2011 news releases
Dec. 27
Gentile cites positive, negative effects of video games in Nature Reviews article
Dec. 21
Paul now top pick in new ISU/Gazette/KCRG Poll, but voters still uncertain
Astronomers, Iowa State’s Kawaler discover planets that survived their star’s expansion
Dec. 20
ISU researchers poised to help unlock mysteries of medicinal benefits of plants
Dec. 19
Iowa State University named a military-friendly school
Dec. 16
Iowa State, Ames Lab researchers honored for distinguished efforts to advance science
President Geoffroy will be honored with CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award
Dec. 15
Science meets art on the river in Iowa State University learning community
Dec. 13
ISU student prairie restoration project earns national conservation fellowship
ISU business professor sees 'mavatars' becoming marketing wave of the future
After being mute, Iowa State University graduating senior speaks with a new voice
Iowa State researcher among the first class of women rising stars of chemistry
ISU, USAID to present international seed regulation paper via webinar: open to public
Iowa State University commencement will be Dec. 17
Dec. 12
Iowa State engineers study how hills, nearby turbines affect wind energy production
High land prices, high commodity prices make this a great time, bad time to start farming
Iowa State, UI Percy siblings earn National Endowment of the Arts awards
Dec. 8
Board of Regents approves establishment of School of Education at Iowa State
Dec. 7
Iowa State's Student Counseling Service trains cadre of mental health first-aid responders
Schmittmann named next dean in Iowa State's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dec. 6
Iowa State’s METaL lab develops multiple ways to experience virtual reality
Dec. 5
Cyclone Battalion at ISU named best Army ROTC program in Midwestern brigade
Dec. 2
If a fat tax is coming, here’s how to make it efficient, effective: ISU economists
From Eisenhower to Reagan: Five questions with ISU's own Dwight Ink
Nov. 28
Study by ISU's Pruetz finds savanna chimps exhibit sharing behavior like humans
Nov. 21
Iowa State University scientists genetically increase algae biomass by more than 50 percent
Nov. 18
ISU Greenlee School to host the Iowa final for 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Romer to discuss economic policy, leadership as ISU's fall Mary Louise Smith Chair
Nov. 17
Cain top choice in new ISU/Gazette/KCRG Poll, but voters have not made up their minds
New ISU horticulture app gives students, gardeners mobile flower power
Nov. 15
Iowa State finance professors study bank failures and the FDIC's role in their restart
Parking tips for Iowa State - OSU game Nov. 18
Nov. 10
Becoming part of global, shoestring team requires researchers only to play fair, share
Iowa State engineers establish national panel to advance a carbon negative economy
Nov. 9
Veterans are focus of ISU’s Beginning Farmer Center’s new partnership
Iowa State study finds health value to children of National School Lunch Program
Nov. 8
Political analyst Charlie Cook to headline inaugural Harkin Institute events on Nov. 29
Nov. 3
Iowa State University will honor fallen soldiers in Gold Star Hall ceremony Nov. 10
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Ames
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Hampton
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Korean War soldier from Brooklyn
ISU Gold Star Hall ceremony honors fallen Afghan War serviceman from Ottumwa
Nov. 2
ISU's architecture and landscape architecture programs rank in top 10 nationally
It was a high-energy summer for Iowa State undergraduates at European physics lab
ISU’s Veterinary Medicine and Human Sciences animal programs receive full accreditation
Nov. 1
Getting wine from grape to glass faster, easier is focus of grant to wine producing group
Oct. 26
Wind Energy Manufacturing Lab helps Iowa State engineers improve wind power
ISU economics study finds Vision Iowa provided healthy return on investment
Oct. 25
Experian VP to discuss living credit smart in Greater Iowa Credit Union Lecture Nov. 1
Oct. 24
"Diet for a Small Planet" author Frances Moore Lappé to speak at ISU Nov. 3
Oct. 21
Healthy food advocate Gregory Jaffe will discuss biotech food Nov. 1 at ISU
Oct. 20
Iowa State researchers studying impact of exercise on flu vaccine resistance in adults
Oct. 19
Travel issues force Hamilton to postpone tonight's Manatt-Phelps Lecture
ISU management information systems professor studies online deception
Oct. 18
Iowa State's Gold Star Ceremony to honor fallen soldiers will be Nov. 10
