College of Health and Human Sciences SPRING 2024 GRADUATING SENIOR AWARD WINNERS

by Rachael Kauffman The College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes six students who have worked especially hardthroughout their time at Iowa State. These six… Read More

Dr. Terah J. Stewart Wins ASHE Award for Outstanding Book

AMES, Iowa — Dr. Terah J. Stewart, assistant professor in the School of Education, was recently awarded the Outstanding Book award by the Association for… Read More

New curriculum guides communities on engaging with youth

What started out as an Iowa State University research project has turned into a free curriculum focused on actively engaging youth in the community. The… Read More

Iowa State to keep classes online for remainder of semester

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. Read More

New book by Katy Swalwell features contributions of Iowa athletes

A book about amazing Iowa athletes who overcame oppression to make a big impact has been written by associate professor Katy Swalwell to help teachers and parents share Iowa history in responsible, ethical, and accurate ways. Read More

Iowa State University joins Carnegie Project to transform education doctorate

The School of Education has joined the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate to transform educational preparation. Read More

Teacher Education Career Fair at Iowa State University connects students with future employers

The Teacher Education Career Fair at Iowa State University is connecting more future teachers to meet the needs of more school districts, with growing attendance and a new partnership with the Heartland Area Education Agency, Read More

Alumnus Michael Nettles receives award from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine

Michael T. Nettles, who earned both a masters and a Ph.D. in higher education from Iowa State University, has received a 2019 Dr. John… Read More

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Sketchnoting pushes students to learn, retain information differently — particularly in STEM

As leaders in the U.S. aim to increase the number of young people who prepare to work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, Iowa State University professors are testing new ways to learn and teach STEM subjects. Ann Gansemer-Topf, an associate professor in the School of Education, is studying whether sketchnoting — a new method of note-taking — enhances learning among Iowa State University students in an introductory ecology class. Read More