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Oct 2, 2024 · The latest news and research from Iowa State University, a public land-grant university in Ames, Iowa. Find out about topics such as 3D printing, silicon, soybeans, electric vehicles, enrollment and blood stem cells.
Iowa State sees growth in first-year, undergraduate student …
Sep 12, 2024 · Iowa State reports 30,432 students on campus, a 255-student increase from 2023, with 5,906 first-year students, a 16% increase over five years. The university attracts students with STEM programs, affordability, scholarships and career opportunities.
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Apr 2, 2024 · Iowa State University News Service. Menu Toggle Search Toggle. Search. News Releases; Video; Resources. Broadcast studio; Campus images; Faculty, staff headshots; More News. ... Vet Med students taking care of the animals at the Iowa State Fair 15 Aug 2024; Installing the maidens at the Fountain of the Four Seasons 05 Aug 2024; Postcard from ...
Iowa State panelists to explore war in Ukraine
Mar 21, 2022 · AMES, Iowa — An upcoming event at Iowa State University will give people with personal and professional experiences in Ukraine and Russia an opportunity to share with the community. A panel discussion will focus on the impacts that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is having on Ukrainian Americans and those who have worked in Russia.
Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a …
Sep 25, 2024 · Iowa State's Valery Levitas and his collaborators have used pressure with a twisting shear to permanently deform silicon, an important material for electronics. The resulting changes in silicon's microstructure produce material phases that feature different and potentially useful properties.
Iowa State researcher: Regional climate ... - Iowa State University
Aug 24, 2021 · Iowa State's William Gutowski is one of 15 lead authors of a 228-page chapter within the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report provides an unprecedented look at regional climate data, including fact sheets and an interactive, online atlas.
2024 Innovation at Work: By the Numbers - Iowa State University
Apr 23, 2024 · More than 60% of Iowa State students major in a STEM field. The Workforce Grants prepare students for high-demand jobs in Iowa. Nearly 70 ISU degree programs fit the criteria for Workforce Grants authorized by the Iowa Legislature in 2023.
Researchers study 3D printing tungsten parts for extreme …
Oct 2, 2024 · A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports a project to explore new ways to process tungsten for use in fusion reactors. The researchers will use laser powder-blown directed-energy deposition and computational simulations to create shields and components that can withstand extreme conditions.
Mapping Iowa’s soil topography • News Service - Iowa State …
May 18, 2021 · Bradley Miller, an ISU assistant professor of agronomy, receives NSF grant to develop new models of soil erosion and soil maps for Iowa. He uses LiDAR data and soil samples to bridge geomorphology and soil science and to account for climate change effects.
Clothing made from tea byproduct could improve ... - Iowa State …
Apr 26, 2016 · The fashion industry generates a lot of waste, which is why a team of Iowa State University researchers developed a new fiber that's 100 percent biodegradable. Researchers are testing the fiber – made from a green tea byproduct – to see if it's a viable alternative.