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Initiative takes advantage of existing data to solve community problems

Iowa State University researchers are lending their expertise to help Iowa communities access and analyze solutions to some of the pressing problems these communities have been facing, by tapping into data the cities are already collecting. Read More

February 18, 2020

Maria Alcívar Zúñiga honored by AAC&U for efforts to empower Latinx families

Human development and family studies doctoral student Maria Alcívar Zúñiga has been nationally recognized for research to improve U.S. immigration policies. Read More

February 14, 2020

Maria Alcívar Zúñiga honored by AAC&U for efforts to empower Latinx families

Human development and family studies doctoral student Maria Alcívar Zúñiga has been nationally recognized for research to improve U.S. immigration policies. Read More

February 14, 2020

Study examines biomarkers, economic factors that may increase risk for cognitive decline

A team of Iowa State University researchers, including associate professor of human development and family studies Tricia Neppl, is collaborating with other universities’ researchers… Read More

January 8, 2020

Diet and exercise alumna Rachel Lukowski named director of football nutrition

Football players need proper nutrition to reach their full physical potential on the field. That’s why Iowa State University football program created a new role… Read More

January 7, 2020

First class of nursing students to graduate from Iowa State

For the first time in Iowa State’s history, a group of graduating nursing students will walk across the stage and accept their diplomas during Saturday’s… Read More

December 17, 2019

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Iowa State researchers have found for the first time that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets as we become older, and changes in parts of the immune system could be responsible. Read More

December 17, 2019

Getting the most protein out of legumes and oilseeds

Whether it’s a protein bar or a protein shake, the main source of protein in the product comes from soybeans and other legumes. Researchers at… Read More

December 12, 2019

New book by Katy Swalwell features contributions of Iowa athletes

A book about amazing Iowa athletes who overcame oppression to make a big impact has been written by associate professor Katy Swalwell to help teachers and parents share Iowa history in responsible, ethical, and accurate ways. Read More

December 11, 2019