Dr. Nancy Lind just wrote and edited “Navigating the Open Road,” a book designed for graduating seniors in career development classes.
Unit: Research and Sponsored Programs
Dr. Ali Riaz elected AIBS president
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has been elected the president of the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS). AIBS is an association of institutions of higher learning in the United States aimed at promoting scholarly understanding between Bangladesh and the United States.
Campus units partner with the Prairie Pride Coalition on local research project
Illinois State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning and the Office of Student Research recently partnered with the Prairie Pride Coalition to sponsor research on the inclusivity of sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.
Research and Honors, June 23, 2020
Honors and publications from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Weed wizard: Professor alters plant genes to create wonder crop
Dr. John Sedbrook’s genetically mutated plant could create a positive force for the environment as well as provide additional income for farmers.
Manna Lab discovers new way to confine energy
Uttam Manna is making new discoveries in understanding interactions between light and matter.
Research and Honors, June 9, 2020
Publications of Illinois State faculty and staff.
New leader selected for nation’s go-to source on higher education funding trends
The former executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) will take over Grapevine, a trusted source for higher education funding trends in the U.S. since 1961.
Alum’s gift will establish Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences
A $2.5 million gift from the estate of Dr. Fred Gletten ’71 will establish the Dr. Fred Gletten Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences.
Research and Honors, June 2, 2020
Presentations and publications from Illinois State faculty and staff.