Congratulations to Nicole Valenzuela for her election to the 2021 class of 564 new AAAS Fellows. Each year, the AAAS recognizes science faculty because of their efforts to advance science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished.

Congratulations and good luck to Kate Borchardt, finalist in the 3MT competition. She is one of SEVEN interdepartmental students in the final round! The 2021-22 final competition will be livestreamed on the Graduate College Facebook page Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. Be sure to tune in and vote for the People's Choice Award!  

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Congratulations to two EEB affiliated faculty who received University awards this year:

Dean Adams was awarded the title of Distinguished Professor. The title of Distinguished Professor, first awarded in 1956, is Iowa State's highest academic honor. It recognizes a faculty member whose accomplishments in research or creative activities have had a significant impact on his or her discipline nationally or internationally and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in at least one other area of faculty responsibility. Nominees must hold the rank of professor and have served at least five years on the Iowa State faculty. The awardee retains the title for the remainder of his or her career at the university.

The EEB Research Symposium provides an opportunity for EEB students and faculty to share their current research, network across departments, and showcase the program to prospective students. The symposium is hosted by the EEB graduate student organization, GREBE*. The symposium will features eleven oral presentations, a poster session, and lunch. Among the nine presentations from Iowa State faculty and students, there will be three faculty, six students, and one postdoc representing four different departments. The symposium is bookended by an opening address from ISU alumna Suzanne McGaugh and a closing keynote address by Tracy Langkilde, Head of Biology at Penn State University.