blog posts primary for post 961291583 Illinois schools sought to participate in 2024 Illinois Youth Survey by Sharita ForrestMar 18, 2024 9:30 am The Illinois Youth Survey is a biennial survey of eighth, 10th and 12th grade students that provides important assessments of school climate issues and substance use across Illinois’ middle and high schools. Share this Story Share Illinois schools sought to participate in 2024 Illinois Youth Survey on Facebook Share Illinois schools sought to participate in 2024 Illinois Youth Survey on X primary for post 537966735 Learning by listening to the people who live it by Jordan Hartman | Postdoctoral Researcher, Illinois Natural History SurveyMar 18, 2024 9:15 am Experts from Illinois visit a cooperative prawn and rice farm in Southeast Vietnam to hear the farmers' stories about their challenges and adaptations to a changing climate. Share this Story Share Learning by listening to the people who live it on Facebook Share Learning by listening to the people who live it on X primary for post 939723358 Illini Women's Basketball will host Missouri State on Thursday in WBIT by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 18, 2024 8:30 am The Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament is a postseason single-elimination tournament sponsored by the NCAA. This is the first year of WBIT play.. Share this Story Share Illini Women's Basketball will host Missouri State on Thursday in WBIT on Facebook Share Illini Women's Basketball will host Missouri State on Thursday in WBIT on X primary for post 1326963654 Fighting Illini Are Big Ten Tournament Champions by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 17, 2024 5:45 pm Champions. Closing the game on an 8-2 run over the final two minutes, [2] Illinois secured its fourth Big Ten Tournament title in program history, taking down [5] Wisconsin, 93-87, at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Are Big Ten Tournament Champions on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Are Big Ten Tournament Champions on X primary for post 1605417258 Illinois Faces Nebraska Saturday in Big Ten Tournament Semifinals by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 16, 2024 12:45 pm Following a 77-74 comeback victory over Ohio State in the quarterfinals, No. 2 seed Illinois faces No. 3 seed Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament (BTT) semifinals on Saturday afternoon (2:30 p.m. CT, CBS). Share this Story Share Illinois Faces Nebraska Saturday in Big Ten Tournament Semifinals on Facebook Share Illinois Faces Nebraska Saturday in Big Ten Tournament Semifinals on X primary for post 592568244 Billions of cicadas are about to emerge. Cicadas on the menu? by National GeographicMar 15, 2024 3:00 pm National Geographic (March 14) Some Americans plan to sauté some of this year’s double cicada brood. Cicadas are edible, according to U. of I. Extension. People eat them alongside other bugs – such as silkworms, locusts and crickets – worldwide. Share this Story Share Billions of cicadas are about to emerge. Cicadas on the menu? on Facebook Share Billions of cicadas are about to emerge. Cicadas on the menu? on X primary for post 1090208743 Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations by Lauren QuinnMar 14, 2024 11:30 am 'There aren't many things that the U.S. public agrees on, but this seems to be an exception. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all feel like they're being overcharged,' says consumer economics professor Maria Kalaitzandonakes. Share this Story Share Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations on Facebook Share Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations on X primary for post 1270721688 How the Canadian mortgage model could help unfreeze the U.S. housing market by Business InsiderMar 14, 2024 10:45 am Business Insider (March 9) 'The main benefit of introducing a feature like portability is that it could ... (allow) homeowners to move without having to give up the low mortgage rates that they've locked in,' says U of I professor Julia Fonseca. Share this Story Share How the Canadian mortgage model could help unfreeze the U.S. housing market on Facebook Share How the Canadian mortgage model could help unfreeze the U.S. housing market on X primary for post 1486196236 Illini open Big Ten Tournament Friday in quarterfinals by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 14, 2024 10:30 am Illinois finished the regular season second in the Big Ten with a 14-6 record and enters the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 2 seed. