A healthy dose of academic ambition can inspire a student to attend college. And when their preferred university is in a foreign country, sometimes they are inspired to cross oceans to pursue their dreams. That is the case for two recent graduates of Illinois State University’s Department of Economics.
Unit: Graduate School
Meet the September 2023 GradBird Scholar: Yasmin Odeh
Meet the September 2023 GradBird Scholar: Yasmin Odeh
Creative Technologies professor creates gaming database for educators
By establishing an online database called “Using.Games,” Dr. Sercan Şengün is aiming to make video games more accessible for educators who are teaching about and researching the humanities, social sciences, and the arts.
Travel grants help students share their research with the world
A new funding program started by Illinois State’s Office of Student Research helps student researchers attend academic conferences across the country and abroad
Psychology professor explores how we remember, how we forget, and how we forget to remember
Dr. Dawn M. McBride, professor of psychology, has been teaching and researching human memory for decades and explains the many tricks our minds play on us.
Weatherman: Graduate student builds wireless network to improve extreme weather forecasting
For his master’s thesis, Matthew Tunberg created a wireless mesh network of sensors, known as Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to help meteorologists better predict extreme weather and save lives.
Series assists students, alumni when applying to graduate school
The Graduate School Series covers topics such as a general overview of the application process, identifying how to finance your higher education goals, and more.
Career series assists international Redbirds with their job search
Get career support and information to help you remain competitive and increase your confidence in the United States job market.
Career fairs connect Redbirds with internships, full-time positions, employers
Check out the list of fairs and preparation tips so you’re ready to attend!
Job fair on August 17 helps students with more than finances
The You Can Work at ISU: Student Hiring Event provides many benefits to students.