LAS researchers among 13 from Iowa State who receive NSF CAREER Awards
Thirteen Iowa State researchers have been selected to receive more than $5.5 million in NSF CAREER Awards, setting a new record for program support.
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LAS projects awarded additional funding to further the university’s strategic plan
The projects focus on artificial intelligence in the humanities and support for undergraduate student internships at Ames National Laboratory.
Two humanities faculty receive Fulbright awards
John Levis, professor of English, and Elisa Rizo, associate professor of world languages and cultures, have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year.
Burgin selected as chair of Iowa State’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology
Amy Burgin comes to Iowa State from the University of Kansas. She will begin her appointment on Jan. 1, 2025.
Megan Myers appointed chair of world languages and cultures department
Megan Myers, associate professor of Spanish, will begin her five-year term as chair on July 1.
Two LAS students selected for Fulbright awards
The students will teach English abroad after earning Fulbright fellowships.
Chemistry, physics faculty honored by AAAS
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is honoring five Iowa State University researchers for “their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science.”
Several LAS faculty selected for Miller Fellowships
The projects, with representation from all eight colleges to impact student-centric instruction across the university, will share a total of $385,552. Six of the nine projects address AI in the curriculum.