SIU in the News - January, 2015

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Prescription drug costs pushing Tri-States people to skip doses

WGEM.com - January 30, 2015

 ...their medicine as prescribed in 2013 because of the cost, and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Dr. Timothy Ott says the number... 


This Is Not An Alien; It's a Mudpuppy, Which Lives Here And Eats Cat Food

DNAinfo.com Chicago - January 30, 2015 

...beautiful way," said Alicia Beattie, a master s student at Southern Illinois University who is teaming with the Shedd Aquarium's Department of...  


On War and Fiction: Movies Like American Sniper Provide Our ‘Facts’ and Understanding of Our Wars

CityWatch Today - January 29, 2015 

* A 2012 study by Kenneth Mulligan and Philip Habel of Southern Illinois University noticed a startling change in people s political and conspiratorial... 


Three fun facts from the 2014 Illinois governor's race

World News Report - EIN - January 29, 2015 

...from a new study from the Paul Simon Institute of Public Policy at Southern Illinois University. 6. Bruce Rauner is far from the biggest spender...


6 Fun Facts You Should Know About The 2014 Election

Oswego - IL - Patch - January 29, 2015 

...published by John S. Jackson, a political scientist at Southern Illinois University s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Aside from Jackson...


USDA Announces Winners of Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program

Growing Alabama - January 28, 2015 

Alison Leathers, Tennessee State University; Emily Loehmer, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Holly Mayton; University of California, 


Democrats Daunted by Conservative Group's $900 Million for 2016 Campaign

Voice of America - January 28, 2015 

...David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University. 2012 re-election costs Obama's successful 2012... 


Water-spray Tech Reduces Coal Dust by 60%

The Water Network - January 27, 2015 

...Reduces Coal Dust by 60% Technology that Has Been in Development by Southern Illinois University (SIU) Researchers for Over Four Years is Now Ready... 


Once ubiquitous, parking garages fall to the wrecking ball

Paradise Post - January 27, 2015 

...frequently, said Shannon Sanders McDonald, an architecture professor at Southern Illinois University who has written extensively about parking. Cars will...  


Illinois universities spur innovation through technology transfer and entrepreneurship

Chicago Tribune - January 26, 2015 

...08. When controlled for the influence of universities with medical schools which account for approximately 70 percent of all university licenses... 


Discovery of larval pallid sturgeon heralded

West Plains Daily Quill - January 26, 2015 

...Nebraska and South Dakota to St. Louis. Genetic testing by Southern Illinois University in Carbondale confirmed the larval fish as pallid sturgeons,  


SIU Research Looks to Solve Equine Colic Mystery

Bridle & Bit - January 25, 2015 

...Venable, MS, PhD, assistant professor of equine science at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale and an equine nutrition authority, isn't... 


Book-awards season: Winners for your shelves

The Seattle Times - January 25, 2015 

...(Farrar, Straus & Giroux); Abide by Jake Adam York (Southern Illinois University Press). The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association: The PNBA...


Stream Biome Gradient Concept May Help Conserve Streams and Protect Water Quality

AZoCleanTech - January 22, 2015 

...in Pennsylvania; and Matt Whiles, professor of zoology at Southern Illinois University. All of the researchers have studied grassland streams,  


Flu update: local doctors says he is seeing a decrease

WGEM.com - January 21, 2015

...in flu cases lately and the warmer weather is only part of the reason. SIU School of Medicine, Dr. Joseph Kim says this year's flu season peaked...


A Brutal Real-Life Crime Inspires Chicago Author’s New Haunting Novel

Chicago Magazine - January 20, 2015 

...two respected works of fiction and a professor of creative writing at Southern Illinois University, has penned See How Small, an elliptical,


Mass die-offs of fish, birds, other animals increase, study finds

Tribune-Review (AP) - January 18, 2015 

the University of San Diego, the University of California and Southern Illinois University participated in the research project. Fey said he...


CDC officials warn parents the flu can be deadly for children

WGEM.com - January 16, 2015 

...and the flu has killed dozens of children this season alone. SIU School of Medicine officials in Quincy say children are more susceptible to... 


Predators on the farm

Illinois Farmer Today - January 15, 2015

 ...species but was removed from the list as its population grew. A Southern Illinois University (SIU) survey estimates there to be approximately 2,200...


Endocrine Society announces 2015 Laureate Award winners

EurekAlert! - January 14, 2015 

...Medicine in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Physiology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL, Bartke... 


