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‘Conversations with the Dean’ slated to begin Jan. 23, 28

Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff are invited to participate in the "Conversations with the Dean." The first sessions are Jan. 23 (8:15-9:45 a.m.) and Jan. 28 (3:30-5 p.m.) in Catt 302. Light refreshments will be served. These are informal opportunities to discuss any LAS topic of interest with Dean Beate Schmittmann. No program … Continue reading ‘Conversations with the Dean’ slated to begin Jan. 23, 28

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Taylor Fernholz discovers “new and exciting things” while doing research in Chemistry labs

Major: Chemistry Dream job: Analytical or inorganic chemist Why did you choose Iowa State? I chose Iowa State because it has great science and engineering programs and, as an Iowa native, I was offered in-state tuition. The chemistry department is especially fantastic. In addition to that, I visited Iowa State’s campus in October of 2011 … Continue reading Taylor Fernholz discovers “new and exciting things” while doing research in Chemistry labs

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Iowa State student jury says ‘guilty’ in mock trial for water contamination

10th annual mock trial is a hydrogeology learning experience By Bill Simpkins Professor, Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences After nearly 20 minutes of deliberation, a jury composed of 16 Geology 100 students returned a verdict of "guilty." Thus was the verdict in December when Iowa State University students in my hydrogeology course re-tried the … Continue reading Iowa State student jury says ‘guilty’ in mock trial for water contamination
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Capt. Ricks Polk is new Iowa State University Naval ROTC commanding officer

AMES, Iowa—Capt. Ricks W. Polk is the new commanding officer at Iowa State University’s Naval ROTC unit. He assumed command of the Cyclone Battalion on Nov. 15. As commanding officer Polk leads a battalion of 61 students. Polk most recently commanded the Military Sealift Command Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron ONE, forwarded deployed in Europe and … Continue reading Capt. Ricks Polk is new Iowa State University Naval ROTC commanding officer
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New American Sign Language course at Iowa State University in high demand

AMES, Iowa – A new language course has been added to the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Iowa State University and the class shows no "signs" of slowing down. The Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) course was offered to Iowa State students for the first time in fall 2012.  Although the course … Continue reading New American Sign Language course at Iowa State University in high demand
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Associate dean David Oliver off to Beardshear Hall, with his bike

David Oliver’s cold, winter treks from home to work will become a bit farther in January. An associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 2003, Oliver will start a new position in 2013 as interim vice president for research and economic development at Iowa State University. He’ll move a couple blocks … Continue reading Associate dean David Oliver off to Beardshear Hall, with his bike