News Archive
Wednesday, January 24 2018
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Award-winning Saudi Arabian podcaster realizes dream of becoming scientist at Iowa State
Majd Abdulghani is a graduate student in genetics, development and cell biology. She's from Saudi Arabia and before coming to Iowa State had only ever been to the United States for vacation, to California and New York. But you may already know Abdulghani – her voice, at least. She recently won a prestigious award for "Majd's Diary," produced by Radio Diaries and NPR.
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Engineers develop flexible, water-repellent graphene circuits for washable electronics
Jonathan Claussen and the nanoengineers in his research group continue to find new ways to use graphene printing technology. A new research paper describes how they're treating printed graphene with lasers to create electronic circuits that repel water. That could lead to washable electronics and better biological sensors.
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Combating data breach fatigue
If you shop online or swipe a credit or debit card when out to eat, you’ve likely received a notice your personal information was compromised in a data breach. And if you’re like most consumers, chances are you did nothing in response, says an Iowa State University researcher.
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New grant will allow Iowa State University scientists to help chart corn genomes, better understand traits
ISU scientists will contribute to a new effort to sequence the genomes of 26 lines of corn, which will allow plant breeders to get a better handle on the vast genetic diversity present in the crop. The research is funded by a National Science Foundation grant and is led by the University of Georgia.
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Changes needed to help Latina/o students succeed in developmental education courses
A disproportionate number of Latina/o students who take developmental education courses never pass and advance to college-level courses. That's why Erin Doran, an assistant professor of education, has developed a framework to better serve Latina/o students needing extra preparation.
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Equal Justice Initiative founder will tackle race, justice in Jan. 29 lecture
Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer recognized nationally for his efforts to fight racial and economic inequalities in America’s criminal justice system, will speak in the Memorial Union Great Hall on Jan. 29. Stevenson is the author of the award-winning 2014 memoir “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.”
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Millennials will soon dethrone boomers as largest voting bloc
Dave Andersen sees a significant political shift on the horizon as millennials surpass baby boomers as the largest voting generation. Baby boomers have dominated political issues for the past 40 years and fundamentally are a different generation in many ways, said Andersen, an assistant professor of political science.
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The Iowa FIRST LEGO® League State Championships: crowds, bright minds and robots
Students all over the state are preparing for the Iowa FIRST LEGO® League State Championships Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13 and 14, at Iowa State University’s College of Engineering.
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First ISU 4U cohort applying for fall 2018 admission
Denisse San Elias was in the eighth grade when Iowa State University made a promise to her and every student at King and Moulton elementary schools in Des Moines. Five years later and now a senior at East High, San Elias is realizing the significance of that promise. San Elias is part of the first cohort of ISU 4U Promise students who will attend Iowa State in the fall.
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Iowa State University researchers receive EPA grant to study harmful algal blooms in Iowa lakes
A new grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow ISU scientists to develop new tools to predict and combat harmful algal blooms, a growing threat to human and animal health in Iowa’s lakes. Cyanobacteria, which have the ability to produce toxic byproducts, can grow quickly and form blooms that discolor lake water, typically in warm, shallow surface water during the summer months.
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Celebrate the life, service of Martin Luther King Jr. in January
Civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored at Iowa State University and in the Ames community throughout the month of January. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15, a university holiday.
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Engineers make wearable sensors for plants, enabling measurements of water use in crops
Iowa State's Liang Dong is leading development of graphene-based, sensors-on-tape that can be attached to plants and can provide data to researchers and farmers about water use in crops. The technology could have many other applications, including sensors for biomedical diagnostics, for checking the structural integrity of buildings, for monitoring the environment and, with modifications, for testing crops for diseases or pesticides.
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WHO gaming addiction classification an important step for treatment, says ISU prof
The World Health Organization has classified video game addiction as a mental health disorder. Iowa State professor Douglas Gentile says the WHO's decision is an important step in getting people the help they need.
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Adversity pushes Iowa State senior to find new direction in pursuit of degree
A conversation in a bowling alley helped Nik Heftman land a job with CBS News in New York. For a guy who faced his share of obstacles to earn a degree, he felt his hard work had finally paid off.
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Iowa State senior sees health setback as ‘a blessing in disguise’
Kevin Burgoni was on track to graduate from Iowa State University in four years, until a sudden and scary health situation changed his timeline.
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Science Bound served as the springboard for biology grad's adventure
First-generation Iowa State graduate Grace Ansah fell in love with biology, and plans to go to medical school -- with a side trip to her family's homeland in Ghana first.
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Software engineer's route to success: Passion
Software engineer Anne Tesar is driven for adventure. After a whirlwind undergraduate experience inside and outside the classroom, she's headed to a job on Microsoft's graphics team following graduation.
Postcard from Campus: Just Add Snow
Even with snow on the ground and temperatures falling, Iowa State's campus still looks as beautiful as ever.
Change Agent: Keith Vorst
Keith Vorst is developing innovative technologies to make discarded plastic a resource.