The Department of Animal Science will offer a new bachelor’s degree in animal enterprise and innovation beginning in August 2026. This one-of-a-kind program will combine training in the core animal science curriculum with business acumen through classes in economics, data management, entrepreneurship and technology systems to meet the needs of an expanding industry.
“It’s like having a Zoom session with a real-life human mentor.” That’s how Karl Kerns describes the AI tutor he’s spent the past two years creating and refining with his graduate students.
Steve Mickelson will return from retirement to become the next interim chair of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition beginning June 1.
The Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station provides students with hands-on experience producing fruits, vegetables and honey on 235 acres of land north of Ames. Students work year-round planting, harvesting, maintaining equipment and supporting marketing efforts, with nearly all tasks completed by hand.
Students, faculty, advisors, and alumni gathered at the Student Innovation Center on May 7 for the Pathways to Innovation and Leadership Showcase, an event celebrating student growth, professional development, and the impact of the Pathways program within Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Gamma Sigma Delta, the Iowa Beta Chapter of the Honor Society of Agriculture, held its annual award ceremony April 16 in Curtiss Hall’s Dolezal Auditorium. Iowa State University students, faculty and alums were presented awards, and new members were inducted into the organization.
Stephen Dinsmore has been reappointed to another five-year term as chair of the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University.
Third-year Iowa State University horticulture and global resource systems student Ella McGrath is bound for a new research adventure in Canada this summer, as part of a 2026 Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program.
Hardwood tree species have traditionally been used as a source of wood chips for bioreactors, but could conifers be used, as well? Two Iowa State students teamed up to find out.
Alison Ciancio, a former animal science student, will posthumously be awarded her degree in recognition of her academic dedication, service to others and lasting impact on the Iowa State University community.
In moments of panic, Emma Davidson learned that asking for help isn’t a weakness but a key to success. Davidson, a senior in agronomy and seed science, exemplified resilience and courage when unexpectedly stepping into a leadership role at the Iowa State University Seed Science Center. Her critical action of noticing her supervisor’s absence led to a lifesaving wellness check at his home.
Jolcey Santana, graduating senior in microbiology, is the spring 2026 CALS marshal.
Ryan Wolf, graduating senior in animal science, is the spring 2026 CALS Convocation speaker.
AMES, Iowa – At Iowa State University, Amina Moro is advancing research that could reshape how farmers balance productivity with environmental sustainability.
Each semester, seniors who have gone above and beyond while attending Iowa State University can be nominated to receive one of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council senior awards.
Elisabeth Huff Lonergan, University Professor of animal science, was named the Morrison Chair in Meat Science. Stephanie Hansen, professor of animal science, and Aileen Keating, professor of animal science, will hold the title of Tyrone D. Artz, M.D., Chair for Faculty Excellence in Animal Science.
Jayden Jech spent last summer taking measurements above, around and under water in constructed wetlands throughout Iowa – and he’s gearing up to do it again.
Hyewon Lee is working to bridge the gap between pesticide applications and farmer behavior, as the 2026 recipient of the Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Student Award. Lee’s goal is to identify the factors that drive farmers’ decisions about pesticide use.
Carbon inputs from maize residue in the Corn Belt increased almost 50% from 1980 to 2020, according to a new Iowa State University-led study. The increase, driven by higher productivity and expanded corn acreage, has significant implications for crop management, farm economics and environmental sustainability across the region.
Darla Romberger, a graduate student in agricultural education, is leading teacher certification students through the CASE AgXplore certification training. After completing the training, future ag teachers will have the skills and knowledge to implement a curriculum based on the AgX concepts.
