Innovation Profiles

Building the next generation of animal agriculture leaders

Iowa State University is known as an epicenter for research and development in the animal science sector. At the heart of that epicenter is former Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) Director and newly named Iowa State University Animal Science Department Chair, Dr. Jason Ross.

Leading the way in carbon removal innovations

An Iowa State University research team has received a prestigious $1 million award for its efforts to use innovative technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thus slowing climate change.

Sam Eathington, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Corteva Agriscience, sees the opportunity for agriculture to lead the way in addressing global food challenges.

Strengthening Iowa’s homegrown bioscience industry

While Iowa is known around the world for growing crops and livestock, BioConnect Iowa is working to ensure that the state is also a global leader in growing new bioscience ideas into commercial reality.

George Washington Carver leaves legacy of inspiration and innovation

We’re taking a different approach to this month’s Innovation Profile to focus on one of Iowa’s most famous scientists who left a legacy of innovation and discovery at Iowa State University and around the world through his resilience and love of learning, research and service.

Unique perspective, collaborative approach drives innovation for MacArthur Fellowship recipient