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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names Jennifer Owens director of student services

Jennifer Owens has been named director of student services for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University. Owens will work across all LAS programs and majors to ensure the success of students through undergraduate academic advising; undergraduate orientation and onboarding; and the college’s academic policies and procedures. Additional duties include managing … Continue reading The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names Jennifer Owens director of student services

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Brett VanVeller receives 2019 National Science Foundation CAREER award

Assistant professor Brett VanVeller has earned a 2019 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Iowa State’s Geetu Tuteja selected for Pew Scholars Biomedical Research Program

Tuteja is one of 22 scientists chosen from 178 applicants to receive a four-year, $300,000 grant to conduct biomedical research aimed at advancing human health.

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New economic study shows combination of SNAP and WIC improves food security

A team of Iowa State University economists developed a methodology to analyze potential redundancies between two food assistance programs.

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Greenlee summit focuses on civility

S.E. Cupp of CNN and Leslie Gaines-Ross of Weber Shandwick will present at the 2019 Greenlee Summit September 5-6, 2019.

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Debra Marquart – Iowa Poet Laureate and ISU Change Agent

Debra Marquart, ISU Distinguished Professor of English and recently named Iowa Poet Laureate recognized as ISU Change Agent.

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Changing the conversation about elective sterilization for women

New Iowa State University research details the hurdles many women face and the sharp contrast in information provided for women and men.

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Doctors can estimate patient adherence by simply asking about medication routine

New Iowa State University research suggests doctors stop asking patients about missed pills and start asking about their routines.

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Deadline to apply for National Science Foundation Innovation Corps summer cohort is May 30

Iowa State University seeks first cohort for National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps).