News and Events

  • Sending Washington Sweets from Iowa

    Thursday, February 11, 2016
    The ISU Dairy Science Club spent a little more than a week preparing three gallons of vanilla ice cream for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Congressional Creamery Social that took place Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

  • Diverse Educational Opportunities Offer Elementary Students a Deeper Experience

    Monday, February 8, 2016
    Iowa State University and Des Moines Public Schools are working to get elementary school-aged students engaged with STEM subjects in a whole new way with the National Science Foundation STEM-C Trinect Project.

  • Developing a Sustainable Focus on Iowa's Agriculture

    Friday, February 5, 2016
    A new study shows that despite a constant input into some Iowa farmland, farmers aren’t receiving yields in crop growth. Through the study conducted by ISU professors and researchers, they plan to target the areas where farmers can’t improve yields.

  • ISU Students Experience Real Time Homelessness

    Friday, February 5, 2016
    ISU students had a unique opportunity to see firsthand what it is like to be homeless. A documentary, which follows homeless teenagers, was shown in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, and was followed by a discussion.

  • Wind Turbines and Heart Valves Create an Understanding of Energy

    Friday, February 5, 2016
    a group of research students led by Ming-Chen Hsu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is striving to make improvements in artificial heart valves.

  • Diversity Events Celebrate Chinese New Year

    Thursday, February 4, 2016
    The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) will host its annual Spring Festival Gala at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

  • Theatrical Production Raises Issues and Gifts for ACCESS

    Thursday, February 4, 2016
    A small, intimate group of Ames residents, students and faculty came together Wednesday at the Memorial Union to catch a showing of the Vagina Monologues. Proceeds for the night’s events went to Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support.

  • Center for Communication and Excellence Strengthen ISU Students' Presentation Skills

    Thursday, February 4, 2016
    After a need was seen on campus for students, Iowa State's graduate college opened a new learning center last semester to help them succeed in their academic careers.

  • Leadership Skills are Developed as Students Explore Europe

    Wednesday, February 3, 2016
    A total of 18 undergraduate students involved in the Catt Center’s Vermeer Leadership Program traveled to the Netherlands during winter break, touring Vermeer’s facilities.

  • Philanthropy Goes Above Goals Set for United Way

    Wednesday, February 3, 2016
    The United Way of Story County teamed up with ISU faculty and staff again in 2015 to help achieve its fundraising goal and to set a new record. $2,118,612 was raised by the United Way of Story County, with the help of the $441,820 raised by Iowa State.

  • Dance Marathon Raises Awareness and Funds for Kids

    Friday, January 29, 2016
    Dance Marathon hit Iowa State for the 19th year this weekend, once again making a lasting impact. Overall, the fundraiser raised a grand total of $362,854.19. All donations are going to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.

  • Networking and Leadership Skills Offered Through Annual Leadership Conference

    Friday, January 29, 2016
    Iowa State's annual Leadership Experience conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Memorial Union. Students who attend the event can gain leadership skills, take away new ideas to practice and network with leaders on campus.

  • Mock Caucuses Educate ISU Students

    Thursday, January 28, 2016
    We are just days away from participating in our first-in-the-nation caucus and helping to decide the nominees for our next president. But will ISU students choose to participate?

  • Art and Science Mix to Develop a Gallery Of Art

    Friday, January 22, 2016
    When people think of the College of Design, science doesn't normally come to mind. Students majoring in biological and pre-medical illustration, however, split their time between the two fields.

  • World War II Barracks Serve as Hands-On Experience for ISU Students

    Friday, January 15, 2016
    A piece of history has not only served as a reminder to the past as a place of learning for some ISU students. The Iowa State University Carl F. Vondra Geology Field Station is west of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming and holds a selection of rocks.

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