News Archive
Tuesday, December 12 2023
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Iowa State’s Robert C. Brown elected to National Academy of Inventors
Robert C. Brown, who has many inventions involving the thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels and biochemicals, is Iowa State's ninth fellow elected to the National Academy of Inventors. He's still in the inventing business, including competing in an XPRIZE Foundation effort to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
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Graduating student diagnosed with genetic disease finds ‘light bulb’ moments at Iowa State
Jacob Lowe was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease soon after enrolling at Iowa State University, but he hasn’t let that stop him from finishing his degree in industrial design. His final project could help others with mobility challenges get out and about, and he’s looking forward to a career that makes use of the creativity and design skills he honed at Iowa State.
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Graduating student found her true calling at Iowa State after traumatic childhood
When Alyssa Rodriguez’s grandfather died before her senior year of high school, she found herself with no family to rely on. But Rodriguez earned a scholarship to Iowa State University, where she found community and ignited a passion for helping others. She’ll complete her degree in human development and family studies at the conclusion of this semester, fulfilling a dream she shared with her late grandfather.
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Researchers advance 'placenta-on-a-chip' with sensing, imaging technology
Nicole Hashemi and her students have been working for years to develop a "placenta-on-a-chip" that models how medicines, nutrients and other substances are passed from mother to fetus. A new, three-year, $350,000 National Science Foundation Mid-Career Advancement grant will allow Hashemi’s group to integrate sensors to the device, test personalized medicine and explore commercialization.
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Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
New research suggests people are more likely to volunteer for festivals and support rural community development if they have a strong sense of psychological ownership. This is bolstered when they perceive an event as personally important and relevant, feel needed and find social connection with other volunteers and attendees.
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Summer of studying baboons can open doors for Iowa State students
An Iowa State University professor is helping make immersive animal behavior research more accessible for students. With funding from a three-year federal grant, students selected for the program run by Corinna Most are paid to study olive baboons for eight weeks in Kenya, getting hands-on experience that’s valued in the field but difficult to acquire.
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With light and shadows, Iowa State production brings children’s classic to life
ISU Theatre presents “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a new stage adaptation of Margery William's classic children's book about a stuffed toy that yearns to be real. The production features original music, shadow puppets and a small acting ensemble.
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Despite eventful campaign month, ISU/Civiqs poll finds little change among GOP voters
The third wave of results from the Iowa State University/Civiqs poll shows Former President Donald Trump remains in the lead, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
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Iowa State recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic wellbeing
Iowa State received the top Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The university also ranked first in Iowa in The Princeton Review’s 2024 annual survey of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies.
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ISU students make Cyclone gameday experience accessible to fans everywhere with virtual reality
So real, you’ll swear you’re running shoulder to shoulder with the Cyclone football team. An Iowa State University student has founded a company that uses virtual reality technology to make fans feel like they’re on the field and in the middle of the action. The company is offering Cyclone fans light cardboard VR headsets that are affordable and as simple to use as scanning a QR code.
Graduating senior Patrick Demers built an app to help the community navigate CyRide
Software engineering major Patrick Demers designed an app that would give real-time information on CyRide buses to help the Ames community
Innovation at Work
This series highlights the collaboration and creativity that fuel Iowa State faculty and scientists to find solutions to global challenges that strengthen our communities and improve our lives. This collection of words, photos, video and audio showcases Iowa State University's Innovation at Work.
