President's Report - Innovate Iowa State

“Innovation in Overdrive” is both a message of recent progress and a perennial statement of how Iowa State University meets our land-grant university commitment to the state and the world.

The times we live in test us. They show us what we’re made of. I believe they have clarified and strengthened our purpose and mission

I want to share with you a snapshot of our recent innovation as the triumph of ingenuity over uncertainty.

That’s what defines Innovation at Iowa State. We identify the issues and opportunities. We think boldly. Then we get to work.

—Wendy Wintersteen, Iowa State University President

Evolving. Adapting. Improving.

Expect the acceleration of big ideas and bold steps. You’ll continue to see students and faculty embody the innovative mindset made possible only at Iowa’s land-grant university of science and technology. And you’ll see a continuation of our mission-oriented focus on improving people’s lives and livelihoods, and the changing world they live in.

Learn More About the Work in Progress

Iowa State's dedication to innovation

For the Betterment of Lives

Iowa State is innovating, creating, and communicating to make lives better—healthier, fuller, mor...

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For the Resilience of a Changing World

Iowa State innovates for a better global environment—addressing global changes and challenges lin...

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For the Mindset of Tomorrow’s Innovators

Innovate at Iowa State is our rallying cry for defining a mindset and worldview for students who ...

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For the Success of Livelihoods

Iowa State annually delivers a $3.4 billion impact to Iowa’s economy, and its activities support ...

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What’s Next for Innovate at Iowa State

Expect acceleration of big ideas and bold new mission-oriented steps.

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