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Clamshells and climates
Nov. 5, 2009
ISU researcher's studies have found clamshell growth correlates with seawater temperature.
ISU Chemistry professor receives 2009 ACS Midwest Award
Nov. 3, 2009
Richard Larock is recognized for his outstanding achievements in chemistry.
LAS Dean's Lecture Series: Mesropova on Russia's ideology of glamour, Nov.
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Nov. 2, 2009
Olga Mesropova will give the fall 2009 LAS Dean's Lecture Series presentation Nov. 17..
Krennrich, ISU researchers contribute to discovery of gamma rays from starburst galaxy
Nov. 2, 2009
ISU astrophysicists contributed to the recent discovery that a galaxy quickly creating new stars is also a source of high energy gamma rays.
Journalism graduate Corey Moss to speak about his Hollywood career at ISU Nov. 12
Oct. 28, 2009
ISU journalism grad Corey Moss to speak on campus Thursday, Nov. 12, about his new film.
Former CIA spy, LAS alum, to speak on U.S. intelligence and al-Qaeda Nov. 9
Tom Twetten, veteran of 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, will speak at ISU Nov. 9.
Farmscape production features Liberal Arts and Sciences 'celebrity' cast
Oct. 21, 2009
A special production of Farmscape, a readers theatre production written at Iowa State,will feature a Liberal Arts and Sciences “celebrity” cast.
Study by West, Anderson finds high-volume video gamers have more difficulty staying attentive
Oct. 15, 2009
An ISU study has found that high-volume action video game players had more difficulty keeping focused on tasks requiring longer, more proactive attention.
Music's Michael Golemo wins two band awards
Oct. 12, 2009
Mike Golemo has been recently honored with two national awards from band honoraries.
LAS alumni receiving awards during Homecoming
Oct. 12, 2009
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and its departments along with the ISU Alumni Association are honoring several LAS alumni in 2009.
LAS faculty, staff honored with Iowa State awards
Oct. 12, 2009
Twelve faculty and staff members in the Liberal Arts and Sciences have been recognized by ISU for their excellence in the classroom, research and other service areas
Ambassador of Spain Jorge Dezcallar to give Manatt-Phelps Lecture Oct. 26
Oct. 9, 2009
Dezcallar will present a lecture titled, "U.S.-Spanish Relations in the 21st Century," beginning at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall, Memorial Union.
Chemist Pat Thiel honored by American Physical Society
Oct. 5, 2009
The American Physical Society has awarded the 2010 David Adler Lectureship Award to Patricia Thiel.
Peters, research team uncover potential key to curing tuberculosis
Oct. 1, 2009
Researchers at Iowa State have identified an enzyme that helps make tuberculosis resistant to a human's natural defense system.
Ambassador, political science alumnus, leading U.S. efforts to combat human trafficking will speak Oct. 15
Sept. 30, 2009
Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, President Obama's appointee to direct the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, will speak at ISU, Oct. 15.
History Department part of federal grant to Des Moines Public Schools, ISU
Sept. 28, 2009
ISU history and curriculum and instruction faculty will work with Des Moines teachers to make history education more effective.
James Bushnell named Iowa State’s first Cargill Endowed Chair in Energy Economics
Sept. 25, 2009
James Bushnell wants Iowa State's Biobased Industry Center to be a place where energy experts from around campus and the country meet to talk about science, policy and the issues of the day.
Cultural Psychologist examines differences in U.S., Turkish concepts of honor
Sept. 25, 2009
The concept of honor varies greatly from a Mediterranean culture to the US. Just ask Susan Cross who is studying how honor shapes the behavior of Turkish and American citizens.
ISU study finds intervention program helps kids eat healthier, reduce screen time
Sept. 22, 2009
A new Iowa State study found that a family, school and community intervention program helps children live healthier lives.
MFA in creative writing is nation's first with its own nature preserve
Sept. 21, 2009
ISU 's new 76-acre nature preserve will benefit Liberal Arts and Science's MFA program in Creative Writing and Environment.
Psychology professor named Shakeshaft Master Teacher
Sept. 14, 2009
Douglas Gentile has been named the Jerry Shakeshaft Master Teacher in Humanities and Social Sciences for the 2009-10 academic year in LAS.
Major Fair - One-stop shopping for ISU students looking for majors
Sept. 10, 2009
Undecided students, or those wishing to add or change a major, can browse a number of opportunities on Friday, Sept. 25.
Group counseling research program looking for participants wanting help to overcome past grudges
Sept. 8, 2009
Counseling sessions to help people overcome grudges or past hurts are available for free this autumn as part of a research project in the Department of Psychology.
Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
honors awardees, opens 2009-10 lecture series
Sept. 8, 2009
The Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities will honor its 2009 award winners as they present their research at a reception on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Two College of LAS faculty members receive
Cassling Family Faculty Awards for outstanding teaching
Sept. 8, 2009
Two faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have received Cassling Family Faculty Awards.
Greenlee School adjusts offerings to prepare students for a new age of journalism
Sept. 4, 2009
The traditional news media is changing, and downsizing dramatically.
Dean Whiteford: Progress made on replenishing tenure-track faculty ranks
Sept. 3, 2009
LAS Dean Michael Whiteford said in his Fall Convocation remarks that the college made "incredible" progress toward rehiring tenure-tack positions.
LAS faculty, staff featured in new ISU faculty forums
Sept. 3, 2009
Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff are part a series of faculty forums on campus this fall.
Teaching, service and research honored with LAS Awards
Aug. 31, 2009
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is honoring 34 faculty and staff with awards for their accomplishments.