Researchers from Southern Illinois University Report Findings in Optoelectronics (Synthesis and Optoelectronic Properties of a Reduced Band Gap...

4-Traders - January 14, 2015 

Researchers from Southern Illinois University Report Findings in Optoelectronics (Synthesis and Optoelectronic Properties of a Reduced Band Gap...  


Local doctor seeing uptick in strep throat

WGEM.com - January 13, 2015 

...one local doctor says he's seeing more people with strep throat. SIU School of Medicine Dr. Clint Sowards says strep throat cases tend to peak... 


The ear is the new eye: How restoring hearing is becoming big business

The Sydney Morning Herald - January 13, 2015

 not even close," said Kathleen Campbell, a professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. But challenges remain. Efforts in the...


Illinois: Land of Lincoln, the Windy City and, Now, Buffalo

Take Part - January 08, 2015 

...could attract larger predators to the area. For researchers at Southern Illinois University, they ll be comparing the Nachusa herd to Kansas...


Shrinking Seed, Seed sellers consolidate, personalize

Illinois Farmer Today - January 08, 2015

 ...from Louisiana, Jason Bond, a plant pathology professor at Southern Illinois University, was surprised at the number of CARBONDALE Coming from... 


Scott Blackwood on 'See How Small'

Chicago Tribune - January 08, 2015

(2001), has taught writing at Roosevelt University and now teaches at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Here's an edited transcript of our... 


‘Water Quality Summit’ January 24 in Hunter

The Kingston Daily Freeman (AP) - January 07, 2015 

...of Geology and in the Environmental Resources and Policy Program at Southern Illinois University. Advertisement RSVP is required by Jan. 16.  


Quinn looks back, hints at the future

Breeze Courier - January 07, 2015 

...among the absolute top governors of Illinois, said John Jackson at Southern Illinois University s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. But he was...


Therapeutic HSV-2 Vaccine: Critical Goal or Pipe Dream?

Science Blog - January 07, 2015

 ...busy, and the 6 months since I returned to my home institution at SIU School of Medicine have been equally nuts. Very productive, but no time... 


US regulators have widened their probe...

Mynextfone.co.uk - January 06, 2015

 ...work at the sovereign wealth funds are foreign officials ,†said Southern Illinois University Professor Mike Koehler, who runs a FCPA blog. 


Corona Constitution Class: Civil War Amendments

Before It's News - January 06, 2015

 ...Paperbacks (2005) Frank J. Williams, Judging Lincoln; Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press (2002) John F. Marszalek, Sherman: A Soldier... 


Chronic Rhinosinusitis - More Than Just a Cold

Healthy Cells Magazine - January 06, 2015 

...Professor, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ENT), Southern Illinois University School of By Dana Crosby, MD, Assistant Professor, Division...


January: A great time for planning and reflection

Thesouthern.com - January 05, 2015

 ...reflecting, according to Kyle Harfst, executive director of Southern Illinois University Research Park and executive director of economic and...


SIU memorial scholarship honors murder victims

KFVS 12 - January 05, 2015 

...Scholarship through the SIU Foundation, Nine Angels Scholarship, Southern Illinois University Foundation, 1235 Douglas Drive, Mail Code 6805,


Rauner to Spend $20 Million on Pushing Agenda

NBC Chicago - January 05, 2015

 said David Yepsen, who runs the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. [ ] I think it can also be...


Understanding free benefits under ACA

WGEM.com - January 05, 2015

 ...is the wellness visit. Dr. Timothy Ott, Medical Director at the SIU School of Medicine, says a lot of residents get confused on what the wellness... 


Illinois May Reopen Bobcat Hunting after 40-year Ban

OutdoorHub - January 05, 2015 

...throughout about half of Illinois, and research conducted at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale estimates that more than 2,220 bobcats...


 Flight expert gives insight into Western Kentucky plane crash

KFVS 12 - January 04, 2015 

...the condition of the aircraft," Dr. Jose Ruiz with the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) Flight School said. Ruiz has more than... 


Illinois 2015: The Transition From Democrats to Republicans

WGN Radio - January 04, 2015

 ...Yepsen, the Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University joins Rick to discuss Illinois and the year of transition... 


SBDC was on ground floor with Herrin firm

Thesouthern.com - January 03, 2015 

...a boost from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Novoa said the SBDC was instrumental... 


