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Economist Peter Orazem earns Nobel laureates’ approval of education plan

AMES, Iowa — Peter Orazem doesn’t claim to have the answers to all the world’s problems. But when it comes to strategies on how best to use limited resources to improve education in developing nations, he feels pretty confident that he has some of the right answers — and five top economists, including four Nobel … Continue reading Economist Peter Orazem earns Nobel laureates’ approval of education plan

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Carver Charitable Trust awards $7.5 million to advance research initiative in biomolecular structure

Ames, Iowa — Pending approval by the Board of Regents, Iowa State University’s Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology will be named in honor of the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, in recognition of gifts and commitments to the department totaling more than $12.3 million. This support includes a $7.5 million commitment announced today … Continue reading Carver Charitable Trust awards $7.5 million to advance research initiative in biomolecular structure

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Iowa State physics researchers find new properties of the carbon material graphene

Findings could have applications in high-speed communications fields. AMES, Iowa – Graphene has caused a lot of excitement among scientists since the extremely strong and thin carbon material was discovered in 2004. Just one atom thick, the honeycomb-shaped material has several remarkable properties combining mechanical toughness with superior electrical and thermal conductivity. Now a group … Continue reading Iowa State physics researchers find new properties of the carbon material graphene
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26 on Liberal Arts and Sciences tenure, promotion list for 2012

AMES, Iowa – Promotions have gone to 26 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members, including 13 assistant professors who received tenure and promotion to associate professor. The other 13 faculty have been promoted to professor. "Please join me in congratulating these faculty members on their accomplishments," said dean Beate Schmittmann. "Tenure and promotion … Continue reading 26 on Liberal Arts and Sciences tenure, promotion list for 2012

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Online learning’s Tom Brumm receives Student Affairs honor

Since 1998, the Division of Student Affairs has annually awarded one Iowa State University faculty member the Thomas B. Thielen Award. This year’s awardee is Tom Brumm, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering (ABE) and professor-in-charge of online learning for the colleges of Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Three Iowa State students studying computer science are off to collegiate programming World Finals in Poland, May 14-18

Iowa State’s student programmers, from left, Bryce Sandlund, Devon Eilers and Kerrick Staley will compete in Poland May 14-18. AMES, Iowa – Three Iowa State University students will be traveling as a team to the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM-ICPC) World Finals at the University of Warsaw, Poland, May 14-18. The … Continue reading Three Iowa State students studying computer science are off to collegiate programming World Finals in Poland, May 14-18

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‘Quiet voice’ who’s active in women’s and social justice issues is 2012 Upstander Award winner in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Abby Barefoot A May 2012 graduate of Iowa State University who has been active in women’s and gender justice issues is this year’s recipient of the Engel Upstander Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ISU. Abby Barefoot, who has been active in several Iowa State and Ames-area organizations and events dedicated … Continue reading ‘Quiet voice’ who’s active in women’s and social justice issues is 2012 Upstander Award winner in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts and Sciences awards honoring 29 college faculty, staff members

Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced that 29 faculty and staff members have received college awards this year. These recipients will be formally recognized at the LAS Faculty/Staff Convocation on Aug. 29. 2012 Liberal Arts and Sciences Award Recipients Outstanding Achievement Award – Teaching Ulrike Genschel, Assistant Professor, Statistics Mark Redmond, Associate Professor, English Introductory … Continue reading Liberal Arts and Sciences awards honoring 29 college faculty, staff members