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Homepage Features ArchiveResearch farm unveils algae production facilityPosted: Fri May 17th, 2013The BioCentury Research Farm on May 16 featured its Algal Production Facility, Iowa State's first facility equipped to grow large amounts of algae biomass. Student speaker emphasizes importance of agriculturePosted: Thu May 16th, 2013Andy Chamra, a graduating senior in agricultural business, spoke about the importance of agricultural degrees at the College convocation on May 11. Balancing the world of sustainable agriculturePosted: Mon May 13th, 2013Craig Chase, coordinator of the statewide Local Food and Farm Program, talks about working to increase the availability of Iowa-grown products. Students take top prizes in business plan competitionPosted: Mon May 6th, 2013CALS students Colin Hurd and Shivani Garg claimed $5,000 prizes at the finals of the statewide Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition. Research farm site of anthropology student digPosted: Wed May 1st, 2013Eleven anthropology students will be staying at the farm and exploring a site near Ute, Iowa. Farm hub for southwest Iowa research and extensionPosted: Wed May 1st, 2013The Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm's projects and extension connection are featured in the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil. Iowa State supports growing Iowa wine industryPosted: Thu Apr 25th, 2013Researchers are lending their expertise to put the state’s wine industry on the map through the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute. Researchers unlock secrets of turtle genomePosted: Mon Apr 22nd, 2013Using the latest technology, researchers have helped to unlock some of the 200-million-year-old secrets buried deep in the genome of a species of turtle. College students busy with Veishea preparationsPosted: Thu Apr 18th, 2013Seniors Hilary Morris and Rachel Owen talk in this video about their roles as co-chairs of Veishea, the largest student-run event of its kind in the nation. Cultivating diversity in the CollegePosted: Tue Apr 16th, 2013Theressa Cooper, assistant dean for diversity since Feb. 1, talks about learning what CALS is about, including its culture and climate. Iowa State hosts Block and Bridle ConventionPosted: Wed Apr 3rd, 2013The 93rd National Block and Bridle Convention, the first one ever to take place at Iowa State University, will be April 4-6. Bug expert hosts Science Channel documentariesPosted: Wed Mar 20th, 2013Brendan Dunphy, research associate in the entomology department, debuts April 28 as the host of "Planet Ant," a program about insects. Renowned geneticist to speak at Iowa StatePosted: Tue Mar 12th, 2013Trudy Mackay, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, will be the featured speaker March 27 at a symposium of the Center for Integrated Animal Genomics. Learning communities encourage successPosted: Tue Mar 12th, 2013Students find joining a learning community not only offers support, but the opportunity to build lifelong friendships and a chance to grow academically. Land donation helps students team up to learnPosted: Tue Mar 12th, 2013Forestry students and English majors partner to care for the land through a program that combines creative writing and environmental coursework. College contributes to Cabinet of CuriositiesPosted: Thu Mar 7th, 2013The College loaned an antique apple cider press and corn sheller to an exhibit of odd and peculiar artifacts from collections across campus. Conference on cooperatives enhances student learningPosted: Thu Mar 7th, 2013A recent conference brought cooperative education to life for four students enrolled in Economics 332/Cooperatives. Egg Industry Issues Forum April 16-17Posted: Wed Mar 6th, 2013The early registration deadline is March 15 for the fifth annual Egg Industry Issues Forum, organized by the Egg Industry Center. New emphasis on interactivity at Insect ZooPosted: Mon Mar 4th, 2013Ginny Morgal has emphasized interactivity and the scientific process since taking over last May as program assistant in charge of the traveling ISU Insect Zoo. U.S. egg industry improves efficiency, environmental impactPosted: Thu Feb 21st, 2013The egg industry is operating at much greater efficiency while leaving a smaller environmental footprint than it did 50 years ago, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University. College Video Featured in Iowa Hall of PridePosted: Wed Feb 20th, 2013The exhibit includes video interviews with current students, Dean Wendy Wintersteen and a video titled, “Follow Your Dreams.” Cow-calf specialist begins work with beef industryPosted: Thu Feb 14th, 2013Patrick Gunn, who joined the animal science department earlier this month, said his first priority is to meet with as many beef producers as possible. New weather stations to monitor soil moisturePosted: Mon Feb 11th, 2013Farmers will be able to check soil moisture levels around the state when the Department of Agronomy upgrades weather stations at several research and demonstration farms. Strengths in STEMPosted: Wed Feb 6th, 2013CALS offers many programs that support education and innovation to help Iowa’s young people prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Grad student recruitment weekend Feb. 15 and 16Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2013Prospective graduate students are invited to learn more about ISU and Ames and meet with students and faculty from a variety of disciplines. Professor named Stanford Leopold Leadership FellowPosted: Fri Feb 1st, 2013Lisa Schulte Moore has received a fellowship from the 2013 Leopold Leadership Program at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment. Agronomist joins corn-breeding programPosted: Thu Jan 31st, 2013Jianming Yu joined the Department of Agronomy Jan. 1. DuPont Pioneer provided the funding for the position and Yu is serving as the Pioneer Distinguished Chair in Maize Breeding. New assistant dean for diversity begins Feb. 1Posted: Thu Jan 31st, 2013Theressa Cooper began as the assistant dean for diversity on Feb. 1. The position was created to coordinate, manage and implement the college’s existing diversity programs. Turf management student to intern at Super BowlPosted: Fri Jan 11th, 2013Senior Kevin Hansen was selected for Toro's Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. He will spend seven days in New Orleans helping prepare the game and practice fields for the Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. Researchers to study costly disease in pigsPosted: Fri Jan 11th, 2013A team of researchers at Iowa State University has received a $3 million grant to study genetic resistance to the costliest disease threatening the pork industry. |