2009 news releases
Nov. 20
Iowa State team selected for grant to increase sustainability in parts of Africa
Nov. 19
"Tomorrow's Table" authors to discuss future of food Dec. 3 at Iowa State
Nov. 18
Just in the time for holiday shoppers: Hira offers advice on breaking credit addiction
Nov. 17
ISU Dairy Products Evaluation Team returns, places in national contest
Nov. 12
Prescription drug drop-off set for Nov. 18
Nov. 11
Iowa State engineers develop 3-D software to give doctors, students a view inside the body
Authors to discuss Postville and diversity in small-town America at Iowa State Nov. 18
Swander, poetry classes creating a tactile and audible show for Iowa Dept. for the Blind
ISU experts project another lean holiday retail season, giving consumers edge
Nov. 10
Iowa State scientist develops lab machine to study glacial sliding related to rising sea levels
Iowa State staff search decades-old paper records to identify Gold Star honorees
Nov. 9
Iowa State University researcher discovers key to vital DNA, protein interaction
New federal funding to help ISU scientists build national youth prevention network
Nov. 6
Iowa State University ceremony honors fallen WWII soldier from Wakefield
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Fayette County
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Melbourne
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Plymouth
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Montgomery County
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Plover
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Vietnam War soldier from Lake City
Nov. 5
ISU psychologist Wells is conducting two new studies on eyewitness misidentifications
Nov. 3
Greenlee School faculty to learn about today's newsroom as Register reporters
Nov. 2
Iowa State researchers contribute to discovery of gamma rays from starburst galaxy
ISU researchers’ findings bring hope for possible Parkinson’s disease cure
Nov. 1
Iowa State’s van Leeuwen named R&D Magazine’s 2009 Innovator of the Year
Oct. 28
Former CIA spy to speak on U.S. intelligence and al-Qaeda Nov. 9 at ISU
Journalism graduate Corey Moss to speak about his Hollywood career at ISU Nov. 12
ISU researcher looking for Iowa farmers who want to increase soybean yields
Oct. 27
Honey Creek Resort State Park to be home for ISU solar house
ISU study: moderate exercise in mice boosts immune system, diminishes flu's severity
Oct. 26
ISU researcher, one of governor's economic advisors, predicts long economic recovery
Oct. 23
Iowa State researchers study materials, combustion, cancer with new ‘T-ray’ instrument
Former presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at Iowa State on Nov. 13
Oct. 21
Rwandan genocide survivor and author Immaculee Ilibagiza to speak at ISU Nov. 4
Oct. 20
Discharged gay soldier and Iraq war veteran Dan Choi to speak at Iowa State Nov. 3
Greenlee School professor participates in Obama broadband access program
Oct. 19
Two Iowa State University architecture courses earn national recognition
Oct. 15
Iowa State study finds high volume video gamers have more difficulty staying attentive
Oct. 13
Iowa State associate joins AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows
LearnDS student business grows from advanced instructional design class
Oct. 12
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines president, CEO to give Stafford Lecture Oct. 27
Oct. 9
Director of Columbia University's Urban Landscape Lab to speak at ISU Oct. 21
Budget update from President Gregory Geoffroy to ISU faculty, staff
Oct. 8
Ambassador of Spain Jorge Dezcallar to give Manatt-Phelps Lecture Oct. 26
Former campus minister John Donaghy to speak about Hondurans in crisis at ISU Oct. 19
Obama's Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at ISU, will discuss what’s ahead for farmers
Oct. 6
Iowa State studies assess factors affecting osteoporosis, children's obesity
Oct. 1
UPDATES: ISU students' solar house competes in DOE Solar Decathlon in DC
Iowa State researchers looking for catalyst that allows plants to produce hydrocarbons
Iowa State University researcher uncovers potential key to curing tuberculosis
Innovative Lighting founder Handsaker will lead Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Forums
Sep. 30
Ambassador leading U.S. efforts to combat human trafficking will speak at ISU Oct. 15
Sep. 28
The 2009 World Food Prize winner to present ISU's Norman Borlaug Lecture Oct. 12
Des Moines Public Schools, ISU receive $1.5 million grant to strengthen history education
Sep. 25
James Bushnell named Iowa State’s first Cargill Endowed Chair in Energy Economics
Sep. 24
Iowa State to train the next set of cyber warriors for the government
ISU to host annual meeting of Central States Chapter of Society of Toxicology
Sep. 23
Vanity Fair writer and co-author of "The Smartest Guys in the Room" will speak at ISU
