Cyclones at the capitol

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Chris Hill (left), director of engineering services and the technology assistance program for the Center for Industrial Research and Service, guides Iowa Rep. Tom Jeneary through a test run with a 3D scanner at ISU Day at the Capitol on March 4. On the front page: agricultural and biosystems engineering professor Matt Darr (left), Digital Ag Innovation Lab; and Iowa Nitrogen Initiative project director Melissa Miller (right) visit with Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer about their programs. Photos by Christopher Gannon.

It was an intentionally cardinal environment for a few hours in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building Tuesday morning. Faculty, staff and students were there in force. They visited with leaders, legislators and their staff members about 17 Iowa State programs that demonstrate how the university's innovation serves Iowans by building the state's economy, supporting its ag industry and preparing students for high-demand careers. Video story.

 

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Senior marketing major Zackry Brannen (left), with Perfect Plantista, demonstrates his houseplant protection spray to President Wendy Wintersteen and Iowa Rep. Bob Kressig, Black Hawk County, at ISU Day at the Capitol March 4.

 

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The rotunda space of the State Capitol was awash in cardinal March 4 for ISU Day at the Capitol.