The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) lately hosted per week of occasions celebrating developments within the area of science and know-how and the scholars and professionals who make these developments doable.
CAST Redbirds Rising
Kicking off Science and Technology Week, held April 13-17, was the CAST Academy of Achievement. The occasion introduced collectively CAST alumni who’re “thought leaders” of their fields and who function an inspiration to others with comparable profession paths and celebrated their induction into the 2026 CAST Redbirds Rising.’
CONNECT
The second day of the week featured the annual CONNECT occasion, hosted by CAST Connections. This panel-led occasion supplied present college students with the chance to community with CAST alumni and achieve helpful perception into navigating the transition from college to skilled life. This yr’s panel included Yelyse Walls, assistant director on the Multicultural Center; Jasmine Buckner, workplace administrator within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and Alexia Bryant, graduate assistant with CAST Connections. Their experiences gave college students significant views on constructing connections and making ready for all times earlier than and after commencement.
CAST college/employees appreciation luncheon
The closing occasion of the week featured the CAST college/employees appreciation luncheon. This occasion was a celebration of the efforts of CAST college and employees members through the 2025-26 tutorial yr.
CAST want to thank all the scholars, alumni, college, and professionals who attended these occasions and made the week so profitable.
Visit CAST.IllinoisState.edu for extra data on Science and Technology Week, applications, or majors within the College of Applied Science and Technology.