Last November, a cross-disciplinary group of undergraduate students and faculty became the first Illinois State research team in 25 years to publish a paper in the American Journal of Physics (AJP). The journal is one of the most selective physics publications in the country, with an acceptance rate for reviewed articles hovering around 35 percent.
Unit: Information Technology
Marine veteran chosen as first student coach for Redbird Esports’ Overwatch team
Ashley Marku’s years of service in the armed forces gave her a unique skill set that made her a natural choice to serve as Redbird Esports Varsity Overwatch team’s first student coach.
Dr. Traci Carte, Director of the School of Information Technology, talks recent research work
Dr. Traci Carte is an award-winning researcher and teacher who joined CAST as the Director of the School of Information Technology over a year ago. Carte earned her Ph.D. in Information Systems (IS) from the University of Georgia, spent 15 years as a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma, and served as the chair of the IS department at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
CAST RSO spotlight: How Women in Technology has adapted to this year’s new learning environment
Women in Technology (WIT) is a registered student organization on campus that has been actively working to adapt and thrive in the Fall semester’s virtual environment.
School of Information Technology sends students and faculty to premier women in technology conference
Students and faculty within the School of Information Technology (IT) were presented with an opportunity to attend the Grace Hopper Conference this year, a major event that presents research, sparks conversation, provides networking opportunities, and supports women in the field of information technology.
Congratulations from the School of Information Technology
The School of Information Technology extends congratulations to the Class of 2020 on graduating during these interesting times. You are now a member of the Illinois State University alumni family, which is almost 220,000 alumni strong. Please stay in touch with the School of Information Technology and Illinois State. We wish you continued success in
Healing on a high note
Brett Gillan ’02, MBA ’08 talks about his experience at Illinois State and how it formed a unique path for his future.
CAST new faculty profile series: Dr. Shaoen Wu, School of Information Technology
This week’s profile features Dr. Shaoen Wu, State Farm Endowed Chair Full Professor in the School of Information Technology.
CAST new faculty profile series: Dr. Rosangela Follmann, School of Information Technology
The College of Applied Science and Technology continues its series highlighting profiles of new faculty members in various departments.
Virtual career fairs connect Redbirds and employers remotely
As Redbirds continue to thrive during the pandemic, Career Services is offering virtual career fairs, and information on how to navigate them effectively.