Key findings or impacts
Developed a one week summer camp curriculum on AI Foundation of autonomous vehicles for K9-12 and implemented it at UIS and ISU campuses in summer 2023
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Metalloproteinases (MPs), a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a disintegrin and metalloproteinases (ADAMs). These enzymes are tightly associated with several diseases when not regulated by their inhibitors and activators, making them attractive targets for developing novel protein-based therapeutics . In this work , we explored application of deep learning models in screening binders to MPs.
Isaac Farhadian, a 2024 University of Illinois Springfield master’s in political science graduate, was honored on April 11, 2025, with the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for the 2023-2024 academic year.
His thesis, advised by Professor Matthew Geras, analyzes the major determinants of support for capital sentencing among high school seniors. Examining the perspectives of high school seniors on controversial issues holds significance, as they represent the future electorate.
UIS professor awarded a $397,498 grant to study urban water movement and its impact on public health
Kyle Blount, assistant professor in the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded a four-year, $397,498 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study urban water movement and its effects on ecosystems and public health.
Highlighting Some of the Most Competitive 2024 Congressional Elections
We are just a few days away from Election Day and early voting has begun in many states. Beyond the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former-President Donald Trump, the 2024 federal elections will also determine which political party will hold majority control in each chamber of Congress beginning in January 2025.
Faculty Scholarship Series Fall 2024
Event Calendar Fall 2024
The Faculty Scholarship Series showcases faculty of our University that have done research in different areas with the help of the University's funding and resources.
Fall 2024
Faculty Scholarship Series
Room: UHB 2020
Read abstracts in the online Faculty Scholarship Series 2024 Agenda.
Right-wing populist leaders have been at the helms of governments in all regions of the world, but they have taken power in an increasing number of countries in recent years. In fact, the percentage of right-wing populist leaders in the world in the past decade has surpassed that of the World War II era, as shown in Figure 1 below.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have introduced a new program, “Building Research Partnerships at UIS and Beyond.” The objective is to foster connections between UIS faculty and external researchers working on similar projects.