$2 million NIH grant allows ISU researchers to extend family programs to other states
Oct. 17
The New York Times environmental writer Andrew Revkin to speak at ISU Oct. 24
ISU Army ROTC wins regional Ranger Challenge
Oct. 13
Iowa State, Ames Lab physicist says nanoparticle assembly is like building with LEGOs
ISU students provide costuming, dance to bring Reiman "Spirits in the Gardens" alive
Greenlee School Futures Forum to explore presidential campaign news coverage
Oct. 12
Hira to retire as ISU College of Business dean; will remain on faculty
Oct. 11
Student artists will use construction steamroller to make woodcut prints Oct. 14 in Ames
ISU plant pathologist updates science community on groundbreaking research
Oct. 10
ISU’s dietetic internship is first in nation to go international with new Ghana program
Oct. 7
Iowa State political experts can assist in 2012 Iowa presidential campaign coverage
USDA Secretary Vilsack to speak on food insecurity at Iowa State University
Oct. 6
Iowa State researchers help detect very-high-energy gamma rays from Crab pulsar
First Iowa Conference on Human Trafficking coming to Iowa State on Oct. 26
Oct. 5
Iowa State, Ames Laboratory, Technion scientist wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Oct. 4
Oct. 3
Lee Hamilton to discuss U.S. foreign policy in Oct. 19 Manatt-Phelps Lecture at ISU
Sanchez to discuss African Green Revolution in ISU Norman Borlaug Lecture Oct. 10
Sep. 29
Iowa State researchers produce cheap sugars for sustainable biofuel production
ISU's Pease Family Scholar to address physical fitness and mental health on Oct. 13
Sep. 28
ISU-led group awarded $25 million grant for land use, biofuel production study
Sep. 27
Steven Leath named Iowa State's next president
Sep. 26
Iowa State seeing student returns from investment in financial literacy offerings
Sep. 23
Fiscal Solutions Tour speakers to discuss responsible fiscal policy Sept. 29 at ISU
Sep. 22
New approach challenges old ideas about plant species and biomass
Babcock named Iowa State’s Cargill Chair and leader of the Biobased Industry Center
Sep. 21
World Food Prize laureate to kick off new ISU One Health lecture series
Sep. 20
'Piled Higher and Deeper' comic author to screen film adaptation and speak at ISU Sept. 27
Sep. 19
ISU's Wells leads study finding sequential photos more accurate for eyewitness IDs
Newspaper columnist Rekha Basu to speak at Iowa State Sept. 26
Two finalists for ISU presidency announced
Sep. 16
Social justice educator will speak about her work with Mother Teresa Sept. 22 at ISU
Iowa State expands its role in economic development
Sep. 15
MAD Magazine senior editor will present 'The Joy of Censorship' at ISU Sept. 22
Iowa State astronomer: ‘Beware of the wildlife, even in apparently quiet galaxies’
ISU economist says 2012 Iowa caucuses will not produce great economic impact to state
Sep. 14
Iowa State chemists help astronauts make sure their drinking water is clean
ISU presidential search committee to interview candidates Sept. 15-16 in Minneapolis
Consumers willing to pay premium for healthier genetically modified foods: ISU study
Sep. 13
U.S. News rankings: Iowa State remains among top 25 percent of public national universities
Tibetan monk will unravel sand mandala's meaning in a talk at Iowa State Sept. 21
Sep. 12
Greenlee School professor, broadband access expert provides Internet privacy tips
Sep. 8
NSF invests $20 million in Iowa’s renewable energy and energy efficiency research
Arrive early, avoid hassle at annual Iowa State - Iowa matchup
Sep. 7
Another record: Iowa State University fall enrollment nears 30,000
“MythBusters” star Grant Imahara to give behind-the-scenes look Sept. 17 at ISU
Iowa State chimp researcher reviews "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
Sep. 2
Pulitzer-winning journalist Clarence Page will speak at Iowa State Sept 14
Aug. 29
Iowa State sociologist, migration researcher assesses the current crisis in Somalia
Aug. 26
ISU study examines how couples' collaborative dialogue may assist in a spouse's memory
ISU study examines how couples' collaborative dialogue may assist in memory
Aug. 25
Thomas Leslie is first Pickard Chilton Professor at Iowa State College of Design
Aug. 19
ISU State Gym opening delayed; student fees will be partially credited
Aug. 18
Global health care humanitarian Dr. Paul Farmer to speak at Iowa State Aug. 25
Aug. 17
Aug. 15
ISU study uses iPhone GPS tools to assist 12 Iowa towns with their Safe Routes to School programs
ISU anthropology professor studying the Fighting Sioux mascot controversy
