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View FullAn Ag Giant Sprouts at Iowa State
George Washington Carver is recognized as one of the most iconic scientists of all time – and he began his journey at Iowa State. His research resulted in the creation of hundreds of uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes, from plastics to laundry soap to diesel fuel.
The ABC's of Computing Born Here
Computers today continue to be built on many of the basic tenets that originated with the world’s first electronic computer, created at Iowa State. The Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC) was developed by physics professor John Vincent Atanasoff, who wanted to increase the speed and accuracy of scientific calculations.
Researcher Awarded Nobel Prize
Iowa State and Ames Laboratory materials scientist Dan Shechtman receives the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of quasicrystals. Today they’re both created in labs and found in natural materials, and their hardness and non-stick qualities may find use in strong steels and surface coatings.
Innovation on the Horizon
Iowa State is changing Iowa, the nation, and the world through its research – from improving the health of people, animals, and the environment to advancing agriculture production and techniques with data to designing next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies. What will we discover next?
News
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Metal whispering: Engineers Finding a Better Way to Recover Precious Metals From Electronic Waste
Inspired by nature’s work to build spiky structures in caves, engineers at Iowa State University have developed technology capable of reco...
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G2M Aims to Boost Research-Driven Startups Past a Good Start
Startup accelerators can help flesh out innovations and inspirations, plotting a path from idea to income. But after those programs end, the...
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UV Light Shows Promise in Mitigation of Costly Swine Virus
Let there be (ultraviolet) light. That’s the indication given by research conducted at Iowa State University regarding the use of ultravio...
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Write for The Conversation
Mar 5th If you’d like to share the story of your research with a mass audience, consider writing for The Conversation, a global network of newsroo...
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Sedentary behavior, physical activity, sleep, and CVD risk in pregnancy
Mar 5th In this Kinesiology Department seminar, hosted through the College of Human Sciences, assistant professor from the University of Iowa Kara W...
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The Elasticity of Aggregate Output with Respect to Capital and Labor
Mar 5th This virtual Department of Economics seminar, hosted through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Liberal Arts and Sc...
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Developing Successful Job Application Materials by Center for Communication Excellence (CCE)
Mar 8th Discover valuable tips on how to highlight your professional skills and abilities and market yourself as the most qualified candidate throug...