Michael Rohde (Ph.D. Candidate in Wildlife Eclogy) has been awarded the 2026 Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy by The Wildlife Society.
With more than 12,000 trees, Iowa State University’s campus is recognized as one of the country’s most beautiful colleges. This summer, an additional 50-60 trees will be added to that count, all of which are considered “rare” species.
Jayden Jech spent last summer taking measurements above, around and under water in constructed wetlands throughout Iowa – and he’s gearing up to do it again.
“I attended the Master Conservationist class put on by ISU Extension and Outreach. We learned about the geological formations and the productive soils here in Iowa. It gave me a greater appreciation of the natural beauty of our state.” – Ralph Krogmeir, Lee County Extension Council member
Linked video highlights various programs offered by ISU Extension and Outreach, including the Master Conservationist Program.
Ames, IA - One evening last April, 24 participants in the Land Stewardship Leadership Academy (LSLA) faced a massive tractor and sprayer, admiring its complexity.
Natural Resource Ecology and Management Ph.D. student Michael Rohde was among four ISU students recently recognized with the Brown Graduate Fellowship. Read more about the award and Rohde's research at this page.
When the weather warms up this spring and migrating waterfowl return, Jayden Jech will be busy traversing the state monitoring how they are using wetlands constructed on the edges of farm fields.
