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Shobade selected for inaugural innovation in agriculture award

Wiedenhoeft named interim chair of Iowa State’s Department of Agronomy

AMES, Iowa – Mary Wiedenhoeft will begin leading Iowa State University’s Department of Agronomy as interim department chair, effective May 16, 2023.

Stewart named to Harmon Family Professorship in Forestry

AMES, Iowa – Timothy Stewart has been named the newest holder of the Harmon Family Professorship in Forestry at Iowa State University.

Researching essential oils’ potential as bio-fungicide option

Conservation efforts needed to support monarch butterfly population recovery

AMES, Iowa – The last year was a difficult one for the eastern monarch butterfly, according to a report just released that indicates monarchs occupying forest canopy in their wintering grounds in Mexico decreased by 22%, down from approximately 7

Arbuckle, O’Neal will share sustainable agriculture chair position at Iowa State University

AMES, Iowa –J. Arbuckle, professor in sociology and criminal justice, and Matthew O’Neal, professor in plant pathology, entomology and microbiology, will serve a joint appointment as Henry A.

CATS: CALS Academy for Team Science - Request for Proposals

We’re looking for teams working on ag and life sciences research! Two $40,000 internal grants and up to five $5,000 grants will be awarded. More...

Iowa State’s ag, forestry programs ranked among top 10 worldwide

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences jumped to No. 8 worldwide and No. 4 in North America for its agricultural and forestry programs, according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

Ten years of teamwork: Graduate students plan plant breeding symposium

Glenn to present Hertz Lecture at Iowa State April 11

AMES, Iowa – Tim Glenn, executive vice president of the seed business unit at Corteva Agriscience, will deliver the 2023 Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture on April 11, at Iowa State University.

Extension livestock economist receives applied research award

AMES, Iowa — Lee Schulz is the recipient of the 2023 Dean Lee R. Kolmer Award for Excellence in Applied Research from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

Learning community helps transfer students feel at home

Yandeau-Nelson receives Rossmann Manatt Faculty Development Award

AMES, Iowa — The recipient of the 2023 Rossmann Manatt Faculty Development Award is Marna Yandeau-Nelson, associate professor in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University. 

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences names Lamkey associate dean for facilities and operations

AMES, Iowa – Kendall Lamkey has been named associate dean for facilities and operations for Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective May 16, 2023.

GPSS conference aims to build community among graduate students

Getting to know fellow graduate students and improving presentation skills are among the takeaways students can expect from the upcoming Graduate and Professional Student Conference.

CALS Faculty Rosenbloom, Yin named AAAS Fellows for notable career achievements

Mini-forest author to present 2023 Shivvers Memorial Lecture, April 6

AMES, Iowa — Author Hannah Lewis will present the 2023 Shivvers Memorial Lecture, Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m., in the Iowa State University Memorial Union, room 3580. The event is free and open to the public.

Eyes set on vet school

Turner Anderson knew from an early age that the only way he could attend college was if he received a full-ride scholarship. With dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian, Anderson buckled down, worked hard and recently made it one step closer to his dream.

Nutrien partners with the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University

AMES, Iowa — Nutrien has joined the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University as an industry partner.

Break a leg: Repurposing acting class methods to improve students’ presentation skills

AMES, Iowa – Graduate students are often asked to present their research at conferences or in academic settings.