Illustration of red blood cells by Todd Buck.
The Art of Science

Iowa State’s scientific illustration program continues to draw attention. Read More

Lake Laverne and the Memorial Union with the text Faculty Honors in the lower left
Several LAS faculty named 2024 AAAS fellows

Recognition by the American Association for the Advancement of Science is considered “a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community,” according to the association. Read More

A rainbow flag blowing in the wind.
The psychology behind anti-trans legislation

Psychology researchers discuss how common human tendencies may cause legislators to pass biased laws. Read More

Bowen Weng, assistant professor of computer science, stands behind a humanoid robot at Iowa State University.
Bowen Weng’s research aims to make humanoid robots not only cool, but safe

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Bowen Weng seeks to not only advance robots, he wants to ensure they can safely coexist with humans. Read More

Susan Stewart publishes study in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research

Susan Stewart, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, has published her latest study, “Work–family–self-care and day drinking among women… Read More

LAS Academic Advisor Jacque Parker talks with a student in her office.
Academic advisors are key to student success

LAS students recommend developing a strong connection with their academic advisors. Read More

Dipali Sashital honored by White House for genome-editing research

Dipali Sashital, professor in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, is one of three Iowa State faculty members honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Read More

Geetu Tuteja, professor of genetics, development, and cell biology; Haninder Kaur, research scientist II; and Ludvin Mejia, doctoral student in genetics and genomics.
Geetu Tuteja earns 2025 Bailey Award

The Bailey Award provides $50,000 per year for three years to support high-risk, high-reward research addressing emerging scientific challenges. Read More