Center for Mathematics, Science, & Technology at Illinois State

10/08/2026

New dates announced for Science on Tap BloNo!

FALL EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcing the fall schedule for Science on Tap BloNo! Our fall events will be on October 26th and November 16th from 6–8 pm at Keg Grove Brewing Company - Bloomington.

You can sign up to be a speaker at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5AD2BA1F4CF8-66506887-science #/.

10/07/2026

STUDENT-LED FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Don’t miss your opportunity to sign up for the next workshop in the Student-Led Faculty Professional Development Series led by our student STEM Ambassadors. The fourth session, "Increasing Investment through Active Learning," is next Wednesday, October 14th, at 12:30 pm.

Visit the CIPD workshop page to find out more about upcoming workshop sessions: https://prodev.illinoisstate.edu/programs/workshop-series/events/ -led-faculty-professional-development-series.

10/06/2026

STUDENT SEMINAR: CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

Are you curious about shaping a sustainable future? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Todd Rusk, Executive Director of Energy Sense. Discover how renewable energy is transforming industries and communities, and learn how you can turn your passion into a meaningful career. Network, ask questions, and explore opportunities that make an impact!

The student seminar will be on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, 1:00–2:30 pm, at Campus East, Room 254. (The free ISU Campus East bus runs every 20 minutes—you can check Google or Apple Maps for exact times.)

Register for this student seminar at https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12062947.

09/23/2026

Be sure to check out the article about the 3D Braille campus map they've been creating to help make navigating campus more accessible.

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/09/new-3d-braille-campus-map-advances-access-innovation-and-belonging-for-redbirds/

“Most students with low vision or blindness are already connected with external organizations that help them learn to navigate campus before they arrive,” Harman said. “Since we have the tools and technology available here, I wanted to find a way to make that transition even easier.”

Harman initially explored using a Braille conversion machine to create a tactile map. However, the amount of Braille required to represent campus locations made the map poor in quality and difficult to use. Seeking a more practical solution, he turned to Touch Mapper, a platform that creates tactile maps designed specifically for people with visual impairments.

After extensive rounds and editing, Harman developed a scaled campus map in Braille that could easily and accurately be explored through touch. He then partnered with colleague Steve Koehler at Milner Library’s Innovation Hub to bring the project to life through three-dimensional printing.

Read more at News.IllinoisState.edu

09/23/2026

STUDENT-LED FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Don’t miss your opportunity to sign up for the next workshop in the Student-Led Faculty Professional Development Series led by our student STEM Ambassadors. The third session, "Small Steps to Set Students Up for Success," is next Wednesday, Sept 30th, at 12:30 pm.

Visit the CIPD workshop page to find out more about upcoming workshop sessions: https://prodev.illinoisstate.edu/programs/workshop-series/events/ -led-faculty-professional-development-series.

09/08/2026

STUDENT-LED FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Don’t miss your opportunity to sign up for the Student-Led Faculty Professional Development Series led by our student STEM Ambassadors. The second session, "Promoting Student Success through Faculty-Student Connections," is next Wednesday, September 16th, at 12:30 pm.

Visit the CIPD workshop page to find out more about upcoming workshop sessions: https://prodev.illinoisstate.edu/programs/workshop-series/events/ -led-faculty-professional-development-series

09/08/2026

TRIVIA STEAM SOCIAL

The first STEAM Social of the semester will be on Tuesday, September 15th, from 5–7 pm. Join us at the STEM Hub for some fun STEAM trivia and pizza! Follow the link below to register, and invite your friends!

Students in all majors are welcome.

https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12571631

09/01/2026

Tomorrow, the STEM Ambassadors kick off their first fall workshop session in the Student-Led Faculty Professional Development Series: "Supporting Students through Successful Life Transitions in the Classroom & Beyond."

Visit the CIPD workshop page to find out more about upcoming workshop sessions: https://prodev.illinoisstate.edu/programs/workshop-series/events/ -led-faculty-professional-development-series

Here's our weekly roundup of events! We've got learning community meetings, workshops, and our first AI & Pedagogy lunchtime session!

Learn more and register at prodev.illinoisstate.edu

08/21/2026

We were pleased to bring back the revamped Illinois State University Research Experience (ISURE) this summer (this program was formerly known as the Illinois Summer Research Academy). We’re so proud of all the high school students who participated this summer. A couple of those students will continue to work with their mentors this school year.

We would like to thank the faculty mentors and graduate assistants for welcoming young researchers into their labs. We look forward to next year and to helping facilitate mentorships and experiences for young researchers at ISU.

07/16/2026

On August 8th at 3:00 pm, there will be a free virtual screening of the documentary “Counted Out” followed by a live conversation about AI. So, if you missed the screening at the Normal Theater last January or would like to see it again and participate in the conversation about “How to Stay Empowered in the Age of AI,” you can visit their event page for more info or to RSVP for the livestream and chat.

In the 21st century, fueled by technology, data, and algorithms, math determines who has the power to shape our world.