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Thursday, August 19 2010

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Iowa State awards state-funded grants to boost economy, develop new technologies

Iowa State University has awarded competitive grants totaling $942,389 to 10 research projects that have potential to grow the state's economy. The projects include developing software tools that can improve the quality of health care, expanding a genetic test of cattle embryos and creating diagnostic techniques that will help improve fuel nozzles for gas turbine engines.
News release.

ISU's Blossom Project studies pregnant women and how to produce healthier babies

Christina Campbell (at right), an ISU associate professor of food science and human nutrition, has led the Blossom Project, an ISU research project that has collected data from more than 120 pregnant women in an effort to provide a greater understanding on how prenatal exercise -- in combination with a diet containing omega-3 fatty acids -- can influence the future health of the mother and her child.

Five ISU ROTC cadets take high honors at 29-day summer training in Washington

Five U.S. Army senior cadets from the Cyclone ROTC Battalion at Iowa State were recognized for their achievements at this summer's Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. LDAC is the most important training event for an Army ROTC cadet or National Guard officer candidate. The 29-day capstone course incorporates a range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability. The Cyclone Battalion consistently ranks in the top three percent of the 273 ROTC programs in the nation.
News release.

ISU researchers discover cause of immune system avoidance of certain pathogens

Two Iowa State University researchers discovered that a special set of sugars found on some disease-causing pathogens helps those pathogens fight the body's natural defenses as well as vaccines. This discovery may be a first step in understanding a disease family that includes tuberculosis for which there are currently no good vaccines or cures.

News release.


U.S. News rankings: Iowa State continues among top 25 percent of public national universities

Iowa State is once again ranked among the top one-fourth of all public national universities in the U.S. News & World Report's 2011 "America's Best Colleges" annual rankings. For the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News places Iowa State in an elite group of colleges and universities that provide learning communities -- making it one of just 24 institutions on that list.

News release.

Flood Update: Ways to give or receive help

There are a number of ways to give or receive help as the community recovers from recent floods. In a recent press release, Ames Mayor Ann Campbell outlines information on governmental disaster assistance, local agencies that can provide assistance, and opportunities for those who wish to volunteer time, equipment or money to help

Flood updates.

State Fair veterinarian oversees all creatures great and small


The deep-fried Twinkies and corn dogs will have to wait. As the veterinarian for the Iowa State Fair, Dr. Bruce Leuschen won't have much down time as he oversees the health care for approximately 15,000 animals during the 11 days of the fair plus several pre-fair days. Leuschen, Iowa State University Veterinarian and Clinician at ISU's College of Veterinary Medicine, left Tuesday morning for the State Fairgrounds. This is the third year that Leuschen has been the State Fair veterinarian. He's seen about everything, but surprises still happen.

News release.

Helmers collects water at his test site.

Helmers collects water at his test site.

Switchgrass lessens soil nitrate loss into waterways, ISU researcher says

Iowa State University researchers Matt Helmers and Antonio Mallarino find that by planting switchgrass and using certain agronomic practices, farmers can significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen and nitrates that leach into the soil.

News release.

Hira provides money-saving tips to make the most of your grocery dollars

Tahira Hira, an ISU professor of personal finance and consumer economics in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and one of the nation's leading financial literacy experts, provides 10 money-saving tips for your next shopping trip to the grocery store.
News release.

Gift will make new academic auditorium a reality at Iowa State

One of Iowa State University's most critical needs will soon be met as the Board of Regents today approved plans for a $10 million, 400-seat auditorium to be built on campus. Construction is scheduled to be completed when fall semester classes start in 2012. The Change Happens Foundation of Holualoa, Hawaii, headed by ISU alumnus Douglas Troxel, has made a $5 million commitment toward the construction of the state-of-the-art auditorium building.
News release.

Iowa State’s chemistry department expects big boost from $78 million Hach Hall

Iowa State University's Hach Hall opens when the fall semester begins on Aug. 23. The first rooms in heavy use will be undergraduate teaching labs. Research programs and faculty members will move into labs and offices throughout the semester. The building will be formally dedicated on Oct. 8.

News release.

ISU design, computer science collaboration receives Motorola Foundation grant for game development competition

The College of Design and Department of Computer Science will use a $50,000 grant from the Motorola Foundation to host a yearlong game development competition for ISU students majoring in design, technology, communication and business disciplines. Anson Call, associate professor of integrated studio arts, and Chris Johnson, lecturer in computer science, will serve as advisers. The competition will be announced to students at the beginning of fall semester via publications such as the Iowa State Daily and Toons, as well as learning communities and other campus networks.
News release.

Koll named Big 12 Athlete of the Year

Lisa Koll is the first female Cyclone to win Big 12 Athlete of the Year. She also won the Honda Award and is a finalist for The Bowerman -- the nation's top award for collegiate track and field athletes.

Iowa State Athletics news release.

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