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  • Regents Excellence Awards 2025

    Awards presented by the state Board of Regents

  • The go-to teacher licensure resource in Iowa

    Record analyst Teresa Kahler recommends about 350 ISU graduates every year for a teaching license and understands they -- and a state board of examiners -- are relying on her to be flawless.

  • Nethi aims to help cancer patients through targeted treatment

    Research scientist Susheel Kumar Nethi's work in the Nanovaccine Institute focuses on targeted drug/gene delivery to fight cancers. The goal is to attack the cancer without damaging healthy organs and tissues.

  • Solving bamboo's enduring puzzles

    In 45 years as a doctoral student and professor, the search for pieces of the puzzle has led Distinguished Professor Lynn Clark to identify about 180 new species of bamboo or about 10% of the roughly 1,700 known bamboo species.

  • Distinguished, University and Morrill Professors 2025

    Awards presented by the state Board of Regents

  • University Awards 2025

    Excellent faculty and staff accomplishments.

  • Research with real-world relevance

    A prolific researcher throughout his career, David Cantor has published 48 peer-reviewed articles in leading supply chain management journals and ranks among the top 5% of scholars in his discipline in research productivity. That record contributes to the university’s reputation as a leading supply chain management research institution in the world.

  • Evolving his teaching practices to reach 'ever-changing' students

    Assistant professor of animal science Karl Kerns continuously assesses teaching methods for what will help his "ever-evolving" students retain information and succeed. Video story.

  • Academic advising rooted in his own experiences

    Zack Bonner, an alumnus and former first-generation student, said his work is grounded in empathy, active listening and an understanding of the challenges that could leave first-generation students behind.

  • Tori Tafoya

    Tori Tafoya coordinates operational and food safety protocols for ISU Dining so diners -- and dining employees -- have a great day.

  • Ciarán Bowe

    Ciarán Bowe works through technical challenges to write security plans required for research data, preserving the university's reputation as a trustworthy partner.

  • Kurt Beyer

    Kurt Beyer helps set the guardrails so clubs can plan experiences that meet their goals.

  • Michelle Thompson

    Chemical hygiene officer Michelle Thompson likes her behind-the-scenes role as chemist and educator.

  • Curtis Johnson

    Over nearly four decades, pest control operator Curtis Johnson has learned a bit about bugs, bats and beavers.

  • Tammy Barker

    Police dispatcher Tammy Barker relies on empathy and experience to keep campus safe and her coworkers informed.

  • Regents Excellence Awards 2024

    Awards presented by the state Board of Regents

  • University Awards 2024

    Excellent faculty and staff accomplishments.

  • Amy Erica Smith

    Amy Erica Smith uses inquiry, research and reason "to understand what makes people tick."

  • Chris Hill

    Chris Hill helps Iowa companies assess their challenges and boost productivity.

  • Phil Gauger

    Veterinarians and farmers who need answers on animal health know Dr. Phil Gauger will deliver.