CALS alumni, friends honored with awards 
 

College News

GROWING FORESTRY KNOWLEDGE ACROSS CAMPUS

Sierra McCoy sitting in the grass next to a Live Green! sign that has details about the American Sycamore tree on it. Green, leafy bushes are behind her.

Sierra McCoy, senior in forestry, created interactive signs about various tree species located on campus and placed the signs next to those trees. Passersby can learn about the trees and scan a QR code on the signs for even more information. More

WHEN IN ROME...

Group of students standing in a line in front of a wall. Between them is an image on the wall that states "FAO Fiat Panis"

From working on livestock genetics-focused team projects to seeing Tuscany's food systems strategy, students on this past summer's annual trip to Rome had their eyes opened to a new culture. More

NEW DEGREE OPTION FOR INDUSTRIAL TECH MAJORS

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The new biological and biomanufacturing systems technology option prepares students to be manufacturing and systems maintenance experts. More

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.
 

Alumni News

CALS ALUMNI, FRIENDS HONORED WITH 2023 AWARDS

Collage of headshots of the 2023 CALS alumni award winners

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 92nd annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Nov. 3.

ACADEMY HELPS CONSERVATIONISTS ADVANCE CAREERS, BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS

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Several CALS alumni took part in ISU Extension and Outreach's Land Stewardship Leadership Academy, walking away with increased knowledge of how to advance conservation practices that balance environmental stewardship with profitability and resiliency. More

  • Justin Bisinger ('09 animal science, '14 MS environmental science, nutritional sciences)
  • Harley Butler ('22 environmental science)
  • Amanda Cole ('19 environmental science)
  • Brittany Decker ('18 agronomy)
  • Zach Nie ('22 forestry)
  • Benjamin Porepp ('20 agronomy)
  • Joy Van Wyngarden ('20 ag and life sciences education)
  • Austin Waters ('22 forestry, animal ecology)
 

Young Alum of the Month
Headshot of Jacob Looney wearing a green hoodie sweatshirt. He is standing in a harvested corn field.

Jacob Looney ('22 ag systems technology) tests the durability and functionality of John Deere harvesting equipment as an engineering technician for the company's Global Harvesting Product Development Center. He gets to travel all over the country, exploring the world of agriculture outside corn and soybean production. More
 
 

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