Student innovators pitched proposals they developed for new entrepreneurial ventures or innovations for small business consulting projects. Awardees were selected and recognized in a live video broadcast on May 1. The College of Human Sciences congratulates these student entrepreneurs, and all students who participated in the 2020 CHS Entrepreneurial Showcase.

Six students will receive special honors as the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences celebrates the accomplishments of graduating seniors at the Spring 2020 Convocation. The virtual event is available on demand beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 8 virtually at hs.iastate.edu/isu-graduation-chs-convocation.

This weekend, Dawn Hales will have achieved her twofold dream: She’ll be an Iowa State University alumna and she will finally have her bachelor of science in nursing. At 63 years old, her formal education is finished, but she will “never stop learning.”

Iowa State University students taking The Teaching of Science (EDUC 449), or Teaching Science in the Primary Grades (EDUC 439), with Sara Nelson, extension program specialist in the school of education, are developing eight Checkout STEM kits. These kits provide children and their families with hands-on learning experiences about topics within the technology, engineering, mathematics and literacy fields.

Undergraduate students in the College of Human Sciences are adding to the world's scientific knowledge as they complete their Honors program capstone research projects.

The Honors program offers impact-filled experiences for high-achieving students through enriched coursework, expanded professional development, and collaborative research efforts.

Iowa State University partners with Roland-Story, Colo-Nesco, and Gilbert school districts for a mutually benefical internship partnership. Iowa State's Caroline Aldrich and Dani Schon, seniors in elementary education, contribute to innovative technology implementation in the classroom during their technology internship. Caroline Aldrich is an intern at Zearing Elementary school in Colo-Nesco school district, and Dani Schon is an intern at Roland-Story Middle School in Roland-Story school district.

ISU Extension and Outreach’s family finance program specialists are providing one-on-one financial conversations with Iowans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa State University will continue with virtual instruction for the remainder of the spring semester to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. The university remains open, but there are changes in the delivery and availability of campus services and programs.

Iowa State University Student Wellness health promotion coordinator Carrie Giese discusses how to stay active and connected while practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak.