New podcasting experience opens door for two students to win Missouri Review’s Miller Audio Prize
With over 29 million podcast episodes available today, up from 18.5 million in 2018, the relatively new media…
Archaeology field school uncovers muskets, 2nd infantry uniform buttons, fort cellar and more at Ft. Kaskaskia
After discovering a new American fort at Kaskaskia last year, students and archaeology professionals from Southern Illinois University…
‘More than a building,’ the historic Shryock Auditorium remains at the heart of SIU
Some buildings are nothing more than functional structures, while others offer creativity and inspiration, and sometimes a glimpse into the mysteries of the past.
Half of all Boko Haram’s suicide bombers are women: one SIU researcher is finding out why
Since 2011, more than 37,000 people have died at the hands of the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram.…
SIU engineering hosts Student Steel Bridge nationals
SIU successfully hosted the Student Steel Bridge Competition national finals, which brought hundreds of engineering students to campus May…
SIU researchers test method to remove contaminants from water
Technology rises, but not always without a potential cost. Take the case of so-called “PFASs.” Such per- and…
Can your social media posts affect governmental decisions? One student is conducting research to find out
Social media analysis does not often fit in the same conversation as geographic information system research, but Jie…
Student updating map systems to reduce response time at Williamson County 911
First responders face tremendous responsibility in times of disaster, with expectations to arrive on the scene in a…
Student builds plan to tackle waste management issues in Ghana
With Africa’s population expected to increase to 2.5 billion people by 2050, solid waste management is a serious…
Watching a child play may give important insight into anxiety levels, study finds
Playing with toys is a big deal for most young children. Not only does it provide entertainment and…