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Tuesday, July 26 2011
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ISU research: Corn yields with perennial cover crop are equal to traditional farming
Farmers can still see yields of more than 200 bushels per acre while using cover crops to protect the soil, improve water quality and capture carbon in the soil, according to new research by ISU's Ken Moore, professor in ISU's Department of Agronomy.
Iowa African-American Hall of Fame to induct new members
The Iowa African-American Hall of Fame, housed in Iowa State University's Black Cultural Center, will induct five new members in August.
Iowa State physicist to test next-generation neutrino detector for major experiment
Iowa State University's Mayly Sanchez has won a National Science Foundation early career grant that allows her to contribute to the proposed $900 million Long Baseline Neutrino Experiment. Sanchez is working to develop new, better and cheaper photodetectors that will help physicists pick up the faint trails of neutrinos, subatomic particles that normally race through matter without leaving a trace.
ISU College of Business graduate program among 'least expensive' in U.S. News ranking
Boaters, swimmers on Iowa lakes may see cleaner water after ISU study
This time of year, many lakes around Iowa start to develop blue-green algae that can impair recreation and harm drinking water. Iowa State University researchers are examining why the algae, known as Cyanobacteria, invade the lakes and what can be done about it.
Board of Regents approves new Bachelor of Design degree at ISU
A new degree offered by the Iowa State University College of Design provides additional options for students. The state Board of Regents approved the Bachelor of Design degree program at its June meeting. The four-year, studio-based degree consists of one year in the college's freshman Core Design Program followed by three years in the bachelor's program. The Bachelor of Design will center on interdisciplinary thematic studios and forums that help students connect history and theory to design practice through hands-on experiences addressing different kinds of design challenges. Students can enroll in the program this fall; however, the college primarily will promote it for fall 2012 enrollment.
Political experts assess presidential race less than a month before debate, straw poll
In the news
Former DNC chairman Charles Manatt dies
Charles T. Manatt, founder of a prestigious law firm, a former Democratic National Committee chairman and an ambassador during the Clinton administration, has died, his law firm said Saturday. He was 75. Manatt, who was born in Chicago, was raised on a farm near Audubon and was a graduate of Iowa State University. His wife, Kathleen, is also an ISU graduate, and a lecture series and an endowed chair are named after them.
ISU veterinarian receives national award
Dr. Jan Shearer, professor and Extension veterinarian, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Animal Welfare Award. Read more about it here.
Boosting world maize production gets grant
Voice of America
ISU Extension corn agronomist Roger Elmore was interviewed by Voice of America reporter Steve Baragona about a grant from CIMMYT to help developing nations increase maize production. The story and audio are here.