Students

Congratulations to LAS student award recipients

Several LAS students were recently honored with University awards for their outstanding academic achievement, community service or exemplary leadership to the Iowa State community. Congratulations… Read More

April 20, 2016

Canfield, Kaminski discover new type of material that may speed computing

Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have discovered a topological metal, PtSn4 (platinum and tin), with a unique electronic structure that may someday lead to energy efficient computers with increased processor speeds and data storage. Read More

April 19, 2016

Risky business: Studying math to become an actuary

Alec Filak (mathematics and statistics, ’15) knew he was good at math, but he wasn’t sure how that skill could translate into a career. So he took a few math classes his freshman year and quickly learned a math degree could open doors to many great jobs. Read More

April 18, 2016

Economics professor assesses the cost of climate change

Although we have a good idea of how how climatic and physical systems will change in response to greenhouse gases, we need a better understanding of climate change's costs to society, said environmental economist Ivan Rudik. Read More

April 14, 2016

The journey continues: Micevic receives Soros Fellowship

Goran Micevic, a 2010 Iowa State biochemistry graduate, has been selected as a 2016 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow. He is currently in graduate school at Yale School of Medicine. Read More

April 13, 2016

Video: Dave Andersen talks about the odds of a contested convention in this year’s presidential cycle

Iowa State political science professor Dave Andersen talks about the odds of a contested convention in this year's presidential cycle. He also talks about the likelihood of a 3rd party candidacy should Mr. Trump win the nomination. Read More

April 6, 2016

Iowa Public Radio’s Dean Borg wins 2016 Schwartz Award

Eldean “Dean” Borg, senior correspondent and producer for Iowa Public Radio, has been selected by the faculty of Iowa State University’s Greenlee School as the 2016 recipient of the James W. Schwartz Award honoring distinguished service to journalism and mass communication. Read More

April 6, 2016

NROTC coordinates ‘Letters to Soldiers’

In three days, ISU students, faculty and staff write hundreds of letters to soldiers overseas. Read More

April 6, 2016