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Biomechanics professor named Iowa State’s next kinesiology chair
Li-Shan Chou, a professor of biomechanics who is department head of human physiology and director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the University of Oregon, will be the next chair of the Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology. He begins July 1, 2019. Read More

June 5, 2018
Tax hurts investment in medical device research and development
New research shows companies cut funding for research and development in response to a tax imposed on medical devices as part of the Affordable Care Act. Read More

June 5, 2018
Motivation to move may start with being mindful
A meditation and stress reduction program may be as effective at getting people to move more as structured exercise programs, according to a new study led by Jacob Meyer, an assistant professor in kinesiology. Read More

May 14, 2018
Garments designed by Iowa State students improve quality of life for people with disabilities
Shelby Miller, an Iowa State University freshman in animal science, can’t usually wear a dress. Her Type 1 diabetes requires her to have an insulin pump connected to her body at all times, and she needs access to that pump throughout the day. Read More

May 14, 2018
Brain activity, reactivity help explain diabetics’ negative feelings and risk for depression
Negative feelings by those with diabetes may stem from problems regulating blood sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Read More

May 7, 2018
Checking out STEM at the local library
Ames families can soon go to the library to check out new kits made by Iowa State University students that contain hands-on activities aimed at teaching young children more about science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and literacy. Read More

May 7, 2018
Iowa State University to offer master’s degree for dietitians
A new master’s degree at Iowa State University will allow registered dietitians to earn their graduate degrees ahead of the national deadline of Jan. 1, 2024, while advancing their knowledge and competitiveness in the field. Read More

April 23, 2018
Studying abroad inspires student’s winning fashion show collection
For a second year in a row, a student whose fashion designs were inspired by traveling overseas took the top prize at the The Fashion Show at Iowa State University. Katrina Pedrick, a senior in apparel, merchandising, and design, won the $1,000 Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show “Best in Show” Scholarship with her collection called “On the Fringe” at Iowa State’s 36th annual fashion show, held Saturday night at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. Read More

April 14, 2018
Experience of black doctoral students underscores need to increase diversity in STEM fields
A six-year study led by Brian Burt at Iowa State shows race was a greater obstacle than expected for black men who pursued a graduate degree in engineering. Read More

April 10, 2018
Fashion show at Iowa State features athletic wear, garments inspired by Greece
Athletic wear designed to empower women and a collection of garments inspired by Greece are among the unique components of The Fashion Show 2018 at Iowa State University. Read More

April 4, 2018