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Exploring the world of organic agriculture at Iowa State

Reuben Weers Feng

Research

Researchers identify the role of genes that boost disease resiliency in rice

MultiOption

Learning

Multidisciplinary option lets students customize their education

Kelsey Henderson
“It's not about what awards or titles you win, but how you can truly make a difference in any way at any level.”
Kelsey Henderson, '24 agricultural business

Hands-on approach

From Cyclones in the making to those already formed, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a place for everyone. The innovations made in the labs, the farms, the forests and the fields strive to carry out Iowa State’s original land grant mission: discovering, developing, disseminating and preserving knowledge.

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Recent News

  • Young woman outdoors with sunglasses and hat holding turtle

    Partnership works to save threatened Iowa turtles

    Iowa State University students are working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines to give a group of Iowa’s Blanding’s turtles a better chance for survival. Their project will be featured at one of the zoo's "Discover the Wild" events on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1-2 p.m.

    Lizzy Lang, a graduate research assistant pursuing a master’s degree in wildlife ecology, and Ayrin Alexander, a senior in animal ecology, have been the dedicated duo carrying out legwork for the project. They have worked long hours outdoors, communicating with public and private landowners, and tracking and trapping the turtles, usually while submerged in their wetland habitats. 

  • Two Iowa State University students leading an elementary school class in an outdoor activity.

    Wildlife wonders: Iowa State students create engaging lesson plans for elementary students

    Offering college students opportunities to enhance their skills in lesson planning and teaching while engaging elementary students in scientific exploration are two goals Tim Stewart has for the new Field Ecology Teaching course.

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    Exploring innovations, sustainability in food and agriculture

    Eight Iowa State University students have worked hard this semester conducting research and exploring innovations to uncover potential sustainability practices to apply in the agriculture industry. All this has been done through their participation in the America’s Cultivation Corridor Next Gen Innovation Impact Study internship.