Zebrafish playing key role in fighting human disorders
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The ease and issues of vehicle technology
Eighth Cystarters cohort completes summer accelerator
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Scant evidence of cheating with online exams
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Working to improve sweet corn
Libby Franke, Aug. 4
Franke, associate teaching professor in the department of kinesiology, is retiring Aug. 4 after 25 years of service to the university. No public event is planned.
Kristen Clark, Aug. 7
Making education work for professionals
Putting a spotlight on CYstarters
Lübberstedt named president of plant breeders association
Thomas Lübberstedt, K.J. Frey Chair in agronomy, was named president of the National Association of Plant Breeders in July. He will lead a diverse group of scientists and graduate students in plant breeding and related fields. The organization fosters networking between public and private sectors, provides advocacy for plant breeding, and advances excellence in research, education and outreach.
Statistics team contributes to national award for resource inventory
The Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) has received a 2023 Project Award from the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units national network. The NRI is a nationwide longitudinal survey (dating to 1982) to assess the status, condition and trends of soil, water and related resources on nonfederal lands. Staff at ISU's Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service have collaborated on the inventory since its inception.
Annual research funding is a record
Kendall Clark, Aug. 1
Clark, a facilities mechanic at Ames National Laboratory, is retiring Aug. 1 after 9.5 years of service on campus, the last 1.5 years with the lab. No public event is planned.
Cheryl Mather, Aug. 1
Mather, a clerk in quality systems at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, is retiring Aug. 1 after 42 years of service to the university. No public event is planned.
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Bringing down the cost of retail returns
Turning high-rise offices into homes wouldn't be easy
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Easterling recognized for civil engineering leadership
W. Samuel Easterling, James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering, is a co-recipient of the 2023 Thomas A. Lenox Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Leadership Award presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It recognizes "extraordinary leadership in civil engineering education." As a leader of the society's department heads coordinating council, he was recognized for increasing civil engineering department heads and chairs' engagement with the society.
Lelonek recognized for early impact
Taylor Lelonek, program specialist in the office of student financial aid, is the recipient the 2023 Dan Kreidler Newcomer of the Year award, presented by the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators. The award celebrates a newcomer who has given a unique and notable contribution to the association and the field of student employment within the first two years of membership. Lelonek's nomination noted her work ethic and attention to detail, and her expansion of Iowa State's National Student Employment Week celebration to encompass wellness activities for student employees, including therapy dogs.
Enhancing the benefits of cover crops
Summer events bring visitors to campus
Maize legacy project receives seed grant
(Very) locally sourced turkey
Johnson, Olson honored by student aid administrators group
Roberta Johnson, executive director of the office of student financial aid, received the Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators for her 40 years as a "tireless advocate and champion for student success and accessibility." The award is one of the highest awards that association bestows. Johnson retired from Iowa State on July 5.
Chad Olson, director of financial aid, received a Regional Leadership Award from the association. The six regional awards honor recipients who have exhibited high integrity and character, have shown creative leadership, and have inspired and encouraged others to actively participate in professional development.
Misra honored by national seed association
Manjit Misra, former director of the Seed Science Center, received the Excellence in Science Award from the Seed Science Foundation, American Seed Trade Association. The award recognizes researchers whose outstanding accomplishments have had an impact in the areas of breeding systems, seed quality, seed production and technology, seed health and pathology, digital agriculture or applied seed technology. Misra now serves as director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Cultural appreciation or appropriation
Athletics unveils plans for tennis complex
What if humans went extinct?
Positive impact of limiting social media
Tim Hauber, June 29
Post well wishes to his Kudoboard.
Pam Boehm, June 30
Boehm, director of budget administration for the College of Design, is retiring from Iowa State June 30 after 29 years of service to the university. No public event is planned.
Meifen Wei, June 30
Wei, a professor of psychology in the counseling psychology program, is retiring.
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, June 29
The university community is invited to the hotel's celebration (3-6 p.m., 2100 Green Hills Dr.) and ribbon cutting for its newly renovated guest rooms.
Gary Wells, June 30
Wells, Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in psychology and holder of the Wendy and Mark Stavish Chair in the Social Sciences, is retiring after nearly 35 years of service to the university.
Mark Gilbertson, July 5
Gilbertson, a records analyst for the office of admissions, is retiring. No public event is planned; post well wishes to his Kudoboard.
Bookstore AI-powered research project receives impact award
The Iowa State University Book Store and VitalSource® received the 2023 Learning Impact Silver Award from 1EdTech for their research partnership examining the effect on teaching and learning of VitalSource's artificial intelligence-powered study coach, Bookshelf CoachMe®. The ongoing ISU-VitalSource research partnership kicked off in summer 2022, supported by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. 1EdTech is a member-based, nonprofit partnership of educational providers, state and national departments of education, and educational technology suppliers.
Summer events bring visitors to campus
Creative projects earn CASE recognition
Iowa State brought home four 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The annual competition -- which recognizes outstanding marketing, communications, alumni relations, fundraising and advancement services work -- receives more than 4,000 entries from 27 countries. The recognized projects are:
- Videos: Holiday/Year-end, Gold Award for the 2022 President's Holiday Message
- Marketing: Institutional Websites, Silver Award for the Iowa State University website redesign
- Magazine: Alumni/General Interest, Silver Award for the Iowa Stater (fall 2022, debut issue)
- Writing: Profile (less than 1,000 words), Silver Award for "Runner: Guor Maker," by Kate Tindall, ISU Alumni Association, featured in Visions magazine (spring 2022)
Extension webinar will answer questions about raw milk sales
Extension and Outreach's dairy team will hold a free webinar, "Raw Milk for Human Consumption: Issues to Consider," on Wednesday, July 12 (6-9 p.m., via Webex) for dairy producers and anyone interested in learning more about Iowa's new raw milk law, including sale rules, best practices and raw milk management. Participants should preregister at least an hour before the event.
Students chasing twisters
Four more projects selected for seed funds
RAGBRAI Ames stop: Town halls (2), June 22
"The What's Good Project," June 9
Childhood abuse puts military vets at greater risk
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How bad will hurricane season be?
Building a more peaceful world
Spoth named fellow of national institute
Richard Spoth, director of ISU's Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute and a research scientist in the department of human development and family studies, has been elected a fellow of the Society for Prevention Research, in recognition of his distinguished contributions in the field of prevention research. The award is the highest honor for broad and significant scientific impact given by the leading research organization in the field of prevention science.