A jumble of letters and numbers fills the computer screen. To an untrained onlooker, the lines may look like gibberish, but it is actually a computer code key to understanding the smallest pieces of the universe.
Unit: Physics
Ask a Redbird scholar: Can you explain Einstein’s theory of relativity?
Everyone has memorized the formula E=MC2, but can you give me a concise easy-to-remember explanation?
Ask a Redbird scholar: Is the universe fractal in nature?
Can you tell us about the fractal features/structure of our galaxy/universe?
Video: Meet the 2017 Alumni Awards recipients
Illinois State sat down with this year’s recipients to learn more about their passion for Illinois State, memories of campus, and how they encourage other alumni to stay connected.
Exoplanets subject of NASA video presentation February 23
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present “Exoplanets: The Quest for Strange New Worlds” at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 23.
Holland to receive Outstanding University Service Award
Daniel Holland has been named the Outstanding University Service Award winner. He will be honored at the annual Founders Day Convocation.
Research Initiative awards announced
Allison Harris, Paul Ugor, Geoffrey Duce, Tina Thompson, Liangcheng Yang, and Carla Pohl will be honored with Research Initiative Awards at the Founders Day celebration on February 16.
‘Tis the Season at the Illinois State University Planetarium
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present the holiday show ‘Tis the Season, running weekends from Friday, December 2 through Saturday, December 17
Physics colloquium concludes with a bang
Professor Jane Nachtman of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of Iowa will present “Dark Matter in the Laboratory” November 15.
Planetarium presents Musica, November 11-12
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Musica at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 11, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12