Wine, Women and Song fundraiser for Women's Studies Program is Sept. 25
Aug. 31, 2009
The Women's Studies Program will host its second annual Wine, Women and Song fund-raiser on Friday, Sept. 25, in Ames.
Computer science's Carl Chang wins third IBM Faculty Award
Aug. 31, 2009
Carl K. Chang, professor and chair of computer science at Iowa State University, has been awarded his third IBM Faculty Award in summer 2009.
Thiel selected for ACS award for surface chemistry
Aug. 27, 2009
Chemist Pat Thiel has been named the winner of the 2010 Arthur W. Adamson Award.
Nominations sought for 2010 Catt Center ‘Women Impacting ISU’ calendar
Aug. 26, 2009
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for the 2010 “Women Impacting ISU” calendar.
Five named Liberal Arts and Sciences
Master Teachers for 2009-10
Aug. 26, 2009
Five faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University were named Master Teachers for 2009-10.
 LAS faculty among those receiving ARRA funding
Aug. 20, 2009
Iowa State researchers have so far won 19 grants worth a total of $7.7 million from federal agencies awarding money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Should we count on numbers in a Court of Law?
Aug. 19, 2009
A one-day gathering of mathematical, statistical, philosophical and legal minds at Iowa State University will delve into whether we can - or should - count on numbers in a court of law.
 ISU mathematician helps create model aiding plastic surgery procedure
Aug. 17, 2009
Math is playing a role in efforts by plastic surgeons to ensure success of live tissue transfers.
 Bratsch-Prince named interim director of Women's Studies Program
Aug. 10, 2009
Dawn Bratsch-Prince has been named interim director of ISU's Women's Studies Program.
 LAS celebrates 50th anniversary with free outdoor concert
Aug. 10, 2009
Broadway tunes and other favorites will highlight a free outdoor concert by the ISU Wind Ensemble.
ISU professor elected to first class of American Chemical Society Fellows
July 29, 2009
Mark Gordon, professor of chemistry, was elected to the ACS Fellows Program.
ISU chemistry professor's research is recognized as 'most cited'
July 27, 2009
RSC Publishing has recognized Victor Lin's research among the most cited papers published by the company's flagship journals, ChemComm and ChemSocRev.
Verkade, Chintareddy part of team winning R&D 100 Award
July 22, 2009
Two researchers from the Department of Chemistry are part of the team that won an R&D 100 Award.
Two new department chairs begin duties in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
July 1, 2009
Two Iowa State faculty members have been named chairs of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Carolyn Cutrona and Kevin deLaplante assumed their new positions July 1.
 New Liberal Arts and Sciences website to launch this week
June 29, 2009
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website will have a brand new look this week.
Political science's Cunninghams receive Fulbright Awards
June 15, 2009
A married couple in Iowa State University's Department of Political Science has received Fulbright Awards. Kathleen Gallagher Cunningham and David Cunningham will leave for Norway.
Greenlee School's Bugeja wins media ethics research award for second time
June 15, 2009
The head of Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has won a media ethics research award for the second time.
 Snedecor Hall rededication unveils modern statistics building for ISU
June 3, 2009
Snedecor Hall, the longtime home to ISU's Department of Statistics, held its rededication ceremony June 3, 2009.
Memorial service set for Music's Barry Larkin on Friday
June 4, 2009
A memorial service for ISU faculty member Barry Larkin will be held Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall. A reception will follow in the lobby.
Iowa State physicists discuss the science of 'Angels & Demons'
June 2, 2009
Soeren Prell admits to being amused by some of the high energy physics portrayed in "Angels & Demons," the summer thriller starring science, religion and Tom Hanks.
Chemistry's Mark Gordon wins American Chemical Society award
May 29, 2009
An anonymous review committee selected by the American Chemical Society (ACS) chose Mark Gordon as the 2009 recipient of the Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Gordon is the Frances M. Craig Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Iowa State University.
Yin identifies genetic pathway responsible for much of plant growth
May 19, 2009
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown pathway in plant cells that regulates plant growth. Yanhai Yin, an assistant professor in genetics, development and cell biology, examined signaling mechanisms of a plant hormone called brassinosteroids. The hormone controls the growth of cells.
Carver Trust awards research funds to BBMB's Olga Zabotina
May 18, 2009
Olga Zabotina, assistant professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, has been awarded $299,533 to study plant cell walls.
English's Matthew Sivils named the second Geoffroy Faculty Fellow at ISU
May 14, 2009
Matthew Sivils, an English faculty member who uses knowledge gained from a previous career in his scholarly work, has been named the next recipient of the Gregory L. and Kathleen C. Geoffroy Faculty Fellowship at Iowa State University.
New book edited by Loreto Prieto provides tools to diversity classroom
May 11, 2009
Loreto Prieto, director of Iowa State's U.S. Latino/a Studies Program and professor of psychology, co-edited a book that offers best practices and techniques for teaching in diverse classrooms.
Alumna Christine Romans of CNN to receive Greenlee School Schwartz Award
May 7, 2009
Christine Romans, a 1993 Iowa State University journalism graduate and host of CNN's weekend business program "Your $$$$$," will receive the James W. Schwartz Award for Distinguished Service to Journalism and Communication from ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication.
Smiths' donation establishes geology departmental chair
May 4, 2009
A new gift from Tom and Evonne Smith has the opportunity to transform the department of geological and atmospheric sciences in Iowa State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).The Houston couple has established the Smith Family Foundation Departmental Chair in Geology to further enhance the mission of the department through a $2 million endowment.
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