Researchers collaborate in Iowa State University project promoting faculty success for women in STEM

Iowa State University and other Midwest universities are coming together to facilitate successful environments for women faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Cinzia Cervato,… Read More

August 27, 2019

ISU research explores why more women are drinking

More women are drinking alcohol and an Iowa State University research team that includes Cassandra Dorius, an Iowa State University assistant professor of human development and family studies, is working to understand why. Read More

August 21, 2019

Endocannabinoid and exercise research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

A team of researchers, including Jacob Meyer, assistant professor of kinesiology at Iowa State, looked into how the body’s endocannabinoids (naturally-occurring cannabinoid molecules… Read More

August 14, 2019

Family experience influences diabetes risk, management for African Americans

A team of College of Health and Human Sciences researchers found African American families are more at risk of getting Type 2 diabetes due to misinformation about the disease and management perpetuated by familial communication and culture. Read More

July 24, 2019

Iowa State University pioneers online event management master’s program

Professionals all over the world will be able to earn a Master of Science degree in event management as Iowa State University launches a new online program. Student applications for the program will be accepted through July 15 for classes starting fall 2019. Read More

June 24, 2019

Hydration strategy key as high school athletes begin practice

The first week of high school sports practices is a particularly vulnerable time for athletes, says an Iowa State University assistant professor of kinesiology. James Lang… Read More

October 18, 2018

Iowa State University’s Science Bound program honored for inspiring STEM

Today, the Science Bound program at Iowa State University was honored for inspiring and encouraging a new generation of underrepresented students to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — STEM. Science Bound received a 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, a publication that focuses on diversity and inclusion in higher education. The honor recognizes Science Bound as a model for other institutions. Read More

August 15, 2018

Season of success for summer internships

It’s a summer of firsts for Iowa State University— its first female athletic training interns with the National Football League, its first merchandising interns with American Eagle, and its first intern assessing the needs of older Iowans in northwest Iowa. Read More

July 2, 2018