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NewsIowa Public Radio names executive director finalistsTwo veterans of public broadcasting have been named finalists for the position of executive director of the newly created Iowa Public Radio. They are Cindy Browne, a Minnesota-based public broadcasting consultant, and John Stark, general manager of KNAU-FM, the public radio station at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Babcock discusses livestock insurance with Senate committeeBruce Babcock, economics professor and director of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, discussed federal livestock insurance programs in June 28 testimony before a Senate committee. South Korean company commits to research parkSoyzen, a South Korean company that has developed processing technologies to maximize the nutrition of soybean products, will open an office in the ISU Research Park. Scientists showcase ag biotech research in D.C.ISU researchers were among 32 teams invited to showcase leading-edge science and technology research to congressional representatives and staff in Washington, D.C. Associate professor of agronomy Kan Wang and research associate Jennifer McMurray demonstrated plant genetic transformation and its applications June 21. The event was sponsored by the Coalition for National Science Funding. Orchestra on central campus Saturday nightThe Central Iowa Symphony, conducted by ISU orchestra conductor Jim Hannon, will perform a free summer pops concert July 30 (7 p.m., central campus, north of campanile). Selections will be from blockbuster movies, including The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and the Harry Potter films. Scientists study ultrasound for brain tumorsAn Iowa State research team will study the feasibility of using high-intensity focused ultrasound as a noninvasive way to treat brain tumors. Solar car ready for final sprintIowa State's solar car raced another 330 miles across western Canada on Monday and solidified its hold on third place in the North American Solar Challenge's stock class. The race resumes Wednesday for the final sprint to the finish line at the University of Calgary. 
ISU police host teens at conferenceISU Police are hosting the annual "Get a Grip" program July 26-28 -- a statewide leadership, alcohol prevention and traffic safety program for Iowa high school students. ISU solar car moves upIowa State's solar car raced west along the Trans-Canada Highway, passing the car from Auburn University along the way. That moved Fusion into third place in the stock class of the North American Solar Challenge. ISU experts can comment on mad cow diseaseIowa State University experts can provide perspective on the latest developments in mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Engineers to protect Madison County bridgesIowa State engineers are developing round-the-clock monitoring technology to help protect the bridges of Madison County. Sanderson nominated for ESPYAssistant wrestling coach and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson is nominated for the ESPY Awards "Best Male Olympic Performance." Fusion averages 50 mph into WinnipegIowa State's solar car boosts its average race speed to 50 mph. Racing in the 2,500-mile North American Solar Challenge resumes on Sunday. Fusion makes Fargo, heads north to CanadaThursday was a perfect sunny day for racing solar cars across the Plains. And that was a good thing for Fusion, Iowa State University's student-built solar race car. Fusion has its best day on the roadRacing a few miles through northwest Iowa was good for Iowa State University's solar car on Wednesday. Body found on ISU campus identifiedAn Iowa State student whose body was found in College Creek Tuesday morning has been identified as Jacob B. Hobson, 27. Roth testifies before U.S. Senate committeeThe United States is highly vulnerable to the accidental or intentional introduction of foreign or emerging animal diseases, ISU Distinguished Professor James Roth testified today before a U.S. Senate Committee. Fusion cruises 250 miles under cloudy skiesIowa State's solar car makes it 250 miles under cloudy skies on Tuesday. Better conditions could power Fusion into Iowa Wednesday afternoon. Body found on Iowa State campusThe body of a male Iowa State University student was found at 8:47 July 19 on campus. Loose wires slow Fusion on Day 2 of solar car raceElectrical problems slow Iowa State's solar car on Monday Breach in Alumni Association computerAlumni Association officials recently notified 3,359 alumni, students, and online customers that a computer containing some of their personal information had been improperly accessed. 
