SIU in the News - November, 2021
Harvey Henson, School of Education, discusses a 4.0 magnitude earthquake near Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on Nov. 17 and the need for earthquake preparedness.
WSIL-TV — Nov. 18, 2021
The article includes the work of Jia Liu, associate professor, School of Civil, Environmental & Infrastructure Engineering, and her student researchers in seeking to reduce the toxicity of algae blooms.
Chicago Tribune — Nov. 18, 2021
Susan Graham, College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences, discusses the college's “Agbassadors” program.
Southern Illinoisan — Nov. 17, 2021
Microbiology faculty Lahiru Jayakody and Scott Hamilton-Brehm discuss ongoing research projects.
KFVS-TV — Nov. 16, 2021
Camille Davidson, dean, SIU School of Law, discusses the challenges new attorneys face due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WSIU InFocus News — Nov. 16, 2021
Matt McCarroll, director, fermentation science institute, and Lahiru Jayakody, assistant professor, microbiology, discuss the impact of a $2.7 million Wet Lab grant.
WSIU Public Radio — Nov. 15, 2021
Jaime Clark, director, Student Health Services, discusses Salukis Cares Day on Friday and the services available for students.
WSIL-TV — Nov. 12, 2021
University Business — Nov. 12, 2021
The university’s recent open house events receive recognition as campuses open up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the availability of mental health resources for students, faculty and staff following the deaths of three students and a recent graduate during the fall 2021 semester. He also discusses student recruitment.
WSIU InFocus News — Nov. 9, 2021
Cadets with SIU's Air Force and Army ROTC programs pay tribute and homage to all veterans.
WSIL-TV — Nov. 11, 2021
Jennifer Brobst, associate professor, SIU School of Law, discusses the Health Care Right of Conscience Act of 1998 and the government’s ability to make mandates in the interest of public health.
WSIL-TV — Nov. 9, 2021
Lahiru Jayakody, assistant professor, microbiology, and Ken Anderson, professor, School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, discuss their research.
NewsRadio WJPF — Nov. 5, 2021
Alan Walters’ discusses his research in developing hybrid pumpkins capable of withstanding heat. The story also features SIU Carbondale alumni Wayne and Michelle Sirles, who are pumpkin growers in the region.
CBS Mornings/numerous other TV outlets — Nov. 4, 2021
Lahiru Jayakody, assistant professor, microbiology, and Matt McCarroll, director, fermentation science institute, discuss NASA’s selection of a research team from SIU to work on a way to provide food to future astronauts using microbial processes and recycled carbon.
KFVS-TV — Nov. 4, 2021
Story focuses on the university’s agreement with Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to provide mentoring, education and summer camp opportunities to Girl Scouts.
WSIU Public Radio — Nov. 2, 2021
Steven Karau, professor, School of Management and Marketing, discusses the “great resignation” worker shortage.
Newsradio WJPF — Nov. 1, 2021
Justin Schoof, director, School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, discusses the impact of climate change and challenges for the region.
WSIL-TV — Nov. 1, 2021
Sheila Simon, assistant professor of law, SIU School of Law, discusses her paper in the Illinois Law Review that examines how the state makes laws about gambling.
WSIU InFocus — Nov. 1, 2021
Scott Hamilton-Brehm, microbiology, discusses NASA’s selection of a research team from SIU to work on a way to provide tasty nutritious food to future astronauts using microbial processes and recycled carbon.
WSIL-TV — Nov. 1, 2021
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