Information and Decision Sciences
Asteroid Deflection Research Center
The ADRC was established at Iowa State University in the Spring of 2008 to coordinate and lead a research effort to address the complex engineering and science issues for mitigating the impact threats from hazardous asteroids or comets. Its specific mission goal is to develop the science, engineering, and technology needed to reliably deflect or…
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Center for Computational Intelligence, Learning, and Discovery
The Center for Computational Intelligence, Learning, and Discovery (CCILD) pursues fundamental research and research-based advanced training in algorithmic models of intelligence, learning, and discovery. A major research focus of CCILD is on the development of advanced algorithms and software infrastructure for data-intensive, distributed, collaborative, integrative e-science driven by scientific, economic, and technological problems of major…
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Center for e-Design
The Center for e-Design is a joint research coalition comprised of seven universities working closely with numerous businesses and government organizations. The coalition was established to create new design paradigms and electronic design tools that will assist in generating high quality products and systems at a reduced cost while also reducing the time associated with designing…
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Combinatorial Sciences and Materials Informatics Collaboratory
The Combinatorial Sciences and Materials Informatics Collaboratory is an interdisciplinary, university-wide institute promoting research in techniques for high throughput experimentation for chemical/materials synthesis, processing, and characterization and computational facilities that aid in complex and/or large scale data modeling and analysis via informatics. The Combinatorial Sciences and Materials Informatics Collaboratory is one of the largest and most comprehensive…
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Geographic Information Systems
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Support and Research Facility supports GIS services in research and education at Iowa State University and outreach to the citizens of Iowa. The facility provides hardware, software, and technical services for research use in GIS-related projects. The facility also provides support and periodic training for GIS software products as well…
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Human Computer Interaction Initiative
The study of the relationship between humans and computers has quickly become one of the most dynamic and significant fields of technical investigation. Iowa State University’s graduate program in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is an established leader in this rapidly changing field, making strategic investments to accelerate research, attract talented students and faculty, and expand…
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Information Assurance Center
In response to the growing concern about computer security, faculty from several departments created the Information Assurance Center (IAC) as a structure to provide a focal point for research and teaching in computer security. Through the leadership of the faculty, the IAC has grown into a national leader in computer security education and has one…
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Iowa Space Grant Consortium
The ISGC is part of the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, authorized by Congress in 1987. The ISGC was formed in 1990 by the three Regents’ universities (Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa) and now includes Drake University, as well as affiliates from government, industry…
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Laurence H. Baker Center for Bioinformatics and Biological Statistics
Faculty in the Center for Bioinformatics and Biological Statistics engage in research to develop computational, graphical, statistical, mathematical, or algorithmic methods to interpret or mine information from biological data; apply quantitative approaches in biology; and bridge separate experimental biology areas with creative computational approaches. Data can originate from molecular, cellular, anatomical, physiological, population, ecological, and…
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Virtual Reality Applications Center
The Virtual Reality Application Center (VRAC) is an interdisciplinary research center focused on the rapidly expanding interface between humans and computers. The VRAC is administered by the Institute for Physical Research and Technology at Iowa State University. Our research centers around computer interfaces that integrate virtual environments, wireless networking, pervasive computing, and emerging user interface…
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