Title: Humanizing Science Ann Smiley

Description: Well-known for her research exploring gait and its relationship to Parkinsons disease, Ann Smiley-Oyen, associate professor in kinesiology, takes advantage of Iowa State Universitys land grant mission to expose students to this high-tech, intensive research. A mentor, researcher, and expert in the field, Smiley-Oyen aims to provide students the hands-on experiences to springboard into higher academic pursuits.

Author: Laura Dillavou, Francisco Flores, Tyler Parker