Aug. 12
Iowa State fellow receives food leadership honor along with Michelle Obama, others
ISU political scientist tutors international news media on Iowa's presidential process
Aug. 11
Corning’s ISU student-designed house demonstrates energy efficiency can be affordable
Aug. 10
Most plant species important in various and varying ecosystems: ISU research
Aug. 9
MEDIA ADVISORY: ISU experts assess impact of U.S. credit rating downgrade
Aug. 3
ISU state fair exhibit hits home
Aug. 2
Iowa State sociologist expects renewed 9/11 remembrance on its 10th anniversary
Aug. 1
ISU student will mine gold like the old timers on a reality TV show in Alaska
July 28
Iowa State’s external funding hits $342.3 million in fiscal year 2011
Iowa State economics professor applies classroom experience to current debt crisis
July 25
ISU research: Corn yields with perennial cover crop are equal to traditional farming
July 19
South Korean students gain design and English skills during intensive ISU workshop
July 18
Political experts assess presidential race less than a month before debate, straw poll
Iowa African-American Hall of Fame to induct new members
July 15
Iowa State physicist to test next-generation neutrino detector for major experiment
ISU College of Business graduate program among 'least expensive' in U.S. News ranking
July 12
Boaters, swimmers on Iowa lakes may see cleaner water after ISU study
July 11
Board of Regents approves new Bachelor of Design degree at ISU
June 30
ISU professor Dean Bakopoulos earns rave reviews for novel on American unhappiness
Developing corn for warmer climate is focus of Iowa State University research
June 29
Missing teen in custody; wanted for questioning regarding an assault at Iowa State
June 24
Intelligent construction practices developed for roads also apply to levee construction
June 23
ISU economists address Iowa manufacturing, entrepreneurship, the federal debt
June 20
Iowa State hybrid lab combines technologies to make biorenewable fuels and products
June 19
Parents prefer media content ratings system in national study led by ISU's Douglas Gentile
June 17
Greenlee School students earn second place in prestigious Effie Collegiate PSA Challenge
June 15
ISU graduate student selected for annual Nobel Prize conference in Germany
Clough plans to improve science education as president of international teaching group
June 9
Researchers will begin tracking performance of ISU Solar Decathlon House at Honey Creek State Park
ISU architecture students are building nation's smallest velodrome for Des Moines
June 8
Superheroes, tsunamis, bugs and brains top Iowa State's summer blockbuster classes
June 6
Iowa State’s Baja SAE Team optimistic about this year’s off-road racer
June 3
ISU's Thompson makes Tech & Learning's list of 10 most influential people in ed tech
June 2
Number of children living in poverty rising faster in Iowa than nation, says ISU researcher
Playing the shell game: ISU finance professors study the value of shell companies
May 26
Restoring Iowa prairie while keeping the land productive is goal of ISU research
Iowa State physicists explain the long, useful lifetime of carbon-14
ISU sociologist leads research on the 'new destination towns' in the Great Plains
May 23
ISU Power Pullers team hopes for revenge in upcoming competition
May 19
Iowa State engineer scales up process that could improve economics of ethanol production
May 18
Political experts provide Iowa insight on this summer's evolving GOP presidential race
May 16
May 12
Race car, replica filling station promote Iowa State University’s biofuels research
May 11
ISU Catt Center to present Ready to Run™: Campaign Training for Women on June 10
May 9
ISU's Gentile addresses multiple dimensions of video game effects in new journal article
May 7
Anthelion shows its speed and races to fourth in Formula Sun Grand Prix
May 6
Iowa State’s Formula SAE Team tests its engineering skills at international competition
Iowa African-American Hall of Fame seeks nominations for 2011
Team PrISUm races to fourth on day two of Formula Sun Grand Prix
May 5
Time is now for transformative change in agriculture, says ISU professor
Iowa State solar car hits the race pace, but is slowed by chassis repairs
May 4
Iowa State University commencement events set for Friday and Saturday
ISU’s graduate planning program ranks in top 13 nationally among non-Ph.D.-granting programs
May 2
Sustainable landscape design for your property can be easier than you may think
MEDIA ADVISORY: ISU experts provide perspective following bin Laden's death
April 28
