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Cool collisions
Kira Richards ('25 physics) helps with a national lab’s quest to probe the universe’s big mysteries.
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Politics, polling, and pupils
David Peterson, Lucken Professor of Political Science, engages undergraduate students in helping the public understand the political landscape.
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The power of the pen
Alumna Beth Nervig aspires to affect positive change in the world, one story at a time.
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Message from Dean Beate Schmittmann
Dean Beate Schmittmann reflects on her tenure and the LAS community.
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Alumni awards
Surprises and high-profile guests added to the excitement of the 2023 LAS Honors and Awards Ceremony.
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News roundup
Check out some of the latest news from LAS.
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Incoming dean Benjamin Withers
Benjamin Withers will serve as dean of Iowa State's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective April 15.
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Reimagining the college
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proactively transitioning into a financially sustainable, student focused home for learning and research.
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Separation superstar
Chemistry - especially separation science, helps entire industries maintain safety in food and medicine. Meet an LAS scientist leading this specialty field.
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Anatomy of a pre-health career
From design to data science, LAS students are motivated to improve lives through health.
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Health care reformers
Meet four LAS alumni who chose different health care paths but arrived at the same destination — helping others live well.
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Purpose, passion, and impact
A student-led symposium contributes to making Iowa State University a destination for pre-health learning.
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Congratulations to our alumni!
LAS alumni were honored at a special ceremony during Homecoming 2022 for their accomplishments and contributions.
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You may be surprised
From genetics to music, you may be surprised at some of the ways LAS is impacting human health.
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Message from Dean Schmittmann
From forming healthy habits to isolating harmful substances in food, LAS contributions to improving human health are diverse.
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New volunteer engagement director
New director of volunteer engagement Taylor Woodcock prefaces upcoming volunteer opportunities for alumni and friends of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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News Roundup
Students help launch new climate science major, spectacular skull discovery, and quantum computing - just a few of our latest news stories.
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LAS InCyder Spring 2023
Ask our faculty and staff, "What are you reading?"
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LAS Week 2023
Students celebrated LAS Week, exploring opportunities in innovation, leadership, research and student organizations.
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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.