Physics researcher’s CAREER grant opens road to quantum computing work
Take a rubber ball and throw it against a wall. It will bounce back to you every single…
Recreating ancient weaponry: one student’s journey to preserve the past
For most people the word “blacksmith” brings up thoughts of someone in the pioneer days making nails or…
SIU students work on predicting power grid reliability with Ameren Illinois project
When you flip that switch on the wall, you expect that light to go on. Reliability is one…
Leading the pack: Elson’s goal is to build trust with students and point them in the right direction
Sometimes students know exactly what degree and future career they want to pursue, and sometimes they do not. For Kathy Elson, pointing all of them in the right direction is her number one goal.
Leading the pack: For Rachel Frazier, happy students are the best motivation
When students finally receive their diploma, they usually reflect on the amazing support from their parents, friends, classmates and professors. They often do not think about the many people in the background making their graduation possible. Yet, for Rachel Frazier, seeing those smiles at the end of commencement is all the thanks she needs for her part in the process.
Leading the Pack: After 30 years, Wilson still inspired by students
Thirty years is a long time to do anything. For Jenise Wilson, however, those three decades at SIU have been an evolving experience with one constant at their center: students, and the university’s relationship with them.
Research team evaluates the impact of human civilization on the common striped skunk
Skunks may not be the friendliest of visitors, but their role in society is bigger than most know.…
Leading the pack: Working from behind the scenes, Sutton’s goal is to make student’s dreams come true
After working in undergraduate admissions for over 15 years, Amanda Sutton knows a little bit about solving behind the scenes problems.
Zoology student fills in data gap on duck hunter harvest
If you want to talk to duck hunters, you have to go where the ducks are. For an…
Career Development Center events set to assist students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has some upcoming events during the spring 2019 semester to help students and alumni…