News Archive
Tuesday, September 12 2023
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Crime pushes entrepreneurs to fly under the radar, relocate or shutter
New research shows entrepreneurs in Mexico become a greater target of crime as their businesses grow and become more profitable. The study also found entrepreneurs typically respond to crime in one of three ways: Truncating business growth, relocating or shutting down their operation.
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Trump leads, followed by second tier of four candidates in ISU/Civiqs poll
Donald Trump far outpaces other Republican presidential nominees in an Iowa State University/Civiqs poll, the first in a five-part, monthly series leading up to the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses. The poll also looks at second choice candidates and asks likely Republican caucus-goers who they do not support.
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Iowa State ‘just felt like home’ and is home to 30,177 students this fall
Iowa State’s total fall enrollment of 30,177, up 208 from the previous year, includes 25,332 undergraduate, 4,210 graduate and 635 veterinary medicine students, and students from all 99 Iowa counties, all 50 states and 117 countries. In addition to an increase in overall enrollment, first-year students increased 2.3% over last year, and 8.8% over two years.
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Lecture will explore Ted Bundy’s past and the unsolved murder epidemic
Renowned Iowa State University criminologist Matt DeLisi will deliver a lecture next week connecting notorious serial killer Ted Bundy with the wider problem of unsolved murders in the United States. In his recently published book, DeLisi builds an argument that Bundy’s murder count was likely 100 or more, a far greater total than the official count of around 30 young women and girls.
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Crowdsourcing contests: Understanding what brings high rewards, low risk
New research shows crowdsourcing contests for marketing content are associated with high returns -- but also high risks. Letting a crowd vote for professionally-created content can reduce volatility and put investors at ease.
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‘Broadband Prairie’ rural wireless project moves to public phase of researching, testing
With wireless infrastructure installed in and around Ames, the $16 million ARA Wireless Living Lab for Smart and Connected Rural Communities is moving to a public testing phase. The progress will be celebrated with technical presentations and field trips during a launch event Sept. 6-8 on the Iowa State campus.
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Economics lecture to explore the pros and cons of artificial intelligence
Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University, will deliver the 2023 I.W. Arthur Memorial Lecture at Iowa State University. Cowen will discuss the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence during the lecture, exploring his belief that those worried about AI are too willing to limit freedoms and empower government to reduce uncertainty and risk.
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Ukrainian grain farmers now raising hogs benefit from ISU expertise
Many Ukrainian farmers are raising hogs for the first time, converting cheap grain into needed meat. An Iowa State University swine health expert is helping Ukrainian farmers safely navigate the war-driven pivot to pork with a series of online workshops.
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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.
Postcard from Campus: Hello Again
Warm weather greeted Iowa State students as they were welcomed back to campus this week.
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.
