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ContactNews ServiceAnnette Hacker, manager, (515) 294-3720 Office: (515) 294-4777 |
NewsDevice provides directions via cell phones, handheldsA team of Iowa State students has come up with a way for airports -- or any other large operation -- to forward useful directions and messages to your cell phone or handheld computer. New department: Information Technology ServicesInformation Technology Services is the name for Iowa State's new centralized info technology department. Four units merged to create the department and a more coordinated approach to university information technology (IT) needs, says chief information officer Jim Davis. Student-developed device helps blind tell who's nearbyA team of ISU students' developed a device to help blind people recognize who's around them at home and work. The invention puts the students in the finals in an international Microsoft competition. Regents approve sale of Ankeny farmThe Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has approved the sale of Iowa State's 1,031-acre Ankeny dairy farm. NSF executive will become next vice provost for researchJohn Brighton, an assistant director of the National Science Foundation and head of its Engineering Directorate, will become Iowa State's vice provost for research Sept. 1. He has been appointed to a three-year term. USDA approves ISU permit to conduct pharmaceutical crop researchThe U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has approved a permit for Iowa State University to plant a biopharmaceutical corn field trial. The research is part of Iowa State's work to evaluate the safe use of plants for the production of proteins for pharmaceuticals and industrial products. New concrete handles heavy, heavy loadAn ultra-high performance concrete proved its strength, standing up to 595,000 pounds of load before cracking. Games and crafts precede concertsThe Farm House Museum will offer Victorian games, children's crafts and refreshments prior to municipal band concerts in June. The museum events are Thursday afternoons (4-7 p.m.) June 16, 23 and 30 and are free of charge. |
 Shanks examines root cultures of periwinkle plants. Scientist hopes to improve plant's output of chemotherapy drugsChemical engineer Jackie Shanks' work to make periwinkle plants better producers of chemotherapy drugs started with her sister's diagnosis. In the newsPoetry contests "rigged"Los Angeles Times Neal Bowers, poet and Distinguished Professor of English, concurs with the web site Foetry's allegation that poetry contests are rigged. "The world of poetry is all about hustle and connection," he said. Fear of phishingInside Higher Ed Michael Bugeja, director of ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, writes about "phishing" -- a cybercrime in which surprisingly believable e-mails attempt to solicit personal data, passwords and account numbers from unsuspecting consumers. Bugeja offers tips to help online users protect themselves against fraud. |
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