Volume 9, Issue 3

ISU community answers the call of COVID-19
Volume 9, Issue 3
Statistics research group answers the call of COVID-19
An ISU research team, led by statistics professor Lily Wang, is the first to produce richly detailed COVID-19 forecasts for every county in the United States. Their groundbreaking statistical models are used by the CDC to forecast national COVID-19 deaths.
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Making memories
As COVID-19 permeated the globe earlier this spring, Professor of Psychology Christian Meissner recognized that his research, which focuses on accurately eliciting individuals' memories, could enhance contact-tracing efforts and even save lives.
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Controlling COVID-19 in Alaska: For this Cyclone alumna it’s a numbers game
Alumnus Lisa Bulkow uses her experience with the CDC's Arctic Investigations Program to battle COVID-19 in her home state of Alaska.
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A perfect fit
The ISU Theatre costume shop is playing its part to fight COVID-19. Their effort to sew face masks for hospitals and nonprofits across the country is a perfect fit for their mission of citizen artistry.
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LAS Success Grants: Investing in students
Jordan "Jo" Allen (’21 journalism and mass communication) was on the brink of financial despair this spring when the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted her job opportunities. An LAS Success Grant bolstered her ability to make ends meet and, most importantly, continue her Iowa State education.
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LAS researchers rise to the challenge of COVID-19
Explore three very different and compelling COVID-19 research projects, led by LAS scientists who study history, materials science and biology.
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Greenlee students evolve and thrive during COVID-19 crisis
After returning home during the COVID-19 crisis, PR424 students adapt and thrive as they navigate the possibilities of online learning.
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A letter from the Dean
Dean Schmittmann shares how the LAS community has risen to the challenges of COVID-19, as the college prepares to welcome students and staff for the fall semester.
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Greetings from alumni relations
Alumni Relations Coordinator Robyn Goldy outlines tools and tips for staying connected to the LAS College and to your fellow alumni.
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LAS news
Compelling news, research and honors from around LAS—a scientist who studies tropical cyclones, an economics research team analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. unemployment and so much more.