News Archive
Wednesday, March 16 2016
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Iowa State's graduate program in ag/biosystems engineering climbs to No. 2 in annual U.S. News ranking; other specialties also highly ranked
Iowa State’s agriculture and biosystems engineering program jumped another spot to No. 2 in U.S. News and World Report’s national graduate school rankings. Other highly ranked categories include veterinary medicine, statistics, aerospace engineering and industrial and manufacturing systems engineering.
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New study: Human activity makes terrestrial biosphere contribute to climate change
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions that result from human activity make the terrestrial biosphere, which includes all land-based ecosystems, a net contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural, waste management and other practices have driven the transformation of the terrestrial biosphere, according to new research.
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Foreman named equal opportunity director
Margo Foreman, associate director of the Office of Equal Opportunity at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, will become Iowa State University's next director of equal opportunity. Foreman will start at Iowa State April 25.
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Iowa State engineers develop flexible skin that traps radar waves, cloaks objects
Iowa State engineers have developed a "meta-skin" that uses liquid-metal technology to trap radar waves and cloak objects from detection. By stretching the flexible meta-skin, the device can be tuned to reduce the reflection of a wide range of radar frequencies. The journal Scientific Reports has just reported the discovery.
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Studying interconnected communities of plants, microbes and other organisms in agriculture can unlock benefits for producers, consumers
A deeper understanding of phytobiomes, or the networks of interactions among the various components of an ecosystem, can unlock a vast range of benefits for farmers and consumers the world over. An Iowa State University researcher has helped to launch a new effort to emphasize phytobiomes in agriculture.
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Media-driven attitudes about ‘Made in China’ label affect product and country
Consumers develop opinions about a product based on their experience with the item or the company. An Iowa State University researcher says those attitudes are also influenced by the media. Through a series of studies, Gang Han examined how news coverage dictates whether consumers have a positive or negative image of the product and the country where it's made.
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Iowa State University to host regional center for food safety, receives FDA grant
Iowa State University will become a regional center for food safety in an effort to help businesses that grow and process food comply with new federal regulations. The ISU center will be one of four regional centers established by new rules aimed at stopping foodborne illness.
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Harmon named to senior VP for student affairs post
Martino Harmon has been selected as Iowa State University's next senior vice president for student affairs. The appointment is subject to approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Harmon, who has served as associate vice president for student affairs since 2013, will make the transition to his new position over the next month.
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Protect against Zika virus during spring break travel
Providers at Iowa State’s Thielen Student Health Center encourage spring break travelers headed to Zika virus-affected areas to take precautions. The virus’ greatest risk is to pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, due to possible links to microcephaly.
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Marketing key to return on corporate social responsibility investment, ISU study shows
The decision to give to charity or develop a more sustainable product should not depend solely on a corporation’s bottom line, but it is certainly a factor. According to a new Iowa State University study, a strong marketing department is crucial to helping a firm leverage its efforts to be socially responsible.
Postcard from Campus: A Little Too Quiet
With a layer of fog blanketing campus and students on spring break, Iowa State had an eerie feel this week.
Contested conventions and how 2016 might change future elections
AMES, Iowa – Dave Andersen, an assistant professor of political science at Iowa State University, says 2016 has completely rewritten the primary election playbook. In the video, Andersen discusses what this means for future elections as well as the likelihood of a contested or brokered Republican convention.
Postcard from Campus: Music Hall Practice Rooms
In the basement of Music Hall, you will hear music representing all genres and instruments, and meet some of the most gifted students on Iowa State's campus.
AAU Universities: Helping to safeguard the connected world
Iowa State engineers are leading studies of power grid cybersecurity while also training industry professionals and educating students to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure. This research is highlighted in a new feature on the Association of American Universities homepage.