tom and evonne smith
Volume 11, Issue 2
Cultivating research, one acorn at a time
Iowa State alumni Tom and Evonne Smith established the frontier science fund, hoping to plant seeds of inspiration and curiosity in the minds of LAS scientists committed to high-risk, high-reward research.
Link Winter 2015
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.