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CONGRATS TO THE HISTORIC CLASS OF 2020 |
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomed its 283 newest alumni during virtual convocation and university commencement on Saturday, Nov. 28. Riley Wilgenbusch (agronomy and global resource systems) was the convocation speaker. Kendra Spier (dairy science and global resource systems) was the CALS student marshal at the university undergraduate commencement ceremony. Spier was accompanied by her faculty mentor, Leo Timms, animal science. CALS Student Council presented awards to the following graduates: Riley Wilgenbusch (agronomy, global resource systems) Outstanding Senior; Emmaline Putnam (global resource systems), Commitment to Diversity; Justin Swanton (animal science, ag and life sciences education), Leadership Excellence; Luke Sloterdyk (global resource systems, environmental science), Academic Achievement; Augusta Hamaker (biology), Distinguished Service; Heidi Fichter Mandt (ag and life sciences education, global resource systems), Outstanding Ambassador of Agriculture and Life Sciences. |
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GRAD FEATURE: EN ROUTE TO MED SCHOOL |
Mohamed Shogar (’20 genetics) came to the United States from Sudan in 2016, without knowing the language or understanding the culture. After four years of hard work, both academically and professionally, Shogar graduated from Iowa State and started his journey to medical school. More |
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GRAD FEATURE: FUELED BY MILITARY EXPERIENCE |
Deann Winter (’20 animal science) blazed her own trails at Iowa State as an Army vet and young mother. The new grad served as a diesel mechanic in deployments in Germany and Italy before deciding to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. More |
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GRAD FEATURE: FINDING HER PASSION FOR RESEARCH |
Kuan-Yi Lee (’20 agronomy) came to Iowa State from Taipei, Taiwan, with little experience and knowledge in agriculture. Lee led a great adventure at Iowa State spanning undergraduate research experiences, study abroad and internships. More |
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Your support and commitment to our land-grant mission throughout 2020 has empowered us to be resilient, innovative and create opportunities despite significant challenges. This video shares scenes from campus during this extraordinary year. What our faculty, staff and students were able to achieve is truly remarkable. Thank you for making it all possible! We look forward to staying connected – share your #CALSthanks and what makes you #CALSproud on social media or email us to share your special agriculture and life sciences story. |
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BIOCHAR MITIGATES MANURE ODORS |
New research shows biochar could be used to mitigate many odors and volatile organic compounds emitted from swine manure. Biochar is a material obtained from a high-temp process called pyrolysis of certain types of biomass and biowaste. More |
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WHY SMALL TOWNS ATTRACT START-UPS |
A new study led by economists at Iowa State looks at which factors encourage or discourage new firm entry in small towns and suggests policy implications for addressing economic distress in small rural towns. More |
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AGRICULTURAL TRADE WITH CHINA |
Trade relations with China continue to be one of the biggest issues affecting the agricultural markets, and an economist with ISU Extension and Outreach says recent events point toward opportunity for both countries. More |
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Or, watch the recorded programs on-demand, on your schedule. Select from 45 topics from ISU faculty, staff and invited guest presenters. Crops TV will replace the 2020 Integrated Crop Management Conference and 2021 Crop Advantage Series. Register online. |
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JOHNSON NAMED ARTZ CHAIR IN ANIMAL SCIENCE |
The ISU Department of Animal Science has selected Anna Johnson as the first Artz Chair for Faculty Excellence in Animal Science. The Tyrone D. Artz, M.D. Chair for Faculty Excellence in Animal Science recognizes a faculty member who has shown distinction in undergraduate education in animal agriculture and has a prominent research program in an area that strengthens and supports animal agriculture in Iowa. More |
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SHAW EARNS KOLMER APPLIED RESEARCH AWARD |
The ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has presented the Dean Lee R. Kolmer Award for Excellence in Applied Research to Angela Shaw (’03 animal science, ’06 MS meat science, food science and technology), associate professor in food science and human nutrition and extension specialist. Shaw’s research is focused on food safety intervention practices from the farm through the grocery store environment. More |
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GIVING TUESDAY, EMPOWER THE EXPERIENCE |
The ISU Foundation will kick-off Empower the Experience on Giving Tuesday. The Student Experience campaign will support scholarships in a number of critical areas: completion grants, technology needed for remote learning, student organization expenses, research opportunities and more. Other FundISU opportunities to support College of Agriculture and Life Sciences initiatives:
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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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VINCENT NAMED TO NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICINE |
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WINTERSTEEN HONORED FOR FOOD SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP |
Wendy Wintersteen (’88 PhD entomology), president of Iowa State University, has been honored with the 2020 Food Systems Leadership Award from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities. The award is the highest recognition from the organization for a leader in the food system and recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary impact on the food systems through leadership and service. |
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KARDEL RAISES PRESIDENTIAL TURKEY TO BE HOUSED AT IOWA STATE |
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