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Peterson to lead search for NWRC director

6-9-2009

AMES, Iowa — A committee that will search for the director of the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) at Iowa State University has been named by Pamela White, dean of the College of Human Sciences. White has asked the committee to work toward getting a new director in place... Read More

 

Iowa State University students earn distinctions from AAFCS

6-8-2009

AMES, Iowa — The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) will honor Iowa State University students with a host of distinctions this summer – including two top prizes for their local organization and three awards for outstanding research by individuals as well as a na... Read More

 

CHS graduates over 500 students this weekend

5-4-2009

The College of Human Sciences is pleased to announce that 407 students will receive bachelor’s degrees this weekend. The College of Human Sciences Graduation Celebration will begin with a procession at 4:30 p.m. in the C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames. A commencement ceremony for all Iowa St... Read More

 

2010 U.S. News and World Report released, 24 ISU grad programs in top 100

4-24-2009

AMES, Iowa --Iowa State University College of Human Sciences graduate programs received three top 100 nation rankings in the 2010 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools,” published online by U.S. News and World Report magazine. The Department of Educational Leadership... Read More

 

ELPS has strong showing at CSCC, AACC conferences

4-21-2009

Faculty and students from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) traveled to Phoenix, Ariz. April 2-7 for the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) annual conferences. The CSCC is a division of the AACC.... Read More

 

Pamela White named dean of the College of Human Sciences

4-7-2009

Pamela White has been named dean of the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences, effective Apriil 16, announced Elizabeth Hoffman, executive vice president and provost. News release.... Read More

 

ISU researchers find compound prevents excess weight gain in mice

3-31-2009

AMES, Iowa — Research by a team of Iowa State University scientists suggests that a novel antioxidant can reduce the development of obesity by regulating appetite. Mitovitamin E, a compound synthesized by George Kraus, a university professorof chemistry, prevents excess weight gain by imp... Read More

 

American Cancer Society Awards Research Grant to MacDonald

3-26-2009

Ruth MacDonald, professor of food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Cancer Society 2009 Community Based Participatory Research Grants Program for a service learning project designed to better educate community members on the be... Read More

 

Neuroscientist will share research on brain hemispheres, stroke, movement, handedness, Mar. 27

3-25-2009

AMES, Iowa — A visiting scientist whose research has implications for understanding impaired mobility after a stroke will discuss his research on Friday, March 27, from 2:10 p.m. until 3 p.m., in room 289 of the Forker Building, on the Iowa State University campus. The talk is open to the pu... Read More

 

Nutrition and Wellness Research Center funds projects to create new knowledge

2-3-2009

The Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) recently awarded nearly $450,000 in grants for studies that show promise for creating new knowledge. Small grants were awarded to ten projects that explore the effects of dietary intake, physical activity, or other behaviors on human health and wel... Read More

 

ISU clinic offers spring semester tutoring for young readers

1-7-2009

One-on-one tutoring in reading for children in grades 2-8 is offered this spring at the Fred Duffelmeyer Reading Improvement Clinic in the Iowa State University Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The tutoring sessions are conducted by advanced graduate students who focus in reading and rela... Read More

 

Sally Pederson, seniors celebrate CHS at graduation event

12-15-2008

The College of Human Sciences is pleased to announce that approximately 206 students will receive bachelor’s degrees this weekend. The College of Human Sciences Graduation Celebration will begin with a procession at 4:30 p.m. in the C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames. A commencement ceremony f... Read More

 

Schuh: Higher education is 'high stakes game'

12-2-2008

Attending college is a "high stakes game for students," said John Schuh, a distinguished professor of higher education at Iowa State University who was recently honored with the premier award for scholars who study colleges and universities. "There is a lot riding on this," said ... Read More

 

ISU researchers seek healthy participants for dietary fiber, satiety study

12-2-2008

AMES, Iowa -- Healthy volunteers are needed to participate in research studies designed to determine the effects of drinks containing fibersol-2TM, a dietary fiber, on satiety, the sense of satisfaction or fullness following a meal. Potential participants are 20-65 years of age, male or non-pregn... Read More

 

ISU begins search for College of Human Sciences, Extension to Families administrator

11-25-2008

AMES, Iowa — An Iowa State University committee that will search for the next associate dean of the College of Human Sciences and director of Extension to Families has been named by Pamela White, interim dean of the College of Human Sciences, and Jack Payne, vice president for Extension and Ou... Read More

