STEM

The power of a positive role model

At Iowa State, graduating senior Maya Walker ('21 biology) expanded her perspective—from working in Iowa emergency rooms to studying in Ireland. Now she also hopes to expand opportunities for others as a future physician. Read More

April 28, 2021

Adventure by Karine

Karine Holmes (’22 geology) wanted to experience something new in college. Her interest in climate research has taken her on a voyage of discovery, from the Stable Isotope Paleoenvironmental Lab to mapping the ocean floor in Alaska. Read More

September 9, 2019

Welch re-elected to SACNAS board of directors

SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) announces the election of four individuals to its national Board of Directors, including the… Read More

December 11, 2018

Engaging students in STEM by changing the classroom experience

Elgin Johnston, a professor of mathematics, and Heather Bolles, a senior lecturer of mathematics, are leading a team-based approach to calculus to retain students in STEM. Read More

September 27, 2018

Numerical literacy crucial for today’s advertising grads

Jay Newell, associate professor at Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, set out to define the STEM-focused skill set necessary for new ad grads. Read More

April 30, 2018

Database will help build foundation for steganalysis of forensic evidence

Jennifer Newman, associate professor of mathematics, is leading the effort to build a photo database for steganalysis research. Read More

February 15, 2018

Sakaguchi lab a welcome learning environment for undergraduates

In the lab students investigate experimental strategies to repair the damaged nervous system through engineering stem cells. Read More

December 4, 2017

A cellular pathway in plants may hold keys to understanding human disease

Plant research of Diane Bassham and Gustavo MacIntosh in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology has surprising human connections. Read More

November 30, 2017