Study shows quizzes improve academic performance
Frequent quizzes may bolster students’ ability to succeed in the classroom.
Category: Research
Nell Gabiam honored with LAS Dean’s Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
Gabiam’s research focuses on the politics of humanitarian and development aid in Palestinian refugee camps.
Chris Low receives LAS Dean’s Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
His research centers on the late Ottoman Empire, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian Ocean world and environmental history.
Sociology, data science and statistics research enhance Iowa study
Study examines Iowa towns with decreased population experiencing same or higher perception of quality of life.
Derecho from a storm expert’s perspective
Bill Gallus, professor of atmospheric sciences, weighs in on the storm.
Discovery shows potential to transform chemical manufacturing
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory explore catalyst for efficient and less expensive industrial processes.
Plant scientists study the interaction of heat stress responses in corn
Research shows how cells work together to help plants with heat stress.
Two LAS faculty members receive Lucken Awards
Congratulations to David Peterson, Department of Political Science, and Tao Wang, Department of History, for receiving Lucken Awards.