STEM

Helping young adults talk about decision to abstain, delay sex
At a time of greater awareness about sexual assault, Tina Coffelt, an assistant professor of English and communication studies, says it is important to help students navigate these conversations. Read More

November 30, 2017
New methods promise to improve political ad campaign monitoring
Researchers in political science and computer science work together to analyze online political ad campaigns. Read More

November 28, 2017
New study finds timing is key in keeping organic matter in wet soils
Steven Hall, an assistant professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, shows periodically wet soils don’t always protect organic matter from decomposition. Read More

November 27, 2017
Iowa State representation continues to grow at SACNAS Conference
Bryan Juarez, graduate student in ecology, evolution and organismal biology, was recognized for giving the best graduate student oral presentation in ecology/evolutionary biology. Read More

November 7, 2017
Ordinance reduces violent crime near late-night bars by making owners part of solution
Crime risk dramatically dropped a year after implementing an ordinance requiring bar owners to beef up security efforts. Read More

October 25, 2017
You would not ask a firefighter to perform open-heart surgery
"Collective intelligence" may not reflect an accurate picture of group dynamics according to new research by Marcus Credé. Read More

October 17, 2017
Iowa State astronomer says star dust helps explain mysterious dimming star
"This is very rare – it’s the only star we’ve found that shows these phenomena,” Massimo Marengo said. Read More

October 12, 2017
Fertilizers adjust nitrogen cycle of prairie plants
Research shows excess nutrients from fertilizers gives an advantage to early season plants in prairies ecosystems. Read More

October 12, 2017