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 pm (central) at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Share this Story Share Illini open Big Ten Tournament Friday in quarterfinals on Facebook Share Illini open Big Ten Tournament Friday in quarterfinals on X primary for post 438638789 Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space by Lois YoksoulianMar 13, 2024 11:00 am Highly stretchable sensors can monitor and transmit plant growth information without human intervention. The U of I study was funded by a NASA grant to investigate how wearable printed electronics will be used to make farming possible in space. Share this Story Share Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space on Facebook Share Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space on X primary for post 1997618675 Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Illinois project creates first insulin-producing cow by Lauren QuinnMar 13, 2024 10:45 am An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. Professor Matt Wheeler helped develop the breakthrough bovine. Share this Story Share Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Illinois project creates first insulin-producing cow on Facebook Share Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Illinois project creates first insulin-producing cow on X primary for post 2038801424 Three Illini earn All-Big Ten honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 13, 2024 10:30 am Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask are both first-team All-Big Ten selections by coaches, media, and AP. Coleman Hawkins is a second-team selection by AP. And, Quincy Guerrier was named Illinois' B1G Sportsmanship Award honoree. Share this Story Share Three Illini earn All-Big Ten honors on Facebook Share Three Illini earn All-Big Ten honors on X primary for post 1667775598 Study: Default testing for COVID-19 in K-12 schools more effective than voluntary testing by Phil CicioraMar 13, 2024 9:00 am A new paper co-written by U of I business professors found that default testing of K-12 students for COVID-19 during the pandemic could have saved up to one out of every five school days lost to the coronavirus during the fall 2021 semester. Share this Story Share Study: Default testing for COVID-19 in K-12 schools more effective than voluntary testing on Facebook Share Study: Default testing for COVID-19 in K-12 schools more effective than voluntary testing on X primary for post 563752042 Study: Americans struggle to distinguish factual claims from opinions amid partisan bias by Phil CicioraMar 12, 2024 11:30 am Americans struggle to tell the difference between statements of fact and statements of opinion – a troubling trend that has grave implications for civic discourse in the U.S., say U of I political science researchers. Share this Story Share Study: Americans struggle to distinguish factual claims from opinions amid partisan bias on Facebook Share Study: Americans struggle to distinguish factual claims from opinions amid partisan bias on X primary for post 2035463687 A double emergence of periodical cicadas isn’t cicada-geddon—it’s a marvel by Scientific AmericanMar 12, 2024 11:00 am Scientific American (March 11) 'I’ve been looking forward to this for years,' says U of I entomologist Catherine Dana. 'We have two different broods emerging in the same state, and that’s a very rare thing.' Share this Story Share A double emergence of periodical cicadas isn’t cicada-geddon—it’s a marvel on Facebook Share A double emergence of periodical cicadas isn’t cicada-geddon—it’s a marvel on X primary for post 649684646 2024 Big Ten tournament bracket by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 11, 2024 8:30 am Illinois is the No. 2 seed in the 2024 BIg Ten Tournament. The Illini will open play at the Target Center Minneapolis in the Quarterfinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN, facing the winner of No. 7 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State. Share this Story Share 2024 Big Ten tournament bracket on Facebook Share 2024 Big Ten tournament bracket on X primary for post 898379862 Illini secure road win over Iowa in regular-season finale by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 11, 2024 8:15 am Leading by as many as 21 points, the Fighting Illini finished with the conference's second-best road record in Big Ten play with a 6-4 mark away from State Farm Center. Share this Story Share Illini secure road win over Iowa in regular-season finale on Facebook Share Illini secure road win over Iowa in regular-season finale on X primary for post 588749617 Ruth emerges as first Illini Big Ten champion since 2018 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 11, 2024 8:15 am '(Edmond) Ruth is really starting to cement himself as a national title threat. Him becoming the first Big Ten champion for us since (now-assistant coach for the Illini) Isaiah Martinez is truly incredible,' said head coach Mike Poeta. Share this Story Share Ruth emerges as first Illini Big Ten champion since 2018 on Facebook Share Ruth emerges as first Illini Big Ten champion since 2018 on X primary for post 185366558 Attend a summer program and experience Illinois firsthand! by Julia SmithMar 8, 2024 4:45 pm To get a jump-start on college and all it entails, sign up for a U of I summer program. Whether you want to earn class credit or explore possible majors, we have something for you! Share this Story Share Attend a summer program and experience Illinois firsthand! on Facebook Share Attend a summer program and experience Illinois firsthand! on X primary for post 2007847682 Fighting Illini Volleyball hosts DePaul for spring match by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 8, 2024 8:00 am Illinois volleyball welcomes DePaul for a match at Huff Hall today, with first serve slated for 5:30 p.m. