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.
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.
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 reelection of Dr. Corey Welch, Program Director, STEM Scholars Program at Iowa State University. “We are excited to welcome on the new board members. They bring a wealth of experience … Continue reading Welch re-elected to SACNAS board of directors
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.
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.
Jennifer Newman, associate professor of mathematics, is leading the effort to build a photo database for steganalysis research.
In the lab students investigate experimental strategies to repair the damaged nervous system through engineering stem cells.
Plant research of Diane Bassham and Gustavo MacIntosh in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology has surprising human connections.