News Archive
Monday, August 7 2023
-
Researchers building green fertilizer system to reuse wastes, cut greenhouse gas emissions
Researchers from Iowa State University and Wichita State University are working together to develop and promote a new green fertilizer that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The $4 million project is supported by a National Science Foundation program designed to build scientific infrastructure and capabilities across the country.
-
Iowa State University to bring Jack Trice’s legacy to the Iowa State Fair
The story and legacy of Jack Trice will take center stage at Iowa State’s exhibit at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. In addition to the Jack Trice exhibit, Iowa State’s reach will extend across the fairgrounds through a multitude of 4-H events and veterinary care for all fair animals provided by the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.
-
Study finds unsupervised, online exams can provide valid assessments
A new study finds unsupervised, online exams can provide a valid and reliable assessment of student learning, but instructors should be aware of potential weak spots.
-
ISU researchers part of nationwide project to make sweet corn even better
It’s hard to beat fresh sweet corn in the summer. Or is it? Two Iowa State University faculty are part of a major federal research project aimed at boosting sweet corn quality, using the same innovative genetic tools that have led to advancements in field corn.
-
ISU engineering student reaches for the stars with NASA internship program
Sarah Stewart, a mechanical engineering student at Iowa State, is living her dream of helping to explore the stars as part of the NASA Pathways Internships Program. Stewart has worked alongside astronauts and mission controllers and is gathering data that could inform future manned missions to Mars.
-
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.
Postcard from Campus: Summer Fun
The warm temperatures and plentiful sunshine have brought beautiful colors to Iowa State's 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.
