Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will host its Academy of Achievement induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, in the Aaron Leetch Club, Hancock Stadium.
Unit: Health Sciences
The PodCAST: A conversation with Dr. Jenny Ting, health sciences alum
This episode of The PodCAST features a conversation with Dr. Jenny Ting. Jenny is a Health Sciences alum and currently serves as William Rand Kenan Professor of Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Director, Center for Translational Immunology, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Department of Health Sciences to host Ann E. Nolte scholar presentation, February 28
Margaret Moore will present the 2024 Ann E. Nolte Scholar Presentation, “Changing Health Behavior: Insights from a Master Coach,” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28.
A CAST hands-on how-to video series
Follow along with some of our CAST faculty and staff members as they share their expertise to help you try something new or take your skills to the next level.
Research award winners for 2023-2024 announced
Illinois State University announced the winners of the Outstanding University Researcher and the Outstanding University Creative Activity awards. Also honored are the winners of the Research Initiative Awards and the Creative Activity Initiative Awards. Recipients for these awards are selected from competitive pools of candidates.
Sewing a vision of peace: Students create International Day of Peace quilt
This fall, Milner Library partnered with the Department of Health Sciences, specifically the students in the Global Health course, to design a community quilt based on the 17 goals for sustainable development created by the United Nations (UN) for the International Day of Peace. It is on display on Milner Library’s sixth floor through mid-December.
New master of public health program trains future leaders
Bella Ogurek ’23 is no stranger to hard work, and she thrives on a busy schedule. That’s a good thing given that she’s a licensed emergency medical technician, a graduate assistant for Safe Redbirds Ambassadors, and she teaches CPR through Environmental Health and Safety. She accomplishes all that while pursuing a master’s degree in the new fully online master of public health (M.P.H.) program, which prepares students to become leaders in the public health sector.
Building for the future: Safety major shares her internship story
Occupational Safety and Health major shares internship experience at PCL Construction.
CAST to host annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is set to recognize some of its most successful alumni through the 2023 CAST Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Hill-ternship: Capitol Hill intern tells all
Medical laboratory science major Alexandra Martil served as a Capitol Hill intern in U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office for 10 weeks.