The $100,000 Cottrell Scholar Award will support Dr. Matt Caplan’s research on nuclear astrophysics, including dark matter and black holes, and nuclear weapons policy.
Dr. Matt Caplan receives Cottrell Scholar Award
Unit: Physics
DMPTool available to assist researchers with data management plans
Illinois State University is now affiliated with DMPTool, an open-source online application built to assist researchers in creating comprehensive data management and sharing plans in easy-to-view formats.
Destination Mars: The New Frontier at the ISU Planetarium
A new show at the ISU Planetarium explores the quest for landing humans on Mars.
Dr. Matt Caplan answers five questions about nuclear fusion breakthrough
On Tuesday, December 13, the United States Department of Energy announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology. For the first time, scientists created more energy than what was used through a fusion ignition.
Three named 2022 “Researchers to Know”
Three Illinois State University professors have been named 2022 “Researchers to Know” by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC).
Season of Light at the ISU Planetarium
The Illinois State University Planetarium will offer its holiday show Season of Light, running weekends from December 2 through December 17.
Solar Quest and Losing the Dark double feature at the ISU Planetarium
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present the double feature Solar Quest and Losing the Dark, running weekends from November 4 – 12.
Ghostly Tales Under the Stars, October 28-29
Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with Ghostly Tales Under the Stars.
A bright opportunity: ISU student studies solar physics at Harvard
When Amelia Korveziroska was accepted for a research internship at Harvard, the junior physics engineering major knew she was going to conduct innovative, scientific research. She didn’t expect to also gain insight into her potential future, connect with new mentors, and discover confidence in herself as a researcher.
Dr. Cheri J. Simonds to deliver Fall College Lecture, October 27
Dr. Cheri J. Simonds, professor of communication, will deliver the second College of Arts and Sciences Fall Lecture on Thursday, October 27 with the talk, “Designing General Education Curriculum with Assessment in Mind.”
