STEM

Morgan named new chair of geological and atmospheric sciences
Morgan was previously a professor of structural geology and tectonics at Central Michigan University. His appointment began August 15. Read More

August 28, 2017
Detecting a concealed weapon or threat is not easy, even for experienced police officers
New research by faculty in psychology and communication studies highlights the need for better research and training to help police officers, military personnel and security guards accurately detect threats. Read More

August 15, 2017
New study from LAS biologist tracks nonnative plant species in timing of grassland green-up
Changes in grassland seasonal greening may be due to different factors than once thought Read More

August 9, 2017
CYstarters program helps advance statistical ballistic research
Eric Hare’s “BulletMatcher” could aid law enforcement, juries Read More

July 21, 2017
Midwest Big Data Summer School kicks off July 10
Early career researchers interested in big data can get a boost from training at ISU Read More

June 28, 2017
Researchers image quasiparticles that could lead to faster circuits, higher bandwidths
“We are the first to show a picture of these quasiparticles and how they propagate, interfere and emit.” Read More

June 7, 2017
Lakeside science
Research by Betsy Swanner is contributing to our understanding of harmful algal blooms, a big environmental problem for water quality in the Midwest and worldwide. Read More

June 5, 2017
A gut feeling: How understanding the nerves in your gut could also provide insights into the brain
Julie Kuhlman studies gut neuron development using zebrafish as a model. Read More

May 24, 2017