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Jigang Wang is keeper of first-in-the-world nanoscope

Jigang Wang's lab on campus houses the world's only Cryogenic Magneto-Terahertz Scanning Near-field Optical Microscope. It's as fancy – and rare – as it sounds. Read More

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Inflation’s ongoing impact evened out in 2022

Professor of Sociology David Peters says inflation hit rural households harder earlier in 2022, but its effects were similar in rural and urban areas by year's end. Read More

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The dark figure of crime

Distinguished Professor Matt DeLisi lays out evidence in his new book that Ted Bundy’s criminal career was far lengthier and deadlier than the official record. Read More

Daniela Dimitrova
Study compares NGO communication around migration

Research by Greenlee professor Daniela Dimitrova finds that the political and cultural context of a country affects non-governmental organizations' messaging. Read More

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Understanding what makes senior towns in Iowa ‘smart’

LAS researchers are studying how some Iowa towns support their aging residents, offering them a high quality of life. Read More

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LAS researchers take lead on innovative collaborations

LAS faculty members Linda Shenk and Yu Wang are leading two of three university-wide research projects related to climate-smart ideas. Read More

Logan TeKolste
Striking a chord with music and entrepreneurship

Logan TeKolste (’23 music education) has developed an innovative way to bring the joy of music to all students, no matter what language they speak. Read More