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Yu named 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society

Edward Yu, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Ames Lab scientist, was selected as a 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society. Yu was recognized for “his distinguished contributions to the field of efflux transporters, which mediate resistance to a variety of antimicrobials in bacteria, and his research into the crystallography of … Continue reading Yu named 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society

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Strategic plan update

The LAS strategic plan subcommittees were finalized and given their charge from Dean Schmittmann. Subcommittees will develop specific objectives and performance metrics for their defined goals, and they will continue to work throughout the end of the year. The subcommittees will meet biweekly for the following two months. The steering committee received excellent feedback during … Continue reading Strategic plan update

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Effects of gender stereotypes in voting

Assistant professor Tessa Ditonto’s research uncovers some surprises about gender and candidate competence.

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Alumni recognized at LAS Honors and Awards Ceremony

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated alumni and friends at its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 27, at the ISU Alumni Center. The ceremony took place during Iowa State University’s 2016 Homecoming Week, which celebrated ISU pride with the theme "Leave Your LegaCY." "Homecoming is always an exciting time for us," Beate … Continue reading Alumni recognized at LAS Honors and Awards Ceremony

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Sanchez honored at medallion ceremony

Mayly Sanchez, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was honored as the recipient of the Cassling Family Professorship award at a ceremony on Oct. 24, 2016. Sanchez, an experimental physicist studying neutrinos, holds a place among an elite group of young scientists whose accomplishments in research and contributions to society have been … Continue reading Sanchez honored at medallion ceremony

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New perovskite research discoveries may lead to solar cell, LED advances

“Promising” and “remarkable” are two words Ames Laboratory scientist and chemistry professor Javier Vela uses to describe recent research results on organolead mixed-halide perovskites.

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Mark your calendar: Upcoming faculty development opportunities

The Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost is sponsoring a series of professional development programs for the following faculty development workshops during the 2016-17 academic year: LAUNCHING YOUR FACULTY CAREER (for non-tenure eligible faculty) November 9, 2016; 1:00-2:30, Pioneer Room Memorial Union An introduction for lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty to university resources, … Continue reading Mark your calendar: Upcoming faculty development opportunities

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Save the Date: Ninth Biennial All Iowa Virology Symposium

The symposium provides a forum to enhance links among virologists in all disciplines within the state of Iowa through scientific presentations and social interaction.

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Paul C. Canfield Receives APS McGroddy Prize

Paul C. Canfield, a Distinguished Professor and the Robert Allen Wright Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Iowa State University and a senior scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Ames Laboratory has been awarded the James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials by the American Physical Society (APS).

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TODAY: Major Fair in the MU Great Hall

Are you an open-option student or thinking about changing your major or career path? Stop by the Major Fair in the Memorial Union Great Hall today from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. More than 100 ISU majors and minors will be presented in one room.