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Illinois State scholars use cutting-edge tools to create a better world.

Dr. John Sedbrook is leading a research team that is genetically modifying a weed into a crop that benefits farmers and the environment.

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Research Spotlight

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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My biggest takeaway is simply the confidence that I’ve gained for operating on this level in a research setting. This research experience is of the utmost importance because so much of my career is going to be involved with research and innovating in the medical field.

- Evan Strandquist, senior chemistry major

Illinois State to bring technology-based incubator to Bloomington-Normal

The University is looking to create an incubator that will offer space for students, faculty, and community partners to build connections and test ideas.

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Harvesting student input

Two Agriculture Professors are systematically gathering and analyzing feedback to reach a new generation of students.

Meet these Redbird Scholars

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Collaborate with researchers at Illinois State to help address the world's greatest challenges.

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Research News

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Obsidian awarded NEA GAP funding
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Research and Honors, February 23, 2021
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What MCN expert Dr. John Blakeman wants you to know about your heart

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Tweeting into the golden years

Drs. Jennine Harvey-Northrop and Caleb T. Carr created a research and educational program that teaches older people how to use Twitter to help them interact with the wider world and increase their cognition.

Read about the program

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