Magic, or math?
Steve Butler explains how mathematical patterns can be seen in card tricks and more at the Iowa State Fair.
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CATEGORIES: Alumni
Welcome back and exhibition opening reception
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend a “welcome back” event, featuring the new Faces of Iowa State exhibit.
Detecting a concealed weapon or threat is not easy, even for experienced police officers
New research by faculty in psychology and communication studies highlights the need for better research and training to help police officers, military personnel and security guards accurately detect threats.
Schenck named new chair of mathematics
Schenck was previously a professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois. His appointment begins August 16.
New study from LAS biologist tracks nonnative plant species in timing of grassland green-up
Changes in grassland seasonal greening may be due to different factors than once thought
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LAS alum honored for contributions to food safety field
A new award to support advances in food safety was created in memory of Dave Theno (’72, zoology and science journalism) to honor his life work.
David Marshall Miller awarded grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
Grant will help clarify and shape future study.
Saving the monarch butterfly
A distinct appearance and unique migratory behavior inspire people to undertake conservation efforts to reverse the monarch butterfly’s decline.