Iowa State chemist designs new polymer structures for use as ‘plastic electronics’
U.S. 'fast fashion' trend is losing ground with consumers according to ISU study
April 27
Iowa State University animal science professor named Jefferson Science Fellow
April 26
ISU team takes a top prize in Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan competition
April 25
ISU research leads to understanding of how crops deal with stress – yield’s biggest enemy
Iowa State University senior will graduate after taking one class per semester for 19 years
April 22
College of Business center responds to employer call for better communication skills
April 21
Iowa State solar car team ready to race at 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500
April 18
Learn to run a biorefinery in a virtual control room developed by Iowa State researchers
Too many relatives ruining your picnic? Be glad the flies don’t invite their cousins
April 15
John Arends named Greenlee School's 2011 Schwartz Award recipient
Slow and steady wins the race: Pokéwalker beats other pedometers in ISU study
April 13
Experts will discuss affordable housing for flood-prone areas April 21-22 at ISU
ISU researchers on team showing Pell Grant impact on community college expansion
April 12
Undergraduates showcase their research and creative expression at ISU April 19
ISU, UI partner to feature student innovation at Invention Convention April 16
April 11
Creative, on-line learning tool helps students tackle real-world problems
Disney game designer will speak, judge student game design competition April 20 at ISU
April 8
Iowa State University student named Udall Scholar and Goldwater Scholar
Two Iowa State University students are 2011 Goldwater Scholars
April 7
NASA’s Kepler helps Iowa State’s Kawaler, astronomers update census of sun-like stars
Iowa State team wins Big 12 MBA Case Competition for a second consecutive year
Starch-controlling gene fuels more protein in soybean plants
April 6
ISU symposium to focus on sustainability and co-existence issues April 19 - 20
Iowa State students will compete at premier human-computer interaction conference
April 5
Poet and human rights activist Nikki Giovanni will speak at ISU April 18
Iowa Board of Regents seeks feedback for ISU presidential search
Nutrition and Wellness Research Center May symposium to address origins of obesity
April 1
Iowa State MBA program is third in U.S. News ranking on job placement success
March 31
Comic Amy Sedaris to speak at Iowa State April 11
Gauging your future job prospects? Iowa State experts weigh in with sage advice
March 30
Kepler spacecraft gives Iowa State’s Kawaler, astronomers a look inside red giant stars
ISU alumnus, bridal couture designer Matthew Christopher to give April 7 talk
March 29
Animal Planet's "Whale Wars" star Paul Watson to speak at Iowa State April 7
Food price experts available for media interviews at Iowa State University
March 28
More than 550 young researchers show off projects, compete for scholarships
New mega cookbook co-author Chris Young will speak at Iowa State April 4
March 25
Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy will step down
March 22
ISU alumnus, adviser to Department of State is Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker
19th Annual Voorhees Supply Chain Conference to feature industry leaders April 8
March 21
Kress named vice president for extension and outreach at Iowa State University
March 17
Blumenfeld invited to Department of Education event to improve LGBT climate
March 16
ISU’s new plant breeding master’s degree to serve career professionals remotely
March 15
Iowa State graduate programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News and World Report
Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center to steer eastern and southern Africa seed policy
March 14
Iowa State undergraduates showcase their research at annual Capitol event March 22
UNI's Gloria Gibson will speak on leadership at Iowa State March 29
Iowa State students focus on sustainability for April 9 fashion show
March 10
Human-monkey aging patterns not as different as believed, according to new research
Philosopher-mechanic author Matthew Crawford will speak at Iowa State March 24
March 9
Iowa State engineer studies damage caused by New Zealand earthquake
March 8
ISU economists: study shows Iowa's high marginal tax rates hinder labor productivity
March 7
Iowa State, Ames Lab researcher hunts for green catalysts
Nobel Prize winning-chemist Richard Schrock will speak at Iowa State March 22
Close look at Des Moines’ poverty rates show many poor pockets in city: ISU researcher
