News and Events
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Goldwater Scholarship awardees set to pursue research
Tuesday, April 25, 2023Out of 413 awardees and 1,267 applicants spread across 427 institutions, four Iowa State students were chosen for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for their academic strengths in mathematics, natural science and engineering. -
New English Club notes the importance of professional communication
Monday, April 24, 2023Iowa State’s ETHOS club held its inaugural meeting Monday night to promote the practical use of English and communication skills for all majors. -
USAID taps ISU experts to boost agriculture education, research in Kosovo
Monday, April 24, 2023More than a dozen Iowa State University faculty and staff will be working with colleagues at universities in Kosovo over the next five years to boost the nation’s agricultural economy. -
IFC to host softball tournament for sexual assault awareness and charity
Thursday, April 20, 2023The Interfraternity Council (IFC) will hold its Spring Slam softball tournament Sunday to raise awareness about sexual assault and raise money for charity. -
Benefits survey reveals satisfaction and suggestions
Thursday, April 20, 2023More than 90% of employees who responded said the benefits offered by Iowa State meet their needs, according to results from the benefits survey administered last fall. -
ISU biologist Jonathan Wendel elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thursday, April 20, 2023Jonathan Wendel, an evolutionary biologist who has helped shed light on the process and importance of genome doubling in plants, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. -
Earth Day Celebration reminds students to support sustainability
Tuesday, April 18, 2023Celebrating a sustainable future with different student organizations, interactive upcycling activities and prizes, ISU’s 2023 Earth Day Celebration brought together university students and community members. -
Survey finds students want ISU to emphasize sustainability
Monday, April 17, 2023Iowa State students expressed their interest in the university establishing itself as a leader in sustainability, according to a report put together by the Sustainability in Curriculum-Change (SiC-CHANGE) team. -
Virtual fitting rooms can be a double-edged sword, according to Iowa State Summary
Friday, April 14, 2023Driven by online shopping, a growing number of retailers have launched virtual fitting rooms in recent years. The virtual rooms allow shoppers to ‘try on’ clothes through interactive simulation technology and texture-mapped product images. -
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture speaks on issues facing farmers at ISU
Thursday, April 13, 2023Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discussed issues that face Iowa agriculture today, like soil and water quality, the Farm Bill and other challenges to Iowa farmers to the Iowa State Block and Bridle club in Kildee Hall Wednesday evening. -
Iowa State researchers use nanoparticles to target, treat inflammatory bowel diseases
Thursday, April 13, 2023Drug-delivering nanoparticles could improve treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases that affect the quality of life of more than 3 million Americans, Iowa State University researchers say. -
New careers hub simplifies internal job searches
Wednesday, April 12, 2023A new ISU internal careers hub, launched in Workday on April 12, provides a single, simplified tool for current Iowa State employees seeking internal job opportunities. -
Researchers receive $1.35 million from EPA, collaborate with Alaska Native community to reduce water insecurity due to climate c
Wednesday, April 12, 2023A team of engineers and scientists at Iowa State University is conducting research to empower an Alaska Native community and reduce the burden of water insecurity accelerated by climate change. -
Funding support for national faculty development program this fall
Tuesday, April 11, 2023Tuition assistance offered for the Faculty Success Program, an online mentoring program, teaching faculty the skills to increase productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. -
Innovation at Work: New approaches to housing could lead to more efficient homes
Tuesday, April 11, 2023Shelby Doyle switches on a light in a darkened room in Iowa State University’s gleaming Student Innovation Center, a cathedral of creativity where Cyclones can design and build everything from original video games to solar cars.