 

Iowa State hosts Summit on Gender Equity in the Iowa Superintendency,

11-17-2008

The Iowa Department of Education reports that for the 2006-07 school year, only 11 percent of district superintendents in the state are women. And Scott McLeod sees this as a problem. McLeod, an associate professor in higher education and coordinator of the educational administration program,... Read More

 

Social expert to discuss media and diversity at ISU Nov. 10

11-6-2008

The creative and cultural advisor for Nickelodeon's "Dora the Explorer" children's television series and its sequel, "Go, Diego, Go!," will lecture on how the media are shaping American perspectives on diversity, Monday night, on the Iowa State University campus. Carlos E. Co... Read More

 

Brooke named associate dean of ISU College of Human Sciences

11-4-2008

Corly Brooke has been named associate dean for undergraduate programs, diversity, equity, and community programs in the College of Human Sciences, effective January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. Brooke, a professor in human development and family studies, is an expert at developing effective... Read More

 

Dual-language program proven beneficial to young learners

10-21-2008

From an early age, children are encouraged to develop skills in reading, writing, math, and science, but rarely are they exposed to these subjects in languages other than their own. The National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) at Iowa State University is working with schools to chang... Read More

 

Improving 'mediocre' quality of child care is goal of two Iowa State University professors

10-18-2008

"Research studies have consistently shown that the observed quality of Iowa child care centers and child development homes is mediocre." say Susan Hegland and Carla Peterson, associate professors in the department of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.In their research, He... Read More

 

Author to lecture on distance learning in K-12 schools on Oct. 31

10-16-2008

A visiting expert on virtual schooling will deliver a lecture on distance learning and the changing landscape of K-12 education on the morning of October 31. M.D. Roblyer, author of the most widely adopted text for college-level instructional technology courses, will talk about Facebook, MySpace, Yo... Read More

 

State's top educators honored by Iowa State University

10-13-2008

AMES, Iowa — “This is the only event of the yearwhere leaders of the state’s top associations for school boards, teachers, and administrators come together with Iowa K-12 educators of the year. We recognize the honorees for excellence and also discuss ways to improve education ... Read More

 

Lloyds create first endowed chair in ISU's College of Human Sciences

10-2-2008

Ames, Iowa — W. Eugene (Gene) Lloyd and his son, Thomas, have established the first endowed chair in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University. The Noma Scott Lloyd Chair in Textiles and Clothing was created in honor of Gene Lloyd’s late wife and Thomas’ mother, Noma S... Read More

 

RISE to hold first annual lecture, poster fair

9-30-2008

AMES, Iowa – The College of Human Sciences and the Iowa State University Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) will be conducting the first annual RISE lecture and poster fair on Oct. 9, 2008 in 142 Curtiss Hall on the Iowa State Campus, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The afternoon wi... Read More

 

Learning communities return for teacher education students

9-30-2008

After a four-year break, Iowa State University is reintroducing learning communities for incoming first-year teacher education students. “Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers,” or PT-2, is the latest initiative designed to make the most out of a student’s experience at Iowa State.... Read More

 

AESHM students seek donations to toy, food, clothing drive

9-30-2008

Cedar Rapids flood victims will get somehelp from a toy, food, and clothing drive coordinated by the community leadership (AESHM 379) class and Phi Upsilon Omicron and Kappa Omicron Nu honor societies. Donations requested include:toys and otherproducts foryouth ages 12-17, such as music, gagdets, ... Read More

 

ISU introduces new culinary science degree program

9-23-2008

AMES, Iowa – With tips for healthy eating dominating magazine covers and celebrity chefs drawing avid fans, it’s no coincidence that Iowa State University is offering a degree program that folds together the science and the art of foods. Iowa State is now accepting students into an u... Read More

 

Visiting expert will talk about human health and bone adaptation at Iowa State University, Sep. 18

9-16-2008

AMES, Iowa— A visiting expert on the human body — and the adaptation of bone in response to exercise, inactivity, diet, injury, disease, and aging — will deliver a public lecture on Thursday, Sep. 18, at 7 p.m. in room 279 of the Forker Building, on the Iowa State University camp... Read More

 

ISU Financial Counseling Clinic director offers students tips on avoiding credit card debt

8-25-2008

College students should do a little prudent planning before using a credit card, says Doug Borkowski, director of the Iowa State University Financial Counseling Clinic, which provides credit management counseling for ISU students. Borkowski offers students several tips to think about before they swi... Read More

