News Archive
Thursday, January 9 2025
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Researchers use lab data to rewrite equation for deformation, flow of watery glacier ice
Laboratory experiments designed to deform ice at its pressure-melting temperature were like grabbing a bagel at the top and the bottom, then twisting the two halves to smear the cream cheese in the middle, said Iowa State's Neal Iverson. The resulting data could lead to more accurate models of temperate glacier ice and better predictions of glacier flow and sea-level rise.
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Iowa State celebrates fall graduates, provides support in the final stretch
Commencement is a time for celebration. For some Iowa State University students graduating this fall, the milestone is even more meaningful because of the financial support they received in the final stretch to earn their degree.
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2024 Year in Review
As 2024 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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Long-delayed degree puts dairy farm dream within reach for Iowa State graduate
Growing up on an Iowa farm without dairy cows, Matt McGarry always dreamed of starting his own dairy operation. Decades later, he’s finally pursuing that dream thanks to the custom-designed education and hands-on experiences he received at Iowa State University.
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Chase O’Connell: Saying yes to NASA, South Korea, Germany, honors studies (and more)
Chase O’Connell has taken advantage of many opportunities in and beyond Iowa State classrooms, from honors programs on campus to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. A common starting point for the December graduate? His willingness to ask, “Why not?”
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Innovation on tap: Students create new IPA for Backpocket Brewing
A new IPA developed by Iowa State University students will soon be available through a collaboration with Backpocket Brewing. The Iowa brewery challenged students to take what they learned in class and in the lab and apply it to a professional situation.
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Iowa State inventors recognized by NAI for tackling real-world issues
Two Iowa State University innovators – with a combined 141 patents to their credit – have been selected by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for its 2024 Class of Fellows. The NAI Fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.
Graduating senior Sybil Below found her passion for teaching
Sybil Below originally came to Iowa State on a pre-law track, but eventually found her real passion was teaching.
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.
