News Archive
Tuesday, May 26 2015
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Sense of community slipping in small town Iowa
A new survey of residents in 99 Iowa towns offers a snapshot of how these communities have changed over the past 20 years. While a majority of residents describe their community as safe and friendly, Iowa State University researchers found attitudes about certain amenities and the level of community involvement have declined.
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Iowa State to be home to a new, $20 million national center for forensic science
Iowa State University will be the home of a national Forensic Science Center of Excellence. The National Institute of Standards and Technology just awarded a five-year, up to $20 million grant to establish the center. Alicia Carriquiry, an Iowa State statistician and Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences, will lead the center. The center will also include researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, the University of California, Irvine and the University of Virginia.
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Proteins may slow memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s
Certain proteins may slow the devastating memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease, according to a groundbreaking Iowa State University study. Auriel Willette, a researcher in food science and human nutrition, found evidence that an elevated presence of a protein called neuronal pentraxin-2 may slow cognitive decline and reduce brain atrophy in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Estrangement likely when adult child does not share mother’s values, Iowa State study finds
There is a strong bond between mothers and children that when severed is often the result of a difference in values. That is the finding of a new Iowa State University study published online in the Journal of Marriage and Family. Megan Gilligan, lead author and an assistant professor of human development and family studies, says mother and adult child estrangement is more common than most people might think.
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Cyclone Space Mining pushing to remain a leader at NASA competition
These are all-out days and nights for the student-engineers of Cyclone Space Mining. They're preparing for NASA's May 18-22 contest for student-designed and student-built mining robots. They've had a good run at the Kennedy Space Center the past three years and are looking to continue that success and innovation.
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Cyclone Power Pullers create tractor that makes life easier for operators
The Cyclone Power Pullers emphasized operator convenience in the quarter-scale tractor they designed and built to enter into a competition this month.
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Iowa State researchers expand SWITCH to build comprehensive approach to school wellness
An Iowa State University research team is working with elementary schools to improve academic outcomes through SWITCH – a program aimed at getting children to “switch what they do, view and chew.” The team received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop and test school-based components designed specifically for physical education classes, lunchroom nutrition and the regular classroom.
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Iowa State’s Baja racing team slowed in first race, ready to regain off-road speed
The student-engineers of the Iowa State Baja SAE Team are working to build on a top-20 finish at a recent competition in Alabama. They're confident they have a car that's durable and fast enough to move up the rankings. They'll race again May 27-30 in Oregon.
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Iowa State graduating senior styles her own future in fashion
When Brenna Lyden accessorizes her cap and gown with “sky-high heels and lots of jewelry” to cross the commencement stage, everything is just as it should be. She's graduating with a degree in apparel, merchandising and design with minors in journalism and entrepreneurship. Her fashion blog and styling business are thriving. Her U-Haul is packed. And a signed contract for a coveted job as a buyer for Nordstrom Inc. is tucked safely in the back pocket of her skinny jeans.
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Prairie STRIPS program expands with new grant
A new USDA grant will allow the innovative STRIPS program at Iowa State University to widen its scope and test its methods in new geographic areas and agricultural practices.
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Iowa Water Center supports research to address Iowa challenges and priorities
The Iowa Water Center at Iowa State performs a range of tasks related to water quality in the state of Iowa, everything from holding an annual conference to facilitating communications between government and private interests to funding promising new research.
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Iowa State University Distinguished Professor named to National Academy of Sciences
Catherine Kling has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for her achievements in original research. Kling is the eleventh ISU faculty member, and the first woman at the university, to receive the honor, considered one of the most prestigious accomplishments among U.S. scientists and engineers.
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Change Agent: Eliot Winer
Eliot Winer has a research portfolio full of virtual reality tools that can help doctors, soldiers, engineers, designers or students work with data and make decisions. He's even part of a team developing a virtual visit to Jack Trice Stadium so more recruits can experience a Cyclone football game.
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Iowa State students combine data and creativity to engage audience with advertising
Technology is dramatically changing the way a company develops its brand and connects with its customers through social media or mobile phone apps. To keep up with the changes, advertising agencies are developing ad campaigns using data and computer code. The result – as Iowa State University students in a new advertising course are learning – is an interactive experience focused on engaging the consumer just as much as selling a product.
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Body found in Friley Hall; no foul play suspected
ISU Police responded to a report of an unresponsive female in Friley Hall shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, April 27. A resident reported finding her roommate inside their room. Police and emergency medical personnel immediately responded to the scene; however, the female was already deceased. No foul play is suspected. The woman was a student at Iowa State. The family and next of kin are being notified, and no additional information is available at this time.
Change Agent: Dave Swenson
Finishing a marathon is a goal that once accomplished is enough for most runners. Others see it as just the beginning. Dave Swenson is one of the others.