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Care Packages Help Quarantined Students

Castro Awarded George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service Award

AMES, Iowa – Javelis Marín Castro, a student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, has been selected to receive the George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service Award.

Iowa State Researchers Find Antibody Response to Vaccination Helps Predict Swine Reproductive Success

AMES, Iowa — Measuring antibody response to a commonly used vaccination against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, or PRRSV, could better predict swine reproductive success than common genetic selection strategies, according to

Iowa State University Welcomes National Thanksgiving Turkey at Public Open House Dec. 5

Video and images of the turkeys and official welcome remarks are available upon request.

With thanks - 2020

Wishing you all the best throughout the holiday season and into 2021. Take care and be well, Cyclones!

Angela Shaw Receives Kolmer Award for Excellence in Applied Research

Iowa State University Department of Animal Science Announces Artz Chair for Faculty Excellence in Animal Science

Iowa State University Department of Animal Science Announces Artz Chair for Faculty Excellence in Animal Science

Iowa State University to be home to the 2020 National Thanksgiving Turkey

AMES, Iowa – For the first time, Iowa State University will serve as the home of the official National Thanksgiving Turkey following next week’s National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House.

Iowa State Researchers Find Biochar Mitigates Manure-related Odors and Emissions

AMES, IA – A new study from Iowa State University shows that carbon-rich biochar could be used to mitigate many odors and potentially toxic volatile organic compounds emitted from swine manure.

New Table from Historic Leopold Tree Arrives at Leopold Center

Two men on either side of table wearing masks.

Hands-on learning with bees

Students in Entomology 358X: Bee Biology, Management, and Beekeeping have had the opportunity to take part in various hands-on beekeeping activities this fall thanks to modifications made to the course.

Which Small Towns Attract Start-ups and Why

AMES, Iowa – While many small rural towns face economic distress, some manage to overcome the odds to succeed in attracting new firms and job opportunities.

Learning Community Volunteers Prepare for Spirits in the Gardens Event

Teacher in Residence Program brings alumni back to the classroom

Iowa Egg Council pledges additional support to the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm at Iowa State University

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Egg Council has pledged an additional $150,000 to the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm at Iowa State University.

Students Organize Successful CALS Week

Gift from Tyson Foods supports Beef Up Iowa with Processing at Iowa State University

AMES, Iowa - A gift from Tyson Foods will provide 80,000 meals* to food insecure Iowans through Beef Up Iowa.

Iowa State University Scientists Advance Plant Breeding for Organic Industry

A new federal grant from the U.S.

Capacity building grants to underscore seed systems development and ag biotech innovation in the Philippines and Africa

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (SSC) has been awarded two back-to-back grants to strengthen the capacities of national seed and biosafety authorities in the Philippines and Africa.  

Neuroscientist Takes New Role Coordinating Biology and Genetics Undergraduate Programs at Iowa State University

The new director for Iowa State University’s Biology and Genetics Undergraduate Programs, Donald “Don” Sakaguchi, Morrill Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, is a widely respected scientist in neurobiology whose lab studies transplantable cells for their potential to replace and repair degenerating nervous system cells and help patients with neurological diseases and brain injuries.