Link Spring 2018

Strengthening security
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A cold case crusader
Jody Ewing ('08 liberal studies) founded Iowa Cold Cases to keep the stories of cold case victims alive.
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Detecting invisible threats
Research building a database of mobile phone images aims to improve the detection of steganography, hiding secret information within normal looking images.
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Stepping into forensics at Iowa State
Inspired at a young age by science and Scooby Doo, Jimmy Kruse ('18 criminal justice and biology) is pursuing a future in forensic science.
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Reinventing how Navy ROTC midshipmen see seas and ships
Two deadly U.S. Navy collisions in 2017 reinforced the need for better seamanship training. Iowa State Navy ROTC now uses virtual reality to train future naval officers on ship handling fundamentals.
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Setting a standard for security
A deadly threat you cannot see or measure. Inspired by the challenge, Sam Houk, professor of chemistry, revolutionized the tools to quantify elements that were once immeasurable. That innovation enabled scientists to discover lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan.
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Women’s Alliance for Cybersecurity
A new student organization is breaking down stereotypes and empowering women to enter the world of cybersecurity.
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Two LAS alumni achieve highest honors
Two LAS alumni received special recognition for their accomplishments and history of support for LAS and Iowa State.
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LAS young alumni, students and faculty recognized with ISU Alumni Association awards
LAS alumni, faculty and students raised the bar recently for awards. Learn how they are making an impact on and off campus.
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LAS Update
Chemistry discovery advances medical technology, LAS alumna wins Pulitzer Prize, student-produced technology adds convenience for aged population. These stories and a sample collection of others are captured in our news update.