Archive: 2017

“German Iowa and the Global Midwest” examines lasting influence of immigrants in Iowa

If history helps connect people, enlightening people to their own immigrant past might promote some understanding for today's contemporary debates.

March 8, 2017

LAS introduces two new International Student Specialists

Kabongwe "K.B." Gwebu and Suzanne Harle will nurture a welcoming and supportive environment for international students.

March 8, 2017

LAS scientist details the indirect effects of an invasive species in Guam

The brown tree snake has affected the regeneration of trees on the island of Guam over a span of decades.

March 8, 2017

Science Journal for Kids gives ISU research a new audience

Middle and high school students learn if bees get the flu thanks to Iowa State Research featured in a new journal for kids.

March 1, 2017

Weber-Fève receives another teaching award

Stacey Weber-Fève, Associate Professor of French, has been awarded the 2017 Dorothy Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award at the Post-Secondary Level by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). The honor recognizes “teachers who have demonstrated excellence and commitment in the teaching of the French language…

February 28, 2017

Genetics research could lead to better crops

New research outlines how the genetic pathways that govern growth and stress response in plants sometimes clash.

February 27, 2017

African American Studies students attend Atlanta conference

Students interacted with young Atlanta leaders and top scholars in the field while reflecting on President Obama's legacy and impact.

February 22, 2017

Gangloff receives Marie Curie Research Fellowship

Dr. Eric Gangloff is among the most recent recipients of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellowship. The fellowship, provided by the European Commission, supports the most promising individual researchers from around the world.

February 21, 2017