Friday, 21 Feb 2014
CANCELED: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Mapping Faults in Subducting Slabs: Implications for Deep Earthquake Mechanics" by Linda Warren, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014
Training for EH&S Laboratory Safety Contacts
In this new course, laboratory safety contacts will learn about EH&S resources and contacts, and have the chance to network with other safety contacts. Register online.
Chinese Students/American Classrooms: The Way Forward
Chinese students face a variety of academic and cultural adjustments and a recent upsurge in enrollment numbers has left many faculty feeling inadequately trained to meet this challenge. Join a panel of international educators and students as we discuss research-based best practices to support the way forward for Chinese students inside and outside of your classroom.
PSI: A New Model for Success
Director Patrick Schnable will share a new research focus and funding model for the Plant Sciences Institute and describe a new Faculty Fellows program. This meeting will gauge interest in a future workshop series to bring together plant scientists, computational scientists, engineers and others to explore research challenges and solutions in the area of phenomics.
Symposium on Sustainability
Celebrating Iowa State's gold international sustainability certification achievement and gives a vision of the next goals in our collective journey toward a sustainable future. The half-day event will feature panel presentations and open discussion focused on the University's efforts, accomplishments, and goals related to sustainability in operations, academics, and the overall student experience.
Sustainapalooza 2014
Join The Green Umbrella, Live Green!, and the Council on Sustainability for the third annual Sustainapalooza. An event focused on green and sustainable initiatives, accomplishments, and opportunities at Iowa State and in the Ames community. Refreshments and sustainability-themed giveaways included.
Climate Preparedness and Resilient Cities: What It Means in Iowa
Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie was one of eight U.S. mayors recently appointed to the State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. Part of the 2014 Symposium on Sustainability
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!