News Archive
Tuesday, May 9 2023
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NSF awards Iowa researchers $20 million to build advanced biomanufacturing capacity
The National Science Foundation's program to build research capacity across the country has awarded a five-year, $20 million grant to support Iowa researchers working to make the state a leader in advanced biomanufacturing. The researchers will use microbes and other biological systems to produce plastics for 3D printing, fibers for flexible and rigid materials and proteins for medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Two Iowa State faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two Iowa State University faculty members – Jonathan Wendel and Dan Shechtman – are among the 143 scholars elected this year to the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious honor that recognizes contributions to scientific research.
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Cancer diagnosis doesn’t delay graduation for ISU veterinary student
No one would have blamed Maia Farber had she taken a leave of absence from her veterinary coursework after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2021, but she was determined to pursue her dream of becoming a small-animal surgeon. At the conclusion of this semester, that dream will come true.
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Graduating ISU student turns disasters into stepping stones toward growth
Amanda Zoe Hernandez Rodriguez has survived hurricanes, earthquakes and a pandemic, and she’s learned to view those cataclysmic events as growth opportunities. After earning a degree in supply chain management from Iowa State, she’s set her sights on a bright future in her home of Puerto Rico.
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Cybersickness more likely to affect women, ongoing research to understand why
An interdisciplinary team of Iowa State researchers find women experience cybersickness with virtual reality headsets more often than men. Their ongoing work explores why this difference exists and methods to help people adapt.
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Innovation at Work: By the Numbers
As a leading research university, Iowa State puts science, technology and human creativity to work. The impact is measured through external support for innovative research solutions that lead to new patents, startup companies and support for business and industry.
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USAID taps ISU experts to boost agriculture education, research in Kosovo
More than a dozen Iowa State University faculty and staff will be working with colleagues at universities in Kosovo over the next five years to boost the nation’s agricultural economy, providing guidance on topics such as applied research, industry engagement, curriculum development, teaching methods and student services.
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ISU biologist Jonathan Wendel elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Jonathan Wendel, an evolutionary biologist who has helped shed light on the process and importance of genome doubling in plants, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He’s the fourth Iowa State University faculty member to join the academy.
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Innovation at Work: Smarter farming with better data
Advances in precision and digital agriculture created at Iowa State are focused more than ever on data, innovations that can boost yields and profits while improving sustainability. Often by building their own products or partnering with companies, ISU researchers give farmers tools for making better decisions.
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Media advisory: ISU experts available as spring planting begins
Corn and soybean planting should kick into high gear this week as Iowa farmers take advantage of favorable weather conditions. After two boom years for revenue, profit margins are expected to be tighter this year and well-timed rains will be key.
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Virtual fitting rooms can be a double-edged sword
Virtual fitting rooms can cut down on returns and nudge hesitant online shoppers to click the checkout button. But findings from a recently published study indicate the technology could backfire on retailers if they assume consumer interactions are uniformly positive. The authors provide several recommendations based on their research.
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Innovation at Work: New approaches to housing could lead to more efficient homes
Innovative minds across the Iowa State University campus are inventing, researching and perfecting new applications for emerging technologies that could change how homes are built and maintained. 3D construction printers, robotics and geogames are just a few of the high-tech possibilities under development to improve housing and construction.
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Researchers use nanoparticles to target, treat inflammatory bowel diseases
Iowa State researchers are designing nanoparticles to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as such as Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Key innovations are the design of self-assembling nanoparticles that carry drugs and naturally target inflamed colons. The nanoparticles could deliver relief to more than 3 million Americans who suffer from the diseases.
Graduating senior Jassma'Ray Johnson built a beauty business from her dorm room
Jassma'Ray Johnson came to Iowa State to study psychology, and ended up building a beauty business right from her dorm room as well.
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.
