STEM

An Illinois Wesleyan University physics professor says the Trump administration's effort to choke off the supply of international students at U.S. universities is unwise. The administration is taking a hard line on visa approvals for international students, particularly those from China.

The Lexington school district honored graduating seniors, unveiled its new STEAM addition, and dedicated a time capsule that'll be opened 25 years from now.

28 Bloomington-Normal leaders head to Washington, D.C., this week, hoping to secure up to $22.75 million for four area infrastructure projects.

A federal contribution to a new STEM/Science Lab Building at Illinois State University could come with the help of U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, who has requested funding for 15 projects in his district, including $15 million for the ISU building.

The five-year project combines survey research and case-learning evaluating teacher preparedness in K-12 science classrooms

The nonprofit For A Better Tomorrow will host its first STEAM Olympics in partnership with Illinois Wesleyan University.

Normal West teacher April Schermann won Computer Science Teacher of the Year from Project Lead the Way, a national organization supporting STEM educators. Normal West staff and students celebrated with an award presentation and hallway parade.

The modernized, more flexible command center at Heartland Community College allows students to make real-time decisions during space simulations.

Girls in Bloomington-Normal will get the chance to hone their STEM skills through its Tech Astra summit this fall.

The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved a new College of Engineering at Illinois State University on Tuesday.