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Studying the stars

After NASA's announcement of the first known system of seven Earth-sized planets around a single star, Steve Kawaler explains how planets are found. To know more about the planets, we have to look to the stars.

March 27, 2017

Improving drug analysis

Aaron Rossini uses a specialized machine at ISU, one of only about 5 in North America, to help pharmaceutical companies test their drug products.

March 21, 2017

“German Iowa and the Global Midwest” examines lasting influence of immigrants in Iowa

If history helps connect people, enlightening people to their own immigrant past might promote some understanding for today's contemporary debates.

March 8, 2017

Two icy projects look at glacier speed as climate warms

Neal Iverson says the research could help predict how much glaciers will contribute to the rise of sea levels.

January 27, 2017

Computer scientists research how to program molecules

Through "computing in soup" these researchers ensure dependability in DNA machines.

January 23, 2017

We’ve reached our goal! Thank you for supporting United Way!

Your support today is an investment for tomorrow. Thanks to the generous support from our faculty, staff and students, we have exceeded our goal, raising $37,772 to date!

November 30, 2016