Sep. 22
ISU study finds intervention program helps kids eat healthier, reduce screen time
Sep. 21
Iowa State's MFA in creative writing is nation's first with its own nature preserve
Iowa State career fairs continue to flourish in spite of the weak economy
Sep. 18
First year of Center for Biorenewable Chemicals builds bridges to science, industry
Sep. 17
Community Visioning Program applications available
ISU researchers working to develop, market embryonic test for bovine genetics
Biofeedback Center newest stress-buster for Iowa State University students
Sep. 15
Researcher hopes to see results through federally funded ISU, UI collaboration
ISU researchers study insecticide-free method for control of soybean aphids
ISU education researcher offers community college policy suggestions in book chapter
Sep. 14
ISU Dance Marathon wins award from Children’s Miracle Network
Sep. 10
Iowa Power Fund helps Iowa State establish Wind Energy Manufacturing Laboratory
Identical twins come from inner city to Iowa State on Gates Millennium Scholarships
As ash borer claims more trees, researcher at ISU works for species survival
Sep. 9
Solar Decathlon student team prepares Iowa State's solar house for a road trip
It’s a record-breaker: Iowa State University fall enrollment nears 28,000
College of Business hosts free financial literacy seminars over next five Mondays
The Post Carbon Institute's Richard Heinberg to speak at ISU Sept. 24
Sep. 8
Iowa State students document the freshman-year experience through photos
Arrive early for annual Iowa State-Iowa matchup
ISU exhibit displays ethnic textile traditions of Iowa immigrant and native populations
Apollo 13 astronaut and space shuttle test pilot Fred Haise to speak at Iowa State Sept. 19
Sep. 3
Iowa State faculty forums to address nation's most critical issues
Greenlee School adjusts offerings to prepare students for a new age of journalism
Sep. 1
Des Moines Register columnist Rekha Basu to speak at Iowa State on Sept. 17
Aug. 31
Public invited to listen, learn from leaders in global technology, culture
ISU researcher measures effectiveness of activity-promoting video games
Pigskin parking tips for students, faculty, staff
Aug. 28
Federal Reserve Board's Hogarth to visit ISU as Dean Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair
Aug. 26
Ames, ISU consider contracting for wind energy
Aug. 21
Google provides e-mail system for ISU students
Aug. 20
Iowa State faculty attract $7.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grants
U.S. News rankings: Iowa State remains among top 25 percent of public national universities
Iowa State experts weigh in to provide perspective on health care reform debate
Aug. 18
New Iowa State supercomputer, Cystorm, unleashes 28.16 trillion calculations per second
Prominent architect Bryce Pearsall to receive Christian Petersen Design Award at ISU
Chief curator of New York City's Museum of Arts and Design will speak at ISU Aug. 24
Aug. 17
Design students begin classes Aug. 24 under Iowa State University's first green roof
ISU personal finance professor takes students to school on managing their money
Aug. 14
Tour the solar house designed and built by ISU students on Aug. 29
Aug. 12
Low-income kids report first sexual intercourse at 12 years old in new ISU study
Aug. 10
Thousands of ISU students returning to Ames for class; others study from distance
Aug. 5
State fund advances swine vaccine research, six other Iowa State projects
Iowa State University's summer commencement is Aug. 8
July 31
Iowa State researcher says internal security breaches pose a bigger threat than hackers
July 27
ISU College of Design hosts curated "30 and Beyond" alumni exhibition Aug. 3-Sept. 26
ISU researchers find possible treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
July 22
Iowa State retail economist provides tips for running a business during tough times
ISU will tout research, economic impact at 2009 Iowa State Fair exhibit
July 20
Iowa State University researchers develop process for ‘surgical’ genetic changes
Iowa State University, Ames Laboratory researchers win R&D 100 Awards
July 16
Iowa State’s external funding hits record $305.2 million in fiscal year 2009
Iowa State becomes national source of community college research
June 29
ISU students' FruitSoylicious® beverage finishes second in national competition
ISURF finalizes licensing agreement with Iowa-based wax company
June 25
World’s biggest parsley plant grown by Iowa State University researcher
Iowa State researchers contribute climate model to study that finds some winds decreasing
Iowa State researchers working to improve performance of firefighter gear
June 24
Iowa State University researcher looks at the future of agriculture
June 19
Successful first year for ISU admissions partnerships with Iowa's 15 community colleges
June 12
