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WATERSHED GAME APP DEVELOPED BY IOWA STATE REACHING WIDE AUDIENCE |
People in Ecosystems Watershed Integration (PEWI) is an innovative game-based learning app providing land-use “what if” scenarios. Originally a brainchild of Lisa Schulte Moore, professor of natural resource ecology and management, PEWI started out as a spreadsheet for a class exercise. Since then, it has developed into an interactive tool for formal and non-formal education with the help of a creative, interdisciplinary team of faculty and students, including John Tyndall ('96 MS forestry, '03 PhD), NREM associate professor; Nancy Grudens-Schuck, agricultural education and studies; Robert Valek (’20 PhD forestry and sustainable agriculture); and Richard Magala, current Ph.D. student in forestry and DataFEWSion. More |
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STUDENTS DESIGN CALS SPACE AT THE STUDENT INNOVATION CENTER |
Students from CALS and the College of Design joined forces Nov. 13-14 to come up with designs for two CALS-owned collaborative learning labs in the Student Innovation Center. The winning design, created by team “Deep Roots,” represents life, providing for others and nourishment. It features ceiling décor that replicates plant roots and a casual lounging area in the middle of the space in shades of brown, green, gold and red. In the spring, CALS and Design faculty will work with students who took part in the design challenge to develop and implement ideas from the winning designs. More |
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KALEITA NAMED CHAIR OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING |
Amy Kaleita has been named chair of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, effective Dec. 1. As a professor, Kaleita has taught courses in soil and water conservation management and engineering, and analytical techniques for data and modeling. Kaleita is also a prominent researcher, focusing on information technology for precision conservation including remote sensing, crop and hydrologic modeling, precision farming, and advanced analytical methods for understanding the influence of spatiotemporally variable soil and hydrologic properties. More |
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We are so thrilled to be here collaborating, working and learning. CALS faculty, staff and students are in pursuit of greatness, as discussed in this video. We could not do this work without you. You have made this possible and we are so grateful for your support. 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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PROVIDING ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION |
In a new cohort agreement, Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames will annually provide tuition for eight of its registered nurses to complete their bachelor of science in nursing at Iowa State. The university's RN-to-BSN program is unique as its curriculum is delivered through hybrid learning. More |
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PROFESSOR PUBLISHES FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK |
Jill Paxton, assistant teaching professor of animal science, recently published her first children’s book, "The Adventures of Logan and Bailey: Lost in the Woods." The tale depicts a boy and his dog who venture into a forest and must find their way home, and was inspired by her grandson, Jett. More |
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IOWA STATE, ALLIANT ENERGY COLLABORATE ON SOLAR FARM |
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a request from Iowa State to proceed with the development of a solar farm and to enter into a lease agreement with Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy will design, construct, own, operate and maintain the solar farm. The solar farm will be located on land that is part of animal science teaching and research farms managed by CALS and the animal science department. More |
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NITROUS OXIDE FROM SOILS FOUND TO IMPACT CLIMATE CHANGE |
A newly-published study found that a range of agricultural soils produce nitrous oxide emissions in sufficient quantities to contribute to climate change. Steven Hall, ecology, evolution and organismal biology and lead author of the study, said in addition to carbon sequestration, management plans also should encourage nitrous oxide mitigation strategies. More |
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RESEARCHERS REPORT ON PIPELINE IMPACTS TO FARMLAND |
An Iowa State study looking at the impacts of soil disturbance and early remediation practices from construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline found significant soil compaction and gradual recovery of crop yield in the right-of-way over five years. The team was led by Mehari Tekeste, agricultural and biosystems engineering and director of the Soil Machine Dynamics Laboratory. More |
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2020 GARDEN CALENDAR FEATURES IOWA EDIBLES |
ISU Extension and Outreach has released its annual garden calendar. This year’s theme is “edibles” and includes photos of popular edible plants and flowers found in Iowa. The calendar includes seasonal guidance for growing fruits and vegetables, and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns. The calendar is available at the ISU Extension Store. More |
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NEW BLOG SERIES FEATURES FARMERS |
Iowa Learning Farms is launching a new blog series featuring farmers' perspectives on what they are most proud of, what they most want to preserve in agriculture and what they hope will change. Richard Frailing, water and natural resource specialist, will post biweekly installments of the blog series beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1. 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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BOYD SHARES HOW PASSION FOR AGRICULTURE, HELPING OTHERS LED TO TEACHING CAREER |
It wasn’t until she had her blinders off that Brandi Boyd (’98 animal science, ’00 MS agricultural education and studies) realized her true calling was to become an agricultural education instructor. She was on Iowa State’s campus Nov. 15-16 taking part in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies’ Teacher in Residence Program. Made possible by a gift from Jane and Richard (’76 PhD agricultural and life sciences education) Carter, the program, in its second year, aims to connect Iowa agricultural education instructors with current students, faculty and staff in the department. |
FRELS TAKES OVER SMALL GRAINS BREEDING PROGRAM |
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Earlier this year, Katherine Frels ('11 agronomy) became the first female to lead the small grains breeding program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this role, she wants to fill farmers' toolboxes with plenty of breeding options to choose from for their unique operation. |
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HENDERSON NAMED TO HALL OF FAME |
Lynn Henderson (’74 agricultural journalism), president/CEO of Henderson Communications, was named to the Agricultural Public Relations Hall of Fame for 2021. The honor is in recognition of the many contributions he's made to the industry throughout his life. |
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EVANS INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME |
Jim Evans ('54 agricultural journalism), retired University of Illinois professor, was inducted into the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Hall of Fame. Evans spent four decades educating and inspiring young people to enter the journalism and communications fields. |
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