 

Iowa State's Hira offers money saving survival tips in a tight economy

7-17-2008

Soaring prices for fuel and food are putting strains on people's pocketbooks. Tahira Hira, professor of personal finance and consumer economics in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, offers simple tips for making a shoestring budget stretch further, in an ISU News Service news re... Read More

 

ISU faculty create rural renaissance community index to curb out-migration

6-25-2008

High water is making the news today, but a flood of Iowans leaving the state may have a greater impact. A group of 12 Iowa State University researchers, led by Ann Marie Fiore and co-led by Linda Niehm, is working to stem the tide of people pouring out of the state. The researchers' community index... Read More

 

ISU food science and human nutrition scholars rack up six AOCS awards

6-19-2008

The American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) recognized the research efforts of Iowa State's food science and human nutrition faculty members and graduate students during its annual meeting on May 20 in Seattle. The AOCS is a 99-year-old international society for individuals an... Read More

 

ISU professors honored for leadership, research in hospitality, tourism

6-18-2008

Four Iowa State University professors have beencited with top honors for excellence, by their peersin the largest hospitality and tourism education association in the world. An ISUadministrator and a three-person ISU research team will each receive awards from the International Council on Hotel, R... Read More

 

ISU's Achterberg resigns; accepts new post at Ohio State

6-6-2008

AMES, Iowa -- Cheryl Achterberg, inaugural dean of Iowa State University's College of Human Sciences, has accepted a position at The Ohio State University, Columbus, effective July 1. Achterberg will become dean of Ohio State's College of Education and Human Ecology. ISU News Service News Release.... Read More

 

Higher education expert to join Iowa State University faculty

5-28-2008

Ames, Iowa — Linda Serra Hagedorn, professor and chair of the educational administration and policy at the University of Florida, has accepted a position at Iowa State University as the director of the Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) and will also serve as a professor of e... Read More

 

Iowa State students win three of four national awards from AAFCS

5-27-2008

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University’s Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Club has swept the awards of its national parent organization in 2008.Iowa State chapter affiliates will receive three of the four awards offered by the student unit of the American Association o... Read More

 

Iowa State University Child Development Laboratory School earns 100% in all ten NAEYC measures

5-27-2008

The Iowa State University Child Development Laboratory School (the Lab School) is one of the first early childhood programs to earn reaccreditation under the new, more rigorous standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's leading organization ... Read More

 

ISU education technology professor offers ways to plug kids into summer learning

5-27-2008

Scott McLeod, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies and director of the Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education, says that kids can keeping learning and having fun by plugging into mind-stretching technologies. McLeod offers up a "top ... Read More

 

Strohbehn helps producers, consumers keep foods healthy, safe

5-23-2008

Ames, Iowa - The growing season is upon us, and local producers are busy preparing for the months of increased production and activity. Commerce in locally-grown produce is on the rise due in part to increased interest in farmer's markets and the wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables avai... Read More

 

Graduating Human Sciences students to be recognized at celebration on Friday

5-6-2008

An outstanding academic leader and several remarkable students will be featured as 390 graduating students are recognized in the College of Human Sciences Graduation Celebration on Friday. The event, which is open to the public, begins at 4:30 p.m. in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. Audience seating beg... Read More

 

ISU offers one-week summer Chinese course for high school students

5-5-2008

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University’s National K-12 Foreign Language Resources Center is offering a one-week course for high school students who want to learn Chinese. Students with perfect attendance get double the registration fee back as a bonus. Taught by a native speaker of Chinese, the c... Read More

 

ISU study finds how physical inactivity, screen time contribute to overweight kids

5-2-2008

Few comply with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for limiting children’s media screen time and increasing their physical activity -- and those who don’t meet one of these guidelines are up to four times more likely to be overweight, according to a study led by Kelly Laurson... Read More

 

Brooke named interim chair of human development and family studies at Iowa State University

4-22-2008

AMES, Iowa -- An expert on fostering effective faculty and learning communities has been named interim chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Iowa State University. Corly Brooke, a professor in HDFS, will lead the academic department with nearly 800 students and 35... Read More

 

College of Human Sciences events celebrate VEISHEA 2008

4-8-2008

The students, faculty and staff of the College of Human Sciences have once again planned a plethora of tantalizing treats, family-friendly feats, and perplexing puzzles so you can learn, laugh and lunch your way throughthe annualVEISHEA celebration on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Fri... Read More

