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.
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Small town poll to focus on rural Iowa’s growing diversity
The latest Iowa State poll that surveys rural Iowans about quality-of-life issues will focus on a rapidly growing segment of Iowa’s small towns.
Envisioning a more diverse corn belt
J. Arbuckle, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, is working on a multi-state project funded by the USDA to understand farmers’ views on crop and livestock diversification.
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Alum with Iowa roots speaks at annual Beal Lecture
Michael Carolan (MS ’99 rural sociology, Ph.D. ’02 sociology) presented the 2022 Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology on Oct. 31.
Diego Thompson followed in his mentors’ footsteps
Diego Thompson (MS ’10 sociology, sustainable agriculture; Ph.D. ’14 sociology, sustainable agriculture) credits Professors Emeritus of sociology Cornelia and Jan Flora for nurturing his desire to help rural, disadvantaged groups.
Survey highlights pandemic’s effect on mental and physical health in rural Iowa
Professor of Sociology David Peters asked thousands of rural Iowans to gauge how the pandemic has impacted their physical and mental health. Learn what he and his research team discovered.
Peters, Hochstetler recognized for opioid overdose research
Congratulations to David Peters and Andrew Hochstetler for receiving the 2021 Fred Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award from the Rural Sociological Society.