Iowa State Researchers building green fertilizer system to reuse wastes, cut greenhouse gas emissions

Midwest researchers want to take some of the greenhouse gas emissions out of crop fertilizer. Research teams from Iowa State University and … Read More

Aug 10, 2023

Zebrafish are a scientist’s favorite for early-stage research – especially to study human blood disorders

Scientists have relied on animal models as an alternative to testing on human tissues and cells for decades. But not just any organism can adequately model… Read More

Aug 8, 2023

Tuteja and Wu to Serve in New Collaboration and Mentorship Roles

The Office of the Vice President for Research has appointed two faculty members to part-time Research Faculty Fellow positions. Supported through Iowa State’s Strategic Plan… Read More

Aug 7, 2023

Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online, unsupervised exams

When Iowa State University switched from in-person to remote learning halfway through the spring semester of 2020, psychology professor Jason Chan was worried. Would unsupervised, online… Read More

Jul 31, 2023

ISU researchers part of nationwide project to make sweet corn even better

It’s hard to beat fresh sweet corn in the summer. Or is it? Two Iowa State University faculty are part of a major federal research… Read More

Jul 24, 2023

Just in time for back-to-school shopping: How retailers can alter customer behavior to encourage more sustainable returns

Back-to-school sales are underway, and people across the country will be shopping online to fill up backpacks, lockers and closets – and they’ll be taking… Read More

Jul 19, 2023

Empty office spaces can be converted to residential buildings – but it won’t be affordable

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more companies have offered remote work options for their employees, or have even switched to working entirely remotely – leaving empty office… Read More

Jul 17, 2023

Iowa State receives record $301.3 million in external research funding in FY2023

Iowa State University established a new record for external sponsored research funding during the 2023 fiscal year that closed on June 30, 2023. The $301.3… Read More

Jul 12, 2023

Iowa State University Named Entrepreneurial University of the Year

Iowa State University continues to build its global reputation for excellence in entrepreneurship. Iowa State was awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year… Read More

Jul 10, 2023

Iowa State University, EPA Region 7, and University of Iowa Announce Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference

Iowa State University, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and the University of Iowa have announced an upcoming conference: Anaerobic Digestion on… Read More

Jul 5, 2023