Iowa State president highlights AI workforce push, NASA moon‑base briefing and $54M LeBaron Complex

Sep 17, 2026

Iowa State President Cook urged investment in AI education and workforce initiatives, described a NASA moon‑base briefing held on campus, and previewed a $54,000,000 LeBaron Complex project funded largely by philanthropy.

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Iowa State President Cook told the Board of Regents that Iowa State is emphasizing AI proficiency across instruction, research and extension as part of an effort to build the state's next‑generation economy. He described initiatives including a Translational AI Center and interdisciplinary work on ethics and trusted innovation.

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