Perspectives: Research and Creative Activities at SIUC, Spring 2008


glass sculpture by Jiyong Lee

:: cover story ::

SCULPTURE IN GLASS

Jiyong Lee uses a fragile material to give solidity to his memories.

photo courtesy Jiyong Lee

symbols from fractional calculus

:: feature article ::

CUTTING-EDGE MATH

Om Agrawal, a champion of fractional calculus, says it produces models that better fit the real world, from climatology to economics.

photo by Russell Bailey

cougar photo

:: feature article ::

ROOM TO ROAM

Where might migrating cougars find the Midwest most hospitable?

photo by John Pitcher, iStockphoto.com

Mercedes Calbi writingn on blackboard

:: feature article ::

SKILLED AT WORKING SMALL

SIUC's newest CAREER award winner works to maximize gas adsorption to nanotube bundles—key to energy storage and other applications.

photo by Jeff Garner, SIUC

cornfield

:: feature article ::

Bt AND H2O

Research showing that transgenic corn might affect aquatic life has drawn widespread scientific attention.

photo by Jim Kruger, iStockphoto.com

detail of book cover

:: research survey ::

Troubleshooting from Afar | Missing Voices | Souped-Up Style | Radio Days | One Step Ahead | Hard-Drivin' Soy | AIH Comes to SIUC | Decisions, Decisions | Better Safe | River of Hardship | Winners | Virtual Tours | Delta Dawn | Ecologist Honored
 

horseradish leaves

:: other departments ::

Sight Lines: Root Issues | Kudos | Outlook
 

photo by Russell Bailey, SIUC

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