News and Events
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'Garden Variety' Podcast to Feature Horticulture Experts on Iowa Public Radio
Friday, May 20, 2022ISU Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio have launched a podcast series, "Garden Variety," that will cover topics of interest to Midwestern gardeners including horticulture, forestry, entomology and more. -
75 years of materials and energy solutions
Tuesday, May 17, 2022An integral part of Iowa State University’s legacy of science, engineering and innovation, Ames Laboratory celebrates 75 years in 2022. -
Breeding transforms sorghum’s potential as biofuel of the future for northern latitudes
Monday, May 16, 2022The biofuel of the future may well be sorghum-based, thanks to new inbred lines that are significantly more productive and cold-hardy than sorghum plants of the past. -
Focus on high-impact practices leans into a strength
Thursday, May 12, 2022Learning activities that engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction -- study abroad trips, internships, research, capstones and learning communities, for example -- already are a strength at Iowa State. They're called high-impact educational -
Council survey finds strong P&S support for WorkFlex
Thursday, May 12, 2022Professional and scientific staff overwhelmingly support and are largely satisfied with WorkFlex, the ISU flexible work program that launched earlier this year, according to a survey conducted by the P&S Council. -
More greens, less sugar and fries: Abriendo Caminos study finds promising results
Thursday, May 12, 2022A multi-state study found kids with Mexican roots consumed fewer sugary beverages, french fries and fast food and ate more vegetables after participating in a six-week, culturally-tailored education program with their families. -
Mental health 'first aid' training offered July 27
Wednesday, May 11, 2022ISU WorkLife is hosting a daylong training for faculty and staff, "Mental Health First Aid," on Wednesday, July 27 (8 a.m.-5 p.m., conference room, 4H Building). Participants will learn to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and su -
Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage inaugural celebration
Sunday, May 8, 2022Musicians, administrators, researchers and writers were recognized locally and nationally during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday. -
A team effort for the Cyclones' new grass field
Thursday, May 5, 2022Along with a new stadium east access bridge for spectators and some new faces in the Cyclone starting lineup, the 2022 football season will feature a new playing surface. -
Every college is ready to help students Start Something
Thursday, May 5, 2022Iowa State's "Start Something" network of college-based academic offerings in innovation and entrepreneurship opened its front gate this week. A Start Something website introduces prospective undergraduates to a growing portfolio of educational options in -
Student health assessment data will inform public health efforts
Thursday, May 5, 2022A majority of college students -- including nearly 78% at Iowa State -- say the pandemic has increased their overall levels of stress, according to a national survey. -
Iowa State research using UV light produces safer, cleaner air that ‘smells like toothpaste’
Thursday, May 5, 2022Breathing cleaner air has become more relevant than ever in the last few years. What if, along with cleaner air, it smelled fresh and minty, too? -
Distinguished Professor named to National Academy of Sciences
Thursday, May 5, 2022Dr. Qijing Zhang, a Clarence Hartley Covault Distinguished Professor in Veterinary Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. -
Research shows significant environmental benefits of local food production
Friday, April 22, 2022A new study examining a range of environmental impacts of vegetable production and distribution found local production offers significant benefits overall when compared to large-scale methods that represent most of current vegetable sales to supermarkets. -
Tree City USA Award Received
Friday, April 15, 2022The City of Ames was recently honored with the 2021 Tree City USA Award at the 31st annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon on April 12 in Ankeny.