Iowa State University
Volume 11, Issue 1
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.
Volume 10 Issue 1
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.
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.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 2
Finding her niche in the numbers
Rebecca Heller's ('05 economics, mathematics) lifelong affinity for numbers adds up to a rewarding career at the U.S. Census Bureau and the Congressional Budget Office.
Volume 9, Issue 2
Beyond our borders: How other countries make it count
Take a trip around the world with faculty from the Department of World Languages and Cultures, as they share vivid memories of census practices in their countries of origin.
Volume 9, Issue 2
A letter from the Dean
Dean Schmittmann looks to the future as the LAS College adapts, evolves and moves forward in a world changed by COVID-19.
Volume 9, Issue 2
Greetings from alumni relations
Alumni Relations Coordinator Robyn Goldy shares helpful resources that enable LAS alumni to stay connected with the college and each other.
Volume 9, Issue 1
Pioneering a visualization revolution
Chuck Fox (’87 zoology, Ph.D. '91 molecular, developmental and cellular biology) has emerged as a skilled innovator and a 3D visualization pioneer. His storied career is a testament to the powerful impacts of 3D technology on litigants, judges and jury members.
Volume 9, Issue 1
A letter from the Dean
Dean Schmittmann looks to the future as the LAS College commits new and exciting resources to entrepreneurialism and innovation.
Volume 9, Issue 1
Career ready
LAS Career Service expands with a bright, new office space brimming with services and resources that help students connect with employers, polish their resumes, prepare for career fairs and land those dream jobs and internships.
Volume 9, Issue 1
Greetings from alumni relations
Robyn Goldy, alumni relations coordinator, details how LAS Connect will virtually link alumni and students to useful and impactful career services.