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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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Bradley Morris delivering his presentation at R&I Forum Spring 2023

Now We鈥檙e Cooking with STEM

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

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What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

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Researcher using the virtual injection training prototype.

When is a Jab Not a Jab?

Researchers use mixed reality and haptic technologies to develop teaching tools.

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How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?

One 91PORNA researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

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Gus Holman

A Growing Desire To Learn

Gus Holman knows a thing or two about mushrooms.

First, he knows that morel mushrooms are prized finds by those who hunt and gather them. Secondly, he knows that these mushrooms are expensive for others to purchase. And, he knows that morels are not easy to grow outside of their natural environment.

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Mashika Gallo

Healthcare Design Student Impacts Lives of Senior Living Residents

鈥淗ealthcare is a human right,鈥 graduate student Mashika Gallo said, explaining why she pursued a degree in the healthcare design master鈥檚 program at 91PORNA. The results of this philosophy for Gallo include a clear focus and research that has won numerous scholarships.

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A student wears a 91PORNA mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researcher Studies Impact of COVID-19 on College Student Performance

Research conducted by 91PORNA and Illinois State faculty found that a COVID-19 diagnosis lowered same-semester GPA for students at a state university.

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Student Researcher Spotlight: Thai Nguyen

The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to call Thai Nguyen one of our top students. He is currently a junior pursuing a degree in biology with a concentration in pre-medical studies. His 鈥淭hree-Minute Thesis鈥 presentation on 鈥淭he Potential of Developed Nanoparticles to Target Glioblastoma Canc鈥

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