Summer insights from LAS undergraduate researchers
From tracking superflares to studying NBA activism, LAS Dean’s Undergraduate Research Award recipients share how they spent their summer.
Tag: biology
Graduating senior pursued passion for marine biology at landlocked Iowa State
Toni Sleugh will begin a Ph.D. in marine biology at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.
The power of a positive role model
At Iowa State, graduating senior Maya Walker (’21 biology) expanded her perspective—from working in Iowa emergency rooms to studying in Ireland. Now she also hopes to expand opportunities for others as a future physician.
Bound to make an impact
Graduating senior Psalm Solomon Blaine Amos (’21 biology, environmental science) found support through the STEM Scholars and Science Bound programs to pursue his goals of improving water health.
Improving lives through health
Courtney Schill (’21 anthropology, biology) found inspiration for her future public health career in an unlikely place – an ancient Mexican burial site.
ISU robot helps keep biology research moving forward
In contrast to safety limitations for humans, a robot at Iowa State University continues to toil away in its laboratory, oblivious to the coronavirus outbreak.
Toni Sleugh selected as 2019 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholar
The competitive national award will help Sleugh pursue her passion for marine biology.
Peters named Roy J. Carver Professor in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Award recognizes his innovative biomolecular research that impacts both human and plant health.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust’s Commitment of $3.5 Million will advance biomolecular research at Iowa State University
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust of Muscatine, Iowa, has committed more than $3.5 million to transform biomolecular research at Iowa State University.