Focused on public health and clean water, Emma Miller’s Iowa State experience connects classroom learning with real‑world impact as an Outstanding Senior in Environmental Engineering.
From stream restoration to ecological design, Raina Pfeifer’s Iowa State journey blends creativity, collaboration, and care for the environment as a Senior in Biological Systems Engineering.
Getting his hands dirty in Iowa wetlands, biological systems engineering senior Eli Gannon discovers his purpose—using field research to protect ecosystems, support communities and shape his future.
The Water Resilience Collaborative (WRC) at Iowa State University has announced its Spring 2026 Graduate Student Travel Grant Program, offering funding to support conference travel for students presenting research focused on advancing water security and resilience across Iowa and beyond.
The Iowa Water Center invites researchers to apply for its 2026 Request for Proposals, supporting innovative, science‑based projects that address Iowa’s most pressing water resource challenges.
The Iowa Soybean Research Center invites ISU faculty to submit soybean research ideas by April 30, encouraging collaborative proposals for projects typically funded at $20–150K per year.
Follow Karina Rief’s journey from undeclared major to environmental engineer—a story of curiosity, discovery, and finding purpose in protecting our world.
ISU’s Water Resilience Collaborative seeks faculty/staff mentors for paid Summer 2026 undergraduate research positions. Apply by March 29; program begins June 2.
ISU’s Spring 2026 INRC seminar series will explore how Upper Mississippi River Basin states approach nutrient reduction strategies, with monthly online talks from February through May.
