News

LAS students awarded Dean’s High Impact Undergraduate Research Awards

Students are compensated for high-end research in a variety of disciplines, ranging from chemistry and journalism to psychology and economics. Read More

February 19, 2020

How do you determine the age of a fingerprint?

LAS chemists used mass spectrometry tools to analyze fingerprints and found clues in the fatty oils within the prints. Read More

February 19, 2020

ISU Theatre’s “The Wolves” shares the fighting spirit of a teen girls’ soccer team

"The Wolves" is guest directed by LAS alumna Taylor Millar ('17 performing arts). Read More

February 19, 2020

Jigang Wang, professor of physics and astronomy, publishes paper in npj Quantum Materials

Cutting-edge research leads to discoveries about vibrational motions and how they may prolong desired electron excitations. Read More

February 18, 2020

Aaron Rossini named 2020 Sloan Research Fellow

Iowa State chemist honored for expanding insight into the structure of molecules. Read More

February 13, 2020

Heat trapped in urban areas tricks trees into thinking spring has arrived earlier

LAS scientists track a symptom of the way cities trap heat, a phenomenon known as the “heat-island effect.” Read More

February 12, 2020

Michael Young appointed to Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council

Young brings math-equity expertise and transformative ideas to help Iowa students excel in science, technology, engineering and math. Read More

February 12, 2020

World Languages and Cultures faculty use innovative approach to engage students

Students in James Nemiroff's Spanish class use VR to lead tours in Spain for their peers, allowing the entire class to virtually experience Spain. Read More

February 6, 2020