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Tuesday, August 10 2004
News
ISU chemistry professor elected to International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science
Mark Gordon, Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of chemistry, has been recognized by the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science for his innovative work in the development and application of new methods in scalable electronic structure theory.
Rover
Rover named ISU interim engineering associate dean
Diane Rover, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named the College of Engineering interim associate dean for academic programs and budget. This appointment will run through June 2005, when incoming dean Mark Kushner announces the permanent appointment.
Iowa State University public policy and administration program earns accreditation
Iowa State University's master of public administration program has received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The accreditation will be for seven years and is the only NASPAA accredited program in Iowa.
Kindergarten, first grade students learn Japanese at special summer Iowa State language program
Fourteen Central Iowa kindergarten and first grade students are participating in a summer Japanese program at Iowa State that focuses on language comprehension, oral communication and global awareness. The students, with no previous foreign language experience, learn to follow commands, sing songs and shop in Japanese. The class meets 11 a.m. to noon daily through Thursday, Aug. 5 in the Child Development Lab School, Palmer Human Development and Family Studies Building.
Sharp
Sharp named interim chair for health and human performance
Rick Sharp, professor of health and human performance in Iowa State's College of Education, will become interim chair on Aug. 1. Sharp also holds appointments in biomedical sciences, and food science and human nutrition. He is also chair of the Iowa State Human Subjects in Research Committee and Institutional Review Board.
Science teachers spend their summer vacation in Iowa State research labs
How can ISU help develop more scientists for the future? By inviting 10 science teachers to don lab coats and goggles for seven weeks to conduct research alongside biotechnology and genomics faculty. Sharing their research experiences will help inspire students back home to pursue a career path in science, says Adah Leshem-Ackerman, who coordinates a unique outreach program at Iowa State.
ISU works to improve football game day experience, increase fan safety
Iowa State University officials and student leaders are taking steps to improve the Cyclone football game day experience and provide greater access to hard-surface public parking at Jack Trice Stadium. Student leaders and administrators hope the policy changes will better meet students' needs and improve the tailgating atmosphere for all fans.
Forward to the fair
"Forward," a large aluminum sculpture that normally sits on central campus, near the ISU library, heads for the state fair. It's one of 10 works of art that will be displayed at the ISU exhibit in the Varied Industries Building Aug. 12-22. With 475 major public works of art, Iowa State University is home to the nation's largest public "Art on Campus" collection.
On the election
ISU in the news
Desperately seeking Mr. Right. Or Left.
The Christian Science Monitor
The link between politics and dating has resulted in new websites to help singles find a pool of like-minded candidates. University Professor Steffen Schmidt says many people worry about terrorism, casualties in Iraq and losing civil liberties, and it's only natural to discuss those fears before getting emotionally involved.
"We are living in a moment when there are a lot of really controversial and highly political issues," Schmidt said. "The country is horribly polarized."
Melting glaciers
National Geographic News
Geologist Neal Iverson sees glaciers as one of the forces changing world weather. "Glaciers don't just respond to changes in climate. They also cause it."