chemistry
categories: Link, Volume 12, Issue 1
Separation superstar
Chemistry - especially separation science, helps entire industries maintain safety in food and medicine. Meet an LAS scientist leading this specialty field.
categories: Link, Volume 12, Issue 1
You may be surprised
From genetics to music, you may be surprised at some of the ways LAS is impacting human health.
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.
Volume 8 Issue 2
Better living through chemistry
Step into the VanVeller Lab, where luminescent molecules are discovered and fluorescence is studied by a tight-knit team of researchers led by chemistry professor Brett VanVeller.
Volume 8 Issue 2
Experimenting with success
Sarah Zelle finds her passion in medical research—a calling that was sparked in childhood and strengthened during her Iowa State adventure.
Volume 8 Issue 2
First-year students find connections in learning communities
From research tips to field trips, Iowa State's 90 learning communities create endless opportunities for first-year students.
categories: Link, Link Spring 2018
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.
Link Winter 2017
Building confidence, diversity and opportunity
Javier Vela is the kind of chemistry professor every college student wishes they had.
Link Fall 2015
Chemistry scholarships open doors to research, travel
Melanie Stoss’ chemistry scholarships give her the ability to do more and learn more
Link Spring 2015
Can we teach an old drug new tricks?
Disproving a previously-accepted hypothesis
Link Spring 2015
Then and Now: Chemistry
ISU chemistry department: a national powerhouse
Link Winter 2015
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.
Link Winter 2015
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.