Students from a previous Research at the Capitol day.
ISU undergraduates to show off research at the Iowa Capitol

Several LAS students are among the undergraduates who will showcase their innovative ideas at the annual Research in the Capitol event on March 25. Read More

Matt DeLisi
New book sheds light on criminal behaviors, forensic frontier with DNA

Professor Matt DeLisi has authored a new book that examines over 100 cold cases recently resolved by DNA evidence. Read More

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Faculty receive awards for innovative work in sustainability

Faculty members are recognized for their research related to sustainability. Read More

Nerva coin depicting early voting scene in Rome.
Ancient Rome successfully fought against voter intimidation

David Hollander, professor of history, writes in The Conversation that efforts to regulate voting access go way back, as depicted on an early Roman coin. Read More

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LAS faculty honored for their teaching contributions

Faculty members receive donor-funded awards for their exemplary teaching skills. Read More

Illustration of a witch flying on a broom
Can witches fly?

Professor of History Michael Bailey unpacks the medieval invention − and skepticism − of the witch on a broomstick in an article from The Conversation. Read More

Professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology Nicole Valenzuela, right, holding an adult painted turtle inside her Bessey Hall lab, with research scientist Itzel Sifuentes-Romero.
Lab-grown liver organoid to speed up turtle research

The discovery will aid deeper study of turtle genetics, including the cause of traits with potential medical applications for humans, such as the ability to survive weeks without oxygen. Read More

Public relations students show off their national award
Creating a connected community

Public relations students win national competition for campaign that raises mental health awareness and connects students to resources. Read More