Iowa State’s Intensive Program in Biorenewables shows students the action
June 10
Lightning strike slows Iowa State’s solar car team in Texas competition
Iowa State experts can discuss impact of rising gas prices amid economic distress
June 9
Sioux City area high school art students will invade ISU's Design West studio, June 11-13
June 2
Iowa State ‘lean manufacturing’ researcher assesses Big 3 carmakers’ woes
Iowa State physicists discuss the science of 'Angels & Demons'
June 1
Finance professor creates software to determine stock price reaction to news
May 27
ISU personal finance professor assesses impact of new credit card legislation
Iowa State's Mini Baja Team engineers a lighter, simpler off-road racer
May 20
ISU promotes greater financial education through new course offerings, faculty
May 19
ISU researcher identifies genetic pathway responsible for much of plant growth
May 18
Iowa State economists assess recession's impact on wages, immigrant workers
May 14
Cyclone Power Pullers build four-engine "Wild CYde" for tractor competition
May 11
Iowa State University researcher is part of cattle-genome mapping team
May 7
ISU alum Christine Romans of CNN to receive Greenlee School Schwartz Award
ISU students create furniture, lamps and ceramics for solar decathlon house
Iowa State solar car team tours the state to promote solar energy
May 6
ISU promotes sustainability via an all-university compost facility
Iowa State University researcher is ready to produce vaccine for H1N1 flu virus in swine
College of Human Sciences researchers address needs of underserved populations
May 5
Iowa State interior design students take top honors at national competition
ISU student from Marshalltown has probable case of H1N1 virus
May 4
ISU student from Marshalltown is diagnosed with Type A flu; testing under way
May 1
NFL's Hobbs: Still 'proud to be a Cyclone' -- soon, with the degree to prove it
Iowa State Formula SAE racer takes shape, expected to be a fast competitor
ISU researcher identifies key function in protein, cell transcription
April 30
Nutrition and Wellness Research Center symposium to address vaccines, immunity
Graduation story ideas from Iowa State University
Pigs, people may soon eat their way to flu resistance, say ISU researchers
April 27
ISU study finds link between individual stress and teens being overweight or obese
April 24
'Dinosaurs and other Common Garden Pests' opens at Reiman Gardens May 1; special preview April 30
ISU's solar decathlon team partners with DMACC program
April 23
Ag engineering, statistics, chemistry and higher ed grad programs rank high
April 21
Iowa State class creates a memory care garden for Alzheimer's patients in Ackley
April 20
ISU leading the way in sustainability in College of Design building addition
ISU professors, CHS entrepreneurship classes making over four Elkader businesses
Iowa State University student receives Goldwater Scholarship
ISU's Gentile authors study finding nearly 1 in 10 youth gamers addicted to video games
April 17
Iowa State University architecture class wins national prize
April 16
Iowa State students engineer a lighter, smaller human-powered vehicle
April 15
Famed baseball, political forecaster Nate Silver to present April 20 lecture at ISU
April 14
Iowa State University gives non-farm agriculture students some on-farm experience
April 13
High schoolers learn IT by defending networks, fighting robots, designing games
Iowa State's Asian American students will honor former Gov. Robert Ray on April 23
ISU study: husbands have low physiological reaction to problem-solving with wives
April 10
ISU team to compete in IBM-sponsored 'Battle of the Brains' world competition
April 9
ISU symposium to address food and fuel crops at Iowa State April 21-22
April 8
ISU researcher identifies protein that concentrates carbon dioxide in algae
April 7
Iowa State University selects three new deans
Jeffrey Zaslow will discuss his new book, The Girls from Ames, at ISU on April 23
Iowa's state and local tax burden is below national average, says ISU researcher
April 6
ISU business experts address layoffs, virtual appeal, customer relationship management
April 3
'Science Cafe' addresses lessons to be learned from disasters
April 1
Iowa State study finds video games can teach helpful behavior, too
Researchers examine bacterial rice diseases, search for genetic solutions
Iowa State chemist synthesizes carbohydrates, launches startup company
March 31
Barry Griswell and Bob Jennings will speak on success from adversity April 13 at ISU
March 26
ISU engineering students lead a symposium to educate others on water conservation
Emerging Technologies Conference shows off latest in human computer interaction
March 25
Reecy named director of the Office of Biotechnology at Iowa State University
Iowa State to host statewide rural aging conference on April 3
March 24
