Students

Internships that inspire

From data analysis with Tesla to scientific discovery in France, LAS students share how recent summer internships helped prepare them for the future. Read More

September 6, 2023

Turning dance education on its head

Senior Maddy Ladehoff wants to make dance education safer and more inclusive. The Start Something LAS Academy and CYstarters helped her choreograph her vision. Read More

September 5, 2023

Recognizing a need turns into business venture

A desire to help Black youth in his community inspired Kaleb Nichols ('24 liberal studies) to turn his passion into a profession. Read More

September 5, 2023

A summer of discovery

From gamma-ray telescopes to gene editing, LAS undergraduates are gaining hands-on skills in summer research. Read More

August 14, 2023

Learning to protect and serve

Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step. Read More

August 2, 2023

Passionate entrepreneurs take on holistic health

Two students in the LAS Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy plan to create a personalized vitamin for women that caters to different personal needs. Read More

July 6, 2023

Cyclones chasing cyclones

Meteorology students witnessed the power of Mother Nature in Iowa earlier this spring when multiple tornadoes formed just days apart. Read More

June 2, 2023

Middle Eastern studies students meet major opportunities

LAS students learn beyond the classroom through study abroad and immersive language programs. Read More

May 16, 2023