Neal Iverson awarded Arthur L. Day Medal
Iverson’s transformative research improves scientists’ understanding of how glaciers move and shape landscapes.
Category: Research
Ordinance reduces violent crime near late-night bars by making owners part of solution
Crime risk dramatically dropped a year after implementing an ordinance requiring bar owners to beef up security efforts.
Teens sacrifice sleep when they spend more time on electronic devices
The temptation to respond to social media notifications and text messages from friends is keeping more and more teens awake at night.
You would not ask a firefighter to perform open-heart surgery
“Collective intelligence” may not reflect an accurate picture of group dynamics according to new research by Marcus Credé.
Iowa State astronomer says star dust helps explain mysterious dimming star
“This is very rare – it’s the only star we’ve found that shows these phenomena,” Massimo Marengo said.
Fertilizers adjust nitrogen cycle of prairie plants
Research shows excess nutrients from fertilizers gives an advantage to early season plants in prairies ecosystems.
Winter recognized for innovative research in chemistry
Winter creates new photocages would could have exciting applications in medicine.
Two faculty members in political science receive Lucken Awards
A generous donation furthers research on American Government and Politics, and China.