News and Events
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Iowa State students create headscarf designs for nonprofit
Monday, April 27, 2020Strands of Strength, a nonprofit organization that provides free wigs and headscarves to low-income Iowa residents who lose their hair during cancer treatment
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ISU GivePulse provides platform to give back, strengthen communities
Monday, April 27, 2020The ISU GivePulse hub lists links to volunteer and networking opportunities in an effort to promote community engagement.
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ISU GivePulse provides platform to give back, strengthen communities
Monday, April 27, 2020Just days after a request for virtual storytellers was posted on the ISU GivePulse website, volunteers had filled all the open slots. During a time of social distancing, this was one way for the Iowa State University community to give back.
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School of Education implements ‘design thinking’ modules to stimulate innovation
Friday, April 24, 2020Learning technologies students in the School of Education are using “design thinking” to instill an entrepreneurial mindset into their teaching.
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University Library announces home delivery option for tech and books
Thursday, April 23, 2020New library services, “Tech Lending Delivery” and “Library Material Delivery,” were created to increase access to essential technology and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ISU robot still reports to work, even during a pandemic
Thursday, April 23, 2020A robotic rover that autonomously travels through the laboratory, gently picks up potted plants using a robotic arm to measure them with a series of on-board sensors, and continues the study of drought on plants for ISU research.
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Iowa State community creates face masks for health care workers
Tuesday, April 21, 2020The Iowa State community has come together in a variety of ways to help provide masks for health care professionals in need.
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Students share stories through University Library blog
Monday, April 20, 2020The Iowa State University Library has started a series of blog posts called “Tell Your Story” where students share their stories while away from campus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iowa State University Museums Art on Campus Tour
Monday, April 20, 2020Iowa State University Museum produce a virtual tour of art located on Iowa State's campus.
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Iowa State University scientists developing portable viral tests for future pandemics
Thursday, April 16, 2020Iowa State University scientists are working with a multi-institutional research group to develop an innovative viral testing platform that could function inexpensively in rural areas.
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Extension and Outreach provides help for Iowans navigating new financial challenges
Wednesday, April 15, 2020To help Iowans navigate the financial side of the covid 19 crisis, Iowa State’s Extension and Outreach family finance program specialists are providing one-on-one financial conversations.
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FACTS Modeling Provides Farmers with Real-Time Look at their Fields
Wednesday, April 15, 2020The FACTS tool gives farmers and others data they cannot measure on their own, it uses the dynamics of important soil and crop processes to inform producers.
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Iowa State University Researcher Finds Natural Compound Boosts Plants’ Freeze-tolerance
Tuesday, April 14, 2020An Iowa State University researcher has found an inexpensive, natural way to improve plants’ ability to tolerate freezing temperatures and boost their antioxidant levels.
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Recycling process in Ames focuses on reducing waste
Tuesday, April 7, 2020The university and city of Ames work alongside one another to combat the amount of waste that is on campus with a large number of students living in such a concentrated area by practicing the three R's.
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How performing arts students and professors are transitioning to online
Tuesday, April 7, 2020Performance education moves to class menus to offer students a wide variety of potential projects to earn their class credit. Projects include performance opportunities as well as creative outlets.