SIU Today - May 08, 2020

From the Chancellor

A time for thanks

As we wrap-up a very unusual semester, I have many people to thank.

SIU researcher’s tool would improve tracking, avoidance of COVID-19 cases 

Koushik Sinha, assistant professor in the School of Computing, is working on an approach that uses Google timeline history to visualize whether individuals have come within dangerous proximity to the locations of known COVID-19 cases.

Relax parents: Teaching your kids from home offers opportunities

Christie McIntyre, associate professor in the School of Education wants to reassure parents to relax and know you’re probably doing a lot better job than you think when it comes to teaching their children with their homework during the pandemic.

Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a series of May webinars

The Illinois Small Business Development Center is sponsoring three free special online webinars this month. Each webinar is designed to help businesses in different ways.

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