Believing in the power of community
Kaleb Nichols (’24 sociology) will use his future sociology degree to create strong communities for Black youth.
Kaleb Nichols (’24 sociology) will use his future sociology degree to create strong communities for Black youth.
A 2021 study by Scott Feinstein, assistant professor of political science, seemingly predicted Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine in February, and offers insight into Vladimir Putin’s political strategy.
Five LAS alumni have been recognized by the ISU Alumni Association for outstanding work in their personal and professional lives.
Timothy McNicholl, professor of mathematics, received the Scott Hanna Professorship in Mathematics for his outstanding contributions to university teaching, research and service.
Xuan Hien Nguyen, associate professor of mathematics, has been named the Dio Lewis Holl Chair in Applied Mathematics for her excellent teaching practices.
An Iowa State research team discovered that childhood bullying and victimization may not end when students go to college.
The excellent teaching practices of John Lajoie, Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Cason Murphy, Department of Music and Theatre, have been recognized with Cassling Family Awards.
Diego Thompson (MS ’10 sociology, sustainable agriculture; Ph.D. ’14 sociology, sustainable agriculture) credits Professors Emeritus of sociology Cornelia and Jan Flora for nurturing his desire to help rural, disadvantaged groups.