News Archive
Sunday, July 16 2023
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ISU sets annual research funding record, attracts $530.5 million in total external funding
Iowa State University researchers attracted record levels of external, sponsored funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30, topping $300 million for the first time. Overall, Iowa State attracted $530.5 million in external funding during the last fiscal year.
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Iowa State University named Entrepreneurial University of the Year
Iowa State University continues to build its global reputation for excellence in entrepreneurship. Iowa State was named Entrepreneurial University of the Year for the Americas in an international competition in Barcelona, Spain. This latest recognition for the university's entrepreneurship program is the third national or international award in as many years.
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A sweet opportunity for students to get hands-on experience
The Creamery at Iowa State University provides valuable, hands-on learning for students, many of whom are interested in careers in dairy science and product development.
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Iowa State scientists and students combine research and adventure in the Himalayas
Scientific research at the top of the world! During an expedition to the Himalayas, an Iowa State University professor and two students studied how extreme altitude affects blood flow to the brain. The high-altitude adventure tested the researchers both physically and mentally, but the unforgettable views made it all worth it.
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Cardinal Space Mining Club scoops up gravel, top awards at national competitions
Iowa State University's Cardinal Space Mining Club recently won competitions in the mining arena and at NASA's online challenge. “This is truly the best year in the club’s history,” said Jim Heise, the club’s long-time faculty advisor.
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Electric Power Research Center: Sixty years of aiding industry, preparing students, inventing solutions
Plans to electrify everything make for exciting days at the Electric Power Research Center as it builds on 60 years of connecting industry with Iowa State researchers and graduate students.
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VDL studying high-capacity methods to address growing testing needs
A machine that holds more than 5,000 samples on a single small plate is among the innovations that could vastly enhance testing capacity at Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, advancements that would make tests more affordable and future pandemic-driven surges easier to handle.
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Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Iowa State University researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the two-week experiment and when compared to the control group.
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From 19th century “Indian remedies” to New Age spirituality
A new paper explores how the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company pushed stereotypes and claimed authority on Indigenous culture in the 1800s to sell products. It also highlights several ironies. As “Indian remedies” became mainstream, the U.S. government rolled out policies to restrict Indigenous healing and spiritual practices, which are often intertwined.
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Why some military veterans may be more at-risk of PTSD symptoms
Service members deployed to conflict zones may be at greater risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder if they were abused in childhood. This, along with other findings from a new study, help clarify how adverse experiences early in life can make people more vulnerable to trauma later on.
Postcard from Campus: Summer Fun
The warm temperatures and plentiful sunshine have brought beautiful colors to Iowa State's campus.
Remembering the floods of '93, 30 years later
Take a 30-year look back at the floods of 1993 and the impact on campus.
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.
