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Research by students, faculty, and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences advances knowledge and contributes to our global society. CAS members are deeply engaged in a wide variety of research and creative projects. Find out what we are doing and how you can get involved!

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Research in Focus

Schematic of the benzenedithiol single-molecule junction

From waste heat to quantum innovation:  Advancing spintronics

 What if the waste heat generated by cars, factories, and even your laptop could be used to realize the next generation of energy-efficient quantum computers? Researchers at Illinois State University, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), have discovered an effect that may make that possible.

 

  

Founders Day Bell

2024 Million Dollar Club inductees announced

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) has announced that 16 new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club. The Million Dollar Club was established in 1990 by President Thomas Wallace and Provost David Strand “to recognize grant/contract productivity by members of the ISU community.” 

Dr. Ali Riaz and the Constitution reform Commision

Riaz-led commission submits report to the Bangladesh Government 

Illinois Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz, who is currently serving as head of the Constitution Reform Commission in Bangladesh, submitted the commission's report to the Chief Advisor of theInterim Government Muhammad Yunus on Jan. 15. 

Student Researcher Accomplishments

Photo Taylor Clay audiology graduate student

Early research experience leads to success for undergraduate and graduate students

Some Doctor of Audiology students from the Hearing Loss Prevention Laboratory (HLPLAB), including  Taylor Clay, Abby Larsen, Dan Mast, and Molly Whitcomb, answered a few question about working in the lab early in their undergraduate career.   

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Math grad student is Research Assistant of the Year for division of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

For the second consecutive year, an Illinois State University master’s degree candidate in mathematics has been named Research Assistant of the Year by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL).

Universtiy Galleries Exhibit

Image of Research exhibit and reception planned for February 13 

The sixth annual Image of Research exhibit and reception will take place on Thursday, February 13, at University Galleries in Uptown Normal. The reception will be held from 4-6 p.m.  

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Get involved in research at Illinois State.

You can make major contributions and move society in a positive direction. CAS faculty, students, and staff team up with each other and work solo on projects they’re passionate about.

Supporting Your Research

You have important work to do. Here’s how we support your research efforts.

Student Travel Funds

CAS Student Travel Funds are internal awards intended to promote high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activity by undergraduate/graduate students of the College of Arts and Sciences at Illinois State University. This is intended to supplement travel funds provided by departments/schools or other organizations to help defray the costs of travel. Awards may be funded up to a maximum of $250 for travel to a professional conference or meeting to present the results of research or creative activity. A student may be funded once per academic year.  Undergraduate students who are presenting internationally or in non-contiguous U.S. states may be eligible for an additional $250 in funding.   

Selection Process and Criteria

The Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will make these awards. Applications from Undergraduate students with either a first or second major in the College as well as Graduate students in a College of Arts and Sciences graduate program will be considered. Students must be presenting, not just attending.

Proposal Process and Submission Deadlines

Travel is funded during the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) in which the travel takes place. Note: Applications may be submitted at any time but will be awarded based on the timing of the trip and availability of funds.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted at any time but will be awarded based on the timing of the trip and availability of funds.

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Check out the Travel Fund Instructions (ULID login required)

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the CAS Student Travel Fund, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences at (309) 438-5669.

Resources For Faculty

Faculty and Staff in the CAS can access important resources by visiting the CAS Faculty/Staff Intranet