News Archive
Thursday, April 28 2022
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Study finds relationships among herbicide-resistant weeds, tillage practices and agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
A new study drew on years of survey data and sophisticated computer models to determine how tillage intensity on U.S. farms affects greenhouse gas emissions. The paper found that a growing trend in tillage since 2008 has led to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, coinciding with a rise in herbicide-resistant weeds.
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Iowa State student receives Fulbright award
An Iowa State University student was selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant for the 2022-2023 academic year. Two ISU students were also named alternates.
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Iowa Insect Pageant: A celebration of entomology, jazz and puppetry
The Iowa Insect Pageant is a unique collaboration between the arts and sciences at ISU with original music, giant puppets and a performance aimed at bringing attention to the fascinating and complex world of insects.
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Innovation at Work: Growing the ‘Broadband Prairie’ for smart agriculture, connected rural communities
With a $16 million research project and a new Center for Wireless, Communities and Innovation, Iowa State is working to be a leader in developing advanced wireless technologies for affordable, universal, rural broadband.
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First-of-its-kind study compares domestic violence programs, finds promising results
Men convicted of domestic violence were charged with significantly fewer violent and nonviolent charges one year after completing an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based program used by the Iowa Department of Corrections compared to the Duluth Model. The study comparing the two interventions also found evidence that physical aggression, controlling behaviors and stalking behaviors decreased from the men who were in the ACT-based program.
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ISU team receives XPRIZE Carbon Removal landmark award for innovative vision to remove carbon from the atmosphere
An ISU research team has received a $1 million XPRIZE milestone award for its efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to combat climate change. The carbon removal team at the Bioeconomy Institute will use the award to advance its vision of using pyrolysis to turn biomass from crop residues and other sources into a soil amendment and other valuable products.
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Innovation at Work: Providing guidance for retail and small businesses
From startup to expansion to transition, Iowa State offers innovative programs and services to support business and industry at any stage. By helping businesses grow and succeed, Iowa State is also strengthening Iowa communities and local economies.
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Innovation at Work: By the Numbers
Iowa State’s core strengths – innovation, science-based extension and outreach, and education – make the university a trusted resource for entrepreneurs and business leaders across the state. ISU’s Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations provide integrated and comprehensive support to clients and partners.
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Iowa State student named Truman Scholar
An Iowa State University student is one of 58 students nationwide to be named a 2022 Truman Scholar, the premier graduate fellowship in the U.S. for those pursuing careers as public service leaders.
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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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#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.