 

Undergraduates present research to Iowa lawmakers

3-7-2008

Four students in Human Sciences programs are among those who have been invited to participate in the third annual “Research in the Capitol” event in Des Moines on March 10. The event gives Iowa State undergraduate students the opportunity to present their research to state legislators an... Read More

 

ISU professor helps design Speedo suit to be worn by top swimmers in Beijing Olympics

2-13-2008

When Speedo unveiled its new LZR Racer® swimsuit Tuesday (Feb. 12) during a news conference in New York City, many of the world's greatest swimmers were there to endorse it. Among them were "Team Speedo's" world record holders Michael Phelps, Grant Hackett, Kate Ziegler and Amanda Bear... Read More

 

ISU's Tahira Hira named to President Bush's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy

1-23-2008

President Bush has enlisted an Iowa State University professor to help teach Americans to better manage their personal finances. News release. Tahira Hira, Human Development and Family Studies, 515 294-2042, tkhira@iastate.edu Mike Ferlazzo, News Service, 515 294-8986, ferlazzo@i... Read More

 

Iowa State University will pilot two community college leadership programs

1-22-2008

The Leadership Institute for a New Century (LINC), part of the Community College Leadership Program (CCLP), was recently selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to pilot two leadership programs at Iowa State. The pilot programs, "Developing the equity agenda for co... Read More

 

ISU study finds 'food insecurity' is not a cause of overweight low-income children

1-14-2008

An Iowa State study uses a new approach to demonstrate that food insecurity is not associated with children from low-income households becoming overweight. The team of five ISU researchers published their findings in a paper titled "Lack of Association between Child-Specific Food Insecurity and... Read More

 

Middle-aged adults needed for ISU study

1-7-2008

An Iowa State University research team is seeking mid-life adults to participate in a study on the effects of flaxseed components called lignans on blood cholesterol. Qualified test subjects have high blood cholesterol levels but are not taking medication for high cholesterol or high blood pressur... Read More

 

Strategist I Network streamlines path to special education teacher licensure

12-18-2007

Teachers across Iowa have an opportunity to earn special education credentials in a timely manner without necessarily returning to a college campus, through the Strategist 1 Network. Iowa State University is a partner in the network, an Iowa Department of Education initiative designed to provide Io... Read More

 

Judy Nissen will share perspectives on becoming "rich" at Human Science graduation event

12-11-2007

Approximately 108 students in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences will receive bachelor’s degrees this weekend. The College of Human Sciences Graduation Celebration will begin with a procession at 4:30 p.m. in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames. A commencement ceremony for ... Read More

 

Nutrition and Wellness Research Center opens to promote healthy lifestyles

11-26-2007

State leaders promoted a healthier Iowa at a ribbon cutting that signaled the opening of a new wellness research facility at the Iowa State University Research Park, on Nov. 9. The Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, the first facility in Iowa for testing foods and their impact on human wellness... Read More

 

ISU professor tests athletic shoes and Army boots; hopes to go galactic

11-15-2007

Tim Derrick's research team has been testing the cushioning effects of athletic shoes and combat boots on their wearers' bodies for years. Now his kinesiology team is using huge baloons to simulate reduced gravity -- and planning to help NASA prepare for trips to Mars. See news release.... Read More

 

New ISU education professor Scott McLeod to receive two more national awards

10-15-2007

"I believe that schools are approaching the point of dangerous irrelevance when it comes to preparing students adequately for their digital futures. The pace of change in schools is too slow and the pace of change in technology is too quick," says Scott McLeod, associate professor of educa... Read More

 

ISU researchers pass findings on home-based child care to Iowa legislators

10-11-2007

Two Iowa State Universityresearchers urged Iowa legislatures to rethink the current system of registering and regulating child care and education providers. Most parents aren't aware that only 20 percent of registered child care providers are inspected by state evaluators each year, say Susan Heglan... Read More

 

Social justice activist to discuss higher education as pathway out of poverty

9-18-2007

A scholar and advocate for improving lives through higher education will talk on Monday, Sept. 24, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., in 2019 Morrill Hall on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Vivyan Adair, associate professor of women’s studies at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY and director of the ... Read More

 

ISU education leadership and policy studies professor studies community college landscape

7-23-2007

As a student who attended three different community colleges before earning his undergraduate degree from UCLA, Frankie Santos Laanan learned the value of community college education. He also knows the obstacles community college students face when they transfer to four-year institutions to complete... Read More

