News Archive
Monday, March 20 2023
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The dark figure of crime
A world-renowned criminologist at Iowa State lays out evidence in a new book that Ted Bundy’s criminal career was far lengthier and deadlier than the official record. He says the story of Bundy reflects the unsolved murder epidemic in the U.S. and offers solutions to reduce the backlog of cold cases.
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Study compares NGO communication around migration
A new study compares the communication strategies of NGOs working on migration issues in two neighboring countries, Turkey and Bulgaria. The research findings highlight how the specific political and cultural context of a country affects an organization’s messaging.
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Understanding what makes senior towns in Iowa “smart”
Researchers are looking to small towns in Iowa to understand how some support aging in place better than others. Their findings could help communities plan for the future and preserve a high quality of life for all residents.
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With NASA grant, ISU agronomist seeking to spot crop stress from space
A research team led by Iowa State University agronomy professor Brian Hornbuckle is studying how to use satellite-based sensors to remotely detect daily changes in water content and temperature of plants in fields across the Corn Belt, a system that could act as an early warning system for crop stress.
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Iowa State University undergraduates will showcase research March 6 at the Statehouse
ISU undergraduate students will present research posters detailing their work on 20 projects spanning a huge range of topics, from bioengineering to bumblebee hair, at the Iowa Capitol on Monday. The 2023 Research in the Capitol event offers university students a chance to interact with legislators, state officials and university administrators to show how their innovative work has the potential to impact the state, nation and beyond.
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SoilTech industry-university center to develop technology to measure, track soil health
The research groups led by Iowa State's Carmen Gomes and Jonathan Claussen will be part of a new coast-to-coast, industry-university research hub called the Center for Soil Technologies, or SoilTech. Researchers from four universities just launched the center with a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
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Ames National Laboratory director to step down
Adam Schwartz has announced his intention to step down as the director of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Ames National Laboratory. Schwartz, who took leadership of the laboratory in 2014, will continue as director until a successor is named, and then transition into a part-time role helping to support business development for critical materials research at the lab and with its partners.
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Classes virtual, remote work for Feb. 23
Due to the icy conditions yesterday that continued overnight, classes will be held virtually, when possible, and employees should work remotely on Thursday, Feb. 23.
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Iowa State delivers $5 billion impact to state economy
Iowa State added $5 billion in income to Iowa’s economy or approximately 2.4% of the state’s total gross state product, according to a new economic analysis. ISU’s impact supported 57,142 jobs or one out of every 36 jobs in Iowa.
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Researchers turn to quantum computing power to simulate, study atomic nuclei
Iowa State's James Vary and his collaborators are developing quantum-computing tools to model and study the forces within the nucleus of an atom. A three-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the project.
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Are digital humans the employees of the future?
Researchers who’ve studied the emergence of digital humans say “AI with a face” will become more prevalent within the decade. They wrote an article aimed at industry leaders to highlight four types of digital humans and offer guidance.
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New funding proposal aims to reduce bottlenecks on Upper Mississippi River
New research proposes a funding model for a major rehabilitation of the 27 locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi. It relies on a collective investment from all – or at least most – of the shippers, along with government funding. The researcher’s model shows the public-private partnership would pay off in the long run.
Innovation at Work
This series highlights the collaboration and creativity that fuel Iowa State faculty and scientists to find solutions to global challenges that strengthen our communities and improve our lives. This collection of words, photos, video and audio showcases Iowa State University's Innovation at Work.
