Iowa State Research

Bettering Society Through Groundbreaking Exploration and Discovery

From foundational research that contributes building blocks to greater exploration, to translational research that leads directly to new innovations and solutions, our researchers collaborate across disciplines to improve lives in Iowa, the nation, and the world.

$346M

External Research Funding in FY2024

630

Patent Applications Over the Past 5 Years

12th

In the Nation for Entrepreneurship Studies

Research Support Services

Elizabeth Stegmoller sitting at a piano

Faces of Discovery

“In our society, we are so heavily driven on drugs, pharmaceuticals, and finding a cure for everything. But we have 2 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s disease right now, and researchers often forget about this. Who knows if there will ever be a cure.”

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