 

ISU study finds wives have greater power in marriage problem-solving behavior

6-29-2007

Men may still have more power in the workplace, but apparently women really are "the boss" at home. That's according to a new study by a team of Iowa State University researchers. The study of 72 married couples from Iowa found that wives, on average, exhibit greater situational power -- ... Read More

 

NIH renews funding for botanical supplement research center at ISU with $4.4 million grant

5-4-2007

The National Institutes of Health has granted the Iowa Center for Research on Botanical Dietary Supplements at Iowa State $4.4 million continue its work for three more years. The center is researching and improving Echinacea and Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort), two popular herbal supplemen... Read More

 

Bosselman named chair of apparel, educational studies and hospitality management at Iowa State University

4-24-2007

An academic administrator with strong ties to industry will lead the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management at Iowa State University. Robert Bosselman, the Dedman Distinguished Professor of Hospitality Administration at Florida State University, will become professor a... Read More

 

Iowa State University students create instructional web site for tornado preparedness

3-27-2007

Answering emergency management needs, three Iowa State University students have created a web-based tutorial that prepares Iowans for safety when tornadoes strike. Graduate students Sonia Gakhar, Natalya Koehler and Jeremiah Still created the web site for the Story County Emergency Management Agency... Read More

 

ISU educational leadership chair addresses today's underserved students

2-28-2007

College and university professors need to rethink their expectations for students who don't fit narrow molds and change their definition of an "educated person," said Laura Rendón, professor and chair of educational leadership and policy studies. First-generation, low-income studen... Read More

 

Iowa State study finds prevalence of overweight among Iowa prep linemen

1-23-2007

Two Iowa State University researchers in health and human performance found that nine percent of Iowa high school linemen have body mass indexes that suggest severe obesity. Kelly Laurson, a graduate student, and Joey Eisenmann, an associate professor, co-wrote the study, which will appear in the J... Read More

 

ISU faculty are considering adding entrepreneurship to coursework, campus culture

1-23-2007

As Iowa State University embraces a budget model designedto promote entrepreneurship, more than 50 members of the faculty willparticipate in a workshop on entrepreneurial teaching strategies thisweek. "Entrepreneurship is the force that drives not only economies, but alsocommunities and org... Read More

 

Russell will talk about loneliness at public lecture, Nov. 4

11-1-2006

While thousands of Iowa State University Cyclone fans gather outside Jack Trice Stadium to enjoy tailgate cuisine on Saturday (Nov. 4), some will drop in for sustenance of another kind - food for the mind. A public lecture on the topic of loneliness will be delivered by Daniel Russell, just prior t... Read More

 

Iowa State University child, adult and family services students begin their internships

10-12-2006

Interns, their home towns, internship sites, and their specific responsibilities are: Sara Besch, Algona, Youth and Shelter Services, assists the Healthy Futures Program; SaBreena Boyd, Des Moines, Children and Families of Iowa, assists with Elevate---a support group for older children in foster car... Read More

 

Teachers from Norway visit Iowa schools, ISU

10-9-2006

A visiting delegation of teachers and school administrators from Rosendal, Norway, is touring central Iowa schools and educational sites through Saturday, October 14. The group came to Iowa to meet with teacher education professionals at Iowa State University. The schools have joined together to pr... Read More

 

Melissa Wilmarth is following her dreams as the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Student of the Year

9-11-2006

Melissa Wilmarth ��" daughter of Lee and Paula Wilmarth of Decorah and a 2006 College of Human Sciences graduate of Iowa State University ��" is the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Student of the Year. "The award is such an honor. This organizatio... Read More

 

Celebrities don ISU students' fashions

9-8-2006

Assertive networking and hip designs have paid off for an Iowa State University apparel student. Clothes designed by Ryan Zies, a junior in apparel merchandising, design and production, have already been worn by personalities like actor and producer, Tyshawn Bryant, who sported Zies originals on th... Read More

 

Iowa State offers fall fitness programs for youth and families

8-25-2006

The Iowa State University Department of Health and Human Performance is offering two sets of fitness classes for youth and families this fall. The ISU Fit Kids classes are designed for families of children who are overweight or at risk for overweight and 5-15 years of age. The ISU Swim and Gym clas... Read More

 

