Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022
Seminar: Plant-regulated micro-ecosystems: Pitchers and leaves
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Promising Scientist Research Series to hear Dr. Kadeem J. Gilbert, assistant professor of plant biology at Michigan State University, discuss research into how plants have the potential to modify the environmental conditions on their leaf surfaces.
Hip Hop 101: Its Impact on Our World
The Reminders, a husband-wife hip hop duo, consists of Brussels, Belgium-born Big Samir and Queens, New York-born emcees and vocalist Aja Black. In this combo presentation and performance, Samir and Aja will guide attendees through the history of hip hop and its incredible influence in culture. This event will be in person and live streamed. It will NOT be recorded.
Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022
Lecture: Muslims of the Heartland
In "Muslims of the Heartland," Edward E. Curtis IV uncovers the long history of Muslims in a part of the country where many readers would not expect to find them -- including in Iowa, the home of the first purpose-built mosque in the United States. Hosted by ISU's religious studies program.
What Is Latinx? and Who Is Latinx?
The categories of race, gender, and sexuality continue to be the site of analysis for many higher education researchers, effectively filling the void of intersectional approaches to student development and learning theory. Yet, we still struggle with terminology that honors Latinx/a/o students' identities, let alone their intersections with systems of oppression.
Thursday, 03 Mar 2022
Provocations in Preservation: Interactive Data, Visualizations and Suppressed Narratives
Danielle S. Willkens, a designer, architectural historian and preservationist, will speak about her work with digital technologies to enliven archives, activate reality capture data and initiate preservation planning. She will show how these technologies can engage students, honor erased histories and spark critical conversations about memory and meaning. Her lecture is part of the 2021-2022 College of Design Lecture Series.
Lecture: The Search for the Fountain of Youth
Aging is the leading risk factor associated with diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and frailty. The common marmoset, a small nonhuman primate, offers a number of advantages for aging and healthspan research. They have a fast maturation and short life span compared with more commonly used larger nonhuman primate models.
Friday, 04 Mar 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Sam Schmidt
"Innovation Starts in Your Garage," Sam Schmidt, founder of Above Par Tech, a technology service provider specializes in GPS sprayer technology used in the golf and turf market. The products Above Par Tech offers have proven to decrease golf course pesticide and fertilizer use by up to 20% by eliminating sprayer overlap and decreasing the amount of spray that does not reach the target areas.
Seminar: VasoMyo Crosstalk (VMC) in Health and Disease
Join this seminar to hear Dr. Tim Gavin, Professor and Department Head at Purdue University discuss the VasoMyo Crosstalk in health and disease.
Monday, 07 Mar 2022
Seminar: Cold Tolerance in Moringa oleifera Lam.
Hear visiting graduate student Tassia Santos Neri Soares discuss the work into determining the cold tolerance of Moringa oleifera Lam., the fast-growing tree recognized for it's many uses.
Lecture: The ISU Chemist Who Saved the Manhattan Project
"Wilhelm's Way: The Inspiring Story of the ISU Chemist Who Saved the Manhattan Project," author and scholar Teresa Wilhelm Waldof is the world's leading expert on the Ames Project section of the Manhattan Project and the granddaughter of Dr. Harley Wilhelm, co-founder of the Ames Laboratory on the Iowa State University campus. A book-signing will be held after the event.
Tuesday, 08 Mar 2022
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
"Navigating Student Loan Repayment as a Higher Education Professional," Chad Olson, associate drector, Student Financial Aid, and Isaac Ehlers, financial literacy advisor, Student Financial Success office. Learn about the various federal student loan repayment programs and forgiveness options.
Innovation 101: Student Innovation Center maker spaces
Virtual event: The Digital Media Shop is one of our most asked about Makers Spaces in the Student Innovation Center. Learn what is available to use and how to get trained on all of the equipment in these labs.
Seminar: Drosophila as a platform for discovering exercise mimetics
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Seminar Series to hear Dr. Robert Wessells, associate professor from Wayne State University, discuss research using Drosophila as a model for adaptations to endurance exercise and the possible use of exercise-induced mimetic molecules as a way to treat chronic diseases that prevent high-intensity exercise.