2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record
Professor William Gallus explains why so many tornadoes have ravaged the U.S. this spring in an essay published in The Conversation.
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What is a heat dome? Iowa State’s William Gallus explains
Professor of Atmospheric Science William Gallus discusses why it’s so hot right now, and how the heat negatively impacts people.
Chemistry for the greater good
Daniel Howell (’24 chemistry) found his calling through chemistry, and now he hopes to make the world a better place because of it.
LAS faculty receive spring 2024 CEAH research grants
The grants support scholarly work in the arts and humanities.
What America’s first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation
Professor of English Matthew Sivils takes a closer look at the origins of American board games in this post from The Conversation.
Economics graduate students present research at annual conference
Several economics graduate students presented their research at the 2024 Midwest Economics Association Conference in Chicago in March.
Chemistry, physics faculty honored by AAAS
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is honoring five Iowa State University researchers for “their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science.”
Springing into undergraduate research
This spring 26 LAS students are conducting research supported by the LAS Dean’s High Impact Awards for Undergraduate Research.