SETI Institute will be at ISU on 6 October 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and will host 2 hands-on workshops. Workshops will be 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Free lunch will be provided to attendees participating in at least one of the workshops.   1st Event 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Old Union 129 Decoding Earth: Signals from Geostationary Orbit Using a small radio dish and software-defined radio, students receive and decode real signals from geostationary weather satellites into live images of Earth from space. This hands-on experience introduces how geostationary orbits work, how signals are captured and processed, and how raw transmissions are turned into data we can interpret. With their own Earth images in hand, students investigate how we can detect the presence of life and technology on our own planet, connecting these ideas to the broader search for biosignatures and technosignatures on other worlds. This lab builds practical skills in radio communication, remote sensing, and data analysis. All required equipment can be provided free of charge to all participating institutions to ensure broad classroom accessibility.    Hosted by: Redbirds in SpaceAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11706158

Grab what you need at the Share Shop! The ISU Share Shop is a free resource-sharing store located in the Office of Sustainability at 305 N. School Street. Students can shop for a variety of FREE items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, small household items, textbooks, and more.Hosted by: Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11377178

SETI Institute will be at ISU on 6 October 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and will host 2 hands-on workshops. Workshops will be 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Free lunch will be provided to attendees participating in at least one of the workshops.   2nd Event 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Old Union 129 Mars Orbiters and the Search for Technosignatures Investigate the concept of technosignatures, signals that may indicate the presence of advanced technology and life in the universe, through the analysis of real radio data from the Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter. Students visualize and classify different types of radio signals, learning to distinguish between natural phenomenon, human-made interference, and potential artificial signals from space. By examining the spectral features of Tianwen-1's transmission, students explore how spacecraft signals can serve as analogs for interstellar communication, and reflect on what makes a signal detectable over large distances. This lab culminates in a creative activity where students apply their knowledge of technosignatures to design their own radio signal that would be detectable to another civilization in the galaxy. This lab includes the option to conduct live observations of the Tianwen-1 spacecraft signal using the Allen Telescope Array, giving students a hands-on opportunity to collect and analyze real-time data from an active spacecraftHosted by: Redbirds in SpaceAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11706165

Join us for our weekly All Member Meeting!Hosted by: Student Alumni CouncilAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11305651

Date: October 6, 2025  Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Brown Ballroom IIIThe IT Internship Fair will take place on October 6, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Brown Ballroom III. This event is a great opportunity to network with companies, distribute your resume, and showcase your skills. Be sure to prepare your elevator pitch and bring plenty of copies of your resume.   This is your chance to get your foot in the door for potential careers and internships that could shape your future. Save the date and RSVP now!Hosted by: Association for Computing Machinery, Information Technology Students of America, School of Information Technology, Women in TechnologyAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11654561

Join NAEYC for our monthly meeting from 7 - 8 pm.  We will have a guest speaker...The Efaw Center!! Learn more about what they have to offer. Hosted by: National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11527377