New data science major approved at Iowa State University
New undergraduate degree in data science will help students prepare for one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields.
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LAS College education graduates corded by School of Education
In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 38 graduates were honored by the School of Education for completing the teacher preparation academic program.
Sha’Kurra Evans: Sociology is the world right outside your window
Sha’Kurra Evans (’18 sociology), a McNair Scholar, Multicultural Vision Program scholar and first generation college student, plans to transition into a doctoral program to teach others all she’s learned.
Stepping into forensics at Iowa State
Inspired at a young age by science and Scooby Doo, Jimmy Kruse (’18 criminal justice and biology) is pursuing a future in forensic science.
An aviation adventure
LAS graduating senior Cassandra Gearhart (’18 English and technical communication) paired her two loves — writing and aviation — to soar at Iowa State.
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Geology senior digs deep to reach graduation day
Rachael Dank (’18 geology) overcame challenges to pursue her childhood dream at Iowa State, thanks in part to support and friendship from an LAS alumna.
Students improve smartphone photography skills in Italy
Dennis Chamberlin leads a semester study abroad program in Urbino, Italy, where he is introducing a new course on mobile photography.
First-generation graduate: On the fast track to a future in social justice
First-generation graduate Jacqueline Garcia (’18 political science) will receive her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and wrap up her first year of law school at Drake University in Des Moines.