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Heat trapped in urban areas tricks trees into thinking spring has arrived earlier

LAS scientists track a symptom of the way cities trap heat, a phenomenon known as the “heat-island effect.” Read More

February 12, 2020

Students experience structural geology in the Swiss Alps

A unique field trip course took 20 geology students to the Swiss Alps to experience iconic structural geology. Read More

September 4, 2018

Change Agent: Cinzia Cervato

Improving science education, rebuilding after a stroke. Read More

August 28, 2018

Geology student returns from summer on research vessel, atop active volcano

Chanel Vidal, sophomore in geology, traveled the world this summer for three different research opportunities. Read More

August 20, 2018

Seismologist works to determine the limit of ground accelerations during earthquakes

Igor Beresnev has worked summers and weekends to find the answer to a very old question in seismology. Yes, he says, there is a limit to ground accelerations during an earthquake. Read More

August 9, 2018

The graves of ancient volcanoes

Sven Morgan studies ancient volcanoes, giving insight into modern day volcanoes as well as the growth of continents. Read More

May 31, 2018

Ames High School students trace the source of their bottled water in the stable isotope lab

The Department of Geology and Atmospheric Sciences hosted Ames High School students to explore laboratory research. Read More

May 24, 2018

LAS College education graduates corded by School of Education

In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 38 graduates were honored by the School of Education for completing the teacher preparation academic program. Read More

May 7, 2018