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DECIPHERING CONTENTS OF PIGS' BLOOD CELLS |
Scientists at Iowa State and USDA Agricultural Research Service are analyzing the complex content of pigs’ blood cells to improve disease resilience in swine. Christopher Tuggle, animal science, is the lead investigator in the $650,000 grant from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Jack Dekkers, animal science, is a co-investigator. More |
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CALS STUDENT DOUBLES AS DRUM MAJOR |
Kate Heine, senior in environmental science and anthropology, is passionate about the environment and about music. She is following both of those passions at Iowa State through her academic studies and involvement with the ISU Marching Band. More |
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ABE DOCTORAL STUDENT RECEIVES FELLOWSHIP |
Grace Carey, a third-year microbiology doctoral student housed in agricultural and biosystems engineering, is one of 12 Iowa State students who received a $10,000 Brown Graduate Fellowship. Carey has a passion for sustainable agriculture and environmental justice. More |
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LAB AIMS TO REPAIR SEVERED NERVES, FOSTER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH |
Undergraduate students at Iowa State are part of Donald Sakaguchi’s research team testing different structures that could be used to help patients recover from traumatic nerve injuries. Sakaguchi, genetics, development and cell biology, knows the importance of providing students opportunities to develop scientific skills by conducting research in a laboratory setting. More |
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PLANT SCIENTIST PREPARES EMERGING RESEARCHERS FOR SUCCESS IN LAB, BEYOND |
Mentoring young scientists is a career priority for Assistant Professor Dior Kelley, genetics, development and cell biology. This year, she is especially proud of two of her former students, Melissa Draves ('22 genetics) and Rebekah Muench ('22 agronomy), who are first authors on a recently published article. More |
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VIRTUAL ANATOMY TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM |
Students in animal science have access to new 3D virtual technology in the domestic animal anatomy and physiology lab. “We are the first animal science program in the nation, possibly the world, to incorporate this state-of-the-art, cutting-edge virtual anatomy and physiology dissection table technology in the classroom by Anatomage,” said instructor Karl Kerns ('14 animal science). More |
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LAND STEWARDSHIP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HOLDS INAUGURAL GRADUATION |
Twenty Iowa natural resource professionals, including several CALS alumni, were part of the first Land Stewardship Leadership Academy. The nine-month program helped early and mid-career professionals build stronger relationships with farmers and landowners while advancing conservation practices. More |
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2023 GARDEN CALENDAR TACKLES GARDEN MYTHS |
The 2023 garden calendar from ISU Extension and Outreach is now available for purchase. “Garden Lore,” prepared by Cindy Haynes and Aaron Steil ('05 horticulture, biology) in the Department of Horticulture, aims to distinguish gardening fact from gardening fiction. It includes important gardening tips as well as information regarding extension resources. 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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ALUMNI, FRIENDS TO BE HONORED WITH 2022 AWARDS |
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Iowa State University Alumni Association will present awards to several CALS alumni and friends at the 91st annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Nov. 4. More
CALS awardees are:
- Floyd Andre Award - Robert E. Rust (friend of Iowa State)
- George Washington Carver Distinguished Service Award - Christopher E. Nelson (friend of Iowa State)
- Henry A. Wallace Award - Bill Northey ('81 ag business)
- Outstanding Young Professional Award - Amanda (Taylor) De Jong ('02 ag business)
- ISU Alumni Association Outstanding Young Alumni Award - Martin Gross (’11 biology, ’13 MS food science and technology, ’15 ag and biosystems engineering & food science and technology)
- ISU Alumni Association Alumni Medal - Mick Guttau ('69 farm operations) and his wife, Judy
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ALUMNA'S INTEREST IN POULTRY TOOK FLIGHT AT IOWA STATE |
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SHEA PRESENTS DEAL LECTURE AT IOWA STATE |
Ernie Shea, president of Solutions from the Land, a not-for-profit organization based in Lutherville, Maryland, presented the 2022 William K. Deal Lecture Sept. 28 in Curtiss Hall's Dolezal Auditorium. In his presentation, "21st Century Agricultural Renaissance: Solutions from the Land," he challenged producers to reimagine their businesses and suggest pathways and tactics to transition from linear food and agricultural systems to sustainable, profitable and resilient circular systems that lay the foundation for a world of abundance on many scales. Watch the recording |
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