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Are we giving AI a pulse through language?

Iowa State researchers are studying how we use anthropomorphizing language – or words that give human traits to non-human things – when writing about artificial intelligence. Their findings, the researchers report, can help technical and professional communication practitioners reflect on how they think about AI technologies, both as tools in their writing process and in how they write about AI.

January 12, 2026

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Renewable materials build low-cost batteries to store wind energy

January 14, 2026

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From classroom to community

December 19, 2025

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    Thank you President Wintersteen

    Friends and colleagues honor President Wendy Wintersteen on her extraordinary career at Iowa State.

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In the news

  • Inside the story of Iowa State's massive 'Silver Code' stage artwork

    One of the university’s most significant artworks isn’t in a museum or sculpture garden. It is on the stage at Stephens Auditorium. “Giniro-no-kigou,” which translates roughly as “Silver Code,” is the auditorium's stage curtain, which has been on display at select performances since 1969, the year Stephens Auditorium opened.

  • Judi Eyles: Celebrating 30 years of leading entrepreneurship efforts at ISU

    Judi Eyles joined the newly founded Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship in 1996. In 2017, she became director, guiding the center’s evolution into a globally recognized hub for entrepreneurial learning and innovation. Today, the center hosts entrepreneurship-focused programs like CYstarters, competitions like the College-by-College Pitch Off and the ISU Startup Factory incubator and more.

  • President Wendy Wintersteen prepares to retire

    Following nearly 50 years at Iowa State University in various capacities and the last eight as president, Dr. Wendy Wintersteen is preparing to retire. Wintersteen spoke with KCCI about her career and many accomplishments.