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Chemistry student’s formula for success is teamwork and experiences
Iowa State's latest Goldwater Scholar conducts high-impact research, publishes studies in academic journals and serves as an inspiring mentor.
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Top hits, timeless stories
Remember Casey Kasem's American Top 40? An Iowa State English student and professor are helping produce “Dear Casey,” a new podcast that explores the stories behind the song dedications on the popular radio show.
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Taking the road less traveled to success
Alumnus Clayton Mooney guides students toward entrepreneurial success.
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Student-led Stupka Symposium endures as ‘celebration of science’
Student-led Stupka Symposium allows undergraduates to hone professional skills, showcase their research and network with faculty.
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Depth of knowledge
Iowa State students dive into research during a Caribbean marine biology field course at the Roatán Institute for Marine Sciences in Honduras.
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Patterns in history
Students study the history of racial violence through visits with museums and public scholars, including a trip to Washington, D.C.
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Iowa and Israel ignite 'One Spirit' through collaborative music video
Amidst times of uncertainty and chaos, an unexpected musical connection creates cross-cultural unification.
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Message from the Dean
This issue is brimming with stories of LAS students learning inside and outside the classroom, from a Caribbean coral reef to the nation's capital.
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News roundup
Explore stories about exotic quantum materials, collaborative theatre, entrepreneurial students, cybersickness, civic engagement, and other exciting news in LAS.
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LAS InCyder Fall 2022
Ask our faculty and staff, "What are you reading?"
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Good questions
LAS students share their passion for research, from tracking solar flares to advancing gene-editing.
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Four at the forefront
Operating on the frontiers of science, these accomplished LAS researchers explain why their work is important to the advancement of science and to future generations.
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Cultivating research, one acorn at a time
Iowa State alumni Tom and Evonne Smith established the frontier science fund, hoping to plant seeds of inspiration and curiosity in the minds of LAS scientists committed to high-risk, high-reward research.
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Good things come to those who wait
Today, four LAS scientists are steadfastly pursuing high-risk, high-reward research, aware that the fruits of their labor may not be realized in their lifetimes.
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Growing a research legacy
Professor Diane Bassham's groundbreaking discoveries in plant biology illustrate the long-term rewards of frontier research.
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Message from the Dean
The Frontier Science Fund in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and some of the college's most fascinating research take center stage in this issue.
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What a week!
LAS Week is a celebration designed to link LAS students with experiences, opportunities and people that can make their ISU journey truly incredible. With the support of Kingland, this year's event was a big success.
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LAS News
From compelling research in the Department of Psychology to a new LAS Innovation + Entrepreneurship Academy — learn about interesting news and events in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Become an LAS InCyder
Ask our faculty and staff, "What are you reading?"
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Change of heart
Kaitlin Heinen-Sharma's ('14 political science, chemistry) long-held career plan of working in intellectual property law took a sudden turn when she felt called to legally represent families and individuals facing eviction from their homes.
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Changing it up with CYstarters
From inventing electrifying band equipment, to creating a more inclusive approach to professional photography, to launching a mentoring program, these young Cyclone innovators are changing things up.
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Artificial intelligence advances colonoscopies
Wallapak Tavanapong, a professor in the Department of Computer Science, has developed artificial intelligence software to improve the quality of colonoscopies. This innovative training tool could help doctors boost polyp-detection rates and improve patient outcomes.
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Transformational teamwork
A new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team is setting ambitious goals and building meaningful networks as they collaborate to make the LAS college feel like home—for everyone.
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Message from the dean
Faculty, staff and students in LAS are creating positive change in local and global communities.
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LAS alumni shine bright during Homecoming week
LAS alumni and friends gathered to honor some of the brightest stars among their peers.
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LAS news
From climate change research that delves into new predictions to a special recording of the “Bells of Iowa State”—learn about interesting events and compelling news from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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LAS media spotlight
Celebrate our talented LAS faculty who shine bright in the media spotlight, as their research and expertise are featured in high-profile print, radio and television outlets.
Volume 10 Issue 2
Granting opportunities
Nine stories of faculty and students who went further—from studying tumor DNA to chasing college dreams—thanks to generous alumni and friends.
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Paying it forward by giving back
Alumna Jen Scharff fondly remembers how a generous scholarship enhanced her undergraduate journey. Now, she's funding scholarships for students who walk in her former footsteps on the Iowa State campus.
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Timing is everything
A climate-concerned donor paves the way for a new climate science major.
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A message from Dean Schmittmann
Dean Beate Schmittmann shares how generosity can fuel invention and innovation, from training a new generation of climate crisis problem solvers to accelerating Iowa State’s world-class research.
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Undoubtedly true
As the $1.5 Billion Forever True, For Iowa State campaign draws to a close, we take a look at the transformation of a college.
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From alumni relations
Your time and expertise can make a world of difference to LAS students and your fellow alumni.
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Connections made during LAS Week
LAS students were connected with alumni and experiential opportunities to enhance their career planning and student experiences during LAS Week 2021.
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A mission against malaria
An accomplished undergraduate researcher, Madeline Farringer ('21 biochemistry) is on a mission to mitigate malaria. She seeks no praise for her efforts as she quietly conducts groundbreaking research which may lead to future treatments for this devastating disease.
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Gateway to a gene-editing adventure
Jeffry Sander ('04 computer science, '08 Ph.D. bioinformatics and computational biology) helped crack the code of a gene-editing platform while in graduate school. Now he advances "hot off the press" science to tackle challenges in agriculture.
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Improving health through chemistry
Driven by a laser-focused desire to solve public-health challenges, Assistant Professor Robbyn Anand builds on her award-winning chemistry research to develop an off-the-shelf COVID-19 test that delivers fast, accurate results.
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A message from Dean Schmittmann
LAS Dean Beate Schmittmann examines the college's bountiful contributions to public health.
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Women taking the lead
The Leadership Studies Program and Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) have teamed up to create a class dedicated to women in STEM majors. The class offers an empowering space in which the students share their unique ideas and perspectives while learning how to become equitable leaders.
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News Roundup
Breaking the laws of physics, innovating the arts, and creating community in chemistry. Check out a brief roundup of LAS news.