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Volleyball hosts DePaul for spring match on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Volleyball hosts DePaul for spring match on X primary for post 495372293 U of I researchers develop a novel approach to mapping brain behavior by LabRootsMar 7, 2024 1:30 pm LabRoots (March 5) 'If you look at the brain chemically, it’s like a soup with a bunch of ingredients. Understanding... how those chemical reactions support computing is critical to having a better idea of how the brain functions.' Share this Story Share U of I researchers develop a novel approach to mapping brain behavior on Facebook Share U of I researchers develop a novel approach to mapping brain behavior on X primary for post 1642517153 How will generative artificial intelligence affect political advertising in 2024? by Lois YoksoulianMar 7, 2024 1:15 pm U of I advertising professor Michelle Nelson says voters should expect to see a lot more generative AI in political ads during the 2024 election cycle, and it might be difficult-to-impossible to tell what’s real and what’s fake. Share this Story Share How will generative artificial intelligence affect political advertising in 2024? on Facebook Share How will generative artificial intelligence affect political advertising in 2024? on X primary for post 1982115902 First atom-level model of a DNA-packed viral capsid could lead to new drug targets by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMar 7, 2024 1:15 pm A computational model of the more than 26 million atoms in a DNA-packed viral capsid expands our understanding of virus structure and DNA dynamics, and could provide new research avenues and drug targets. Share this Story Share First atom-level model of a DNA-packed viral capsid could lead to new drug targets on Facebook Share First atom-level model of a DNA-packed viral capsid could lead to new drug targets on X primary for post 1224450520 Fighting Illini Women's Basketball heads to Minneapolis for Big Ten Tournament by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 7, 2024 8:30 am Heading into the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, when [9] Illinois squares off with [8] Maryland at 11:30 a.m. CT, Illinois is coming off its most dramatic win of the season, taking down Nebraska on Senior Day. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Women's Basketball heads to Minneapolis for Big Ten Tournament on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Women's Basketball heads to Minneapolis for Big Ten Tournament on X primary for post 1432321368 Reimagining electron microscopy: Bringing high-end resolution to lower-cost microscopes by Amber RoseMar 6, 2024 10:00 am U of I researchers have shown for the first time that expensive aberration-corrected microscopes are no longer required to achieve record-breaking microscopic resolution. Share this Story Share Reimagining electron microscopy: Bringing high-end resolution to lower-cost microscopes on Facebook Share Reimagining electron microscopy: Bringing high-end resolution to lower-cost microscopes on X primary for post 2062389671 Why do poison dart frogs ‘tap dance’? U of I researchers shed light by Smithsonian MagazineMar 6, 2024 9:45 am Smithsonian Magazine (March 4) Two U of I biologists suggest the vibrations from the frogs’ footwork cause insects to react and move around. 'Frogs can only really forage when prey is alive and moving,' says Professor Eva Fischer. Share this Story Share Why do poison dart frogs ‘tap dance’? U of I researchers shed light on Facebook Share Why do poison dart frogs ‘tap dance’? U of I researchers shed light on X primary for post 1553725134 Historic racial covenants in property deeds linked to disparities in exposure to dangerous heat by Jodi HeckelMar 6, 2024 8:00 am A study by urban and regional planning professor Rebecca Walker is the first to examine the environmental impact of racial covenants, using the first database to map the presence of the covenants in a U.S. metropolitan area. Share this Story Share Historic racial covenants in property deeds linked to disparities in exposure to dangerous heat on Facebook Share Historic racial covenants in property deeds linked to disparities in exposure to dangerous heat on X primary for post 1050712908 Illini fall to the third-ranked Boilermakers at State Farm Center by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 5, 2024 1:30 pm No. 12 Illinois led by as many as 10 in the first half, but it was not enough in the Fighting Illini's 77-71 loss to No. 3 Purdue at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. Share this Story Share Illini fall to the third-ranked Boilermakers at State Farm Center on Facebook Share Illini fall to the third-ranked Boilermakers at State Farm Center on X primary for post 543225002 Earliest-yet Alzheimer’s biomarker found in mouse model could point to new targets by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMar 5, 2024 11:30 am 'We know that Alzheimer's is irreversible. But if we can slow down the progression or even delay the onset of the disease, we can improve the quality of life for patients,' said Nien-Pei Tsai, a professor of molecular physiology. Share this Story Share Earliest-yet Alzheimer’s biomarker found in mouse model could point to new targets on Facebook Share Earliest-yet Alzheimer’s biomarker found in mouse model could point to new targets on X primary for post 658102527 No. 12 Illini Host Senior Night vs. No. 3 Purdue Tuesday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 5, 