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Karen Zunkel moved to her new position as executive director of institutional research on July 22. Previously, she held several positions in the provost's office.

More than 150 ISU entrepreneurs -- 14 per day -- will pitch their ideas to visitors at the university's exhibit during the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 8-18. 

ISU researchers have developed a model to test how tree shade and air flow can improve indoor temperatures during the heat of Midwest summers.

 

Mount Rushmore symbolizes freedom for many Americans, but it's more complicated for Native Americans. Christina Gish Hill, world languages and cultures, is part of a research team working with the National Park Service to document the significance of the Black Hills for Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho people in relationship to Mount Rushmore. 

Researchers led by Iowa State's Martin Thuo are using liquid-metal particles to print electronic lines and traces on rose petals, leaves, paper, gelatin -- all kinds of materials. The technology creates flexible electronics that could have many applications.

• Jennifer Margrett, associate professor of human development and family studies, to interim associate dean for research and graduate education, College of Human Sciences, effective Aug. 1
• Dana Rewaldt, associate director of the office of intellectual property and technology transfer/ISU Research Foundation, to interim director of OIPTT and president of ISU Research Foundation, effective Aug. 5

• Retirement, Ron Kamps, central stores, Aug. 1 (no public event)
• Retirement, Bill Cahill, controller's department, Aug. 2 (2:30-4 p.m., 1155 Administrative Services Building)
• Farewell, Annette Hacker, news service, Aug. 2 (no public event)

• Open house, art for rent, Memorial Union, Aug. 6 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), Aug. 7 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), browsing library, MU first floor

• Retirement, Paula Curran, graphic design, Aug. 12 (4-6 p.m., College of Design atrium)

The 15 student teams in this summer's CYstarters entrepreneur accelerator program will present their product or service during a final showcase Thursday, Aug 1 (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Economic Development Core Facility, ISU Research Park). The event is free and open to the public; online RSVPs are suggested. During the 11-week CYstarters, teams focused on a startup or business idea, receiving funding between $6,500 and $13,000, instruction on building a business, mentoring and accountability checks. 

The Memorial Union's annual Art for Rent open house will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Wednesday, Aug. 7 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), in the browsing library on the first floor. Pieces may be rented for a half or full year, for home or office. Most rentals are in the range of $10-$25 per year, and patrons may take selected pieces with them. Proceeds support MU art programs.