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CELEBRATING OUR SPRING 2023 GRADUATES |
CALS celebrated our 724 graduating undergraduate students during CALS convocation on May 12 in Hilton Coliseum. Our more than 65 graduating master's and doctoral students were celebrated during a ceremony the evening of May 11. See more graduation photos
The CALS Student Council presented awards to the following undergraduate students:
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A DEGREE 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING |
Owen Dykshorn was called to serve in the Vietnam War his senior year of college. After discovering last fall he was only seven credits away from graduation, he decided to return to Iowa State to complete his ag studies degree. He had the honor of graduating this semester alongside his grandson, Charlie. More |
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A PURSUIT OF ANSWERING QUESTIONS VIA RESEARCH |
Abby Fowler, microbiology, fostered her research passion through working in Iowa State labs. She joined Donald Sakaguchi’s lab her freshman year and advanced to mentoring younger students. With graduate school as her next step, she hopes to continue sharing science with others, either through community science outreach or written media. More |
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BRINGING INDIVIDUALITY TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS |
Danny Gill, biology and environmental science, served as a CALS Ambassador, making connections with prospective students and their families. While giving tours, Gill used his personal connections with faculty and staff to give prospective students a unique experience. More |
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE HAS PREPARED SENIOR FOR NEXT STEP |
Vincent Vanyo, microbiology, has had several research experiences that have allowed him to study microorganisms from various perspectives. These include analyzing non-thermal food treatment methods, performing insecticidal trait discovery in soil, and exploring the science behind brewing beer. More |
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FROM SMALL TOWN IOWA TO NFL STADIUMS |
Growing up in small-town Iowa, Trevor Clawson knew he loved agriculture and Iowa State University. What he didn’t know was he would find a way to combine those passions into a degree program that would lead to him painting the Philadelphia Eagles' football field. More |
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RODRIGUEZ APPOINTED INTERIM DIRECTOR OF SEED SCIENCE CENTER |
Lulu Rodriguez has been named interim director of the Seed Science Center, effective April 28, following the departure of Manjit Misra. Rodriguez has been serving as global programs lead for the center since 2019. More |
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ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH RESOURCES, EVENTS |
These are just a few of the many new and updated resources and upcoming events from ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources. See more.
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CALS BBQ SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 2 IN AMES |
Plan to join the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for our CALS BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center in Ames. The event will take place prior to the Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa football game. This annual event welcomes all CALS alumni and friends to enjoy fellowship and learn about new college initiatives. BBQ invitations will be sent electronically this summer as more details become available. |
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IOWA STATE HELPED ALUMNA REALIZE SHE WAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF HER EDUCATION PATHWAY |
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Brittini Brown ('09 MS industrial and ag technology) still uses valuable lessons learned at Iowa State in her position as associate vice president for student affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. One lesson Iowa State taught her that she will never forget is to make your education and career your own. More |
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ALUMNA HEADED TO THE ARMY VETERINARY CORPS |
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Rachel Farr ('19 biology) has successfully juggled veterinary school and serving in the Army following graduation from Iowa State. She has gained clinical experience at Lackland Air Force Base, where working dogs in the military receive their basic training. This fall, she will begin serving in the Army Veterinary Corps alongside fellow veterinary corps officers. More |
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