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Forecasting the storm

Student builds network to predict extreme weather.

For his master’s thesis, Matthew Tunberg ’20, M.S. ’22, created a wireless mesh network of sensors to help meteorologists and to save lives. Read the article.

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Graduate students across campus have the opportunity to be highlighted and to compete for monetary awards through the #GradBirdScholar program.

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Student Research

Collaborate with faculty and engage with the research you're most interested in. Get the tools you need to experience new opportunities at Illinois State and beyond.

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Amélie Mwilambwe, center, has been getting an early start on research in Dr. Ben Sadd's lab. Sadd, right, and Dr. Logan Sauers, left, have been mentoring her through a project for which she received grant support.
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I truly have enjoyed the research and have an elevated sense of confidence in my abilities entering junior year as well as in my pursuit of graduate school.

- Lylia Gomez, a physics student who participated in the Office of Student Research’s FIREbird (Fund for Independent Research Experience) summer grant program.

Sustainable construction

Drs. Pranshoo Solanki and Guang Jin are paving the way for a greener future through their research of sustainable construction materials.

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Committed to memory

Dr. Dawn M. McBride researches the many ways our memories play tricks on us.

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Power of collaboration

Dr. Valerie Wright created the card game Collaborate to foster teamwork among aspiring health care workers.

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Research News

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Milner Library accepting applications for Circus and Allied Arts Collection Fellowship
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College of Engineering update, October 24, 2023
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Meet the College of Engineering founding chairs

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Mapping the solution

Geography Professor John Kostelnick has used his expertise in GIS mapping to tackle a range of complex global issues.

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