News Archive
Wednesday, March 29 2017
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Former ambassador to Libya will speak about Middle East at Iowa State April 3
Ambassador Deborah Jones, former U.S. ambassador to Libya and Kuwait, will speak as part of the university's World Affairs series. Her talk, "America and the Middle East: Shifting Sands in the Security Relationship," will be at 8 p.m. Monday, April 3, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. It is free and open to the public.
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School students from across Iowa to show off 515 research projects at science and tech fair
After 60 years, the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa is as relevant as ever. It will bring nearly 700 students from across the state to Hilton Coliseum on Thursday and Friday, March 30-31. Public viewing hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
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Puppets provide voice during times of political unrest
Puppets are often associated with children’s programs or theatre, but they're also an effective tool for social change. Iowa State's Amanda Petefish-Schrag says throughout history, puppets have helped bring “the voice of the people to light," and she's using some unusual materials to build the puppets to tell those stories.
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Iowa State engineers test heated pavement technology at Des Moines International Airport
Halil Ceylan and a group of Iowa State engineers are testing heated pavement technologies at the Des Moines International Airport. They've installed two test slabs of electrically conductive concrete. And so far this winter, the special pavement has effectively cleared ice and snow. The research is supported by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Center of Excellence Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability.
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Researchers find video games influence sexist attitudes
The images and roles of female characters in video games send a powerful message that can influence the underlying attitudes of gamers. Iowa State and French researchers found a link between video game exposure and sexism in a new study of more than 13,000 adolescents.
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Benjamin Allen named Iowa State University interim president
The Iowa Board of Regents have approved Benjamin Allen as Iowa State University’s interim president, effective May 9. Allen succeeds President Steven Leath, who has accepted the presidency at Auburn University. Leath’s last day at Iowa State will be May 8. Allen will remain in the interim position until a new president begins.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ISU 4U Promise Family Event
Parents and students are invited to attend an interactive experience to learn more about ISU 4U Promise and college financial planning. ISU 4U Promise is a partnership between King and Moulton elementary schools and Iowa State to help students earn a college education.
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Iowa State University researchers discover new screening technique for protein misfolding diseases such as chronic wasting disease and Parkinson’s
A new technique pioneered by Iowa State University biomedical researchers will allow scientists to produce data much faster and at less cost when studying protein misfolding diseases such as chronic wasting disease or Parkinson’s. The new screening method will fill a major gap for scientists studying the diseases.
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Iowa State engineers dive into big data to develop better system to manage traffic incidents
Iowa State traffic researchers are developing technology that will take the huge amounts of data collected by the Iowa Department of Transportation, sort through it all and identify problems. The goal is early detection of traffic incidents and better traffic management. That would improve safety and mobility on Iowa's roads and highways.
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Students have limited priority seating for March 29 Leslie Odom Jr. appearance
Tony-Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. will discuss his career, answer questions and perform songs from "Hamilton" during a presentation at Iowa State. "Hamilton and the Road to Success: In Words and Music" will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, in Stephens Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. for Iowa State students, and at 6:30 p.m. for faculty, staff and the general public. No tickets are required. Although the public presentation is free, Iowa State students will be given priority for the limited seating.
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Changes to credit reports will benefit college students
Iowa State University financial experts say changes in the way credit scores are calculated will help college students and young adults build credit.
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Iowa State University agronomist among team to discover resistance gene to fight international viral threat in corn
A corn gene identified in a new study resists a virus that has led to steep yield losses in most corn-cultivating countries. An Iowa State University agronomists said the research could lead to corn varieties that can fight off sugarcane mosaic virus.
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Ag/biosystems engineering graduate program tops U.S. News ranking
Iowa State's department of agricultural and biosystems engineering is now ranked No. 1 in the annual ranking of graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. The program also climbed to the top of the magazine's undergraduate rankings last fall. The magazine bases its graduate rankings on expert opinions about program strength and statistical measures of a program's faculty, research and students.
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Iowa State geologists develop app to print 3-D terrain models of any place on Earth
Iowa State University researchers have developed a new web application that makes it quick and easy for people to use 3-D printers to make terrain models of any place on Earth. Their idea -- they call it TouchTerrain -- could be a powerful teaching tool in geology classrooms around the world.
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ISU scientist details the indirect effects of an invasive species in Guam
A new study from an ISU scientist shows the indirect impacts invasive species can have in an ecosystem. The study focused on the brown tree snake, whose introduction to the forests of Guam has led to difficulties for local tree species to reproduce.
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Newton tapped to lead ISU Police
Michael Newton will be Iowa State's next chief of police. Newton has served in the University of Wisconsin, Madison, police department since 1998. His appointment is effective April 3.
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Iowa State University agronomists show nitrogen fertilizer feeds healthy soil in corn and soybean production
New Iowa State University research shows nitrogen fertilizer plays an essential role in maintaining soil carbon in corn and soybean fields. Adequate soil carbon is one of the most important metrics of soil health.
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Iowa State engineers will contribute to new Manufacturing USA institute
Iowa State engineers are partners in a new, $140 million national manufacturing institute dedicated to finding ways to reuse materials and save energy. The Iowa State researchers are expected to work with Iowa companies on projects involving materials recycling and manufacturing processes.
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Iowa State University researchers detail genetic mechanisms that govern growth and drought response in plants
New Iowa State University research outlines how the genetic pathways that govern growth and stress response in plants sometimes clash. The research could lead to better performing crop varieties.
Change Agent: Matt Darr
Matt Darr works to make sure innovation developed at Iowa State finds its way into the hands of farmers.