Dr. Pranshoo Solanki and Dr. Sally Xie, construction management professors were awarded a two-year, $250,000 grant for their study, “Influence of Field Curing Conditions on Strength of Concrete Test Specimens.” Concrete curing is defined as providing adequate temperature, moisture, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired strength and durability for its intended
Unit: Technology
Redbird golfers and Folds of Honor recognize veteran and his family
Illinois State University Women’s Golf Coach Breanne Hall goes to a lot of golf tournaments with her Redbird team. During her recent travels a particular style of golf bag kept catching her eye, so much so that she made it her mission to learn more about it.
Sustainable and renewable energy majors work to bring Solar Cup to Illinois State
Seven Illinois State sustainable and renewable energy majors are ready to show some of the top minds in the field their creativity and ingenuity as they put the last touches on a massive undertaking.
IEA to fund scholarships in Health Sciences, Technology
Representatives from Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA) visited campus on March 24 to present a check to establish scholarships for students majoring in Construction Management and Occupational Safety and Health within the College of Applied Science and Technology.
CAST faculty research: Department of Technology’s Jeritt Williams looks at impact of COVID-19 on teachers in Illinois
CAST faculty member Jeritt Williams has had a busy year—serving as a faculty member in the Department of Technology, working toward his Ed.d. in the School of Teaching and Learning, and conducting some interesting research.
ISU student works with Redbird alum’s company to keep waterways clean
Cody Rogers has been using experience he’s obtained from the College of Business’ MBA program to grow a Bloomington-based business that recycles fishing line recovered from waterways across the country.
Construction students participate in ASC Regions 6 and 7 competition
Six construction management students participated in the Associated Schools of Construction Regions 6 & 7 Virtual Project Management competition on February 4-5, 2021.
Construction Management Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair
The Construction Management Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair was held February 11.
CAST alumni profiles: Construction management alum Jeff Williams ’07 finds unique work overseas
Jeff Williams ’07 transferred into the construction management (CM) program at Illinois State after serving four years in the United States Air Force, and has had plenty of unique work experiences post-graduation.
Bone Scholar Profiles: Brittany Weber, Department of Technology
Students from different departments within CAST (and one student involved in Gamma Phi Circus) were selected as Robert G. Bone Scholars for the 2020-2021 academic year. The recognition is the highest campus honor given to undergraduate students. This year’s recipients answered questions about their work, inspiration, and the honor of being named a Bone Scholar.