College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
LAS News
Search
Close Search
Give
Toggle Menu

Featured

  • Psychology student Molly Sickels.
    Researching the possibilities

    Molly Sickels (’26 psychology) has immersed herself in numerous undergraduate research opportunities in the Department of Psychology.

    April 14, 2026

  • Matt DeLisi
    Science association honors Matt DeLisi for studies of criminal behavior

    The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is honoring College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Professor and Distinguished Professor Matt DeLisi for his contributions to criminal justice.

    March 26, 2026

  • Bill Gallus
    Bill Gallus to present Spring 2026 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture

    Bill Gallus, Distinguished Professor in the Department of the Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate, was selected by Dean Benjamin Withers to deliver the Spring 2026 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. The lecture, “Iowa’s Surprising 2020 Derecho: What Have Meteorologists Learned?” will be presented in…

    February 11, 2026

  • 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