Research

Driven by curiosity
From digging into history archives to studying human malaria parasites, these LAS students are spending their summer making discoveries and gaining valuable research skills. Read More

August 5, 2024
LAS researchers among 13 from Iowa State who receive NSF CAREER Awards
Thirteen Iowa State researchers have been selected to receive more than $5.5 million in NSF CAREER Awards, setting a new record for program support. Read More

August 5, 2024
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. Read More

June 24, 2024
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. Read More

June 18, 2024
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. Read More

June 6, 2024
LAS faculty receive spring 2024 CEAH research grants
The grants support scholarly work in the arts and humanities. Read More

May 9, 2024
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. Read More

May 8, 2024
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. Read More

April 30, 2024