No forensics major? No problem
Alum James Kruse wanted to pursue a forensics major at Iowa State, even though no such major exists. With the help of several dedicated LAS faculty members, Kruse made his dream come true.
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Ramesh Balayar receives excellence in teaching award
Ramesh Balayar, assistant teaching professor, received the Emory Bogardus Teaching Excellence Award from Alpha Kappa Delta.
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Emeritus Professor Paul Lasley receives award from Wallaces Farmer
Paul Lasley, professor emeritus in sociology and criminal justice, received the 2023 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service Award from Wallaces Farmer.
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Arbuckle will share sustainable agriculture chair position
Professor J. Arbuckle will serve a joint appointment with Matthew O’Neal, plant pathology, entomology and microbiology, as Henry A. Wallace Chairs for Sustainable Agriculture, starting May 15.
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Grace under pressure
Aliya Warth (junior, sociology) has faced more challenges than any college student should. But they are not going to let that stop them from changing the world.
Inflation’s ongoing impact evened out in 2022
Professor of Sociology David Peters says inflation hit rural households harder earlier in 2022, but its effects were similar in rural and urban areas by year’s end.
The dark figure of crime
Distinguished Professor Matt DeLisi lays out evidence in his new book that Ted Bundy’s criminal career was far lengthier and deadlier than the official record.
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Rural Iowa has learned a lot about sociology from award winner
WORKING TOGETHER: Iowa State University sociology staff Jerry Klonglan (left) and Paul Lasley work together to explain how sociology plays a part in rural Iowa.
Understanding what makes senior towns in Iowa ‘smart’
David Peters and Ilona Matysiak are studying how some Iowa towns support their aging residents, offering them a high quality of life.
Envisioning a more diverse corn belt
J. Arbuckle, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, is working on a multi-state project funded by the USDA to understand farmers’ views on crop and livestock diversification.