Rurality, social identity is driving polarization in Iowa
New Iowa State University research finds rurality, education and race significantly predicted the change from Democrat to Republican in 2016.
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LAS chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Iowa State Distinguished Professor and Ames Laboratory scientist Patricia Thiel receives one of the highest national honors in her field.
Faculty honored with LAS Dean’s Emerging Faculty Leaders award
Anderson, Rizo and Zhou honored as emerging leaders.
LAS undergraduates shine at the Iowa Statehouse during Research in the Capitol
Eleven Iowa State undergraduate students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College showcased their research at the Iowa State Capitol
Research center, Innocence Project, statistics magazine mark anniversary of ‘Strengthening Forensic Science’ report with special issue
CSAFE is working with with the Innocence Project to report on the latest in forensics science.
ISU Research Day brings together diverse blend of LAS faculty, researchers
Many LAS College researchers—from plant pathologists and artists to computer scientists and historians—were among the 250 Iowa State researchers who participated in a successful ISU Research day, on March 28.
Behnken named director of leadership studies
Behnken was selected to lead the program through June 30, 2022.
Levis awarded Angela B. Pavitt Professorship in English
John Levis was honored as the Angela B. Pavitt Professor in English.
A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes
New research out of the Department of Psychology shows that walking around and offering kindness to others reduces anxiety and increases happiness.