Illinois Wesleyan Research News
Lindquist '26 Contributes to Quantum Research at Argonne National Laboratory
As part of the Open Quantum Initiative (OQI) Undergraduate Fellowship, Illinois Wesleyan University physics and mathematics major Wanda Lindquist '26 was one of 17 undergraduate students that participated in quantum-science research projects hosted...
Asia Rogers '25 Explores Emotions of Black Women Through Literature
English-writing major Asia Rogers '25 dedicated her research as a 2024 Illinois Wesleyan Eckley Scholar to investigating, humanizing, affirming and expanding the spectrum of emotional phenomena available to Black women in literature and real life.
Jessie Jia '25 Studies Class Conflicts, Identity of Migrants in America
Xuanting "Jessie" Jia '25, one of two 2024 Eckley Summer Scholars, set out to explore how writers of migration literature present an alternative vision of America — one where class conflicts, rather than cultural differences, drive racial and ethnic...
Das '26, Satheeshreddy '26 Named Inaugural Beckman Scholars
The first pair of Illinois Wesleyan University students have been selected to complete long-term research through the Beckman Scholars Program.
Titans Stood as Sole Undergrad Presenters at National Science Symposium
A group of Illinois Wesleyan University students traveled to the University of California-Riverside in April for the National Science to Policy Symposium, where two of the Titans were the only undergraduate students selected to present research.
Students to Present Research from Variety of Disciplines at John Wesley Powell Conference on April 13
Students from a wide range of disciplines will present research at the 35th annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference on Saturday, April 13, at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Burgin '25 Selected to Present Research at Political Science Conference
From a young age, Melinda Burgin '25 has been committed to addressing climate change. Now as a political science major at Illinois Wesleyan, she has been selected to showcase her research at prominent conferences in the field.
Jia '25, Rogers '25 Named Eckley Summer Scholars
Two Illinois Wesleyan students have been granted fellowships as part of the 2024 Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists Endowment.
IWU One of 14 Institutions Selected for Prestigious Beckman Scholars Program
An opportunity to experience one-on-one research with Illinois Wesleyan professors and network with scientists around the country has been made possible for students through funding from the Beckman Scholars Program.
Visiting Scholar to Speak on Harmful Mining Practices in Latin America
Barbara Galindo, an activist, professor and researcher specializing in socio-environmental issues in Latin American culture, is visiting Illinois Wesleyan this week to share her experience with campus.