News Archive
Wednesday, December 20 2023
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ISU researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells
A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the embryonic development of blood stem cells, valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the need for bone marrow transplants.
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2023 Year in Review
As 2022 comes to an end, the Iowa State University News Service team is looking back and sharing some of its favorite and more popular stories of the year.
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Latest ISU/Civiqs poll shows tighter gap between DeSantis and Haley
The fourth wave of results from the Iowa State University/Civiqs poll shows a tighter race for second place with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
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Iowa State fall commencement Dec. 15-16
Iowa State University will celebrate fall graduates and their accomplishments during two ceremonies Dec. 15-16 at Hilton Coliseum. An estimated 1,803 students are completing degrees this fall semester, including 1,485 undergraduates.
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Iowa State’s Robert C. Brown elected to National Academy of Inventors
Robert C. Brown, who has many inventions involving the thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels and biochemicals, is Iowa State's ninth fellow elected to the National Academy of Inventors. He's still in the inventing business, including competing in an XPRIZE Foundation effort to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
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Graduating student diagnosed with genetic disease finds ‘light bulb’ moments at Iowa State
Jacob Lowe was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease soon after enrolling at Iowa State University, but he hasn’t let that stop him from finishing his degree in industrial design. His final project could help others with mobility challenges get out and about, and he’s looking forward to a career that makes use of the creativity and design skills he honed at Iowa State.
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Graduating student found her true calling at Iowa State after traumatic childhood
When Alyssa Rodriguez’s grandfather died before her senior year of high school, she found herself with no family to rely on. But Rodriguez earned a scholarship to Iowa State University, where she found community and ignited a passion for helping others. She’ll complete her degree in human development and family studies at the conclusion of this semester, fulfilling a dream she shared with her late grandfather.
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Researchers advance 'placenta-on-a-chip' with sensing, imaging technology
Nicole Hashemi and her students have been working for years to develop a "placenta-on-a-chip" that models how medicines, nutrients and other substances are passed from mother to fetus. A new, three-year, $350,000 National Science Foundation Mid-Career Advancement grant will allow Hashemi’s group to integrate sensors to the device, test personalized medicine and explore commercialization.
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Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
New research suggests people are more likely to volunteer for festivals and support rural community development if they have a strong sense of psychological ownership. This is bolstered when they perceive an event as personally important and relevant, feel needed and find social connection with other volunteers and attendees.
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With light and shadows, Iowa State production brings children’s classic to life
ISU Theatre presents “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a new stage adaptation of Margery William's classic children's book about a stuffed toy that yearns to be real. The production features original music, shadow puppets and a small acting ensemble.
Graduating senior Patrick Demers built an app to help the community navigate CyRide
Software engineering major Patrick Demers designed an app that would give real-time information on CyRide buses to help the Ames community
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.
