Innovators of Iowa State: New hope in treating melanoma
Robbyn Anand, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, is leading the way to faster, more accurate ways to detect melanoma.
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Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
LAS Associate Dean Monic Behnken cites research in an essay for The Conversation that says police officers in schools could cause students more harm than good. -
A new wrinkle in turtles: Their genomes fold in a unique way
A new study led by evolutionary biologist Nicole Valenzuela describes the three-dimensional architecture of turtle genomes, which fold in a configuration unlike any other animal observed so far. -
After years as a writing professor, I became a welder − here’s what I learned
Professor of English Jo Mackiewicz has added welder to her vita. In this essay from The Conversation, she discusses what it's like for women to work in skilled trades. -
A dazzling 'Die Fledermaus' showcases opera as the total art
Enjoy an evening at the opera with ISU Theatre, ISU Symphony Orchestra, and ISU Opera Studio. "Die Fledermaus" runs Nov. 7-10 in Fisher Theater. -
New study uses climate data to predict building maintenance costs for U.S. Department of Defense
Christina Patricola, Department of the Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate, is part of a new study that looked at ways to prepare multi-building entities for extreme weather. -
Understanding how plants balance growth and survival
Hongqing Guo, assistant professor of genetics, development and cell biology, received a $1.8 million federal grant to study a gene that affects both how plants grow and how they respond to environmental threats. -
LAS Study Abroad launches new programs
The LAS Study Abroad team is launching seven new programs during the 2024-2025 academic year that will help students explore new destinations and gain professional experience. -
Linda Shenk to deliver LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
Linda Shenk, professor in the Department of English, will deliver the fall 2024 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture on Monday, November 4, at 6 p.m.