Unsupervised online exams gauge student learning comparably to in-person exams

A new study by Iowa State psychology researchers asserts that supervision during online testing is unnecessary. Read More

August 9, 2023

Zebrafish are a scientist’s favorite for early-stage research

LAS scientists praise the use of zebrafish in research that studies the development of human blood cells. Read More

August 7, 2023

Learning to protect and serve

Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step. Read More

August 2, 2023

Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online exams

Psychology researchers find unsupervised, online exams can accurately assess student learning, but they warn of potential weak spots. Read More

July 31, 2023

ISU researchers part of nationwide project to make sweet corn even better

Alan Myers, biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, is part of a major federal research project aimed at boosting sweet corn quality. Read More

July 24, 2023

What is a heat dome? William Gallus explains

As much of the nation bakes in extreme temperatures, Professor William Gallus discusses the cause and the consequences. Read More

June 28, 2023

Jonathan Kelly named chair of the Department of Psychology

Jonathan Kelly will begin his five-year term as department chair on July 1. Read More

June 28, 2023

Two LAS faculty receive Fulbright fellowships

Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history, and Javier Vela, University Professor of chemistry, received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

June 22, 2023