Category: Announcements

Merger creates Roy J. Carver High Resolution Microscopy Facility

The Confocal and Multiphoton Facility, Image Analysis Facility, Microscopy and NanoImaging Facility, and the Roy J. Carver Laboratory for Ultrahigh Resolution Biological Microscopy (part of the Institute for Combinatorial Discovery) have merged into the Roy J. Carver High Resolution Microscopy Facility (HRMF). Margie Carter, Tracey Stewart and Curtis Mosher co-manage the new facility, which is … Continue reading Merger creates Roy J. Carver High Resolution Microscopy Facility

LAS seeking interim associate dean for research and graduate studies candidates

Beate Schmittmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, announced an opening for an interim associate dean for research and graduate studies. The interim appointment will be made July 1, 2018 and continue until a permanent appointment is made. Faculty members interested in exploring this position are invited to contact Dean Schmittmann. Bill … Continue reading LAS seeking interim associate dean for research and graduate studies candidates

Around LAS newsletter: Summer schedule

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Around LAS newsletter will be published once a month during the summer. The summer publish dates are: June 13 July 11 August 1 Beginning the week classes start, August 20, the newsletter will resume its bi-weekly schedule. Please continue to submit your announcements, news, events and published/honored info … Continue reading Around LAS newsletter: Summer schedule

June 15: Cardinal Women call for applicants

Applications are being accepted through Friday, June 15 for a growth opportunity specifically for women* who are faculty and professional and scientific staff. Participants will engage in discussions designed to foster leadership development, goal orientation and purpose in their personal and professional spheres. Participants can expect to be challenged to reflect on their own experiences … Continue reading June 15: Cardinal Women call for applicants

News items from the Office of the Vice President of Research

Nominations for the ISU Distinguished Alumni Award

Help the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences nominate a talented and diverse group of LAS alumni for the 2019 Iowa State University Distinguished Alumni Award. Established in 1961, this award is the highest alumni honor given by Iowa State University. It honors alumni who are nationally or internationally recognized for preeminent contributions to their … Continue reading Nominations for the ISU Distinguished Alumni Award

June 7-9: 6th Summer Symposium on Science Communication

Learn how trust and credibility play a role in communicating controversial science topics at the three-day Science Communication Summer Symposium, June 7-9. This symposium builds on Iowa State’s expertise in science communication by bringing together local and national scholars to explore the intersection of scientific credibility and public acceptance of scientific claims. By drawing upon … Continue reading June 7-9: 6th Summer Symposium on Science Communication

Congratulations to promoted faculty members

Congratulations to the following LAS faculty members who were promoted to full professor or promoted and tenured to associate professor. Promoted to Professor: Petruta Caragea, Statistics Daniel Krier, Sociology Zlatan Krizan, Psychology Gustavo MacIntosh, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology Massimo Marengo, Physics and Astronomy Gregory Oakes, Music and Theatre Mayly Sanchez, Physics and Astronomy Bing … Continue reading Congratulations to promoted faculty members