Undergraduate Research

Offensive strategies in the lab
Braden Lewis, a senior in biochemistry, presented his undergraduate research at Discover BMB, the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, on March 26. Read More

March 27, 2023
A physician in the making
Graduating senior Anna Garbe ('22 biology) is now bound for medical school, after finding support and momentum at Iowa State. Read More

November 18, 2022
Changing course
Caitlin Gonzales ('23 genetics) is excited to share her love of science with future high school students. Read More

November 10, 2022
Student research provides momentum for discovery, professional growth
LAS supports undergraduate research on everything from Gen Z voting to gene editing. Read More

October 31, 2022
Student-led Stupka Symposium endures as ‘celebration of science’
Annual event allows undergraduates to hone professional skills, gain leadership experience and network with faculty and alumni. Read More

May 24, 2022
Summer insights from LAS undergraduate researchers
From tracking superflares to studying NBA activism, LAS Dean's Undergraduate Research Award recipients share how they spent their summer. Read More

August 9, 2021
Improving lives through health
Courtney Schill ('21 anthropology, biology) found inspiration for her future public health career in an unlikely place - an ancient Mexican burial site. Read More

March 29, 2021
A foundation for interdisciplinary collaboration
Dara Wald's Greenlee School lab brings together students from diverse disciplines for science communication research. Read More

December 13, 2019