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Political Science Professor works to bring water security to Alaskans

A team of engineers and scientists at Iowa State University is conducting research to empower an Alaska Native community and reduce the burden of water insecurity accelerated by climate change. The team recently received a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their research. They are conducting community-based water monitoring and sampling in Unalakleet, Alaska, to assess … Continue reading Political Science Professor works to bring water security to Alaskans

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Scott Feinstein to deliver the Fall 2022 LAS Dean’s Lecture

Matthew Goodman (B.A. ’97), received the 2022 Political Science Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award

After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1997, Matt was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force through the air-defense analysts in Keflavik, Iceland, and integrating with a team of multinational analysts in the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing at Geilenkirchen, Germany. Matt went on to … Continue reading Matthew Goodman (B.A. ’97), received the 2022 Political Science Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award

Pulitzer Prize winner speaks about 1619 Project on mapping slavery

Natalia Rios, Senior in Political Science, has been selected for the 2023 Women Impacting ISU calendar

Congratulations, Natalia! “Initiated in 2007 by the Catt Associates student leadership organization and funded by Iowa State’s Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Women Impacting ISU calendar was developed as a tribute to current students, faculty and staff who distinguished themselves through their actions, involvement and achievements at Iowa State … Continue reading Natalia Rios, Senior in Political Science, has been selected for the 2023 Women Impacting ISU calendar

Chad Harris elected as officer for the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors

Chad Harris of Kansas City, Missouri, has been elected as an officer for the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Harris is a 2001 Iowa State University graduate in political science. Harris went on to receive his master’s degree in education from Indiana University. He also earned his Ed. D. in educational leadership from the … Continue reading Chad Harris elected as officer for the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors

Researchers working to help Ukrainian refugees find housing, integrate into the Midwest