By creating an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience, Assistant Professor of Technology Dr. Isaac Chang and engineering technology (ET) students Alex Diffor, Jordan Osborne, and Jake Weihe are investigating how the sense of touch affects human learning.
Unit: Technology
CAST presents 2022 Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology is proud to present the 2022 Science and Technology Week, celebrating advancements in science and technology and the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible.
Therapeutic recreation mentoring program provides students valuable insight into the world of health care
Dr. Rachel E. Smith and the School of Kinesiology and Recreation have launched a new mentoring initiative to help prepare Therapeutic Recreation (TR) students for important milestones in their senior year — internships and the national certification exam. After the first year of the program, both mentors and mentees report great experiences in the program.
CAST announces Three Minute Thesis competition finalists
On December 3, the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) held its Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges master’s and doctoral students to describe their research topic and its significance in just 3 minutes to a general audience.
Where are they now? Dr. Gary Weede
Academia was not the first career choice for Dr. Gary Weede, who envisioned being an Air Force pilot.
Solving complex crimes: Cybersecurity grads fight global threat
Illinois State University’s cybersecurity program is preparing the next generation of specialists to fight cybercrime.
Student Success Spotlight: John Awaitey
Graduate student John Awaitey shares his recent accomplishment before graduation – landing a full-time job.
Thanking our Technology veterans
Veterans Day is November 11. It is the day reserved in the United States to honor those who have served our country in our Armed Forces.
Construction management students participate in ASC Preconstruction Competition
Illinois State University construction management students competed in the 2021 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Preconstruction Competition in Downers Grove October 20-23, 2021.
Construction management team places second in ASC Commercial Construction Competition
Construction management students placed second in the 2021 Associated Schools of Construction Region III Commercial Construction Competition held in Downers Grove October 20-23, 2021.