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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.”

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.

September 4, 2018
Change Agent: Cinzia Cervato
Improving science education, rebuilding after a stroke.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 7, 2018