News and Events
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Board of Regents Approves new Center for Wireless, Communities and Innovation at Iowa State University
Tuesday, March 1, 2022The Board of Regents, State of Iowa has approved formation of the new Center for Wireless, Communities and Innovation (WiCI) at Iowa State University. -
Innovators of Iowa State
Tuesday, March 1, 2022The Innovators of Iowa State video series showcases renowned faculty scientists who are deeply engaged in innovative, creative and meaningful research. -
ISU Day at the Capitol
Thursday, February 24, 2022"Innovation for Iowa" was the theme for ISU's Day at the Capitol at the statehouse. -
Students hit on great ideas in a hurry at pitch off finale
Thursday, February 24, 2022The fifth annual college-by-college pitch off wrapped up this week with the campuswide finale, capping off two weeks of students stepping up to make the case for their innovative ideas. -
Does your research fit the sustainability definition?
Thursday, February 24, 2022Following three gold ratings in the STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System), Iowa State will pursue a platinum rating -- STARS' highest -- in this spring's submission. -
One-Act Play Festival highlights student directing, acting, design
Thursday, February 24, 2022Expect an innovative and bold range of storytelling at ISU Theatre's One-Act Play Festival, opening March 3 in Fisher Theater. -
New book connects the climate crisis and violence
Tuesday, February 22, 2022A new book from researchers at Iowa State University bridges the gap between climate science and psychology by explaining how a rapidly warming planet increases aggression and violence. -
New ISU research project will help aging population in rural Iowa
Monday, February 21, 2022Rather than nursing homes being the default living option as people age, an Iowa State University researcher is looking for ways to improve homes so that people can more easily “age in place.” -
Lectures Series exposes students to a positive view of environmentalism
Monday, February 21, 2022Artist Chris Jordan has spent more than 20 years exploring the impacts of mass consumption, but he has changed his message from one of despair to one of love. -
Sustainapalooza to offer crafts, clothing swap and more
Monday, February 21, 2022Iowa State’s annual Sustainapalooza event will encourage sustainable living habits Tuesday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. -
Mail delivery makes impression for university
Thursday, February 17, 2022Meter ads are a logo or personalized message printed on the envelope, boosting brand visibility. The latest meter ad will feature "Reuse, Reduce, Recycle" during the month of March in support of the Live Green initiative. -
Iowa State Researchers Receive 2022 Barry Award to Investigate Probiotic Cancer Treatments
Thursday, February 17, 2022Two Iowa State University researchers have been selected to receive funding from the 2022 Margaret B. Barry Cancer Research Program to explore bioengineering probiotics to destroy the types of tumors seen in cancer patients. -
New program taps campus experts to fuel student innovation
Thursday, February 17, 2022Lemper-Manahl is the consulting innovator for CySI, an innovation challenge based on microbiology and forensics scheduled to debut this fall. -
Iowa State Computer Models Show How Crop Production Increases Soil Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Wednesday, February 16, 2022A recent ecosystem modeling study conducted by Iowa State University scientists shows how crop production in the United States has led to an increase in the emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, throughout the last century. -
Unraveling the connections between singing and Parkinson’s disease
Wednesday, February 16, 2022With a three-year grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, a team at ISU are embarking on a comprehensive study to determine the underlying mechanisms by which singing can improve breathing and swallowing for people with Parkinson’s disease.