Wednesday, 02 Feb 2022
Workshop: Genealogy 101
"Genealogy 101: Researching Your Family History," learn what resources are available through the ISU Library, Ames Public Library, and other local history organizations. Registration required for in-person and online seats.
Tuesday, 08 Feb 2022
Workshop: Introduction to Patent Searching
Learn the basics of patent searching: the key components of patent documents that are useful for searching, types of patent search (and when you really do need a lawyer), free search tools, and basic strategies for finding relevant patents. Registration required.
Wednesday, 16 Feb 2022
Workshop: Intro to Data Management Plans
Learn basic concepts and tools for better data management and will demonstrate why data management plans are an important part of the research planning process. Registration required.
Thursday, 17 Feb 2022
Virtual Forum: Open Scholar Cafe
Open Scholar Cafes are online monthly meetings for the ISU community to talk #OpenResearch. All experience levels are welcome, and each forum will cover a new topic of interest. Join us to learn, talk, and collaborate. Registration is free.
Wednesday, 23 Feb 2022
Online workshop: Intro to Free and Open Course Materials
Learn about open educational resources (OER), free course materials that instructors can use in place of expensive textbooks and adapt to fit their course's needs. Registration required.