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2014 Science and Technology Week

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The College of Applied Science & Technology, along with Illinois State University is proud to host Melissa Stockwell on April 1, 2014, as our keynote speaker.

March 31, 2014-April 4, 2014

Science and Technology Week celebrates advancements in the field of science and technology, as well as the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible. Past keynote speakers include:

  • Tim Gunn – television host and Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne Inc.
  • Charlie Trotter – chef
  • Bill Nye – science guy
  • Brian Greene – theoretical physicist 

…and more!

Schedule of Events

  • Professional Development Dinner – Monday, March 31, 5:00 p.m., Prairie Room, Bone Student Center
  • Keynote Speaker – Melissa Stockwell – Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m., Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center
  • Neon at Night Fun Fun – Wednesday, April 2, 8:00 p.m., Student Fitness Center   SOLD OUT
  • Academy of Achievement – Friday, April 4, 8:30 a.m., Hancock Stadium Club Room
  • Apparel Merchandising and Design Fashion Show – Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m., Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center

Monday, March 31, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. – Prairie Room, Bone Student Center

Professional Development Dinner

Attend this event to learn formal dining skills and conversational practices for interview and work settings, while meeting College of Applied Science and Technology alumni.

  • 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mocktail and mingle hour
  • 6:00 p.m. Dinner
  • $20 per student.
  • Registered Student Organizations can purchase a table by contacting Kara Pool Snyder at kepool@ilstu.edu
  • Sign up by Monday, March 24 by emailing kepool@ilstu.edu.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center

Keynote Address Melissa Stockwell

In 2004, while serving in the US Army, Melissa was on a routine convoy through Central Baghdad and her HUMVEE was struck by a roadside bomb. The blast took her left leg and today she stands as an above the knee amputee on her left side. After a year of rehab at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, she went on to swim in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and was honored to represent the country she defended over in Iraq. In 2009 Melissa turned to the sport of triathlon and is a 3x Paratriathlon World Champion and a recent Ironman. Melissa believes in a life of sport and co-founded the Chicago based Dare2tri Paratriathlon club that gets athletes with disabilities into the sport of triathlon. She is also a certified prosthetist and fits other amputees with artificial limbs, does motivational speaking and serves on the board of directors for the Wounded Warrior Project.

This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. – Student Fitness Center

Neon at Night Fun Run

Brighten your night. Enjoy a 5K run through Illinois State’s campus at night. This event is co-sponsored by CAST and Campus Recreation. Melissa Stockwell will be joining us for this event as well.

Friday, April 4, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. – Hancock Stadium Club Room

Academy of Achievement Induction Ceremony

Celebrate CAST alumni during their induction to the Academy of Achievement. The Academy brings together alumni that are “thought leaders” in their fields, who, through their life work, serve as an inspiration to others to pursue similar career paths.

  • Coffee hour, 8:30-9:30am
  • Induction ceremony, 9:30am
  • Brunch, 10:30am (invitation only)

Friday, April 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center

Annual Apparel Merchandising and Design “Signature” Fashion Show

  • Tickets are $15 per student and seniors/$20 for adults (tickets are available via Ticketmaster and the Braden Box Office)
  • Email ereed2@ilstu.edu with any questions.
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