Research

The logic of belief: How do we know what’s true?
At first glance, philosophy and science might seem worlds apart – one grounded in careful reasoning, the other in measurable experiments. But for Iowa State Associate Professor of Philosophy Stephen Biggs, both disciplines are driven by a shared goal: figuring out what’s true.

July 15, 2025
Susan Stewart publishes study in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research
Susan Stewart, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, has published her latest study, “Work–family–self-care and day drinking among women during the COVD-19 pandemic,” in the latest edition of the journal Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research.

February 13, 2025
Superb summer experiences
Some LAS students spent their summers broadening their horizons and academic goals through research, internships, and amazing travel experiences.

August 19, 2024
LAS researchers among 13 from Iowa State who receive NSF CAREER Awards
Thirteen Iowa State researchers have been selected to receive more than $5.5 million in NSF CAREER Awards, setting a new record for program support.

August 5, 2024
Economics graduate students present research at annual conference
Several economics graduate students presented their research at the 2024 Midwest Economics Association Conference in Chicago in March.

April 30, 2024
Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online exams
Psychology researchers find unsupervised, online exams can accurately assess student learning, but they warn of potential weak spots.

July 31, 2023
Sustainable solutions for safer food, cleaner water
Across the food supply chain, Iowa State researchers are striving to help protect the health of animals, people, and the environment.

March 28, 2023
LAS researchers take lead on innovative collaborations
LAS faculty members Linda Shenk and Yu Wang are leading two of three university-wide research projects related to climate-smart ideas.

February 28, 2023