The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) will hold its 2024 Sustainability Research Conference at the Illinois State University October 17-18.
Unit: Research and Sponsored Programs
Let War Memorabilia Come Home: Newest Schroeder Hall Gallery exhibit commemorates Japanese soldiers’ lost memories of WWII
This year’s exhibit at the Schroeder Hall Gallery focuses on the repatriation of Japanese souvenirs gathered by U.S. soldiers and Marines during World War II.
STEM Fellows making substantial positive impact on STEM degree programs
The Inclusive Excellence STEM Fellowship is a program funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that supports STEM faculty in making the introductory STEM experience at ISU welcoming and supportive.
Anthropology and art history major uncovers career passion during archeological dig
Sarah Schroeder was one of seven Illinois State University students who traveled to Italy in mid-May to participate in the Valle Gianni Field School.
Dr. Nesrin Ozalp is fueling innovation, empowering next generation of hydrogen experts
When Illinois State University’s new College of Engineering welcomes its first class in fall 2025, students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering will be led by Ozalp, the unit’s founding chair and a professor who believes that engineering is a calling to contribute to the betterment of the planet and the environment. Her groundbreaking research will guide her students into what should be a challenging and exciting future.
Relationship doctor: Dr. Susan Sprecher researches human ties, from close to casual
Dr. Susan Sprecher, a social psychologist, researches human relationships, from the most intimate relationships between lovers to the casual bonds formed by strangers.
Redbird media: Check out the latest books and recordings by #RedbirdScholars (Fall 2024)
Here are some of the latest books and recordings by Illinois State University faculty.
Q&A with Dr. Avimanyu Datta: From business researcher to sci-fi writer
Dr. Avimanyu “Avi” Datta is a professor and researcher of strategic management and entrepreneurship, the Gary R. Gemberling Faculty Scholar in Business, and director of the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the College of Business. However, he continues to pursue his childhood interests in painting and mechanical watches, loves to experiment with coffeemaking, and can now add award-winning science fiction writer to his LinkedIn profile.
Graduate student wins award for distilling research from the Royal Society of Chemistry
Sivanujan Suthaharan, a master’s student in computational chemistry, won Outstanding Flash presentation at the 2023 Royal Society of Chemistry Dalton Division Meeting.
Crab Lab takes ISU to forefront of climate research with international study
Dr. Wolfgang Stein’s Crab Lab is taking Illinois State to the forefront of climate change research with international study.