News Service
Thursday, October 17
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Understanding how plants balance growth and survival, one cell at a time
An Iowa State University plant biologist received a $1.8 million federal grant to study a gene that affects both how plants grow and how they respond to environmental threats. Unraveling the balancing act between fortifying and flourishing could help scientists develop crops that are more resilient in challenging conditions.
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Engineers build zero-trust, real-time cybersecurity tools to protect renewables on the grid
An Iowa State engineer is leading development of cybersecurity tools to guard power grids that carry renewable energy resources such as such as wind or solar farms. The researchers will develop "zero-trust" tools to reduce cyber exposure. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the project.
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Entrepreneur Daymond John to share his fundamentals for success
Fans of the reality show “Shark Tank” are likely familiar with Daymond John’s journey as an entrepreneur. The award-winning entrepreneur will share his strategies for building successful brands in a lecture titled “Daymond John's 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, in the Memorial Union Great Hall.
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Iowa high school students meet, learn, play at Youth Cyber Summit
The Iowa Cyber Hub is bringing Iowa high school students to the Iowa State University campus for a Youth Cyber Summit. They'll meet, learn about cybersecurity, and maybe do some "adversarial thinking." It's part of a Cybersecurity Ambassador Program established a year ago to train and post “a legion of cyber guardians” around the state to help improve hometown cybersecurity for Iowans.
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Researchers study 3D printing tungsten parts for extreme conditions in nuclear reactors
Sougata Roy and his DREAM-TEAM collaborators are studying 3D printing as an alternative way to process tungsten for use as shields and other components in nuclear reactors. The project is supported by a new, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics
Iowa State's Valery Levitas and his collaborators have used pressure with a twisting shear to permanently deform silicon, an important material for electronics. The resulting changes in silicon's microstructure produce material phases that feature different and potentially useful properties.
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Farming soybeans after soybeans, a rarity in Iowa, gets a closer look
Few Iowa farmers repeatedly plant soybeans on the same land, a little-researched and long-discouraged practice. But economic factors could lead to increased interest in growing continuous soybeans, so an Iowa State research team is studying the system to have answers ready when questions come.
A special concert for sensory sensitive families offered by ISU
The ISU wind ensemble is performing a special sensory sensitive family concert for a neurodiverse audience.
Innovation at Work
This series highlights the collaboration and creativity that fuel Iowa State faculty and scientists to find solutions to global challenges that strengthen our communities and improve our lives. This collection of words, photos, video and audio showcases Iowa State University's Innovation at Work.