2024 8:15 am The Illini close out the home schedule with Senior Night at State Farm Center, honoring seven players and three managers in a pregame ceremony. Share this Story Share No. 12 Illini Host Senior Night vs. No. 3 Purdue Tuesday on Facebook Share No. 12 Illini Host Senior Night vs. No. 3 Purdue Tuesday on X primary for post 1818685252 The Illini softball team's community service goes on the road by Nicole (Evans) CazleyMar 5, 2024 8:00 am The Softball team had done plenty of service at home in C-U, but not right before a game. Would volunteering instead of practicing affect their performance on the road? The first time they tried it, they run-ruled Nebraska. Share this Story Share The Illini softball team's community service goes on the road on Facebook Share The Illini softball team's community service goes on the road on X primary for post 872379165 $680M commitment to iFAB will help Illinois become 'the heart of biomanufacturing' by Claire BenjaminMar 4, 2024 12:45 pm 'With the U.S. Economic Development Authority's support, we can lock in thousands of jobs and secure billions in market potential,' said iFAB principal investigator Beth Conerty. Share this Story Share $680M commitment to iFAB will help Illinois become 'the heart of biomanufacturing' on Facebook Share $680M commitment to iFAB will help Illinois become 'the heart of biomanufacturing' on X primary for post 1119281982 On the trail of the Denisovans by New York TimesMar 4, 2024 12:30 pm The New York Times (March 2) U of I anthropology professor Laura Shackelford said her team's discoveries raised the possibility that Denisovans and modern humans coexisted and interacted for tens of thousands of years. Share this Story Share On the trail of the Denisovans on Facebook Share On the trail of the Denisovans on X primary for post 1164621340 A safer place for Scholars at Risk by Maggie KnutteMar 4, 2024 10:15 am Elena Koptieva came to U of I through the Scholars at Risk program in fall 2022 as a faculty member in the Department of Physics. Now she lives in Champaign with her children while her husband remains in Ukraine fighting in the war. Share this Story Share A safer place for Scholars at Risk on Facebook Share A safer place for Scholars at Risk on X primary for post 954656004 Cook's last-minute free throw clinches Illinois' Senior Day victory over Nebraska by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 4, 2024 8:00 am The Fighting Illini held the Cornhuskers without a field goal for the final five minutes and scoreless for the final two-and-a-half minutes, as the hosts closed the contest on a 6-0 run en route to the one-point victory. Share this Story Share Cook's last-minute free throw clinches Illinois' Senior Day victory over Nebraska on Facebook Share Cook's last-minute free throw clinches Illinois' Senior Day victory over Nebraska on X primary for post 1203880260 Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2028! by Julia SmithMar 1, 2024 2:30 pm We understand your concerns regarding the current financial aid delays, and we're sorry this is happening! If needed, we will change our FAFSA and college commitment deadlines. Our decision to change our deadlines will be announced no later than March 15. Share this Story Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2028! on Facebook Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2028! on X primary for post 1043012498 How Black American distance runners shaped the sport from the shadows by Ethan SimmonsMar 1, 2024 11:15 am The world of competitive long-distance running took off in the 1970s. But stories of the sport’s Black architects and pioneers who laid its foundation have been largely untold for decades. Share this Story Share How Black American distance runners shaped the sport from the shadows on Facebook Share How Black American distance runners shaped the sport from the shadows on X primary for post 1063403361 Climate change could unearth Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US by ABC NewsMar 1, 2024 9:45 am ABC News (Feb. 29) '[We are] probably going to have greater issues from climate change than the mobilization of radionuclides from the Cold War,' says U of I radiological engineering expert William Roy. Share this Story Share Climate change could unearth Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US on Facebook Share Climate change could unearth Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US on X primary for post 881378869 Illini Baseball set for First Pitch invitational by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 1, 2024 9:30 am Illinois baseball heads out on the road again, making the trip to Greenville, S.C., for the First Pitch Invitational, hosted by Michigan State at Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball set for First Pitch invitational on Facebook Share Illini Baseball set for First Pitch invitational on X primary for post 1495595576 Six engineering faculty members win NSF CAREER awards by Grainger College of EngineeringFeb 29, 2024 12:00 pm The National Science Foundations CAREER grants are recognize early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their organization. Share this Story Share Six engineering faculty members win NSF CAREER awards on Facebook Share Six engineering faculty members win NSF CAREER awards on X primary for post 2051547436 