News Archive
Tuesday, January 26 2016
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Holocaust survivor will share her story at Iowa State on Feb. 8
Author and holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan will speak at Iowa State on Monday, Feb. 8. "Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story" will be at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. The talk is free and open to the public.
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New Iowa State/WHO-HD poll shows tight race as Iowa caucus-goers change their minds
As the candidates make their final push across Iowa, many caucus-goers are still trying to decide which candidate they’ll support. Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Ted Cruz lead their respective parties, according to a new Iowa State University/WHO-HD Iowa Caucus Poll. However, there is little room separating them from the next candidate.
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Lynn to speak on 'God and Government' this Sunday
Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, will present "God and Government" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. His talk is part of the university's National Affairs Series: When American Values are in Conflict. It is free and open to the public.
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Iowa State engineer models heart valves, wind turbines for better designs, performance
Iowa State's Ming-Chen Hsu and his research group are developing computer modeling technologies that help engineers design better machines. The models are being applied to wind turbines, artificial hearts and gas turbines. Hsu said the models can save time and money by replacing the production and study of prototypes.
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Iowa State University student will attend Super Bowl 50 to receive training in turfgrass management
An Iowa State University student has punched her ticket to the Super Bowl and will assist the grounds crew at the big game as part of Toro’s turfgrass training program.
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Iowa State engineers build cyber security testbed to help protect the power grid
Iowa State engineers Doug Jacobson and Manimaran Govindarasu have built the "PowerCyber" testbed to help researchers, industry engineers and students learn to protect the cyber security of the power grid. The testbed will do vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, attack-defense evaluations and other tests. The end goal is to help create a future electric power grid that is secure and resilient.
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New ISU research studies Iowa farmland that loses money
A new ISU study shows significant portions of Iowa farmland consistently produce yields that fall short of the cost of the inputs required to grow crops. It may make more sense to change how those unprofitable acres are used, according to ISU agronomists.
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Girls Who Code founder, CEO will speak at Iowa State Jan. 28
Political entrepreneur Reshma Saujani will present the keynote address commemorating the 30th anniversary of Iowa State University's Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Her presentation, "Women Who Don't Wait in Line," will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. It is free and open to the public. Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and prepare young women for jobs of the future.
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Leath issues statement on hit and run arrest
Ames Police today arrested the driver of a CyRide bus in the hit and run accident that claimed the life of ISU student Emmalee Jacobs, 18, on Dec. 14, 2015. The bus driver was identified as Benjamin Clague, 23, of Gilbert. Iowa State University President Steven Leath has issued the following statement: "We appreciate the diligent investigative work of the Ames Police Department in determining the circumstances of this tragic incident. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Emmalee Jacobs during this very difficult time. The university is working in cooperation with the city to evaluate potential safety improvements and promote both vehicle and pedestrian safety around campus and the community.”
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RESCHEDULED: Moore to present ISU's Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series keynote Feb. 11
The Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series keynote address by Wes Moore has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room.
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FIRST LEGO® League state tourney grows to 120 teams and two days of engineering fun
The annual Iowa FIRST LEGO® League Championship is at the College of Engineering on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17. The event is free and open to the public. Expect to see a lot of energy and color. These teams of 9- to 14-year-olds from across the state like to cheer, run their robots and show off their silly hats.
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Teaching privileged students about social justice necessary for change, says ISU professor
Social justice educational initiatives often focus on giving a voice to students of color and low-income students, but Katy Swalwell, an assistant professor of education at Iowa State University, says such efforts alone may not be enough to bring about real change.
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El Nino years usually produce better-than-average crops, according to ISU agronomist
An ISU agronomist says Midwestern farmers usually fare well during years that El Nino weather patterns affect the growing season, resulting in above-trend yields for corn and soybeans roughly 70 percent of the time.
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Finalists selected for senior vice president for student affairs post
Three finalists for Iowa State's senior vice president for student affairs post -- Martino Harmon, Lori Reesor and Al Thompson -- will visit campus over the next few weeks.
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Ali named ISU Dining director
Mohamed Ali, auxiliaries operations director at Ohio University, Athens, has been named ISU Dining director effective Jan. 11. He will oversee operations of Iowa State's campus dining system, which includes four dining centers, 17 retail operations, catering, vending operations, central food stores and technical support systems and services.
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Media advisory: ISU experts to discuss 2016 Iowa caucuses and issues
Iowa State University experts are available to talk about the 2016 Iowa caucuses, candidates and the issues.
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Resolving to exercise more in 2016? Iowa State experts can help you start and make it a habit
Weight loss is often the goal for anyone starting a new exercise routine. It’s a good motivator, but Iowa State University health experts say weight is not the only factor to consider if you want to stick with it and see results.
Change Agent: June Olds
June Olds took a non-traditional path to become the veterinarian at Blank Park Zoo.