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Chemists build synthetic catalysts to break down biomass

Yan Zhao, professor of chemistry, and his research team have figured out how to break down plant fibers in biomass and turn it into useful fuels and chemicals. Read More

August 18, 2023

A summer of discovery

From gamma-ray telescopes to gene editing, LAS undergraduates are gaining hands-on skills in summer research. Read More

August 14, 2023

Unsupervised online exams gauge student learning comparably to in-person exams

A new study by Iowa State psychology researchers asserts that supervision during online testing is unnecessary. Read More

August 9, 2023

LAS associate professors awarded grant for promising and creative new research

Two associate professors and their research teams have been awarded the Frontier Science Fund in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for notable scientific research. Read More

August 8, 2023

Celebrate faculty and staff at the LAS Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony

Join us as we present the LAS Convocation and Awards on September 7, 2023 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. Read More

August 8, 2023

Zebrafish are a scientist’s favorite for early-stage research

LAS scientists praise the use of zebrafish in research that studies the development of human blood cells. Read More

August 7, 2023

Learning to protect and serve

Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step. Read More

August 2, 2023

Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online exams

Psychology researchers find unsupervised, online exams can accurately assess student learning, but they warn of potential weak spots. Read More

July 31, 2023