News Archive
Wednesday, April 13 2022
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Innovation at Work: Unconventional methods help boost rural quality of life
There’s a surprising similarity between Iowa and the Czech Republic. It’s led to groundbreaking research at Iowa State into why some rural Iowa towns are thriving, even as their populations shrink.
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Innovation at Work: Breaking ground on next-generation agricultural markets
Iowa possesses some of the best agricultural soil in the world, positioning the state to lead the way on new agricultural frontiers like carbon markets and next-generation biofuels. ISU innovators are laying the scientific foundation for the state to take advantage of these new opportunities – all while protecting the environment.
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Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy
Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to two new studies led by researchers at ISU.
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Iowa State student named Goldwater Scholar
An Iowa State University chemistry student has been named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar. The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering in the United States.
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Iowa State researcher leads emerging field of trauma-informed environmental design
An Iowa State University researcher is an innovator in an emerging field: trauma-informed environmental design, in which designers work to understand their clients deeply and how their life experiences affect how they experience various environments today in order to better serve them in the design process.
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Agricultural and biosystems engineering graduate program keeps No. 2 ranking
Iowa State's graduate program in agricultural and biosystems engineering maintained its No. 2 spot in the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report magazine. Other highlights for Iowa State include top 15 rankings among public universities for programs in statistics and higher education administration and top 25 rankings among publics for eight engineering programs.
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ISU scientists receive federal grant to advance research on blood stem cells
Iowa State University scientists are examining a genetic pathway triggered when cells undergo inflammation due to injury or infection that also plays an important role in the development of blood stem cells. The research could lead to the ability to treat blood diseases by regenerating a patient’s blood cells.
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#IowaStateInnovates
This series highlights the collaboration and creativity that fuel Iowa State faculty and scientists to find solutions to big challenges, from strengthening mental health to beautifying Iowa communities, to finding new markets for next-generation agricultural products. This collection of words, photos, video and audio showcases Iowa State University's Innovation at Work.
A new class on the science of brewing beer on tap at Iowa State
ISU students now have the opportunity to learn about the science and process of brewing beer.