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Four LAS faculty on ‘Women in Physics and Astronomy’ panel Sunday, Feb. 9

Four faculty members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will participate in a panel discussion, "Women in Physics and Astronomy: Past, Present and Future," on Sunday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. in 3 Physics Hall. Meg Urry, director of the Yale Center for Astronomy & Astrophysics, will be joined by Amy Bix, associate professor, … Continue reading Four LAS faculty on ‘Women in Physics and Astronomy’ panel Sunday, Feb. 9

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Swander performs one-person version of ‘Farmscape’ for Secretary Vilsack

Mary Swander takes her reader’s theatre play, "Farmscape: Documenting the Changing Rural Environment," here, there and everywhere. It usually features a cast of about 10 readers, each playing a character describing the challenges of modern farming in Iowa. But in December, the distinguished professor in English turned it into a one-woman show for a group … Continue reading Swander performs one-person version of ‘Farmscape’ for Secretary Vilsack

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Club helps ISU students to be better teachers, contributes to STEM education

An Iowa State University student organization called Math Club for Future Teachers is helping mathematics education students like Kelly Chizek, who hopes to soon begin her career as a math teacher. Chizek, a senior who is student teaching this spring, was an active participant in the group last semester. She said the club is a … Continue reading Club helps ISU students to be better teachers, contributes to STEM education
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Computer scientists partnering to address housing needs of the aging

AMES, Iowa – Safe and affordable housing is a critical issue as people live longer and decide to “age in place” or move to a senior community. Older adults want options to maintain their lifestyle, which is why a team of Iowa State University researchers is collaborating with Northcrest Community in Ames to address these … Continue reading Computer scientists partnering to address housing needs of the aging
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Dobbs’ JFK foreign policy lecture now on C-SPAN’s American History TV

Iowa State University professor of history Charles Dobbs’ lecture that was videotaped on campus last month by C-SPAN’s American History TV is now online. Dobbs lectured on several factors that influenced John F. Kennedy’s approach to foreign policy. The lecture covered the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, East Germany’s raising of the Berlin … Continue reading Dobbs’ JFK foreign policy lecture now on C-SPAN’s American History TV