News Archive
Thursday, April 16 2020
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Video series: It’s Cybersecurity 101 for all of us working at home
The Iowa Cyber Hub -- a partnership of Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College -- is offering a free series of cybersecurity videos to help people working from home protect their data and their devices.
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Iowa State University scientists developing portable viral tests for future pandemics
Iowa State University researchers are developing a portable, inexpensive technology that could allow people to test for the presence of a virus or antibodies without having to go to a medical facility. The technology is still about a year away, but it could come in handy in the event of a resurgence of the coronavirus or for future pandemics.
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Iowa State student selected as Truman Scholar
An Iowa State University student is one of 62 students nationwide to be named a 2020 Truman Scholar. Juan Bibiloni-Rivera, senior in mechanical engineering, is Iowa State’s first Truman Scholar since 2006. The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate fellowship in the U.S. for those pursuing careers as public service leaders.
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Study gauges insecticide effects on monarch butterflies
A new study sheds light on how insecticides commonly applied to crops affect monarch caterpillars. Conservation efforts to protect monarch butterfly populations depend on planting milkweed on agricultural land, but doing so may put caterpillars in close proximity to harmful insecticides.
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Behind-the-scenes academic support gives students a boost during atypical semester
Beyond the logistical issues of migrating more than 6,000 courses online for the remainder of the spring semester, Iowa State University has also responded with academic support for students navigating this new learning environment.
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Engineer uses metal-oxide nanomaterials deposited on cloth to wipe out microbes
Sonal Padalkar, an Iowa State mechanical engineer, is studying how metal-oxide nanomaterials can be deposited on cloth and paper for use as an antimicrobial agent.
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Help available for Iowans navigating new financial challenges
It’s a scary time for Iowans who are suddenly out of work and struggling to pay their bills. Many have never filed for unemployment before and are unsure how to access community assistance and resources. To help Iowans navigate this crisis, ISU Extension and Outreach’s family finance program specialists are providing one-on-one financial conversations.
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Glaciologists’ experiments lead to slip law for better forecasts of glacier speed, sea-level rise
Backed by a decade of experiments with a device that simulates the huge forces involved in glacier sliding, Neal Iverson, an Iowa State University professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, and Lucas Zoet, formerly a postdoctoral research associate at Iowa State, have written a "slip law" that can be included in computer models of glacier movement and sea-level rise. The journal Science has just published online a paper describing the new law.
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Ag and biosystems engineering professor draws on wealth of experience for the transition to online instruction
When the decision was made to move all classes online, Amy Kaleita had a wealth of material and experience to rely on. And she helped her colleagues make the transition as well.
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Iowa State students 3D-printing face shields for Iowa hospitals
Hospitals are in desperate need of personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An Iowa State University team, in partnership with Alliant Energy, has found a way to help by manufacturing and distributing face shields to Iowa hospitals.
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Three Iowa State students named Goldwater Scholars
Three Iowa State University students have been named 2020 Goldwater Scholars, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering in the United States.
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Why leadership styles matter in rural Iowa
A new report from an Iowa State University sociologist shows why municipal leadership style matters in Iowa’s small towns. The report shows how communities that buy into a “shared leadership” model tend to experience a range of benefits that other similarly sized communities don’t.
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Iowa State University prepares to volunteer critical equipment to health care professionals fighting COVID-19
Iowa State University is creating an inventory of personal protective equipment like respirators and gloves that might become necessary to devote to COVID-19 response. The Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital has volunteered the use of its ventilator if local hospitals need it in the weeks ahead.
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ISU-UI collaboration accelerates testing of COVID-19 samples
In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is helping expand testing capacity to expedite test results at the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa. The collaboration between the two labs has significantly increased the hygienic lab’s ability to run more tests simultaneously.
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Solving a 50-year-old puzzle in signal processing, part two
Two Iowa State engineers, who announced the solution to a 50-year-old puzzle in signal processing last fall, have followed up with more research results. The engineers say their new algorithm is more useful and just as fast as the one previously used.
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Iowa State faculty get creative as courses move online for remainder of spring semester
Iowa State faculty are getting creative and innovative as they have shifted their coursework online for the remainder of the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calculus is now coming through YouTube videos and demonstrations. A 3D printer allows printmaking students to create at home.
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Iowa State's Nanovaccine Institute looks for new ways to protect public health
Researchers affiliated with the Nanovaccine Institute based at Iowa State University are studying nanovaccines and nanotherapies for respiratory infections, neural disorders, tropical diseases, cancer and veterinary diseases. So far, the institute’s researchers have attracted more than $30 million in grants.
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Some good news: Livestock and poultry appear to be safe from COVID-19
An Iowa State University veterinarian is reaffirming that there’s no evidence the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans can sicken livestock and poultry. Meat, milk and eggs remain safe to eat, offering consumers some stability even as the outbreak brings many everyday activities to a halt.
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Iowa State to keep classes online for remainder of semester
Iowa State University will continue with virtual instruction for the remainder of the spring semester to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. The university remains open, but there are changes in the delivery and availability of campus services and programs.
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Maintaining mental health and well-being while social distancing or self-isolating
Following recommendations for social distancing or self-isolating is necessary to limit the spread of infection from COVID-19, and that means an adjustment to our daily routines and lifestyles. Student Wellness health promotion coordinator Carrie Giese says it is possible and important to stay connected and active during this time, but it requires a different mindset. That means shifting our thinking from “me” to “we” to protect the health of our community.
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Agricultural and biosystems engineering graduate program takes top ranking
U.S. News and World Report magazine is out with its latest rankings of graduate programs and Iowa State's department of agricultural and biosystems engineering is No. 1. The College of Engineering is also ranked 24th among public universities and the Ivy College of Business's full-time MBA program is tied for 28th among publics.
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American Astronomical Society names two Iowa Staters to its first class of fellows
Iowa State University's Steve Kawaler and Lee Anne Willson are part of the first class of fellows of the American Astronomical Society. The new honor recognizes original research, innovative contributions, significant outreach or noteworthy service to the society and to astronomy.
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Ongoing campus preparations for COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa grows, Iowa State University is actively working to minimize the risk of infection and mitigate the impact on the university community and local health care system. The decisions to move to online instruction, cancel events and restrict travel are driven by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Iowa Department of Public Health.