Perspectives: Research and Creative Activities at SIUC, Fall 2008


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:: cover story ::

THROUGH AN INFANT'S EYES

Learning to interpret the world visually is a key cognitive step for babies.

photo by Jeff Garner

pool with red microbial mat

:: feature article ::

ARSENIC AND OLD LIFE

SIUC scientists confirm the existence of an ancient, previously unknown form of photosynthesis.

photo courtesy Ron Oremland

Ike Mathur

:: feature article ::

BY THE NUMBERS

A globally known finance professor takes a global view

photo by Rusty Bailey

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:: feature article ::

HEALTHIER LIVES FOR HEALTHIER KIDS

A research/outreach program to prevent Type 2 diabetes in youngsters has depended on undergraduates for its success.

photo by Shutterstock.com

oak savanna

:: research survey ::

Saving Savanna | Legacies | Water Work for Afghanistan | Born to Ponder | Pressure Point | Raking in Rewards | Newbies with a Cause | Emmy Champs | Crossing Borders | Cooler Cribs | A Framingham for Kids | Helping Those Who Served
 

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:: other departments ::

Sight Lines: A River Runs Through It | Kudos | Outlook
 

top photo courtesy John Groninger; bottom photo by Dan Overturf
 

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