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.
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.
