News Service
Saturday, October 5
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Researchers study 3D printing tungsten parts for extreme conditions in nuclear reactors
Sougata Roy and his DREAM-TEAM collaborators are studying 3D printing as an alternative way to process tungsten for use as shields and other components in nuclear reactors. The project is supported by a new, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics
Iowa State's Valery Levitas and his collaborators have used pressure with a twisting shear to permanently deform silicon, an important material for electronics. The resulting changes in silicon's microstructure produce material phases that feature different and potentially useful properties.
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Farming soybeans after soybeans, a rarity in Iowa, gets a closer look
Few Iowa farmers repeatedly plant soybeans on the same land, a little-researched and long-discouraged practice. But economic factors could lead to increased interest in growing continuous soybeans, so an Iowa State research team is studying the system to have answers ready when questions come.
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Researchers working to keep electric vehicles charging, even when the lights go out
A research team led by Iowa State's Zhaoyu Wang will study electric vehicle charging stations with a goal of developing strategies and technologies to keep the chargers operating, even when storms hit and the power goes out.
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Iowa State sees growth in first-year, undergraduate student enrollment
Iowa State University continues to see strong enrollment with 30,432 students on campus this fall and a class of 5,906 first-year students, which has increased by 16% over the past five years. The enrollment numbers reflect growing interest in Iowa State’s STEM programs and degrees of the future.
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Pausing biological clock could give boost to lab-produced blood stem cells
An Iowa State University research team has discovered when and why inflammatory signaling affects the formation of blood stem cells in embryos, which will benefit efforts to develop lab-grown, patient-derived stem cell transfusions to treat blood disorders. The promising advancement in regenerative medicine could eliminate the need for bone marrow transplants.
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Student innovation powers new Cyclone clothing collection
Iowa State fans looking for a unique way to show off their Cyclone pride will have new options this fall, courtesy of student designers and the inaugural "Cyclones Take New York" design competition. The three winning designs will be on store shelves in September and the top two designers are going to New York Fashion Week.
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.
