research
categories: Link, Volume 12, Issue 2
Politics, polling, and pupils
David Peterson, Lucken Professor of Political Science, engages undergraduate students in helping the public understand the political landscape.
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 9, Issue 3
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.
Volume 9, Issue 2
Stand up and be counted for research’s sake
If you think completing the 2020 census is a waste of time, consider this. Researchers across the nation, and right here at Iowa State University, rely on this data to make the world a better place.
Volume 9, Issue 1
A natural innovator
Interdisciplinary innovator Dara Wald brings people and the environment together, through a unique lab and research partnerships that range from ecology to agriculture.
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.
categories: Link, Supplemental story
Why is weather so hard to predict accurately?
This is a supplement to the story Cyclones in the Forecast. It is a common mystery that elicits complaints and questions — why does the weather forecaster in the media sometimes get it wrong? Maybe “chance of showers” turned into […]
Link Winter 2018
Creating communities in STEM
Mathematics student Anna Steffensmeier will apply a diverse range of learning environments to her career educating and inspiring students in STEM.
Link Winter 2018
Cyclones in the forecast
As storms sweep across a landscape, forecasters have mere minutes to predict their direction and intensity — and to issue warnings to the public. To meet the extreme time constraints, they need the latest meteorological tools — tools developed by […]
Link Fall 2017
LAS offers new data science minor
As demands for data scientists rise, students can prepare for a great career with LAS.
Link Fall 2017
Understanding big data
Hridesh Rajan creates solutions for scientists navigating the ever-expanding world of data-driven research.
Link Spring 2017
Creating the machines of tomorrow
When Adam Kaminski did not have the machinery he needed to pursue his research, he designed and built it himself.
Link Winter 2017
Building confidence, diversity and opportunity
Javier Vela is the kind of chemistry professor every college student wishes they had.
Link Fall 2016
Prolonging our 'healthspan'
Molecular research could lead to longer, healthier lives free from disease.
Link Fall 2015
Chemistry scholarships open doors to research, travel
Melanie Stoss’ chemistry scholarships give her the ability to do more and learn more