Department of Psychology master’s student Amani Wise won first place at the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for her presentation about white privilege.
Psychology student Amani Wise wins Three Minute Thesis competition
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
12MonthsIn6words project looks to capture essence of pandemic for history
A new community project seeks to commemorate the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 invading McLean County. The #12MonthsIn6Words effort looks to record reflections from the community on the past year.
Research and Honors, February 23, 2021
Honors and publications from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Art, activism of music of Black Americans with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, March 22
Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, the Suzanne and William Allen Distinguished Professor in Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), will present “Yet With A Steady Beat: The Art, Aesthetics, and Activism of the Music of Black Americans” at 7 p.m. March 22. A question-and-answer session with Dr. Watts will immediately follow her presentation. Registration for the free, online presentation is open now.
Four honored with 2020 Outstanding University Teacher awards
The awards recognize those who methodically and consistently worked over time to enhance their teaching knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The man behind the mic: Dave Colee has made lasting impact with Redbird Athletics
After nearly a quarter century as the arena voice for the Redbird women’s basketball team, Dave Colee ’72, M.S. ’82, will retire after he calls the final two home games February 19 and 20.
Making STEM fun: Noyce scholars host online science workshops for children during the pandemic
Illinois State Noyce Scholars used fun activities to teach middle school-age children STEM lessons last summer as part of an online series organized by the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology and the University of Illinois Extension Office.
Building up young minds
Dr. Brad Christensen—a STEM specialist with Illinois State’s Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology—has been collaborating with Rose Mabwa, a senior manager with The Community Builders, to engage Chicago youth in STEM projects.
From Illinois State to Peoria: Small distance, big impact
The Stevenson Center’s long-established graduate programs are different from more conventional master’s degrees through a balanced approach to education in community and economic development.
Wellness plan: Researching how to keep kids healthy
An ISU research team has been helping Bloomington School District 87 develop a wellness plan to get students moving more, eating better, and focusing on their mental health.