Lance Armstrong leaves money for Iowa cancer survivors in his trail

7-26-2006

When Lance Armstrong rides through Iowa on RAGBRAI this week, he�ll leave more than dust in his bicycle tracks. The seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor will leave money for Iowa cancer survivors. Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of food science and human nutrition at Iowa Stat... Read More

 

New leadership team for ISU College of Human Sciences announced

7-19-2006

Cheryl Achterberg, dean of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University, has named a new cadre of leaders for the college. The three new associate deans are Thomas Andre, professor of curriculum and instruction and psychology; Jackie Blount, professor of curriculum and instruction; a... Read More

 

Innovator in educator quality will lead ISU teacher education program

7-19-2006

A veteran scholar of science and mathematics education, assessment of teacher candidates' disposition, and admission and retention policies has been named associate dean for teacher education in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. David Whaley will direct Iowa State's University Tea... Read More

 

College combination adapts to changing needs of families, students

7-14-2006

Last July, Iowa State University combined its College of Education and College of Family and Consumer Sciences into a new College of Human Sciences. One year later, officials are pleased at how the new "combination college" is stimulating greater multidisciplinary interaction among faculty... Read More

 

Iowa State University students become researchers

6-16-2006

The Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition offers summer scholarships for undergraduate students who are interested in conducting interdisciplinary research in the human sciences. Eight students are working with faculty mentors this summer on interdisciplinary research projects that are des... Read More

 

Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Added to National Database

6-8-2006

An Iowa State University Extension program has been recognized by the National 4-H Headquarters, Cooperative State Research, Extension and Education Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) now is part of the National 4-H Pr... Read More

 

ISU teacher education program earns unanimous state reaccreditation

5-24-2006

AMES, Iowa � Iowa State University's Teacher Education Program (UTEP) received unanimous approval for reaccreditation last week from the Iowa Department of Education's State Board of Education. Iowa State's first president, Adonijah Welch, created a professorship in the "science and art of t... Read More

 

Infant and preschool swim program begins June 5

5-24-2006

AMES, Iowa -- An infant and preschool learn-to-swim program is now accepting applications from parents in Ames and surrounding communities. The infant lessons are designed to help children under the age of two become safe and confident swimmers. Parents and babies attend the classes together. The b... Read More

 

Iowa State University manages data and reports for survey of nearly 100,000 Iowa youths

5-23-2006

AMES, Iowa � The Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) in Iowa State University's College of Human Sciences played a significant role in a statewide study of youth in Iowa this spring. The survey examines issues as diverse as youth smoking and drinking habits and how students rank the... Read More

 

Preschool quality is focus of award-winning study

4-26-2006

Research that identifies accurate ways to predict preschool quality for children with disabilities will be honored with the inaugural Dean�s Research Recognition Award from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. Cheryl Achterberg, dean of the College of Human Sciences, has selected a... Read More

 

24th annual Iowa State Fashion Show is April 8 at Stephens Auditorium

4-4-2006

New York designers and designs by students will be showcased at the 24th annual Iowa State University Textiles and Clothing Fashion Show on Saturday at Stephens Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to view student portfolios and exhibits. The runway show starts at 6:30. The theme for this year�s j... Read More

 

Researcher will discuss how language affects learning on Thursday

3-29-2006

A researcher who studies the effects of language on learning will deliver a lecture on Thursday evening. Rebecca Rogers, an assistant professor of education from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, will talk about critical discourse on March 30, at 7:30 p.m., in E164 Lagomarcino Hall. Cri... Read More

 

Visiting scholar will discuss effects of quality standards on early childhood programs

3-29-2006

A nationally recognized expert on early childhood and law will deliver a lecture on state standards for school readiness on Tuesday evening. Helen Raikes will discuss "Early learning standards and quality rating systems: The effect on programs and classroom practices" at 7 p.m. on April 4,... Read More

 

CNN 'Fit Nation' tour stops at ISU

3-28-2006

CNN's "Fit Nation College Tour" comes to Iowa State University on Thursday. CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta and a panel that includes Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of food science and human nutrition, will lead a student discussion on overcoming the national obesity epidemic, ... Read More

 

International award-winning art by ISU professors is on display at LAX

3-3-2006

An award-winning wearable art piece designed and constructed by two Iowa State University professors is now on display in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The fiber artwork named "Transformation:Icarus I" is a wool gabardine cape digitally printed with a circle image. The piec... Read More

 

