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Second chances matter
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Second chances matter
After a lifetime of downturns and turn arounds, Jesus Zaldarriaga is graduating from Iowa State not only with a diploma in hand, but also a good job in Iowa.
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From kitchen to lab: A joy of sharing discovery
When it comes to cooking, Paul Canfield, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, uses the same mantra in the kitchen as he does in his lab: Experiment, share and learn.
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Alumna spotlight: Bettina Khanthongdy (math '14)
Khanthongdy's goal was to teach. Little did she know, that goal would take her to Indonesia to teach mathematics before returning to Iowa to teach Spanish.
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From Ames to the Bighorns
Aaron Wood is the new Director of ISU’s Field Camp in Wyoming. He'll direct operations and teach at the field camp in the summer, and cultivate additional uses of the site while teaching at ISU during the academic year.
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Alumna spotlight: Carrie Boyd (JLMC '09)
While double-majoring in journalism and mass communications and hotel, restaurant and institution management, Boyd was Ethos magazine’s editor in chief, a reporter for the Iowa State Daily, and an integral part of the annual Veishea Cherry Pies fundraiser. Today, she is an associate food editor for Meredith Corporation.
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Nomination deadline: LAS Alumni Awards
Each year, we select a handful of inspiring alumni for recognition. Please nominate the outstanding LAS alumni you know!
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Geological pioneers
In addition to their preeminent professional contributions, the Smiths have also been loyal friends to Iowa State University. Their gifts have made a remarkable impact on faculty hiring, equipment upgrades, and enhancements to the geology field camp experience for Iowa State students. This spring, they will receive ISU's Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Photos: LAS Alumni Reception in Northern California
Guests joined an interactive conversation with Beate Schmittmann, LAS Dean, and learned about the hunt for extrasolar planets from award-winning ISU astronomy professor Steve Kawaler. The event, an opportunity to connect with fellow Northern California alumni, was enjoyed by all.
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Late Winter Motif
Originally from southeastern Pennsylvania, E.A. Giorgi is a second-year MFA candidate in ISU’s program in Creative Writing and Environment. She wrote this poem last winter for a poetry workshop at ISU, inspired by the crows she saw flying to campus on winter nights as I came into class.
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The power of chemistry
Brad Bueker illustrates the huge role that chemistry and chemical engineering play with regard to power generation, improving energy efficiency, and protecting the environment.
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From Jack Trice to Lambeau Field
Adam Hoebelheinrich, video editor for the Green Bay Packers, said the best part of his job is "meeting our ultimate goal: serving and entertaining fans.
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The tactics behind the touchdown
Dennis Lock, the director of the Miami Dolphins analytics department, provides probability and statistics for the team's football operations.
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Letter from the Dean
Spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences constitutes the core of learning and discovery at Iowa State University.