Experience this journey of celestial discovery. Travel from the world of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s greatest telescopes. Go beyond the solar system to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars.
Unit: Physics
Manna’s work on nano-photonics lands on cover of Journal of Applied Physics
Studying how light interacts with very small things has landed the work of Illinois State University’s Uttam Manna on the cover of an international physics journal.
Kambui Olujimi’s Skywriters at ISU Planetarium
Kambui Olujimi’s Skywriters complements his work showing at the University Galleries, An Infinite and Omnivorous Sky exhibit.
Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe at ISU Planetarium
Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe examines six different Mayan archaeological sites and their connection to the Universe.
Teacher education programs recognized for excellence in educator preparation
Illinois State University teacher education programs are being recognized for excellence in educator preparation.
Cancelled: Spring 2020 Physics Colloquium Series
The Spring 2020 Physics Colloquium Series has been cancelled.
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.
Planetarium presents Flight Adventures
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer Flight Adventures, running weekends from January 17-25. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Physics Education program recognized as top producer of skilled teachers
The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers honored Illinois State University as one of only seven institutions in the nation to graduate five or more highly qualified physics teachers in the 2018-2019 academic year.
ISU enlightens young minds at Children’s Discovery Museum
The Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal has long partnered with Illinois State University to offer children fun and enlightening learning experiences.