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Iowa State University professor appointed to President’s Science and Technology Advisors

AMES, Iowa — An Iowa State University professor has been appointed to a White House advisory group on science and technology.

Iowa State University, USDA research article named best paper of 2021 by Journal of Environmental Quality

AMES, Iowa — A research article by Iowa State University and USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists has received the 2021 Best Paper Award from the “Journal of Environmental Quality.” The award, announced Sept.

Iowa State University and University of Hawai’i researchers receive collaborative award to improve maize genetic diversity

AMES, Iowa - Improved, practical crop breeding tools are essential to meet the increasing global demands for sustainable food production, made more urgent by the unpredictable stresses driven by a changing climate.

Research suggests flood-tolerant crops a better choice for farmed potholes in modeled weather scenarios

AMES, Iowa - Farmers who want to increase the productivity and economic performance of their farmed potholes should consider more flood-tolerant crops, such as miscanthus.   

The root of the matter: National Science Foundation supports plant development research, learning opportunities

AMES, Iowa - With support from a new National Science Foundation grant, two Iowa State University researchers are exploring fundamental, yet-unanswered questions about how hormones regulate cell wall properties during plant development.

Cornelius to present Deal Lecture at Iowa State September 28

AMES, Iowa – Chris Cornelius, co-owner of Cornelius Seed located near Bellevue, Iowa, will present the 2021 William K. Deal Leadership Lecture Sept. 28, at Iowa State University.

Distinguished Professor of animal science recognized by Sigma Xi for research, service

AMES, Iowa - Donald Beitz, Distinguished Professor of animal science and biochemistry, was recently named a Fellow of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, an international honor society for research scientists and engineers.

Iowa Nutrient Research Center Announces Funding for New Water Quality Projects for 2021-22

AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State University announces funding of over $1.4 million to support 11 new water quality and nutrient management projects for 2021-2022.

Grants awarded for multidisciplinary research in Agricultural Genome-to-Phenome arena

AMES, Iowa – The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative has awarded seven grants to institutions across the country for projects that help advance crop and livestock genetics research.

Unexpected discoveries: Iowa State students, alum surprised to find endangered bee species in Ames

AMES, Iowa – For the first time in three years, an endangered bee species is creating a buzz in central Iowa.

Study helps quantify importance of eroding streambanks to Iowa’s nutrient reduction efforts

AMES, Iowa — Eroding streambanks contribute a third or more of the phosphorus export from the state, according to estimates from ground-breaking research that could influence future priorities for nutrient reduction efforts in Iowa and beyond.

Iowa Soybean Research Center to Host SoyFest

AMES, Iowa — Two new events in honor of August as Soybean Month in Iowa will be held at Iowa State University next week, hosted by the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences names Carolyn Lawrence-Dill associate dean for research and discovery

UPL Partners with Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University

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

Iowa State scientist in line to lead American Society for Nutrition

AMES, Iowa  –  Iowa State University Professor Kevin Schalinske, in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, was recently named the American Society for Nutrition’s vice president-elect.

Iowa State University receives grant to strengthen poultry immune responses to pathogens in their environment

AMES, Iowa – A new $500,000 award from the U.S.

Monarch butterfly research publication receives prestigious award

AMES, Iowa – A research publication by a recent Iowa State University graduate in toxicology has won recognition as the best article of 2020 in the journal “Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.”

Iowa State researchers find obesity impacts reproductive health, increases sensitivity to chemical exposures

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University scientists are finding evidence that obesity alters mammals’ reproductive systems in a variety of ways, including undermining natural abilities to resist and recover from exposures to chemical toxins.

‘Genome to Phenome’ Research Community Wins Grant for Next Phase

AMES, Iowa – A new federal grant will expand the impact of a project creating a shared vision across research communities for crops, livestock and data engineering, known as the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI).

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences names Ruth MacDonald associate dean for personnel and finance

Ruth MacDonald has been named associate dean for personnel and finance for Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective July 1.