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Three former Iowa State students will be honored during the annual Gold Star Hall ceremony. This year’s three honorees include Army 1st Lt. Sidney Peterson, who served in World War II and died after taking on anti-aircraft fire aboard a B-26 Marauder; Air Force 2nd Lt. Max Harvey Collins, who died when his aircraft crashed on take-off during the Korean War; and Air Force Capt. James Wayne Herrick, Jr. 

An Iowa State engineer is leading development of cybersecurity tools to guard power grids that carry renewable energy resources such as such as wind or solar farms. The researchers will develop "zero-trust" tools to reduce cyber exposure. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the project.

An Iowa State University plant biologist received a $1.8 million federal grant to study a gene that affects both how plants grow and how they respond to environmental threats. Unraveling the balancing act between fortifying and flourishing could help scientists develop crops that are more resilient in challenging conditions.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research has invested millions in cutting-edge research to uncover cures for cancer and an Iowa State University alum is leading that effort. Shane Jacobson, CEO of the V Foundation, will discuss the foundation’s approach to investing in research advances during a lecture at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, in the Memorial Union, room 2630. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Few Iowa farmers repeatedly plant soybeans on the same land, a little-researched and long-discouraged practice. But economic factors could lead to increased interest in growing continuous soybeans, so an Iowa State research team is studying the system to have answers ready when questions come.

"Cyber House Rock!" is a fresh and helpful way for people to learn a few basics about securing their digital information. The series of music videos, with more to come, launched today during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research has invested millions in cutting-edge research to uncover cures for cancer and an Iowa State University alum is leading that effort. Shane Jacobson, CEO of the V Foundation, will discuss the foundation’s approach to investing in research advances during a lecture at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, in the Memorial Union, room 2630.

Designing the future in biotech will be the focus of David Sun Kong’s presentation, “How to Grow (Almost) Anything: The Use and Future of Synthetic Biology,” at 6 p.m. Oct. 24, in the Memorial Union Great Hall.

An Iowa State University plant biologist received a $1.8 million federal grant to study a gene that affects both how plants grow and how they respond to environmental threats. Unraveling the balancing act between fortifying and flourishing could help scientists develop crops that are more resilient in challenging conditions.