U of I researchers use Amazon Web Services to prototype flood prediction model for Appalachia by Olivia Dawn GrubisichFeb 29, 2024 11:45 am Reserachers are developing a hydrological prediction tool capable of providing the National Park Service flood hydrographs with 18-hour lead times. Share this Story Share U of I researchers use Amazon Web Services to prototype flood prediction model for Appalachia on Facebook Share U of I researchers use Amazon Web Services to prototype flood prediction model for Appalachia on X primary for post 490128160 25th anniversary of Ebertfest announces ‘Star 80’ as opening night film by Molly CornynFeb 29, 2024 11:30 am Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, running April 17-20, 2024, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, will kick off with an opening night screening of Bob Fosse’s film Star 80 with stars Eric Roberts and Mariel Hemingway in attendance. Share this Story Share 25th anniversary of Ebertfest announces ‘Star 80’ as opening night film on Facebook Share 25th anniversary of Ebertfest announces ‘Star 80’ as opening night film on X primary for post 1221997012 Sand runs the world. Most don't realize the conflict it generates by SalonFeb 29, 2024 8:45 am Salon (Feb. 25) 'In some regions, illegal sand and gravel mining is associated with crime syndicates, coercion and violence, and many other related social impacts,' says James Best, a U of I professor of sedimentary geology. Share this Story Share Sand runs the world. Most don't realize the conflict it generates on Facebook Share Sand runs the world. Most don't realize the conflict it generates on X primary for post 341993753 No. 13 Illini outduel Minnesota, 105-97 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 29, 2024 8:30 am Illini offense explodes for season-high scoring mark vs. Golden Gophers. The Fighting Illini shot 61.3% from the field and 45.5% from behind the arc en route to the eight-point home victory. Share this Story Share No. 13 Illini outduel Minnesota, 105-97 on Facebook Share No. 13 Illini outduel Minnesota, 105-97 on X primary for post 676973868 A fern’s ‘zombie’ fronds sprout unusual roots by New York TimesFeb 26, 2024 5:15 pm New York Times (Feb. 25) 'This is completely unknown in any other plant in the world'” says Jim Dalling, a professor and forest ecologist at the U. of I., who discovered the fern while searching for a completely unrelated plant. Share this Story Share A fern’s ‘zombie’ fronds sprout unusual roots on Facebook Share A fern’s ‘zombie’ fronds sprout unusual roots on X primary for post 242433184 Women, Money & Power online course now open to public by Rylee SjutsFeb 26, 2024 1:15 pm 'From negotiating for a first job to unique challenges in retirement, Women, Money & Power is valuable to everyone at any stage of their career,' said Presley Fee, digital financial planning program coordinator. Share this Story Share Women, Money & Power online course now open to public on Facebook Share Women, Money & Power online course now open to public on X primary for post 603018010 Illini Women’s Track and Field wins Big Ten Indoor Championships by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 26, 2024 8:30 am The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams completed the Big Ten Indoor Championships on Saturday (Feb. 24), with the Illini women's program racking up 104 points to claim the title for the first time since 2013. Share this Story Share Illini Women’s Track and Field wins Big Ten Indoor Championships on Facebook Share Illini Women’s Track and Field wins Big Ten Indoor Championships on X primary for post 1270527793 U of I piano professors teach remote lessons using reproducing piano technology by Jodi HeckelFeb 23, 2024 10:45 am The data from a piano being played is turned into code and sent to Yamaha’s main server in Japan. Disklavier pianos connect to one another through the server, and the exact performance on one piano is reproduced on the other. Share this Story Share U of I piano professors teach remote lessons using reproducing piano technology on Facebook Share U of I piano professors teach remote lessons using reproducing piano technology on X primary for post 485995712 Kuehne snaps 50 freestyle school record on day two of B1G Championships by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 23, 2024 9:00 am Junior Logan Kuehne broke the 50 freestyle school record in the time trials clocking in at 22.79. Prior to shattering the record, she swam the program's fourth-fastest 50 freestyle in the morning prelims session. She placed 25th overall. Share this Story Share Kuehne snaps 50 freestyle school record on day two of B1G Championships on Facebook Share Kuehne snaps 50 freestyle school record on day two of B1G Championships on X primary for post 726515348 USS Illinois: The forgotten Iowa-class battleship the Navy never finished by The National InterestFeb 23, 2024 8:45 am The National Interest (Feb. 21) The ship’s bell was finished, and you can see the bell at the U. of I.’s Memorial Stadium, where Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps students strike the bell to signal touchdowns. Share this Story Share USS Illinois: The forgotten Iowa-class battleship the Navy never finished on Facebook Share USS Illinois: The forgotten Iowa-class battleship the Navy never finished on X