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A group of women are gathered around a table. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes women deserve more appreciation in the workforce. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Appreciate women in male-dominated industries

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | November 14, 2023

As the number of careers in science, technology, engineering and math increase, we need to make room for women.  Women have constantly been underrepresented and underappreciated in the workforce, only representing 27% of STEM workers in 2019, according...

Calkins STEM scholarship deadline is March 31

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

Students must submit applications for the Richard and Marcy Calkins Scholarship Fund for STEM Students by 11:59 p.m. March 31.Students who are interested in applying for this scholarship must submit applications electronically through the Scholarship...

STEMfest looks for student volunteers

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2014

NIU STEM is looking for student volunteers to assist at the annual STEMfest Oct. 18 in the Convocation Center.The university’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics departments will host activities and competitions to raise awareness about...

Faculty Senate to discuss study of gender, career satisfaction in STEM

By Jackie Nevarez | October 1, 2014

Faculty and administrators will present their research on career satisfaction and gender in science, technology, engineering and mathematics faculty at today’s Faculty Senate meeting.Chris McCord, principal investigator and College of Liberal Arts and...

Student Spotlight: Senior explores illness with veterinary project

By Emily Neely | September 28, 2014

Megan Sieg is using her pre-veterinary and research skills in a project that explores Alzheimer’s disease.The senior biology and psychology major will graduate in December and will pursue a doctorate in neuroscience. Sieg said she is in the middle of...

Issues in Focus: What should NIU change first?

By Perspective Staff | March 19, 2014

Kim RandallAdding major-specific courses to NIU’s general education is key to enhancing the university’s curriculum and benefiting students.This change could make students more engrossed in their studies, boost grades and even increase participation...

(Left to right) Co-Director of PROMISE Denise R. Hayman, PROMISE coordinator Tracy Ash and PROMISE coordinator Christopher Mitchell put up a poster that is put up every year for the STEM conference, which aims to help engineering students broaden their awareness of STEM applications, expand their cultural view and become more familiar with the university.

STEM event boosts job awareness

By Kelley Byrne | February 13, 2014

Students will have the chance to network with STEM faculty, campus administrators, corporations and graduate schools at the STEM conference.The conference, Advancing STEM Education: Priming the Pump, will feature speakers from IBM, Motorola and Alcatel-Lucent,...

Professor talks Higgs boson

By Ryan Chodora | February 11, 2014

Locals gathered to learn about what some call the “Holy Grail” of physics at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Highway.Physics professor Dhiman Chakraborty gave a presentation about the Higgs boson.The presentation...

Gains of LGBT people in STEM fields highlighted

By Community success showcased at event | October 22, 2013

The Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics student organization shed light on the strides the LGBTQ community has made in STEM fields at a Monday presentation.As a part of LGBTQ History Month the oSTEM student-run organization hosted...

Melissa Burlingame (second from right), Environmental Studies Program coordinator, and senior anthropology major Alex Labee (far right) explain the mechanics of soil and the atmosphere Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Fest mixes science with fun

By Allison Krecek | October 21, 2013

Laser mazes, organ pipes and singing frogs were just a few of the activities kids could participate at Saturday’s STEMfest.STEMfest, which was held in the Convocation Center, is an annual event that has been a part of NIU for four years. Before then,...

STEM fest needs student volunteers

By Brian Guttman | September 26, 2013

STEM Fest volunteers will get their pick of prizes, but only if they register before Tuesday.STEM Fest is Oct. 19. Students can register to volunteer online at niu.edu/stemfest, and those who do will receive a STEM shirt and water bottle. All students...

STEM brings attention to vision

By Brian Guttman | September 19, 2013

Eyes and how to protect them was the topic at Wednesday’s STEM Cafe.The main speaker was Elizabeth Gaillard, a presidential research professor. The presentation was sponsored by STEM Outreach and offered the community the chance to enjoy a meal at Eduardo’s,...