ISU study finds college students are online regularly and reading more overall
March 23
Spring fashions, local Marc Jacobs designer featured in April 25 ISU Fashion Show
Iowa State's learning communities program earns national honor
March 19
17th Annual Voorhees Business Conference on supply chain management set for April 3
March 18
Nobel laureate in chemistry to speak at Iowa State March 31
March 16
ISU Catt Center sponsoring Ready to Run®: Campaign Training for Women on April 3
March 13
ISU qualifies two teams to Human Computer Interaction sustainability competition
March 12
State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa attracts 545 young researchers
March 11
ISU teams take two top prizes in Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan competition
March 6
Iowa Power Fund advances Iowa State development of clean energy technologies
March 5
Wells to appear in "60 Minutes" story on eyewitness misidentification Sunday
Iowa State University student is passionate about dancing with bulls
March 4
ISU human sciences dean search narrowed to one
ReCAP report finds state per capita retail sales are down 4.0 percent since 2000
March 3
ISU research examines how plants produce high-energy storage organs
March 2
Avoid self-handicapping at work, advises an Iowa State management professor
Iowa State researchers receive awards for Parkinson's Disease study
Iowa State undergraduates present their research projects at annual Capitol event
Feb. 25
Veishea announces 2009 Battle of the Bands and Live @ Veishea lineup
Barista Café turns two; provides learning community entrepreneurial experience
Four finalists named in ISU engineering dean search
Two state universities collaborate to improve human and animal eyesight
Feb. 24
Psychologists' study finds TV ratings for kids' shows don't reflect aggressive content
Feb. 23
Cholesterol-reducing drugs may lessen brain function, says ISU researcher
Iowa out-migration stalls while income numbers drop, says ISU researcher
Feb. 20
NPR's Michele Norris to present ISCORE, Mary Louise Smith Chair lecture March 6
Civil rights activist and scholar Mary Frances Berry to speak at ISU March 3
Feb. 18
Iowa State career experts say jobs are still there for spring grads, provide helpful tips
Iowa State, Iowa professors awarded $4.8 million grant to improve science literacy
Feb. 17
Pruetz Presidential Lecture explores human evolution through savanna chimps
Iowa Power Fund advances researcher's long quest for efficient solar power
ISU researcher: Iowa has lower-quality topsoil than 50 years ago
Feb. 16
Iowa State storm researcher featured on the Science Channel
Iowa State researchers talk chemistry education at major science meeting
Feb. 13
ISU's 'Be Comfortable in Your Genes, Rock Your Body' spotlights eating disorders
Feb. 12
Fish health, boaters, anglers are focus of new Web site
Four finalists named in search for ISU design dean
Feb. 6
Iowa State astronomer to study stars with data from NASA's Kepler mission
Feb. 2
Kevin Nordmeyer to direct the Iowa Energy Center
ISU researchers develop technique for quick detection of salmonella
Jan. 30
Students begin building Iowa State's solar house for 2009 Solar Decathlon competition
Jan. 28
Iowa State hosts Black History Month events through March 3
Jan. 26
As the country braces for new poverty, ISU sociologist charts 20-year poverty trends
Iowa State economists assess the state of the Iowa economy and its 2009 future
Jan. 23
Iowa State student receives $25,000 Geoffrey Beene fashion scholarship
Jan. 21
Greenlee School professor sees consumer drawbacks to digital TV conversion
Manning Marable to keynote Iowa State's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 27
Jan. 20
ISU report to United Nations conference says drug prevention programs help the economy
Jan. 15
Iowa State University researcher works to modify, increase corn starch
Jan. 14
Iowa State professors studying more effective method to monitor physical activity
Ethanol profitability calculator developed by Iowa State University researcher
Jan. 13
'Science Café' to explore the human nature of chimps with Jill Pruetz on Jan. 21
Jan. 12
ISU earns National Model Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program Award
Iowa State students called to duty for Obama inauguration
Iowa State University to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events
Iowa State University researchers discover structure of key Ebola protein
Jan. 8
Ladson-Billings to discuss dilemmas for scholars of color as Hilton Chair on Jan. 15
Jan. 7
Iowa Small Business Development Centers aiding businesses indirectly damaged by disasters
Students explore climate science in state FIRST LEGO League championship
Jan. 5
Iowa State University experts highlight Discovery Channel show this Saturday
Iowa State astrophysicist helps map the Milky Way's four spiral arms
