A CALS Summer Adventure
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world's leading institutions of agriculture. Building on 160 years of excellence, the college provides leadership in science, education and research, areas vital to the future of Iowa, the nation and the world.
Agronomy Student Dives into Water Quality Research
Jenna Rasmusson is an agronomist, but she’s spending the summer studying water quality. She is one of several students participating in a summer internship, which offers an opportunity for students to build their resumes, network and get hands-on experience. Rasmusson, a senior in agronomy, shares why her summer internship helps her understand Iowa’s landscape.
News and Featured Stories
- GDM Partners with Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University
- Habi-Tally App Offers New, Interactive Opportunity to Assist Monarch Recovery
- Iowa State Researchers Show Cover Crops’ Value as Cattle Feed
- Summer Program Introduces Multicultural Students to Iowa State
- Iowa State Agricultural Education Professor Awarded National Teaching Award
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A CALS Deans’ Conversation
Earlier this year the former deans of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomed Daniel J. Robison, the current holder of the Endowed Dean’s Chair in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The deans shared views about the future and the past.
Hot Topics
New economic study shows combination of SNAP and WIC improves food security
Iowa State University research shows that participating in two food assistance programs – SNAP and WIC programs – compared to SNAP alone increases food security by at least 2 percentage points and potentially as much as 24 percentage points.