Three ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture
Joe Hollis, a Ph.D. student in rural sociology and sustainable agriculture, contends that AI can be useful in many fields, even those managed and nurtured by farmers.
Category: Graduate students
Jacob Erickson receives spring 2020 research excellence award
In honor of his exceptional criminal justice research, recent Ph.D. graduate Jacob Erickson received a spring 2020 Graduate College Research Excellence Award. Great job!
Barry Thomas receives spring 2020 teaching excellence award
Barry Thomas, a second-year Ph.D. student in sociology, received a spring 2020 Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award. Congratulations!
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Five graduate students take the next step
Five Department of Sociology graduate students will earn their doctoral degrees this weekend during a virtual commencement ceremony. Congratulations to all of you!
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Spencer donors establish scholarship for graduate program in sustainable agriculture
The Gary and Ann Holck Graduate Scholarship in Sustainable Agriculture will support GPSA students studying or doing research in sustainable agriculture.
Ilma Jahic is rewarded for teaching excellence
Ilma Jahic, a second-year Ph.D. student in sociology, receives a fall 2019 Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award
Sociology graduate students present at Iowa Water Conference
J. Arbuckle, professor of sociology, and three of his graduate students–Chris Morris, Maggie Norton and Laurie Nowatzke–presented at the Iowa Water Conference on March 12 and 13.
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Sociology Ph.D. Ramesh Balayar Wins Teaching Excellence Award
Ramesh Balayar of the Iowa State University Department of Sociology, won the Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award for Fall 2018. According to the Graduate College, the purpose of the award is to "recognize and encourage outstanding achievement by graduate students in teaching." The Graduate College honors up to 10 percent of teaching graduate students each … Continue reading Sociology Ph.D. Ramesh Balayar Wins Teaching Excellence Award
Jacob Erickson receives Extra Yard for Teachers honor
Jacob Erickson, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology, received the Extra Yard for Teachers honor during the September 15 Iowa State University football game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Erickson was nominated by Iowa State Cyclone football player Jamahl Johnson. Johnson, with the help of Erickson, raised his GPA from a 2.2 to a 3.2. … Continue reading Jacob Erickson receives Extra Yard for Teachers honor