science

"Mythic Creatures" Come to Life in Riverfront Museum Exhibit

By • Jul 6, 2018

We're talking with Bill Conger, with the Peoria Riverfront Museum, about their new exhibit, "Mythic Creature: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids."

The exhibit looks at how these creatures have been depicted in popular culture, and includes examples of the real-world animals who inspired the legends. Conger says it's designed to appeal to both children and adults, and is an excellent fit for the summer, when families have more free time. The museum is also hosting other events in conjunction with this exhibit -- including an art contest, and a Kids' Night event on July 14th.

Data: Time Spent on Math Increases in Illinois

By • Dec 1, 2017

New data shows time spent on math instruction has increased steadily in Illinois in recent years, while time spent on English has declined.

Illinois Behind in Scoring Science Exams for Years

By • Jun 5, 2017

Three years after Illinois changed how science would be taught and tested, performance data still isn't available because schools haven't seen science exam scores. Illinois officials say that science testing and scoring hasn't gone smoothly, largely due to state budget woes.

In Defense of Evidence: Scientists, Activists Host Weekend Rally in Peoria

By Cass Herrington • Apr 21, 2017

Professionals representing a variety of fields, like education, medicine and research, are rallying in Peoria this weekend in defense of science.

The Peoria Rally for Science is one of several hundred marches across the country scheduled Sat., which is also Earth Day.

Megan Pulley helped organize the march in Peoria. Pulley says as an educator, she fears science and evidence are increasingly ignored to leverage certain political agendas.

“It has gotten tied up in politics. It has been politicized, it has been used more by some than others,” Pulley said.

Riverfront Museum Exhibit Unravels Future of Genomics Research

By Cass Herrington • Apr 6, 2017
Karl-Ludwig Poggemann / Flickr/Creative Commons

Citizen scientists in Peoria have a chance to explore genetics through a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian and the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Riverfront Museum exhibit explores the "Titanic"

By • Nov 25, 2016
Peoria Riverfront Museum

Our guest this week is Ann Schmitt, talking about "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition," now on display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

Math and science teachers getting in-depth summer courses

By Alex Rusciano • May 27, 2015

A three-year grant will pay for in-depth science and math training for more than 100 regional school teachers this summer. 

Eureka College opens Sanders Hall; boasts freshman class enrollment

By Denise Molina • Aug 26, 2014
Denise Molina-Weiger / Peoria Public Radio

The first all-academic building to be constructed at Eureka College in nearly 100 years is open and ready for students. The school opened Sanders Hall Tuesday with it’s customary Ivy Cutting Ceremony. The four-story facility is mostly dedicated to science education, but will be utilized by almost every academic division.

Peoria Riverfront Museum features the odd and unusual

By • Jul 4, 2014
Peoria Riverfront Museum

Nathan Irwin and Suzette Boulais talk with Ann Schmitt from the Peoria Riverfront Musuem, about their exhibit, "The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not." It presents an array of of oddities, anomalies and fantastic feats -- along with the science behind them. The exhibit runs through September 7th.

Researchers at the U of I working on new type of medical monitor

By Jason Croft • May 7, 2014
John Rogers / Illinois Public Radio/WILL

Researchers at the University of Illinois are currently working on flexible circuits that can adhere to the skin like a bandage. It would be a less intrusive, more comfortable way of monitoring things like temperature and motion in real time. Illinois Public Radio's Jason Croft has more. 

Picture yourself going into the hospital or doctor’s office. Instead of large or intrusive machines used to monitor your vital signs, a small patch embedded with circuits is attached to your skin. John Rogers is Professor of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois.

Woodruff students launch t-shirt business

By Denise Molina • Apr 29, 2014
Denise Molina-Weiger

Some students at Woodruff Career and Technical Center are learning what it takes to run their own business thanks to community donations. The school was able to purchase a new t-shirt press along with a printer and ink with 15-hundred dollars in private donations. 10 students within Woodruff’s Contemporary Classroom used the press to make two different t-shirt orders for other District 150 Schools. Woodruff teachers involved students from the art, business and science departments for the project.

"Science Rocks!" at Peoria Riverfront Museum

By Orko Manna • Aug 2, 2013

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is opening free to the public Saturday. Peoria County is hosting the event promoting scientific history in Peoria. “Science Rocks!” includes free admission to all museum galleries and the planetarium.