March 3
PBS' Gwen Ifill to speak March 31 as Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics
March 2
ISU historian edits book detailing first human space mission, which turns 50 this year
Author and environmentalist Rick Bass will speak at Iowa State March 9
Noted expert on Arab-American relations James Zogby will speak at ISU March 9
March 1
Global ISU study: Invasive species widespread, but not more than at home range
Feb. 28
ISU research raises hope for solving Parkinson’s disease puzzle
Oliver named interim dean of ISU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Daily Beast columnist and CNN political contributor John Avlon will speak at ISU March 8
Salk Institute researcher and ISU's first Science Bound graduate to speak March 7
Feb. 24
Jane Smiley will speak about her Atanasoff biography at Iowa State on March 3
Feb. 23
Iowa State, Ames Lab researchers describe the pump that bacteria use to resist drugs
Feb. 22
Humorist and author of "Coop" will speak at Iowa State Feb. 27
ISU economist's report assesses Obama health care plan moving forward
Best-selling author of "Stuff White People Like" will speak at ISU March 2
Feb. 21
Black History Month’s sobering news: MLK dream alive for few, says researcher
Students to process waste vegetable oil from ISU Dining to fuel CyRide bus
Feb. 20
Feb. 18
Iowa State, UI, UNI announce results of groundwater analysis at ash disposal site
Feb. 17
Eating disorders author and film featured in two ISU lectures, Feb. 24 and Feb. 28
Feb. 16
Iowa State study examines why innocent suspects may confess to a crime
New Belgium Brewing CEO to speak at Iowa State Feb. 22
"Food Fray" author will speak at Iowa State Feb. 24
Feb. 15
Clean energy advocate Jerome Ringo to speak at Iowa State Feb. 21
Feb. 14
Iowa State engineer developing technology to enhance battery life in portable devices
Iowa State University student wins free room and board for the year
Feb. 10
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean Whiteford announces his June 30 retirement
Feb. 9
ISU student wins $10,000 for charity and trip to Spain in Ford Focus video competition
Feb. 28 forum set for comments on athletics NCAA certification process
Feb. 8
One of the first lunch-counter civil rights demonstrators will speak at ISU Feb. 15
Global comprehensive health organization, One Health Commission, locates to ISU
Revised sports complex plan ready for Feb. 15 public meeting
Feb. 7
New ISU study finds eyewitness memory susceptible to misinformation after testing
Feb. 3
Iowa poverty increasing but remains below national average for now: ISU researcher
Jan. 31
Designer of NASA's Mars mission cameras will speak at Iowa State on Feb. 10
ISU study finds effects of TV ad violence on kids; researchers see Super Bowl implications
Jan. 27
U.S. Census Bureau director to give first Wayne A. Fuller Lecture Feb. 3
Jan. 26
Creator of Avatar's Na'vi language will speak at Iowa State Feb. 3
Learning communities transform student peer mentors into leaders at Iowa State
Jan. 25
New exhibit explores "Weddings in the Heartland: Apparel, traditions, memories"
Jan. 24
ISU researcher to get to root of many aspects of sustainable organic vegetable production
Jan. 21
Black military history author Robert V. Morris will speak at ISU Feb. 2
Jan. 18
Iowa State University-based research leads to jumbo shrimp agreement
State of the Union preview: Obama's foreign policy assessed by ISU's McCormick
Jan. 16
ISU's Gentile contributes to study identifying risks, consequences of video game addiction
Jan. 13
Comics artist, advocate and "Google Chrome" author Scott McCloud will speak at ISU Jan. 27
Jan. 11
AAAS honors Iowa State, Ames Lab researchers for distinguished science
Exhibition commemorates expansion of exchange between ISU Design and Chinese university
Veterinary emergency hospitals to affiliate
Iowa FIRST LEGO League Championship has kids thinking like biomedical engineers
Jan. 10
Iowa State University events will honor Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 12
Jan. 7
ISU psychology graduate student wins national dissertation research award
Jan. 6
Iowa State, Ames Lab researcher developing bio-based polymers that heal cracks
Let the political games begin: ISU experts preview the start of Iowa caucuses season
Jan. 5
Iowa State anthropologist Pruetz to be guest on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" Thursday
Jan. 4
University Researchers: Climate change is affecting how Iowans live and work
Jan. 3
ISU professor sees new book on ancient Greek prostitution having applications today