Student focuses on increasing corn production while making life easier for local farmers
As the global need for food increases, researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are hard at work finding…
Research looks to provide possible treatment plan for children with brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the…
Leading the pack: From high school dropout to academic professor, Juntunen fosters new playwrights
Growing up, Jacob Juntunen didn’t know exactly where life would take him, but academia was not on the top of his list. That is, until he stumbled upon the world of playwriting and suddenly found his calling.
Students analyze drought to predict future problems
About 38 percent of the contiguous United States suffered moderate to extreme drought conditions at the end of…
Leading the pack: Eayrs focuses on the students to help them achieve their dreams
While Akami Eayrs’ job description might center on recruiting and admissions, she doesn’t stop there. Her goal is to find the perfect fit for every student in his or her educational, housing and financial decisions, and she is willing to get creative and go out of her way to do it.
Student joins 49 year-old study to unearth better weed control practices
Weeds are a continual challenge for food production. They compete with crops for valuable nutrients, space, sunlight and…
Leading the Pack: Henson’s work prepares area for earthquake, students for STEM
Harvey Henson has been shaking things up for years at SIU, first as geology researcher, where he got…
Cougar, or not? Researchers use social media game to learn how accurately the public can identify the big cat as it expands its range
When it comes identifying cougars, sometimes you can’t believe your eyes. That is to say, people often mistakenly…
Try your hand at podcasting with new classes coming to campus
Interested in learning a bit more about the podcasting world? Now is your chance to jump in, with…
Fishing transformed through 3D printing and thanks to Saluki ingenuity
Every product starts with an idea. But then it needs a designer. An undergraduate student at Southern Illinois…