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Thursday, May 12 2005

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ISU-developed virtual reality tool works on Apples

VR Juggler, an ISU-developed software tool that makes it easier to build virtual reality systems, now works on Apple computers.

News release.

Researchers working on technology to detect WMDs

Robert Lipert has developed a technology that can detect a single spore of simulated anthrax or a single bacterium cell of simulated plague. Now the trick will be to figure out a way to capture and detect a spore or cell in something as big as a city's water supply.

News release.

Bloedel will step down from vice provost post

Dr. James Bloedel, who has been Iowa State's vice provost for research since 2000, will leave that position Sept. 1 to return to the professorate and continue his research in the area of motor learning and motor control.

News release.

Farmers' markets help economy

Farmers' markets generate an estimated $20.8 million annually in sales and more than 325 jobs for the Iowa economy.

News release.

Ahmanson's charge to graduates

"It's up to you to decide where you will dig, how deep and lasting your well will be," writer and philanthropist Roberta Green Ahmanson told gradutes at the May 7 commencement ceremony.

Commencement address.

ISU graduates first doctorate in human computer interaction

Melinda Cerney is the first Iowa State student to graduate with a doctorate in human computer interaction. Iowa State is one of three American universities offering a doctorate in human computer interaction, a program that trains students to understand how humans and computers interact in various environments.

News release.

Actuarial tools helps predict sexual offenders' recidivism

Several states are using an Iowa State professor's actuarial tool to help predict whether sexual offenders will relapse into more criminal behavior.

News release.

Fire safety goes high-tech

A new fire safety program will use Iowa State's virtual reality facilites to put children in a computer-generated fire. The exercise will be realistic and safe.

News release.

New dairy farm plans OKed

Final plans for Iowa State's new dairy farm got the greenlight from the Board of Regents May 5. When completed, the new farm is expected to be among the premiere dairy education and research facilities in the nation.

News release.

New facility will be dedicated to academic success

Iowa State students will soon have a new facility dedicated to improving academic achievement and increasing student retention and graduation rates. Donors committed $10 million to establish the center.

News release.

71 on promotion, tenure list

The Board of Regents approved tenure, promotions or both for 71 Iowa State faculty on May 5. Twenty-nine faculty were promoted to the rank of professor, 39 were promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure, and three faculty were tenured without promotion.

2005-06 P&T list.

Associate director of teacher ed program named

Veronica Stalker has been named associate director of Iowa State's teacher education program.

News release.