A paper published in Nature Food highlights the work of Professor of Genetics John Sedbrook with a team to domesticate a common weed that could produce sustainable fuel, reduce climate change, and boost rural economies.
Unit: Media Relations
Miltonette Craig honored as 2020 Emerging Scholar in Diverse
Miltonette Craig has been nationally recognized as a 2020 Emerging Scholar by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
In the News, January 21, 2020
Illinois State faculty and staff in the news with links to articles.
Saving the world from killer supernova: Matt Caplan propels physics into headlines
Theoretical physicist Matthew Caplan’s work for the YouTube channel Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell is creating (some rather inventive) headlines.
Blackness expressions and children’s literature talks, reading, January 23
Sociologist Chelsea M.E. Johnson, Ph.D., will speak about her studies into the meanings and politics of Blackness and the influence on children’s literature during two talks on January 23.
Illinois State recognized in U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings
Illinois State University has once again been recognized for academic excellence in the U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings, published by U.S. News & World Report.
Szczepura, Wang named University Professors
Illinois State University’s Office of the Provost announced Professor of Chemistry Lisa Szczepura and Professor of Politics & Government T.Y. Wang have been named University Professors.
Verdancies opens January 14 at Wonsook Kim School of Art Student Art Gallery
“Verdancies” features work by four student artists currently studying at Illinois State and explores the complexities that surface when one truly discerns the greenness of something.
University Galleries presents An Infinite and Omnivorous Sky, on view January 10 through February 19
“An Infinite and Omnivorous Sky,” a group exhibition about the mysteries and militarization of outer space, features 29 works by artists that critically engage in poetic, scientific, and geopolitical views of the cosmos.
In the News, January 14, 2020
Illinois State faculty and staff in the news with links to articles.