Research farm unveils algae production facility

Posted: Fri May 17th, 2013

The 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 agriculture

Posted: Thu May 16th, 2013

Andy 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 agriculture

Posted: Mon May 13th, 2013

Craig 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 competition

Posted: Mon May 6th, 2013

CALS 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 dig

Posted: Wed May 1st, 2013

Eleven anthropology students will be staying at the farm and exploring a site near Ute, Iowa.

Farm hub for southwest Iowa research and extension

Posted: Wed May 1st, 2013

The Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm's projects and extension connection are featured in the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil.

Iowa State supports growing Iowa wine industry

Posted: Thu Apr 25th, 2013

Researchers 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 genome

Posted: Mon Apr 22nd, 2013

Using 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 preparations

Posted: Thu Apr 18th, 2013

Seniors 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 College

Posted: Tue Apr 16th, 2013

Theressa 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 Convention

Posted: Wed Apr 3rd, 2013

The 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 documentaries

Posted: Wed Mar 20th, 2013

Brendan 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 State

Posted: Tue Mar 12th, 2013

Trudy 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 success

Posted: Tue Mar 12th, 2013

Students 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 learn

Posted: Tue Mar 12th, 2013

Forestry 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 Curiosities

Posted: Thu Mar 7th, 2013

The 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 learning

Posted: Thu Mar 7th, 2013

A recent conference brought cooperative education to life for four students enrolled in Economics 332/Cooperatives.

Egg Industry Issues Forum April 16-17

Posted: Wed Mar 6th, 2013

The 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 Zoo

Posted: Mon Mar 4th, 2013

Ginny 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 impact

Posted: Thu Feb 21st, 2013

The 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 Pride

Posted: Wed Feb 20th, 2013

The exhibit includes video interviews with current students, Dean Wendy Wintersteen and a video titled, “Follow Your Dreams.”

Cow-calf specialist begins work with beef industry

Posted: Thu Feb 14th, 2013

Patrick 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 moisture

Posted: Mon Feb 11th, 2013

Farmers 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 STEM

Posted: Wed Feb 6th, 2013

CALS 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 16

Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2013

Prospective 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 Fellow

Posted: Fri Feb 1st, 2013

Lisa 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 program

Posted: Thu Jan 31st, 2013

Jianming 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. 1

Posted: Thu Jan 31st, 2013

Theressa 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 Bowl

Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2013

Senior 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 pigs

Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2013

A 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.