Iowa State blended families research seeks participants for new study

2-20-2006

For blended families -- remarried couples who bring one or more children to the new living situation -- common events such as weddings, birthdays and family reunions can provide unique joys and challenges. Marcia Michaels, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy at Iowa State University,... Read More

 

Iowa State textile and clothing students to participate in Red Event fund-raiser

2-2-2006

Six students from Iowa State University's textiles and clothing program will participate in The Red Event fund-raiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in the center court area of Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines. The event will benefit women's heart education programs at Mercy Medical Center, Des ... Read More

 

Iowa State education professor earns new teaching, research development award

2-1-2006

An Iowa State University expert on Latino and higher education studies is the first recipient of a faculty development award that recognizes creativity and productivity in scholarship, teaching and service. Laura Rendón, professor and chair of educational leadership and policy studies in the... Read More

 

New Iowa State University study recommends steps to improve delivery, quality of early child care and education in Iowa

1-30-2006

Lack of health and retirement benefits, low wages, few paid professional development options, limited business and marketing training opportunities and a perceived lack of respect for early child care and education professionals may be muting Iowa's economic development efforts, according to a new I... Read More

 

Iowa State University grad student earns top apparel design prize

1-27-2006

An Iowa State University student has received a national award for excellence in apparel design. The Award for Excellence in Marketable Textile Design -- the sole design prize given by the International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA) to a graduate student -- was presented to Jihye Calista Y... Read More

 

Health and human performance students begin their internships

1-26-2006

Iowa State University's Department of Health and Human Performance, in the College of Human Sciences, had 54 students accept internships for the spring 2006 semester. Interns, their home towns, and their internship sites are: Kevin Amesquita, Sterling, IL, ISU Olympic Strength and Conditioning, Ame... Read More

 

Entrepreneurship expert to speak at Iowa State Jan. 27

1-22-2006

Michael Morris, an internationally recognized expert on entrepreneurship, will talk about "Finding Relevance in Entrepreneurship: Applications and Aspirations" at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in the auditorium of LeBaron Hall on the campus of Iowa State University. The event is free and open to... Read More

 

ISU education professor traces importance of scholar to gender debate in new book

1-12-2006

A new book co-edited by an Iowa State University education professor looks at the essence of gender by focusing on the work of Judith Butler, a professor of comparative literature and rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley. Warren Blumenfeld, an assistant professor of curriculum and i... Read More

 

Diane Birt named interim director of ISU's Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition

1-10-2006

Diane Birt has been appointed interim director of the Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition (CDFIN) at Iowa State University. Birt is Distinguished Professor of food science and human nutrition and director of the Center for Research on Botanical Dietary Supplements. She assumes the positi... Read More

 

DMACC, Iowa State and Simpson College share George Washington Carver Teacher Education Program national award

12-16-2005

A teacher education program sponsored by Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Ankeny; Iowa State University, Ames; and Simpson College, Indianola, has earned a national award as the 2005 distinguished college credit program focused on working adults. The George Washington Carver Teacher Educa... Read More

 

ISU health and human performance doctoral program ranks among nation's top 20

12-7-2005

The Iowa State University doctoral program in health and human performance has been ranked among the top 20 in the nation by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The study, the first of its kind in the field of kinesiology, was conducted over a period of five years, from 2000... Read More

 

ISU College of Human Sciences international programs cited among best 12 of the year

12-7-2005

The international education program in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences has been ranked among the top twelve in the nation by a panel of experts. The Goldman Sachs Foundation's "Prizes for Excellence" selection committee recently selected the program as one of the 12 sem... Read More

 

Harry Potter has a place in K-12 classrooms

11-28-2005

Harry Potter may have a home at Hogwarts School of Magic and Wizardry, but the character could just as easily transition to the American K-12 classroom, according to an Iowa State University education researcher. Joanne Marshall, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies, rec... Read More

 

Lance Armstrong's trainer to discuss Tour de France winner's training

10-19-2005

He might be described as France's arch nemesis -- the man responsible for the training regimen that has earned American Lance Armstrong seven straight Tour de France championships, much to the host country's chagrin. For more than 15 years, Edward Coyle, professor of kinesiology and health educatio... Read More

 

ISU lecturer to discuss results of national Early Head Start study Oct. 25

10-17-2005

The federal government recently released a national evaluation of the Early Head Start program that includes families enrolled in the Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) program, Marshalltown. Specific results from that study will be discussed by a nationally known early childhood expert speaking at Io... Read More

 

