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ISU chemistry alum, and current graduate student, earn Perkin Medal awards

It’s perfect chemistry: an Iowa State University graduate student, chemistry’s “Ten Billion Dollar Man,” a prestigious award and one faculty mentor. In September, Iowa State chemistry grad student Tezcan Guney will meet Bruce Roth, an ISU alumnus who is the inventor of Lipitor, the largest-selling drug in pharmaceutical history. They’ll be in Philadelphia at the … Continue reading ISU chemistry alum, and current graduate student, earn Perkin Medal awards

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Chapelle investigates ‘The Language of Writing in STEM Disciplines’

A new research project that aims to investigate academic and professional writing in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines (STEM) has been awarded an Iowa State University Presidential Initiative for Interdisciplinary Research grant. Carol Chapelle, principal investigator of “The Language of Writing in STEM Disciplines,” explained that writing for general purposes and writing for science … Continue reading Chapelle investigates ‘The Language of Writing in STEM Disciplines’

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Troxel Hall: By the Numbers (a quick look at the newest building on campus)

Troxel Hall is Iowa State University’s newest building, and boasts state-of-the-art technology for faculty and students. Here’s a glimpse of Troxel Hall, a large-classroom building, by the numbers: 1967: The year Douglas D. Troxel graduated with a degree in mathematics from Iowa State University. He is now the president and CEO of the Change Happens Foundation, … Continue reading Troxel Hall: By the Numbers (a quick look at the newest building on campus)

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Winter, Thiel receive Cassling Family Faculty Awards for outstanding teaching

AMES, Iowa – Two faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University will receive Cassling Family Faculty Awards. Arthur Winter, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Patricia A. Thiel, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering and John D. Corbett Professor of … Continue reading Winter, Thiel receive Cassling Family Faculty Awards for outstanding teaching

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Michael Dahlstrom named Shakeshaft Master Teacher

AMES, Iowa – Michael Dahlstrom, assistant professor in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, has been named the Jerry Shakeshaft Master Teacher in the Humanities and Social Sciences for the 2013-14 academic year in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University. Dahlstrom will be recognized at the 2013 Fall Convocation, … Continue reading Michael Dahlstrom named Shakeshaft Master Teacher