Fusion finishes first day in firstIowa State University's solar race car finished the first day of the North American Solar Challenge first in its class. ISU external support soars to $287 millionIowa State has posted another record year with $287 million in grants, contracts and cooperative agreements generated in FY 05. It's the seventh consecutive record high and an increase of about 5 percent compared with last year's total. Public forums for public radio directorCitizens are invited to meet finalists for the executive director of Iowa Public Radio during forums at the state universities. Hurricane probably hasn't blown soybean rust closerRecent tropical storms along with Hurricane Dennis are unlikely to have moved Asian soybean rust spores any closer to Iowa, says an Iowa State plant pathologist. Iowa Games this weekendThe Summer Iowa Games (July 14-17) is expected to draw 12,000 to 15,000 athletes and another 10,000 coaches and spectators to campus this weekend. No mid-year tuition increaseThe Iowa regents have decided not to pursue a mid-year tuition increase at the three state universities. In a news conference, Regent President Michael Gartner thanked state officials for finding more funds for the universities. Wintersteen named interim ag deanWendy Wintersteen has been named interim dean of the College of Agriculture, effective Aug. 1. Agriculture dean Woteki resignsCatherine Woteki, dean of the College of Agriculture since January 2002, announced July 5 she will resign to take a position with a national food company. Her resignation is effective July 31. ISU scientists win R&D 100 AwardBrian Gleeson and Daniel Sordelet of Iowa State University and the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory have won an R&D 100 Award for a coating that helps turbine blades hold up to the heat of jet engines. Team test solar carIowa State's solar car made a quick test run to southeast Iowa recently. The student solar car team will soon race their car from Texas to Canada. Roth appointed to national biosecurity boardISU veterinary medicine professor James Roth has been appointed to the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt appointed Roth to the 24-member that will advise the federal government on ways to promote biosecurity in life science research. 
Lowry Political scientist: Day's resignation 'major'"Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's resignation is a major development for several reasons," says political science professor Robert Lowry. "Not only is this the first resignation by a Supreme Court justice in over a decade, but she is generally perceived to have been the swing vote on 5-4 decisions more often than any other justice in recent years. Replacing her with someone whose views are only slightly different could easily result in a different outcome in close decisions. In contrast, replacing a justice like William Rehnquist or John Paul Stevens with someone whose views are similar, but not identical, would have only a minor effect on the overall balance of the Court." 'The Apprentice' casting call coming to campusMembers of the Iowa State community will be able to try out for the "ultimate job interview" when the College of Business plays host to one of two July casting calls in Iowa for the NBC reality series, "The Apprentice." |
New collegeWith a ceremonial ribbon-tying, the new College of Human Sciences became part of Iowa State University July 1. In the newsWall Street delves into minds of investorsChicago Tribune Tahira Hira, ISU professor and assistant to the president, cites her national research that shows different approaches to investing among men and women. She wants investors to better understand themselves so they can make more informed decisions. Amber waves of plasticThe Los Angeles Times American crops could be used in place of many products' petroleum base, some scientists say. "Anything you can make out of petroleum, I can make out of corn and soybeans," says Larry Johnson, director of ISU's Center for Crops Utilization Research. Scientists: Mad cow in U.S. very rareCNN.com Nolan Hartwig, ISU veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine professor, says some 388,000 U.S. cattle have been screened for mad cow disease, so the results suggest the disease is rare in American herds. American Ranchers reliving 2003 worriesThe Washington Post The second confirmed case of mad cow disease in the U.S. doesn't seem to be significantly affecting the beef market, says John Lawrence, ISU livestock economist and director of the Iowa Beef Center. ISU alum named Sudanese vice presidentThe New York Times Former rebel leader John Garang became vice president of Sudan recently in a move that united former enemies in a civil war. Garang earned a doctorate in economics at Iowa State ('81). Helping kids handle bad news on TVRichmond Times-Dispatch Parents can help children deal with bad news on TV by communicating, says ISU psychologist Douglas Gentile. When kids talk to parents about the news, the parents can enhance the positives, he said. But when kids don't talk to them, it enhances the negatives. Athletics |
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