February 9 at University Galleries.
Keith Pluymers named 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award winner
The Office of Sustainability announced Associate Professor Keith Pluymers as the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award winner for his work as an environmental historian.
Ridgley Lecture: Taking renewable energy resources to market, February 10
Brett Christophers, professor of geography at Uppsala University in Sweden, will present “Taking Renewables to Market: Prospects for the After-Subsidy Energy Transition” for the annual Douglas C. Ridgley Distinguished Geography Lecture via Zoom.
ISU students serve Memphis communities during Alternative Winter Break service trip
Get an inside look at Illinois State University’s 2022 Alternative Winter Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee.
