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.
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.…
Korey Lindsey returns to complete his SIU degree after a pro football career
Korey Lindsey’s ardent, unabashed love for football led him to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned numerous…
Ingenuity, expertise and 3D printing keep SIU pool running
When a crucial part was needed for a much-used campus facility, a couple of Southern Illinois University Carbondale…
Student’s essay on telemedicine use in pediatrics submitted for national competition
A paper that examines the future use of telemedicine for children, written by a senior in Southern Illinois…
SIU celebrates first-generation college students Thursday
Violet Ohl was determined to break the cycle – the tradition of poverty that left so many people…
October is Sustainability Month
By Karen Schauwecker Sustainability Program Coordinator SIU is proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month throughout October. This annual…
Student works to determine the impact white-tailed deer have on tree regeneration and ecosystems
Managing diverse ecosystems is no easy feat. And in the Midwest, deer can make it even tougher. That’s…
SIU professor works to preserve the memory of ‘my guys’
For nearly 30 years, Jan Thompson’s mission and community serviceeffort has centered those she lovingly calls “my guys.”…