blog posts primary for post 1032065638 U of I team develops automated platform for plasmid production by April WendlingMay 16, 2022 2:45 pm These small, circular DNA molecules are well known for their applications in the production of therapeutic proteins like insulin, but designing and constructing them has been one of the most time-consuming, labor-intensive steps in biology research. Share this Story Share U of I team develops automated platform for plasmid production on Facebook Share U of I team develops automated platform for plasmid production on Twitter primary for post 706958936 Could wheat’s worst enemy be eliminated in the next few decades? by Illinois Farmer TodayMay 16, 2022 11:30 am Illinois Farmer Today (May 13) 'By the time I retire, we should be at the point where almost all the varieties will have pretty good resistance by default,' says U. of I. crop sciences professor Jessica Rutkoski. Share this Story Share Could wheat’s worst enemy be eliminated in the next few decades? on Facebook Share Could wheat’s worst enemy be eliminated in the next few decades? on Twitter primary for post 1667253582 Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows by Amy AndoMay 16, 2022 9:45 am 'Lost bat populations have harmful ripple effects on food and agriculture,' says Professor Amy Ando,. 'Crop yields fall and input costs rise as farmers try to compensate for the services bats usually provide.' Share this Story Share Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows on Facebook Share Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows on Twitter primary for post 964234702 Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 16, 2022 9:30 am The Illini came back from a four-run deficit to take the final game of the series against Nebraska, 5-4. Justin Janas singled home Branden Comia in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Illinois the series win. Share this Story Share Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish on Facebook Share Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish on Twitter primary for post 2059701889 Can the state of Illinois require gas stations to advertise on its behalf? by VerdictMay 13, 2022 2:15 pm Verdict (May 13) U of I College of Law Dean Vikram Amar writes about state legislation requiring retailers to publicly display notices to customers of a scheduled gasoline tax increase’s deferral. Share this Story Share Can the state of Illinois require gas stations to advertise on its behalf? on Facebook Share Can the state of Illinois require gas stations to advertise on its behalf? on Twitter primary for post 1571156299 Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 13, 2022 2:15 pm Illinois (26-19, 12-6) is currently in fifth place in the Big Ten and is coming off a series sweep of Miami (OH) last weekend. Nebraska is 19-27 (7-11 B1G) and won one of three at Minnesota last weekend. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend on Facebook Share Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend on Twitter primary for post 1451490670 State of Illinois crafting new, equity-based higher education funding formula by Crain's Chicago BusinessMay 12, 2022 2:00 pm Crain’s Chicago Business (May 12) Dollars could shift from the flagship U of I system to other state schools which enroll fewer people, but have higher percentages of minority and low-income students. Share this Story Share State of Illinois crafting new, equity-based higher education funding formula on Facebook Share State of Illinois crafting new, equity-based higher education funding formula on Twitter primary for post 1075607479 Saturday: Your last chance to visit the Undergraduate Library by Heather MurphyMay 12, 2022 10:15 am By popular demand, the UGL will remain open Saturday to allow folks to visit over graduation weekend! It will be open May 14th from 1-4 pm for anyone who would like to visit the building one last time. Its doors will close for good at 4 pm. Share this Story Share Saturday: Your last chance to visit the Undergraduate Library on Facebook Share Saturday: Your last chance to visit the Undergraduate Library on Twitter primary for post 2064938248 Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel 'illusion of wealth' for older adults by Phil CicioraMay 12, 2022 9:45 am New disclosures on quarterly retirement account statements may alarm some workers who could find their projected monthly retirement income to be 'seriously deficient,' says law professor and tax policy expert Richard L. Kaplan. Share this Story Share Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel 'illusion of wealth' for older adults on Facebook Share Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel 'illusion of wealth' for older adults on Twitter primary for post 1107191422 Alumna Lisa Holder White to replace state Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman by Chicago TribuneMay 11, 2022 11:30 am Fourth District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White was named Tuesday to replace retiring Justice Rita Garman on the Illinois Supreme Court, becoming its first Black female justice. Both Garman and White are U of I alumna. Share this Story Share Alumna Lisa Holder White to replace state Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman on Facebook Share Alumna Lisa Holder White to replace state Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman on Twitter primary for post 167174135 Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 11, 2022 11:00 am Avrey Steiner named First Team All-Big Ten. Sydney Sickels, Kailee Powell named Second Team. Paige Berkmeyer, Lauren Wiles, Stevie Meade named to the All-Freshman team. Lakyn Wagoner earned the Sportsmanship Award. Share this Story Share Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams on Facebook Share Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams on Twitter primary for post 2034203067 Long-term study of pregnant women finds increasing chemical exposure by Jenna KurtzweilMay 11, 2022 10:45 am A national, long-term study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development. Share this Story Share Long-term study of pregnant women finds increasing chemical exposure on Facebook Share Long-term study of pregnant women finds increasing chemical exposure on Twitter primary for post 394711098 William Trent wins Spencer Foundation Mentorship Award by Ashley LawrenceMay 11, 2022 10:30 am 'We wanted to tell the story of his mentorship from his students’ perspective... We each had our own personal story of how Dr. Trent had affected us as humans and scholars, and when we shared our stories his cumulative impact was clear.' Share this Story Share William Trent wins Spencer Foundation Mentorship Award on Facebook Share William Trent wins Spencer Foundation Mentorship Award on Twitter primary for post 369477834 Congratulations! by Laura Wilhelm BarrMay 11, 2022 10:15 am This linked page includes the complete Commencement program, links to the livestream of the ceremony, and much more. Share this Story Share Congratulations! on Facebook Share Congratulations! on Twitter primary for post 1430000813 Alumnus Eli Murray wins Pulitzer Prize with ‘Tampa Bay Times’ team by Holly RushakoffMay 10, 2022 4:15 pm Murray, and his colleagues won for their series 'Poisoned,' an exposé of highly toxic hazards inside Florida’s only battery recycling plant that forced the implementation of safety measures to protect workers and nearby residents. Share this Story Share Alumnus Eli Murray wins Pulitzer Prize with ‘Tampa Bay Times’ team on Facebook Share Alumnus Eli Murray wins Pulitzer Prize with ‘Tampa Bay Times’ team on Twitter primary for post 201459017 Kayla Burbage joins Illini Volleyball for Fall 2022 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 10, 2022 9:30 am A 6-4 opposite/outside hitter from Clayton, N.C., Burbage transferred to Illinois following a year at the University of Missouri, where she started 24 of their 28 matches as a Freshman and led the team in blocks. Share this Story Share Kayla Burbage joins Illini Volleyball for Fall 2022 on Facebook Share Kayla Burbage joins Illini Volleyball for Fall 2022 on Twitter primary for post 789708065 Professor's new book explores racism in Russia over the past 150 years by Jodi HeckelMay 10, 2022 9:30 am White militarism has flourished in Russia under Putin’s rule, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world for racial violence, writes professor Eugene Avrutin in 'Racism in Modern Russia: From the Romanovs to Putin.' Share this Story Share Professor's new book explores racism in Russia over the past 150 years on Facebook Share Professor's new book explores racism in Russia over the past 150 years on Twitter primary for post 1543964594 Law professors: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers by Chicago TribuneMay 9, 2022 11:00 am Chicago Tribune (May 9) If the leaked draft becomes a SCOTUS decision, 'Illinois should brace for the effect. Overnight, this state will become a destination for abortion,' write U of I's Robin Fretwell Wilson and Jason Mazzone. Share this Story Share Law professors: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers on Facebook Share Law professors: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers on Twitter primary for post 1021444427 Illini earn third seed in 2022 Big Ten softball tournament by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 9, 2022 8:45 am Illinois earned a first-round bye as the third seed, and will begin action in the quarterfinals on Thursday (May 12) at 12:30 p.m. CT, facing the winner of No. 6 Ohio State and No. 11 Purdue. Share this Story Share Illini earn third seed in 2022 Big Ten softball tournament on Facebook Share Illini earn third seed in 2022 Big Ten softball tournament on Twitter primary for post 1572209435 Ice-capped volcanoes slower to erupt, study finds by Lois YoksoulianMay 9, 2022 8:45 am Undergraduate researcher Lilian Lucas and geology professor Patricia Gregg found that additional pressure from thick overlying glacial ice can make volcanic systems more stable and slower to erupt than volcanoes without ice. Share this Story Share Ice-capped volcanoes slower to erupt, study finds on Facebook Share Ice-capped volcanoes slower to erupt, study finds on Twitter primary for post 1373687472 Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtling toward free market by Washington PostMay 6, 2022 11:00 am Washington Post (May 5) 'We are rapidly moving toward professionalization at full market rate for these NCAA players,' says U of I's Michael LeRoy. 