Community Engagement

Sabertooth cat skull newly discovered in Iowa reveals details about this Ice Age predator
The sabertooth cat is an Ice Age icon and emblem of strength, tenacity and intelligence. These animals shared the North American landscape with other large carnivores, including… Read More

Apr 5, 2023
Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for… Read More

Mar 29, 2023
New PFAS guidelines – a water quality scientist explains technology and investment needed to get forever chemicals out of US drinking water
Harmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to soil to drinking water, and regulating these chemicals has been a goal of… Read More

Mar 24, 2023
‘Whisper networks’ thrive when women lose faith in formal systems of reporting sexual harassment
Whisper networks – informal channels that women use to warn others about sexual harassment, abuse or assault – take root because formal reporting systems can re-traumatize people… Read More

Jan 10, 2023
Newly Published Iowa State Study Suggests Targeting serial returners to stem a growing problem for retailers
This holiday season is expected to set another record for online sales, according to the National Retail Federation. But if consumer habits mirror previous years,… Read More

Nov 17, 2022
Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana on Feb. Read More

Nov 14, 2022
The ethics of canceling student debt is more about fairness than broken promises
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive U.S. $10,000 to $20,000 of student debt for up to 40 million eligible borrowers was recently put on… Read More

Oct 31, 2022
Disasters Like Hurricane Ian can Affect Academic Performance for Years to Come
When leaders at a middle school in New Orleans asked Iowa State University Professor and Chair of Human Development and Family Studies Carl F. Weems… Read More

Oct 26, 2022
Global hunger, carbon emissions could both spike if war limits grain exports
If Russia’s invasion and the ensuing war significantly reduce Ukrainian grain exports, surging prices could increase food insecurity and carbon dioxide emissions, as marginal land… Read More

Oct 14, 2022
Religion is shaping Brazil’s presidential election – but its evangelicals aren’t the same as America’s
With one week to go before Brazil’s presidential election, the two front-runners are battling for the religious vote. Last month, first lady Michelle Bolsonaro told… Read More

Oct 5, 2022