Research

Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts – here’s why

L. Alison Phillips, associate professor of psychology, explains how the benefits of group exercise are supported by solid scientific research. Read More

January 5, 2021

Study shows quizzes improve academic performance

Frequent quizzes may bolster students' ability to succeed in the classroom. Read More

September 17, 2020

Economics research team says COVID-19 unemployment rates may be underestimated

Research led by John Winters, associate professor of economics, sheds new light on the high rate of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

July 13, 2020

Jacob Erickson receives spring 2020 research excellence award

Jacob Erickson, who earned a Ph.D. in sociology this spring, delves into the minds of criminals to understand what makes them tick. In honor of… Read More

May 28, 2020

Iowa State researchers develop mathematical models which track and forecast COVID-19 in Iowa and the United States

Data reveal how COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Iowa and evidence that social distancing has reduced transmission rates Read More

April 14, 2020

Shawn Dorius receives grant to advance substance use recovery

An Iowa State team of researchers, led by associate professor of sociology Shawn Dorius, has received a $260,000 grant from the… Read More

April 3, 2020

Iowa State computer scientists launch data science infrastructure to advance COVID-19 research

Iowa State's tool allows researchers to access six decades of coronavirus research on a single, searchable, Web-based platform. Read More

March 30, 2020

Why leadership styles matter in rural Iowa

A new report from David Peters, associate professor of sociology, shows why municipal leadership style matters in Iowa’s small towns. Read More

March 30, 2020