The Illinois State University Research Symposium was back in-person on Friday, April 1, for the first time in three years.
Back in action: University Research Symposium showcases the #RedbirdScholar research of more than 400 students

The Illinois State University Research Symposium was back in-person on Friday, April 1, for the first time in three years.
Presentations and publications from Illinois State faculty and staff.
The Distinguished Geographer Lecture will feature Professor Michael Conzen, speaking on strides made in mapmaking after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Ian Freeman, a junior at Illinois State University, has been named a 2022-2023 Barry Goldwater Scholar. The award is one of the most prestigious national scholarships in the fields of STEM.
Senior Illinois State University environmental health and sustainability major Rowan Carroll is addressing nutrient pollution through a process she’s developed that not only removes nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater but also creates a fertilizer for agricultural use.
Students who are part of the NexSTEM program will present research topics at the 2021-22 Research Poster Symposium on April 2
Known as a field emission scanning electron microscope, the instrument can take images of nano-sized objects. The instrument will aid in research across campus and institutions across the area.
The March 30 session of the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Dr. Lea Cline, Dr. Erin Mikulec, and Mr. Jason Reblando presenting “Focus on Fulbright.” Advanced registration is required.
The Crossroads Project will present a staged reading of Dear Mr. C by Tidtaya Sinutoke, winner of the 2022 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), room 110.
Distinguished Professor Den Patten will present “Will Accounting Help Save the Planet? Reflections on Corporate Environmental Disclosure” at 5 p.m. April 13, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.