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A century for Parks Library
The university has had a library since it opened in 1869. But since 1925, the library's home has been at Parks. A 3-minute video celebrates the centennial and touches on the evolution of library services in those 10 decades.
Fear tactic can backfire on cybersecurity companies
In an essay for The Conversation, University Professor of electrical and computer engineering Doug Jacobson explains how cybersecurity companies that use fear to sell their products may leave users feeling helpless. Users may become dependent on security technology, but lack the confidence to use it safely, creating even more opportunities for people with malicious intent to exploit them.
Extension releases updated community data reports
ISU Extension and Outreach has updated its Data for Decision Makers reports for the state and Iowa's counties and cities. The reports include new data from the American Community Survey, which is conducted annually, and reflect five-year combined data from the years 2019-23.
Crop shows strong potential for carbon sequestration
Agronomy associate professor Andy VanLoocke's study showed advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant's potential to store carbon and improve its economic viability for producers.
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