News Archive
Wednesday, July 8 2015
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Industry to follow Disney’s lead on selfie sticks, says Iowa State professor
The decision to ban selfie sticks at all Disney theme parks is one that Iowa State assistant professor Eric D. Olson expects other amusement parks and entertainment venues will soon start implementing if they haven’t already made such a move. Zlatan Krizan, an associate professor of pyschology, says It’s important to recognize the role of technology when trying to understand the fascination with the selfie trend.
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Team PrISUm confident of quick laps at this month’s Formula Sun Grand Prix
The students of Team PrISUm are preparing their solar racing car for this month's Formula Sun Grand Prix at the Formula 1 track in Austin, Texas. The team is confident its car, Phaëton, can turn some very fast laps.
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New research outlines potential for ‘slow money’ in local food and sustainable agriculture
Recently published research from Iowa State University shines a spotlight on the “slow money” movement, which seeks to match locally produced and environmentally friendly food and artisanal products and services with fresh capital investment.
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Ames-based VenuWorks will manage Iowa State Center
Iowa State has selected a new management company to oversee the Iowa State Center, which includes Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater and the Scheman Building. VenuWorks will manage events, conferences, catering and concessions beginning Aug. 1.
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Iowa State’s Steve Kawaler helps sleuth out the timing of famous V-J Day kiss, photo
Iowa State's Steve Kawaler helped a team of celestial sleuths study old maps, photos and sun data to determine the exact time of the famous V-J Day kiss photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt. Their findings -- 5:51 p.m. on Aug. 14, 1945 -- are published in the August issue of Sky & Telescope under the title “Telltale Sun and Shadow: Astronomy & the VJ Day Kiss.”
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Decision to remove artificial ingredients a challenge, says Iowa State professor
Several major food companies have announced plans to remove artificial ingredients, such as color and flavor, from their products within the next few years. It’s a move driven by consumer demand and one that will be a challenge for the industry, says Lester Wilson, University Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University.
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Iowa State engineers develop micro-tentacles so tiny robots can handle delicate objects
Jaeyoun (Jay) Kim and his research group have developed microrobotic tentacles that can be the hands and fingers of small robots designed to safely handle delicate objects. The engineers describe their micro-tentacles in the journal Scientific Reports.
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Injured bald eagle that underwent surgery at Iowa State successfully released into wild
A rehabilitated bald eagle that underwent surgery earlier this year at Iowa State University to repair a broken wing has made a successful recovery and was released back into the wild this week.
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ISU's Grevstad-Nordbrock is building the state's first historic preservation degree program
When the state historic preservation annual conference convenes in Winterset June 25, there will be a new kid on the block. And Ted Grevstad-Nordbrock, who opened up shop at Iowa State in January, is eager to hang out his shingle statewide. Although Grevstad-Nordbrock may be new to the state, he's been involved in historic preservation for years. Now, as an assistant professor of community and regional planning, he is tasked with developing a new, multidisciplinary program in historic preservation within ISU's College of Design.
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Iowa State University expands sports turf research
A four-acre stretch of land at the ISU Horticulture Research Station north of Ames will allow ISU researchers to experiment with soil content and management practices to improve sports turf across the Midwest.
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Iowa State researchers find little evidence to support skills gap claims
A shortage of skilled workers is often the reason many employers say they struggle to find qualified employees to fill vacancies or expand their business. It’s become such a concern that public officials in many states are looking for solutions to grow a skilled workforce to meet these needs. However, an Iowa State University economic analysis of national and statewide employment, education and population data finds that some of the evidence used to support the skills gap debate is weak.
ISU program brings Healthy Heroes to Ames students
The Healthy Heroes program teaches students about food waste, healthy eating habits, and even has them grow their own vegetable garden.Change agent: Amy Popillion
Amy Popillion knows the impact a teacher can have on a child's life, which is why strives to be a positive influence for her students. Popillion's personal and professional philsophy is a testament to the challenges she has overcome as well as a tribute to those who have made a difference in her life.