'It’s very clear it’s really not about endorsements, it’s about paying guys for their performance.' Share this Story Share Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtling toward free market on Facebook Share Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtling toward free market on Twitter primary for post 744082673 World's largest softball tailgate returns Saturday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 6, 2022 9:00 am With a goal of filling every seat at Eichelberger Field, tailgating begins at 11:00 a.m. with inflatables, balloon artists, face painting, food trucks, and more. Fans are encouraged to stay to watch their Fighting Illini take on Penn State. Share this Story Share World's largest softball tailgate returns Saturday on Facebook Share World's largest softball tailgate returns Saturday on Twitter primary for post 779012059 How does history suggest work will change following the pandemic? by Jodi HeckelMay 6, 2022 8:45 am Following a pandemic, workers historically have recognized the value of their labor and become unwilling to accept poor wages and working conditions, said medieval studies expert Carol Symes. Share this Story Share How does history suggest work will change following the pandemic? on Facebook Share How does history suggest work will change following the pandemic? on Twitter primary for post 1343246415 Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents by Katy MosimanMay 5, 2022 1:00 pm Countries around the world are investing resources to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff. 'Green roofs are part of the solution because they capture some of the rain that would otherwise end up in sewage systems,' says Prof. Amy Ando. Share this Story Share Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents on Facebook Share Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents on Twitter primary for post 1527547186 Four-story vertical wind tunnel installed within walls of Talbot Lab by Debra Levy LarsonMay 5, 2022 12:45 pm The wind tunnel that spans Talbott Lab’s four stories is the largest of its kind. It was designed to study turbulent flows laden with particles, but it also enables research on wall-bounded turbulence and heat transfer effects. Share this Story Share Four-story vertical wind tunnel installed within walls of Talbot Lab on Facebook Share Four-story vertical wind tunnel installed within walls of Talbot Lab on Twitter primary for post 1478238598 Four Illini Men's Golf team members earn All-Big Ten honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 5, 2022 9:30 am Among the awardees, Adrien Dumont de Chassart earned his second consecutive Player of the Year award and head coach Mike Small took home his 12th B1G Coach of the Year laurel overall, and his 11th of 13 dating back to 2009. Share this Story Share Four Illini Men's Golf team members earn All-Big Ten honors on Facebook Share Four Illini Men's Golf team members earn All-Big Ten honors on Twitter primary for post 1295117625 Professor Nancy Sottos elected to National Academy of Sciences by Eric WilsonMay 4, 2022 11:45 am Election to the NAS is one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive. Sottos is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Share this Story Share Professor Nancy Sottos elected to National Academy of Sciences on Facebook Share Professor Nancy Sottos elected to National Academy of Sciences on Twitter primary for post 503896274 Artificial intelligence produces a recipe for lower-carbon concrete by Kim GudemanMay 4, 2022 10:30 am 'We designed new formulations that nearly halve the carbon requirements of concrete yet are just as strong or stronger than traditional formulations. Given the popularity of concrete, there is a global scale of potential applications.' Share this Story Share Artificial intelligence produces a recipe for lower-carbon concrete on Facebook Share Artificial intelligence produces a recipe for lower-carbon concrete on Twitter primary for post 161655306 Supreme Court leak investigation will be led by U of I Law alumna by Bloomberg LawMay 4, 2022 10:15 am Bloomberg Law (May 3) Col. Gail A. Curley, who earned a law degree from U of I in 1999, will lead the probe of the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn abortion rights in the U.S. by striking down a 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision. Share this Story Share Supreme Court leak investigation will be led by U of I Law alumna on Facebook Share Supreme Court leak investigation will be led by U of I Law alumna on Twitter primary for post 648901057 Illini Baseball wins Tuesday night battle with Indiana State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 4, 2022 9:00 am The Fighting Illini won the second game of the season against Indiana State on Tuesday night, 6-3. Jacob Campbell and Cam McDonald led the Illini at the plate, driving in a combined three runs while both tallied hits in the win. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball wins Tuesday night battle with Indiana State on Facebook Share Illini Baseball wins Tuesday night battle with Indiana State on Twitter