Monday, 09 May 2011
13th annual Learning Communities Institute
All Learning Community teams, including faculty, staff, graduate assistants and peer mentors, are encouraged to attend. Lunch is included; online registration is requested.
Symposium: Origins of Obesity
"Origins of Obesity: Maternal, Epigenetic and Lifestyle Factors." The symposium is focused on research exploring factors that may play a role in the genesis of obesity including maternal, epigenetic and lifestyle factors, and understanding how they integrate to develop comprehensive and effective, intervention and prevention strategies for obesity and related chronic disease.
Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
"The Role of Physical Activitity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity," Steven Blair, University of South Carolina. Blair, a professor of exercise science, epidemiology and biostatistics at USC's School of Public Health, is a recognized authority on exercise and its health benefits.
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Symposium: Origins of Obesity
"Origins of Obesity: Maternal, Epigenetic and Lifestyle Factors." The symposium is focused on research exploring factors that may play a role in the genesis of obesity including maternal, epigenetic and lifestyle factors, and understanding how they integrate to develop comprehensive and effective, intervention and prevention strategies for obesity and related chronic disease.
CANCELED: STEM Education Collaboration Coffee
The collaboration coffee has been canceled.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Symposium: Origins of Obesity
"Origins of Obesity: Maternal, Epigenetic and Lifestyle Factors." The symposium is focused on research exploring factors that may play a role in the genesis of obesity including maternal, epigenetic and lifestyle factors, and understanding how they integrate to develop comprehensive and effective, intervention and prevention strategies for obesity and related chronic disease.
Open forum: Merry Rankin
"Update to ISU Sustainability and Green Initiatives," Merry Rankin, ISU sustainability director. Bring your questions and your lunch. Sponsored by the P&S Council.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Alumni Days
Alumni Days honors graduates of 1961 or earlier. Attendees can connect with former classmates, take tours, and attend special events.
Grade Reports on AccessPlus
Reported grades can be viewed on AccessPlus.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Emerald Ash Borer, It's Here!" by Mark Shour, ISU Extension entomologist.
MBA informational lunch
Learn more about ISU's MBA program. Lunch is provided. Email Jenny Reitano if you'd like to attend.
Retirement reception: John Mayfield
Mayfield is a professor in the department of genetics, development and cell biology.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Nebraska.
Object Lessons
The University Museums Collection includes objects made of a variety of materials including glass, ceramic, wood, ivory, and paper. Join Allison Juull, collections manager, as she demonstrates proper object handling techniques and invites you to get up close and personal with permanent collection objects. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Friday, 13 May 2011
Alumni Days
Alumni Days honors graduates of 1961 or earlier. Attendees can connect with former classmates, take tours, and attend special events.
Workshop: Blackboard user group
Learn how to integrate digital content into Blackboard Learn.
Retirement symposium: Richard Larock
Larock, a Distinguished Professor in chemistry, is retiring. A series of scientific lectures will honor his contributions to the university and to the field of chemistry. The university community is invited to come and go from the various lectures. The symposium continues May 14.
Michael Sieleman Book Signing
Join us for an author signing with Michael Sieleman and his book "Hippie From Iowa."
Keynote: Symposium on the Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science
"Climate Shift: Clear Vision for the Next Decade of Public Debate," Matthew Nisbet, American University, Washington, DC. Matthew Nisbet is a social scientist who studies strategic communication in policymaking and public affairs, focusing on debates over science, the environment and public health.
Saturday, 14 May 2011
Alumni Days
Brunch at the Knoll for Alumni Days participants, hosted by President and Mrs. Geoffroy and the ISU Foundation.
Retirement symposium: Richard Larock
Larock, a Distinguished Professor in chemistry, is retiring. A series of scientific lectures will honor his contributions to the university and to the field of chemistry. The university community is invited to come and go from the various lectures. The symposium opens May 13.
Symposium: The Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies
"The Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies." Drawing upon research in both humanities and social science disciplines, four local and national experts build upon Iowa State's expertise in science communication by presenting and discussing new research that explores the ethical considerations of science communication within policymaking through an interdisciplinary conversation. Registration required.
Debating Science: Ethics Education and Deliberation - Dane Scott
Dane Scott, University of Montana. Part of the Summer Symposium on the Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies.
Class: Insect Origami
While the paper crane may be the most popular origami sculpture, scorpions, butterflies, and praying mantids are much more fun! Join Nathan Brockman, our Butterfly Wing Curator and Entomologist and learn how to use the art of Japanese paper folding to create several origami insects to take home.
Story Time with Interrupting Chicken
Join us for our May Story Time featuring Interrupting Chicken.
Ethics and Risk Communication - Paul Thompson
Professor Thompson is the author of 13 books and editions, such as The Spirit of the Soil: Agriculture and Environmental Ethics; The Ethics of Aid and Trade; Food Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective, and co-editor of The Agrarian Roots of Pragmatism. He has served on many national and international committees on agricultural biotechnology and contributed to the National Research Council report The Environmental Effects of...
Frames versus Narratives: A Framework for Ethical Articulation in Science Communication - Michael Dahlstrom
Michael Dahlstrom is assistant professor in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State. Part of theSummer Symposium on the Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies.
Civic Education About Climate Change: Opinion-Leaders, Communication Infrastructure, and Participatory Culture - Matthew Nisbet
Matthew Nisbet is a social scientist who studies strategic communication in policymaking and public affairs, focusing on debates over science, the environment and public health. His keynote address is titled "Climate Shift: Clear Vision for the Next Decade of Public Debate." Nisbet will present the findings of a study of the financial resources, strategies, and communication activities of environmental groups and scientists working to...