Lisa Schmitz

Work in communications. Proud graduate of @CharlesCityCSD, @NorthernIowa and @KUJournalism. Forever an oboist. Opinions are my own.

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New @IowaStateU research identifies three thresholds students must cross to write well with AI — and shows why the technology raises, rather than lowers, the cognitive demands of writing.

📰 Read more: https://t.co/N5HpJ4KeIy

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As data literacy becomes an increasingly vital skill, future math teachers may be the key to bringing data science into high‑school classrooms. An @IowaStateU researcher is helping prepare them for this role by tapping into the math they already know.

📰 https://t.co/R8K55eFJje

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"The @IvyIowaState Custom Education program is @IowaStateU's land-grant mission in motion. We’re taking the expertise of a major research university and putting it directly in the hands of the people who drive Iowa’s economy."

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More than a decade of shopping data shows a clear divide in how Americans get their goods, an @IowaStateU researcher and co-authors report in a new study that examines how demand for last-mile fulfillment services has evolved over time.

📦 More: https://t.co/SqM0UURfYX

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Researchers at @IowaStateU are leading a new study to examine whether menopause sets off small but important changes in the brain and blood vessels that could help explain why women face higher risks of stroke and Alzheimer’s disease as they age.

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Autonomous robots can follow rules — but what happens when the rules conflict? @IowaStateU researchers have developed a new “rulebooks” framework that helps robots make safer, more transparent judgment calls when perfection isn’t possible.

📰 More: https://t.co/rwevQcZJ1o

[Lisa Schmitz @turnleftlisa]

There will never be another Gary Kelley. A man who drew the world. I imagine him sketching still, now inspired by views beyond. How lucky we are to be the keepers of his work.

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[America's Cultivation Corridor @CultivationCorr]

#Agtech innovation become real-world solutions through programs like @isustartup! See how in this spotlight on @TractorZoom.

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As artificial intelligence tools rapidly evolve, an @IowaStateU researcher and her team have developed a new micro-credential course designed to help K-12 educators build their critical AI literacy skills using real classroom examples.

📰 Learn more: https://t.co/AMLmpOpxan

[Lisa Schmitz @turnleftlisa]

@MartySmithESPN Congratulations, Marty! You've been one of my favorite storytellers since rain delays at the race track. Keep up the wonderful work!

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Research has shown sleep-related fatigue affects how we think and feel, but as @IowaStateU researchers examine in a new review, the legal system still largely overlooks how sleep loss impacts statements and confessions — and why that gap matters.

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[Mikaela Shiffrin ⛷️ @MikaelaShiffrin]

I want to sincerely thank one of the great writers out there, @barrysvrluga, who will sadly be closing this chapter with the @washingtonpost…you have covered the highs and lows of my career with integrity and passion. Thank you. Looking forward to following your next chapter.🙏

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A new 3D-printed dynamic knee anatomy model created by @IowaStateU professors is helping athletic training students better visualize the knee joint and learn how various types of meniscus tears impact mobility.

📰 Read: https://t.co/nCi9HS4u5U
📹 Watch: https://t.co/klQAbswRZy

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Yesterday, Iowa State researchers and students went to the Capitol to demonstrate how their innovative work is improving the lives of Iowans.

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Michael Bootsma, teaching professor of accounting at @IvyIowaState, recently joined @iowasnewsnow to talk about the new tax laws in effect this filing season, as well as how an organized approach can help reduce your tax-time stress — watch below.

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[Kathie Obradovich @KObradovich]

Iowa State University researchers received unexpected answers to the question of how often people humanize artificial intelligence in news writing, @BrooklynDraisey reports via @Report4America. https://t.co/mfiPJ7TxWG

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Think, know, understand. We use mental verbs to describe what happens in a person’s mind. But a new study from @IowaStateU researchers asks, are we unintentionally blurring the lines between humans and machines by using mental verbs to write about AI?

📰 https://t.co/70ybmuo1nu

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@AII4RA In November, we went inside a lab where @IowaStateU researchers are developing and testing new methods to advance humanoid robots while also prioritizing safety.

Story: https://t.co/gPJnnwv6qe
Series: https://t.co/w7fUYcP2Px

[Lisa Schmitz @turnleftlisa]

Good sports: @Penn_State fans have donated nearly $18,000 to Food at First, a free meal program and perishable food pantry in @CityofAmes, as a parting gift to the community following Coach Matt Campbell's recent move from @CycloneFB to @PSUFootball.

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With holiday spending at record levels, @IowaStateU associate professor and @ISUExtension financial health state specialist Suzanne Bartholomae shares some tips to help reduce your post-holiday pocketbook pain.

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