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Tuesday, May 31 2005

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Break test planned for high-performance bridge beam

Engineers will test a bridge beam made of ultra-high performance concrete until it breaks in an Iowa State lab June 9. A similar beam will be used this summer to construct a bridge in Wapello County. It will be the first use of the concrete in an American bridge.

News release.

Powder found on campus isn't dangerous

A hazardous materials team has determined the powder that spilled out of an envelope sent to Iowa State's Admissions Office is not a dangerous substance. Members of the Des Moines Fire Department's hazardous materials team determined the powder is a common household cleaner.

News release.

Crum named associate dean

Michael Crum, professor of logistics and supply chain management and the John and Ruth DeVries Chair in Business, has been named associate dean for graduate programs for the College of Business.

News release.

Scientists will discuss plant stem cells

Plant scientists from throughout the world will gather at Iowa State June 2-5 to discuss meristem biology. Plant meristems contain stem cells, capable of differentiation into many cell types. They are the centers of growth and cellular production.

News release.

Ethanol-fueled car in top 20

Iowa State's racer goes 0 to 60 in under four seconds. It tops out at 110 mph. And the little blue and white formula car cracked the top 20 at the 2005 Formula SAE races May 18-22 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich.

News release.

Foundation pledges $100,000 to endow scholarships

The AEGON Transamerica Foundation, Cedar Rapids, has made a three-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the College of Business to establish an endowed scholarship for finance and accounting students.

News release.

Interim for African American Studies program named

Gary Tartakov, professor of art and design, has been named the interim director of the African American Studies program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective July 1.

News release.

Award to mentor program for new school leaders

A mentoring program for new school district leaders has been awarded a $111,000 grant from the R.J. Carver Charitable Trust.

News release.

Solar car qualifies

Iowa State's solar car ran well in a Topeka, Kan. competition, easily qualifying for this summer's 2,500 national race.

News release.

Gift to enhance access to rare books

A Lennox Foundation gift will improve access to rare volumes in the Iowa State library and enhance preservation efforts.

News release.

Vice provost for Extension search begins

The search is under way for the next leader of Iowa State University Extension, an organization with a network of educational services in all 99 Iowa counties.

News release.

Glacier geology still cleaning Iowa groundwater

The last glacier to advance into Iowa left behind a system that is still cleaning Iowa groundwater.

News release.

Plant Sciences funds to seven projects

Iowa State's Plant Sciences Institute has awarded start-up funding to seven innovative research projects.

News release.

On-farm research program begins

An on-farm research pilot program is under way in northwest Iowa.

News release.

Englin to direct residence department

Pete Englin, Iowa State dean of students since 2000, has been named director of ISU's Department of Residence effective July 1. His appointment is pending approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

News release.