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NewsEthanol-fueled car in top 20Iowa State's racer goes 0 to 60 in under four seconds. It tops out at 110 mph. And the little blue and white formula car cracked the top 20 at the 2005 Formula SAE races May 18-22 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. Foundation pledges $100,000 to endow scholarshipsThe AEGON Transamerica Foundation, Cedar Rapids, has made a three-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the College of Business to establish an endowed scholarship for finance and accounting students. Interim for African American Studies program namedGary Tartakov, professor of art and design, has been named the interim director of the African American Studies program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. Award to mentor program for new school leadersA mentoring program for new school district leaders has been awarded a $111,000 grant from the R.J. Carver Charitable Trust. Solar car qualifiesIowa State's solar car ran well in a Topeka, Kan. competition, easily qualifying for this summer's 2,500 national race. Gift to enhance access to rare booksA Lennox Foundation gift will improve access to rare volumes in the Iowa State library and enhance preservation efforts. Vice provost for Extension search beginsThe search is under way for the next leader of Iowa State University Extension, an organization with a network of educational services in all 99 Iowa counties. Glacier geology still cleaning Iowa groundwaterThe last glacier to advance into Iowa left behind a system that is still cleaning Iowa groundwater. Plant Sciences funds to seven projectsIowa State's Plant Sciences Institute has awarded start-up funding to seven innovative research projects. On-farm research program beginsAn on-farm research pilot program is under way in northwest Iowa. Englin to direct residence departmentPete Englin, Iowa State dean of students since 2000, has been named director of ISU's Department of Residence effective July 1. His appointment is pending approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. |
 Ted Heindel with the XFloViz facility One-of-a-kindIowa State's one-of-a-kind X-ray flow visualization facility has potential applications in the recycling, petroleum, chemical, paper and food processing industries. In the newsAg prof seeks urban recruitsMedill News Service ISU professor Levon Esters encourages urban students to pursue careers in agriculture. Merge services, reduce costsCincinnati Enquirer More local governments are interested in consolidation in the face of federal and state funding cutbacks and taxpayer revolts, says Kurt Thurmaier, professor and director of ISU's public policy and administration program. Thurmaier co-edited a collection of case studies on city-county consolidations. Hog farmers eye breeds for tastier porkForbes (Associated Press) The niche pork market is small, but experts, including ISU animal science professor M. Peter Hoffman, say it's expanding because consumers are willing to pay more for a premium product. Japanese demand sparked a comeback for the heirloom Berkshire breed, which has a higher fat content but is juicier and more flavorful, chefs say. Athletics |
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