News Service
Saturday, April 17
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A new guide for communicating plant science
A new publication offers a comprehensive guide to help plant scientists communicate their work to the world. An Iowa State University scientist who contributed to the multi-institutional effort says it’s critical that plant scientists emphasize outreach to make sure plant science is able to meet the demands of climate change and population growth.
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Narratives can help science counter misinformation on vaccines
As public health agencies ramp up efforts to educate people about the COVID-19 vaccines, narratives can be a powerful tool. In a paper published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ISU's Michael Dahlstrom examined how narratives or storytelling can help counter misinformation and provide a connection between science and the human experience.
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New research: Pandemic-related anxiety associated with women drinking more
In a new Iowa State University study, nearly two-thirds of female participants reported drinking more since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, including increases in daily drinking, drinking earlier in the day, and binge drinking.
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Meats Laboratory eyes expanded programming after pandemic shutdown
The pandemic forced the ISU Meats Laboratory to limit many of its usual operations for several months last year, but the laboratory has found innovative new ways to feed Iowans and continue its mission. Now, the laboratory is gradually returning to normal operations and even planning to expand its programming.
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Update on boating accident review
Iowa State University and the Crew Club at Iowa State are continuing to work with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in its ongoing investigation of the boating accident on March 28, at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County. The university is also developing the framework for its review of university and sport club policies and procedures. As part of that process, USRowing will conduct a safety review specific to the day of the accident and of safety policies and practices for the Crew Club.
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Media Advisory: ISU experts available to comment on spring planting
Higher market prices, drought in some stretches of Iowa and the lingering effects of last year’s derecho storm all could shape this year’s planting season. Iowa State University ag experts are available for interviews with news media on many of the angles that will shape the agricultural world in 2021.
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Agricultural and biosystems engineering graduate program ranked among the best
Iowa State's graduate program in agricultural and biosystems engineering is ranked second in the country, according to the latest rankings of graduate programs published by U.S. News and World Report magazine. Iowa State's engineering and business schools also ranked within the top 26 of public universities and another eight engineering departments ranked among the top 25 public programs.
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Two Iowa State students named Goldwater Scholars
Two Iowa State University students have earned Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering in the United States.
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ISU students involved in boating accident
Members of the Iowa State Crew Club were practicing Sunday morning at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County when their boat capsized. Information and updates related to search and rescue efforts.
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Engineers developing COVID-19 tests for mass production, mass distribution
Iowa State University engineers are using their expertise in graphene-based biosensors to develop quick, inexpensive and sensitive saliva tests for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Federal agencies are supporting the research with the goal of producing tests that can be easily mass produced and widely distributed.
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New report offers recommendations to strengthen U.S. supply chain
The pandemic has revealed several weaknesses within the supply chain. A new report, co-authored by an Iowa State University researcher, examines those weaknesses and provides recommendations for government policy makers to address the challenges.
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COVID-19 weekly snapshot
The following information is a supplement to the university's COVID-19 Public Health Data weekly updates. It is intended to provide a brief snapshot of the data and trends identified by Iowa State's public health team.