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.
Twenty-two Iowa State undergraduates presented their research to legislators and others during the annual “Research in the Capitol” in the Rotunda of the State Capitol building in Des Moines.
When Michael Bugeja joined Iowa State University as Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in 2003, students were his top priority. More internships, more scholarships, and more ways for students to get involved were on his long list of ideas to restructure the school.
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.
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions that result from human activity make the terrestrial biosphere, which includes all land-based ecosystems, a net contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.
What was once thought to be a helpful pit stop for carbon dioxide to accumulate harmlessly without contributing to global warming actually isn’t as helpful as scientists had hoped.
Vang quickly earned a reputation within the college and across campus as a relentless advocate for students and for creating and maintaining culturally diverse and welcoming environments.
Iowa State University students snared top honors Saturday in the AAF-Des Moines awards competition, winning “Best of Show” plus one Gold and three Silver prizes.