Leading premier scholarly organizations
Linda Serra Hagedorn, director of RISE and professor in educational leadership and policy studies, has been elected president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), the nation's premier scholarly association of higher education researchers. Her one-year term as president-elect will begin November, 2009. [07/08/09]
Developing innovative foods
Food Scince and Human Nutrition undergraduate and graduate students Tony Haun, Megan Wiley, Zara Nazareth, Yanjun Liu, Devin Dutilly, Candace Ilg, Janelle Brewer, Huey Shin (Rachel) Gan, and Charlwit Kulchaiyawat, members of the ISU FSHN Product Development Team, competed at the national Institute of Food Technologists Product Development Competition with their beverage FruitSoylicious®. The team and their fruit/soy beverage was the runner-up in the competition. [06/29/09]
Spouting food facts
ISU Food Science and Human Nutrition College Bowl team members Jose Gerde, Stephanie Volk, Charlwit Kulchaiyawat, Timothy Anderson, David Manu, Molly Mayer, Marne Parriott, and Emily Griep placed second at the national Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Product Development Competition, losing in a final, nail-biting tiebreaker to another team, [06/29/09]
Writing outstanding research papers
Teske Drake, a doctoral student in human development and family studies, received a top honor at the ISU Graduate Minority Assistantship Program's annual research symposium. Drake received first prize in the social sciences category for her presentation on mothers' experiences with perinatal loss upon confirmation of a lethal prenatal diagnosis. [06/24/09]
Making significant research contributions
Gary Phye, a professor of educational psychology in curriculum and instruction, has been honored for his outstanding, substantial, and sustained research, by the American Educational Research Association. Phye is officially an AERA fellow, having been inducted into the inaugural class of researchers. [06/16/09]
Claiming multiple awards at AAFCS conference
Iowa State’s family and consumer sciences students and student club were recognized with a host of awards, at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual conference in Knoxville, Tenn. Among those honored were: ISU Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (Student) Club, Standard of Excellence Award and the Community Service Award; Valarie Betz (MS ’01, PhD ’08), Outstanding Dissertation Award from the Teacher Educators in Higher Education; Jennifer Murnane (PhD ’08), Outstanding Student Research Award from the Family Relations and Human Development Community; Nina Roofe, doctoral candidate, first place in research poster competition, from the Colleges, Universities, and Research Community; Darby Thompson Sewell (PhD 08) named New Achiever; Brooke Weekes (MEd ‘07) named New Achiever; Axton Betz, doctoral candidate, Jewell L. Taylor Fellowship; Amanda Repp, junior, elected secretary of the Student Unit. [06/08/09]
Conducting superb food science research
Pamela White, dean of the College of Human Sciences and university professor in food science and human nutrition, has been cited for outstanding research. White, who evaluates oils and fatty acids, received the Stephen S. Change Award for Lipid or Flavor Science, from the Institute of Food Technology. [05/19/09]
Demonstrating excellence in research, teaching
Ann Marie Fiore, a professor in apparel, educational studies, and hospitality management, has been named a Fellow of the International Textiles and Apparel Association. Considered ITAA's highest honor, the designation recognizes excellent teaching and significant contributions to research and the textiles and clothing field. [04/28/09]
Advancing ISU learning communities
Pat Walsh, an academic advisor in human development and family studies, will receive a Champion Award for advancing ISU learning communities. The award distinguishes Walsh as an unassuming advocate who mentors other team leaders while supporting growth of the HDFS team, connecting students and enriching their experiences. [04/16/09]
Creating cutting-edge curriculum
Susan Maude, along with a team including Barb Licklider and Suzanne Hendrich, have received Miller Faculty Fellowship one-year grants. The grants encourage professors to integrate innovative content and programs into their curriculum. [03/17/09]
Earning university accolades
Malisa Rader, program assistant and parent coordinator for the Iowa State University Child Development Lab School, was received a spring 2009 CYtation award for her outstanding work and dedication to the lab school. [02/17/09]
Researching among the elite
Jessica Ranero, educational leadership and policy studies doctoral student, has been selected to serve as a doctoral graduate fellow at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. Ranero is one of only 15 fellows selected from a national pool of applicants. [02/17/09]
Enriching students’ lives
Thomas Andre, professor in curriculum and instruction, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, the University of Illinois College of Education. The award recognizes Andre for enriching his students' lives and enhancing the quality of Iowa State University. [02/09/09]
Carrying out exceptional work with sustainable fabrics
Danielle Sponder, senior in apparel merchandising, design, and production, has been awarded one of four national $25,000 Geoffrey Beene fashion scholarships based on her design and marketing efforts with sustainable fabrics. [01/23/09]
Conducting outstanding social justice research
Lori Patton, assistant professor of higher education in educational leadership and policy studies, has received the Mildred Garcia Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s Council on Ethic Participation for her work relating to social justice and underrepresented populations of color. [01/13/09]
Writing top-notch papers
Linda Serra Hagedorn, professor and director of RISE, has received the Distinguished Paper Award from the Southeastern Association for Community College Research (SACCR). Hagedorn will present the paper, "The Pursuit of Student Success: Community College Interventions, Supports, and Programs" at the AERA conference in April. [01/3/09]
Rewarding future educators
Dan Nguyen, Theodore Westhues, Kristen Olsen, Christine Jurinek, Karl Goldsmith, Lauren Hackman, Kyle Weis, Matt Moffitt, Lindsay Kasuga, Chris Kohlhaas, and Justin Payne, Iowa State University students majoring in science and/or mathematics education, have each been awarded $2,000 scholarships from the College of Human Sciences, in collaboration with the Iowa Math and Science Education Partnership (IMSEP). [01/13/09]
