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Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication wins national diversity award

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University has been selected for the 2014 Equity and Diversity Award presented by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The award recognizes journalism and mass communication academic programs working toward measurable success in increasing equity and diversity. Guidelines state that the unit … Continue reading Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication wins national diversity award

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ISU Students, LAS Dean initiated into Phi Beta Kappa

Seventy-six students from Iowa State University were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa at a ceremony on May 4, 2014. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Beate Schmittmann was also inducted as an honorary member.

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Discover LAS’ Pre-Professional Programs

Have plans to go to medical school, law school, or a professional health school? Choosing a major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is your first step. What is a "Pre-Professional Program?" Our Pre-Professional Programs are specialized advising just for you! Along the way, we’ll help you discover the best major to fit … Continue reading Discover LAS’ Pre-Professional Programs

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Ames Lab researchers find the mechanism that forms cell-to-cell catch bonds

Certain bonds connecting biological cells get stronger when they’re tugged. Those bonds could help keep hearts together and pumping; breakdowns of those bonds could help cancer cells break away and spread. Those bonds are known as catch bonds and they’re formed by common adhesion proteins called cadherins, says Sanjeevi Sivasankar, assistant professor of physics and astronomy.

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Catt Center talks women, politics with WHO-13

Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, said “this is the best opportunity” for Iowa to elect a woman to congress in an interview with WHO-13 on Tuesday.

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Students’ interest in language results in growing Linguistics program

Professor John Levis has been awarded a Big 12 Faculty Fellowship to collaborate with the University of Texas at Austin on ways to grow ISU’s linguistics program. Levis said nearly everyone has some degree of interest in language. This fellowship will shed light on how to potentially intensify ISU’s program so those with an interest can learn beyond the fundamentals.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards Iowa State second major grant for science education

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) of Chevy Chase, Md., is providing Iowa State $1.2 million over five years to continue its Engaged to Excel program, which transforms laboratory curricula for first- and second-year students to make science more relevant to them and ignite their excitement for scientific discovery.

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Iverson named Fulbright Scholar to continue research on glacial landforms

Iowa State University geologist Neal Iverson has been named a Fulbright Scholar for 2014-15 and will travel to Norway to continue his research on drumlins – long, narrow hills that form hidden from view at the bases of glaciers.

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Economics professors study how to better manage Gulf of Mexico fisheries

Rajesh Singh and Quinn Weninger, both associate professors of economics, were awarded a $205,100 grant from the Lenfest Oceans Program, a branch of the Pew Charitable Trust. They will combine ecological and economic models to learn how to better manage Gulf of Mexico commercial and recreational fisheries.

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Kawaler and Kepler have changed what we know about the stars…and new planets

They’re not searching for E.T., just E.T.’s home. That’s what Iowa State’s Steve Kawaler said, quoting a colleague, about NASA’s Kepler Mission. He spoke to about 30 Liberal Arts and Sciences alumni and others on May 16 during the university’s Alumni Days. [feature_image] Kawaler, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, is one of … Continue reading Kawaler and Kepler have changed what we know about the stars…and new planets