The College of Applied Science and Technology is proud to present the 2022 Science and Technology Week, celebrating advancements in science and technology and the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible.
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
Britannia Howe wins Three Minute Thesis competition for her presentation on directing Legally Blonde
Britannia Howe had a big night February 24. She won first place and the People’s Choice Award at the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, and then almost immediately rushed off to lead the dress rehearsal for Legally Blonde, the musical she is directing and which was opening the following night. “I’m a bit surprised (about
Adaptapalooza gives look into inclusive, adapted recreation, February 23
Members of the Illinois State University community can experience inclusive recreation for people with physical disabilities at the annual Adaptapalooza in the Student Fitness Center.
Therapeutic recreation mentoring program provides students valuable insight into the world of health care
Dr. Rachel E. Smith and the School of Kinesiology and Recreation have launched a new mentoring initiative to help prepare Therapeutic Recreation (TR) students for important milestones in their senior year — internships and the national certification exam. After the first year of the program, both mentors and mentees report great experiences in the program.
Your burning questions about what Redbirds are studying, answered
Illinois State University is always looking ahead to prepare students for the needs of the future, especially with technological changes seemingly creating new industries overnight.
CAST announces Three Minute Thesis competition finalists
On December 3, the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) held its Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges master’s and doctoral students to describe their research topic and its significance in just 3 minutes to a general audience.
ISU alumna Amanda Sartoris breaks barriers coaching in Major League Baseball
Amanda Sartoris was hired by the Miami Marlins as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in mid-May, becoming just the second full-time performance coach in Major League Baseball’s 152 years.
Doug Collins: The man behind the court at Redbird Arena
The court at Redbird Arena may not bear Doug Collins’ name without a fateful decision to stay on for his senior year at Illinois State University.
Where are they now? Chris Voelz ’70
A four-sport athlete at Illinois State, physical education major Chris Voelz ’70 serves as the executive director of the Collegiate Women in Sports Award.
Graduating Redbirds: Aspiring therapist’s desire to impact lives opens new doors
Graduating senior Mauricio Serrato chose to attend Illinois State because it was affordable, close to home, and a place he had heard great things about. What he didn’t know was that he would be steered away from biology and to therapeutic recreation, a major that would fulfill his goal of helping others.