ISU Hilton Chair to examine obesity, nutrition issues Sept. 28

9-22-2005

Judith Stern, Distinguished Professor of nutrition and internal medicine for the University of California, Davis, will speak on "Why Are We So Obese?" at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Sun Room, Memorial Union. The event is free and open to the public. A public reception is at 7 p.m., ... Read More

 

ISU's "Fit Kids" is new health, activity program

9-19-2005

Is your child physically active for at least one hour every day? Is a healthful breakfast always the start to your child's day? Does your child eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily? Those and other health and activity related questions will be explored by a new physical and nut... Read More

 

Three Associate Deans Named for Human Sciences

6-10-2005

Three associate deans have been named for Iowa State University's new College of Human Sciences. On July 1, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the College of Education will combine to become the new college. The three College of Human Sciences associate deans will be JaneAnn Stout, dir... Read More

 

Achterberg to lead ISU's College of Human Sciences

6-7-2005

Cheryl Achterberg, founding dean of the Schreyer Honors College and professor at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, will become inaugural dean of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University effective Sept. 1. The College of Human Sciences will be founded on July 1, bring... Read More

 

Rating scale author will lecture on state efforts to improve child care quality, Oct. 24

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The lead author of guidelines and standards that several U.S. states use to assess the quality of care and education received by young children in child care centers will deliver a public lecture on the Iowa State University campus on Oct. 24. Thelma Harms, lead co-author of the "Environment Ra... Read More

 

ISU team develops kitchen cabinets that assist persons with disabilities, aging adults

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An Iowa State University team has developed modular kitchen cabinets that quickly adjust to acommodate people with disabilities as well as those without. Mary Yearns, a professor of human development and family studies, Pat Patterson, an engineering professor, and Andy Bice, who was then an enginee... Read More

 

Free financial counseling services help Iowa State students improve bottom line

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AMES, Iowa- Doug Borkowski and Iowa State�s Financial Counseling Clinic are tucked quietly away in the Palmer building, but Borkowski wants all of the students at the university to know that helping them become financially stable is one of his goals. The two biggest financial problems Borkowski s... Read More

 

Divorce increases chronic stress, later illness in women according to ISU study

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K.A.S. Wickrama, a professor of human development and family studies, is a co-author of an Iowa State University study that found that divorce leads to increased illness in women. ISU News Service release... Read More

 

ISU professor studies gender differences in investment behavior

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Men are willing to take greater risks with investments while women find investing less exciting and more stressful, according to a study. Tahira Hira, a professor of consumer economics in human development and family studies at Iowa State University, and Cäzilia Loibl, an assistant professor o... Read More

 

"Campus Walk to Dodge Diabetes" is on ISU central campus on Nov. 9

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Everyone is invited to participate in the "Campus Walk to Dodge Diabetes" at Iowa State University over the lunch hour on Thursday. Walkers are invited to join in the 3/4 mile trek across the ISU campus to raise interest in preventing diabetes on Nov. 9, between 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Parti... Read More

 

ISU prof sees Christian privilege in public schools, offers advice for religious equity

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Winter holiday breaks suggest Christian privilege, says Warren Blumenfeld, an assistant professor of multicultural and international curriculum studies at Iowa State. Blumenfeld describes religious bias that occurs in public schools and suggests guidelines for reducing inequities in a recent issue o... Read More

 

High school students attend leadership summit to make schools healthier

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Students from high schools all over the state participated in a leadership summit to learn how to transform their own high schools into healthier environments that promote better nutrition, more physical activity, and less obesity, on Tuesday. The summit was sponsored by Team Nutrition and Iowa Part... Read More

 

"Swim and Gym" and "Fit Kids" programs teach kids about nutrition and exercise

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Iowa State University?s Department of Health and Human Performance is offering two programs to help kids get fit and healthy this winter. Swim and Gym. Children ages 5-15 are eligible for the "Swim and Gym" fitness-oriented program. Swimming lessons and physical activities such as gymnast... Read More

 

Feeling lonely? ISU prof recommends forgetting ghosts of Christmas past

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Dan Russell, a professor of human development and family studies, offers advice on overcoming loneliness over the holidays in a news release.... Read More

 

The National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center at Iowa State University receives $1.3 million grant

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The National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) at Iowa State University has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from The U.S. Department of Education to improve the nation's capacity for teaching and learning languages over the next four years. Spanish language two-way immersion programs a... Read More

 

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