Innovate Iowa academic survey results revealed Results indicate students eager to pursue life science careers in-state, if available The results of an Innovate Iowa survey of nearly 700 Iowa college students were announced at a May 27th press conference hosted by Kemin Industries in Des Moines. Innovate Iowa conducted the survey of 699 Iowa college and university students during the months of April and May 2010. The survey focused primarily on students studying in the disciplines that would most likely prepare them for careers in life science fields.   Nearly half (46%) of respondents indicated that they hoped to find a job in Iowa following graduation.   Survey information was gathered from the student bodies at Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, Des Moines Area Community College and Buena Vista University.   The release of the survey was accompanied by remarks from the following speakers:    - Doug Getter, Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association  - Alissa Jourdon of Kemin Industries  - Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College  - Kerry Koonce of Iowa Workforce Development  - Amanda Lower and Rhianna Harm, incoming seniors at the University of Northern Iowa   On-site coverage included the Associated Press, Lee Newspapers, Radio Iowa, WHO AM-1040, WHO-13 (NBC) and KCCI-8 (CBS). The story ran statewide, including dailies in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Mason City, the Quad Cities, Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Sioux City and Muscatine. The story received widespread Iowa television and radio coverage, and was also picked up by the Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe and Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Iowa Biotechnology Association Executive Director Doug Getter talks about the results of the Iowa Academic Survey. Alissa Jourdon of Kemin Industries. Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College. Kerry Koonce of Iowa Workforce Development.   Amanda Lower and Rhianna Harm, incoming seniors at the University of Northern Iowa.  Doug Getter speaks with reporters.   Cameras from WHO-13 (NBC) and KCCI-8 (CBS).