News and Events
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Faculty focus on student perspective in inclusive classroom training
Thursday, August 26, 2021Inclusive classroom training, focused on creating a sense of belonging for Iowa State students, continues for a second consecutive year. -
A study room for the family
Thursday, August 26, 2021The family-friendly room, located on the lower level of the library, is a place anyone with a Net-ID who is a caregiver can bring children to learn and play while they study. The room can be reserved online. -
Town hall focuses on strategies for a safe Cyclone community
Thursday, August 26, 2021A safe, healthy campus community and an educational experience that contains as many aspects as possible of a "normal" fall were the focus of the Aug. 19 town hall for faculty and staff. -
Unexpected discoveries: Iowa State students, alum surprised to find endangered bee species in Ames
Thursday, August 26, 2021For the first time in three years, an endangered bee species is creating a buzz in central Iowa. -
LAS mathematics program receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Thursday, August 26, 2021Bridge the Gap, a post-baccalaureate program in the Department of Mathematics, was selected as one of INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM. -
A study room for the family
Thursday, August 26, 2021The family-friendly room, located on the lower level of the library, is a place anyone with a Net-ID who is a caregiver can bring children to learn and play while they study. -
Iowa State researcher: Regional climate forecast is troubling, but there’s hope
Tuesday, August 24, 2021Iowa State's William Gutowski is one of 15 lead authors of a 228-page chapter within the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. -
Studying mosquito immune cells could improve understanding of disease transmission
Tuesday, August 24, 2021A new study that details mosquito immune cells could shed light on the insect immune system and how mosquitoes transmit parasites that cause malaria. -
Why riders take the plunge to join ISU van pools
Thursday, August 12, 2021ISU employees diminish the downsides of a daily drive to Ames by taking advantage of a program that makes getting to work cheaper and easier, decreases their carbon footprint and increases their connections with colleagues. -
Rummage RAMPage continues successful growth
Thursday, August 12, 2021The fifth annual Rummage RAMPage, a community sale designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream, was once again a record-setting event. -
Corn’s genetic diversity displayed in new genome study
Thursday, August 5, 2021A new study details the genomes of 26 lines of corn from across the globe. The genomes can help scientists piece together the puzzle of corn genetics. -
Change Agent: Aaron Sadow, finding the chemistry to add value, utility to plastic waste
Wednesday, August 4, 2021Aaron Sadow and his colleagues are building a multi-member Institute for Cooperative Upcycling of Plastics (iCOUP) based at the Ames Laboratory to find ways to transform plastic waste into renewable resources. -
New study details enzyme that allows coronavirus to resist antiviral medications
Tuesday, August 3, 2021A new study details the structure of a critical enzyme present in SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This enzyme removes nucleoside antiviral medications from the virus’s RNA, rendering many treatments ineffective. -
1,000+ ISU lectures now online
Friday, July 30, 2021University Library has completed a grant project to digitize and provide online access to 991 recordings from the ISU Lecture Series spanning the 1970s to 1990s. -
$20 million federal grant launches AI institute for better crops, agricultural production
Thursday, July 29, 2021The researchers behind a new artificial intelligence institute say their work can accelerate the productivity and sustainability of agriculture.