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  • Risky business: Studying math to become an actuary

    Alec Filak (mathematics and statistics, ’15) knew he was good at math, but he wasn’t sure how that skill could translate into a career. So he took a few math classes his freshman year and quickly learned a math degree could open doors to many great jobs.

    April 18, 2016

  • Economics professor assesses the cost of climate change

    Although we have a good idea of how how climatic and physical systems will change in response to greenhouse gases, we need a better understanding of climate change's costs to society, said environmental economist Ivan Rudik.

    April 14, 2016

  • The journey continues: Micevic receives Soros Fellowship

    Goran Micevic, a 2010 Iowa State biochemistry graduate, has been selected as a 2016 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow. He is currently in graduate school at Yale School of Medicine.

    April 13, 2016

  • More than words: Students experience what it means to be deaf

    Language is about more than words. Whether they are written, spoken or signed, words are part of a language that cannot be separated from the culture. This philosophy is the foundation of the American Sign Language program that Jonathan Webb started nearly four years ago at Iowa State University.

    April 11, 2016

  • Video: Dave Andersen talks about the odds of a contested convention in this year’s presidential cycle

    Iowa State political science professor Dave Andersen talks about the odds of a contested convention in this year's presidential cycle. He also talks about the likelihood of a 3rd party candidacy should Mr. Trump win the nomination.

    April 6, 2016

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    Understanding ISIS, Middle East violence and what the resulting refugee crisis means for the U.S.

    Learn more about ISIS' goals and motivations when Christopher Low, assistant professor of history, presents at the ‪LAS‬ Dean's Lecture on April 6.

    April 6, 2016

  • LAS student named Goldwater Scholar

    Samuel Schulte, a senior in biochemistry, was named a Goldwater Scholar along with Aubrey Foulk, a senior in environmental science and biology. Charles Labuzzetta, a junior in mathematics, received an honorable mention. The scholarships are awarded by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation and recognize students of outstanding potential who intend to pursue careers in research.

    April 5, 2016

  • Government use of technology has potential to increase food security

    Increasing production is not the only solution to address food insecurity, according to Prashant Rajan, adjunct assistant professor of English and communication studies, and Shweta Chopra, assistant professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering.

    March 22, 2016