News Archive
Thursday, August 24 2023
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Updates: Fire at campus power plant
Due to a fire at the power plant, the university is experiencing disruptions to the cooling system on campus. As a result, classes that can, will move online for the remainder of Thursday, Aug. 24 and all day Friday, Aug. 25. Please check this page for updates.
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Digital real estate listings with more photos, descriptions earn higher sale prices
Using “experiential” descriptions and more photos on Zillow can boost offers and sale prices, especially for homes valued significantly higher or lower than the neighborhood average, according to a new study.
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To close the gap at the top, start with the bottom
The NFL adopted the Rooney Rule 20 years ago as part of an effort to address racial disparity in top coaching positions. But new research suggests the gap will persist unless it’s closed with lower-level coaching staff.
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Chemists build synthetic catalysts to break down biomass like super enzymes
Yan Zhao's research group is building nanospheres that act as super enzymes to break down the plant fibers in biomass such as crop residues. The new catalysts could make biomass a practical source of sugars that can be converted into fuels and chemicals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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