News and Events
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ISU researchers use data to help communities discover and solve biggest problems
Monday, February 8, 2021An Iowa State University program to help Iowa towns harness their data has led to four offshoot projects to help support community recovery related to economic vulnerability, substance use and general support. -
Bia-Echo Foundation Helps Iowa State University Enhance Awareness of Farmland Conservation Practice
Thursday, February 4, 2021The Bia-Echo Foundation of Palo Alto, California, has committed $1,104,788 over three years to support a faster-paced adoption of prairie strips. -
New gaming room brings students together, promotes camaraderie By Jeff Budlong
Thursday, February 4, 2021Recreation services has turned a pair of Beyer Hall squash courts into a gaming and esports room was the opportunity for more student interaction. -
As climate change cranks up the heat in the Mojave Desert, not all species are equally affected
Thursday, February 4, 2021A new study shows how climate change is having a much greater impact on birds than small mammals in the Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States. -
ASEE awards Iowa State University College of Engineering its highest diversity program recognition
Monday, February 1, 2021The Iowa State University College of Engineering has received the highest honor possible from the American Society for Engineering Education for its commitment to diversity and places the college among the nation’s leaders in inclusive excellence. -
Study shows learning a second language thwarts onset of dementia
Thursday, January 28, 2021Grundy and his team meticulously reviewed more than 20 existing studies to determine whether the onset of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms is slower to develop in bilingual individuals versus people who speak only one language, or monolinguals. -
Iowa State Responds
Wednesday, January 27, 2021A collection of stories highlights some of the hard work, dedication and collaboration across campus since Iowa State University activated its Emergency Operation Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
LAS students plan Iowa State’s first pre-health conference
Monday, January 25, 2021After watching a filmed University of California-Davis pre-medical conference, Cameron Vannoy said she had a “crazy idea.” What if she could create a similar event at Iowa State for pre-health students to connect, network and find encouragement? -
Collaboration with Homeland Security focuses on detecting biothreats
Thursday, January 21, 2021A research effort at ISU aims to develop a portable sensor platform capable of detecting numerous biothreats, such as the coronavirus and other toxic agents. -
ISU Theatre’s “Of the Deep” honored at KCACTF
Friday, January 15, 2021For the third year in a row, an ISU Theatre production directed by Associate Professor Amanda Petefish-Schrag has been selected for showcase at the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. -
Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory Lead Charge in Plastics 'Upcycling' Research
Tuesday, January 12, 2021Researchers at Iowa State University, in tandem with Ames Laboratory, received multiple awards over the 2020 calendar year for studies in plastics upcycling. -
Researchers Measure, Model Desalination Membranes to Maximize Flow, Clean More Water
Monday, January 4, 2021Researchers from Iowa State University and other universities have used transmission electron microscopy and 3D computational modeling to look for answers about high-performing biological membranes.