 A ‘night owl’

Borneo Post Online - January 03, 2015 

...Kingdom, and United States researchers Professor Susan Ford of Southern Illinois University and Dr Rachael Munds from the University of Missouri. 


Governor-elect Bruce Rauner's team cites spending 'sins of the past'

The Journal-Standard - January 01, 2015 

...risk.David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, concurred. I have no doubt this is the opening... 


Rauner: State leaders have dug current budget hole

Watchdog.org - December 31, 2014 

David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, concurred. I have no doubt this is the opening... 


The best books we read this year

Livemint.com - December 31, 2014 

...Investment Management. **** Seam by Tarfia Faizullah Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press Much of my reading in the past year has focused...  


Dermatologist offers tips on dry winter skin

Online International News Network - December 29, 2014 

...reduce itching, said Stone, a professor of dermatology at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Be sure to gently pat the skin... 


Retired Centralia Pilot to Receive Honorary Degree From SIU-C

WJBD Radio - December 27, 2014 

...be receiving an honorary aviation science doctorate at the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale spring graduation ceremonies. William Norwood... 


Former Gov. Jim Edgar to receive honorary degree

STLtoday.com (AP) - December 26, 2014 

...will be among several people recognized with honorary degrees from Southern Illinois University at its spring graduation ceremonies. The (Carbondale) 


Scientists discover new assassin bug by accident

World News Report - EIN - December 25, 2014 

...by accident. Dr. J. E. McPherson, professor emeritus at Southern Illinois University, was working with colleagues on a key to the nymphs of three... 


Sam Youngman: What would a Republican presidential caucus mean for Kentucky?

Kentucky.com - December 22, 2014 

David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, is the authority when it comes to the first-in-the-nation...


School Segregation, The Continuing Tragedy Of Ferguson

St. Louis Public Radio - December 22, 2014 

...close to massive resistance, said William Freivogel, director of Southern Illinois University s School of Journalism, who covered the Supreme...


Sanders 2016? A chance to shape the debate

Vermont Today - December 21, 2014 

...political reporter who now directs a public policy institute at Southern Illinois University. Now that Democrats are searching for a nominee, 


Center helps pet food firm find new markets

Thesouthern.com - December 20, 2014 

...Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. For more information about the SBDC... 


School Segregation, the Continuing Tragedy of Ferguson

Free Speech TV - December 19, 2014 

...close to massive resistance, said William Freivogel, director of Southern Illinois University s School of Journalism, who covered the Supreme... 


Civil War Amendments, Handout for Temecula Constitution Class

Before It's News - December 18, 2014 

...Paperbacks (2005) Frank J. Williams, Judging Lincoln; Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press (2002) John F. Marszalek, Sherman: A Soldier... 


Water, water everywhere — and now a new database will help Louisiana manage its rivers, watershed and aquifers

The Advocate - December 18, 2014 

...partners, including the Research Triangle Institute International, Southern Illinois University, National Science Foundation and the Baton Rouge...  


Put A Little History Under The Christmas Tree

Illinois IL - AmericanTowns.com - December 18, 2014 

...Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum s gift shop and on the website of Southern Illinois University Press, www.siupress.com. The hard cover... 


Prof. Lydia Wilson Marshall is Editor of The Archaeology of Slavery: A Comparative Approach to Captivity and Coercion

Indiana IN - AmericanTowns.com - December 18, 2014 

...Approach to Captivity and Coercion. The book has just been published by Southern Illinois University Press. Read more at DePauw University News


Emerging technology could remove co-pilot from passenger planes

KFVS 12 - December 17, 2014 

...fill the gap. The Department Chair of Aviation and Flight at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Jose Ruiz, explained that this wouldn't...  


New Sandy Hook lawsuit draws attention to gun liability insurance

Insurance Business Magazine - December 17, 2014 

...any real root in practicality. According to George Mocsary of Southern Illinois University School of Law and Peter Kochenburger of UConn, the... 


Top 10 Poetry

Baltimore City Paper - December 15, 2014 

...Bruise (Coffee House Press) 5. Jake Adam York, Abide (Southern Illinois University Press) 6. Mike Young, Sprezzatura (Publishing Genius Press) 


"The Dipper In Winter"

MTPR - December 15, 2014 

...(winner of a Crab Orchard Open Competition Award, and published by Southern Illinois University Press), and Four Swans (published by Lynx House... 


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