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  • Illustrated image of Ireland.
    Cardinal and gold tackles the Emerald Isle

    The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication's new major – sports media and communication – gave students a unique experiential learning opportunity in Dublin, Ireland.

    December 3, 2025

  • Doug Gentile
    Be kind to others, it can be good for your own health, mind

    Iowa State University psychology professor Douglas Gentile says even thinking kind thoughts can have a powerful effect.

    November 13, 2025

  • Bowen Weng, roboticist and assistant professor of computer science, stands beside two humanoid robots in the Iowa State University computer science robotics lab.
    LAS researchers are working to safely advance the capabilities of humanoid robots

    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences researchers are working to develop and test new methods that could help advance the physical intelligence and capabilities of humanoid robots, while also prioritizing the development of safety standards that will allow robots and humans to interact safely.

    November 4, 2025

  • Professor Geetu Tuteja holds a small vial of liquid in front of her face.
    Lessons from a temporary organ

    As a professor of genetics, development and cell biology, Geetu Tuteja’s research investigates how genes and their regulatory elements control early placental development, particularly how cells establish the connection between mother and fetus.

    October 9, 2025

  • Student performer kneels on stage in front of purple and blue lighting and shadow puppetry
    Puppet Power 2025 brings the global field of applied puppetry to Ames

    Ames will host the international hybrid conference for the first time. The event explores process, practice, and possibility in applied puppetry.

    October 6, 2025

  • Sithmi Hewage
    Interns: How LAS students spent their summer 

    Summer offers college students the chance to get ahead and distinguish themselves through internships, research, and other hands-on learning experiences. As a new academic year begins, three College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) students reflect on their summer of learning, growing, and preparing for what’s next. Sithmi Hewage Sithmi…

    September 2, 2025

  • PIRI team led by Robbyn Anand, Department of Chemistry
    Robbyn Anand leads team that will tackle critical water challenges

    The leaders of the latest Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (PIRI), led my Associate Professor Robbyn Anand, Department of Chemistry, are leveraging the best insight and knowledge and latest technology of our time to deliver innovative and impactful solutions for improving water purification for human health and national defense purposes.

    August 20, 2025

  • Students sitting on the grass, talking.
    Connecting Cyclones through learning communities

    Learning communities – comprising a small group of students in the same major – are one of Iowa State's most impactful student support experiences.

    August 6, 2025