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NewsIowa State researchers convert farm waste to bio-oilIowa State researchers are converting manure and corn stalks into a bio-oil that can be burned as fuel. They'll experiment with the process on a Story County hog farm beginning this fall. First World Food Prize winner to speak Aug. 3Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, recipient of the first World Food Prize for his scientific leadership in the "green revolution," will present a seminar at Iowa State Aug. 3. ISU to award degrees at summer commencement ceremonyAn estimated 883 students graduating from Iowa State University will be honored during a single commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, at Hilton Coliseum. Tickets are not needed to attend the ceremony. Iowa State, Nebraska sign veterinary medical education agreementOfficials at Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska--Lincoln have approved an agreement that will bring the nation's two leading livestock producing states together in addressing the region's increasing need for veterinarians. ISU psychologists produce first study on violence desensitization from video gamesResearch led by a pair of Iowa State University psychologists has proven for the first time that exposure to violent video games can desensitize individuals to real-life violence. Roth recognized for public serviceThe American Veterinary Medical Association presented its highest honor for public service to Dr. James Roth, distinguished professor in veterinary medicine at Iowa State. Iowa State's external funding reaches $280 million in FY 2006Iowa State University generated $280 million in grants, contracts and cooperative agreements during fiscal year 2006, including $171 million for research projects. Author on religious violence says 'sacred space' key in ending Middle East disputeIowa State University Associate Professor of Religious Studies Hector Avalos is author of the book "Fighting Words: The Origins of Religious Violence" (2005) and sees no short-term solution to the current conflict in the Middle East. Iowa State receives $795,000 grant for advanced electron microscopeThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Iowa State University a $795,000 grant to purchase a state-of-the-art scanning transmission electron microscope for research in the biological and material sciences. The instrument, which will arrive late in spring 2007, will be housed in the Bessey Microscopy Facility. ISU student named American Honey PrincessISU agriculture student Teresa Jurchen was recently named 2006 American Honey Princess for the American Beekeeping Federation. ISU professors assess Iowa Caucus landscape as potential candidates visit stateIowa is expected to once again host the lead-off nominating caucuses in the 2008 presidential campaign less than 18 months from now, and two ISU political science professors assess the early landscape. Geoffroy names new budget model committeePresident Gregory Geoffroy has named the committee that will coordinate the university-wide review of a new budget model for Iowa State and develop plans for implementing the model. |
Iowa State, Ames Laboratory researchers win R&D 100 AwardThree Iowa State and Ames Laboratory researchers will be recognized for developing a software tool that helps engineers visualize and work with large sets of 3-D data. The result is a tool that helps engineers quickly solve problems and make decisions. AthleticsCyclone FanfestThe first Cyclone Fanfest -- a free, interactive festival for Cyclone fans and their children -- takes place August 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Bergstrom Indoor Practice Facility (located west of the Jacobson Athletics Building). |
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