Thursday, 28 Oct 2021
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.
Seminar: Uniform Turán density
Join this Discrete Math Seminar to hear Samuel Mohr, postdoc at the Faculty of Informatics of Masaryk University, discuss the concept of uniform Turán densities, present a way to obtain lower bounds using color schemes, and give a glimpse of the proof for determining a uniform Turán density.
The Bee Squad: Understanding and Improving Pollinator Health in Iowa
The 2021 Rossmann Manatt Seminar will highlight some of the research work done on bee health/pollinator conservation and will include short video contributions about student projects funded by through this program. Amy Toth is a Professor in the Departments of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology and Entomology at Iowa State University; she researches the mechanisms and evolution of insect sociality, using paper wasps and honey bees.
Webinar: Nanovaccine Institute series
"Organoid as a New Platform to Develop Oral Vaccines and Nanomedicines," Qun Wang, Iowa State chemical and biological engineering.
Innovator Readiness Hardest Skills Series: Navigating Differences
The Navigating Difference session is designed to help ISU students understand what to consider when working with diverse audiences. Become more aware of your own personal and organizational cultures and examine how your personal and organizational cultures affect your ability to work across difference in both negative and positive ways. This circuit will be led by Gayle Coon, ISU Extension and Outreach.
Navigating Differences Training
Gayle Coon, ISU Extension, will lead a condensed training on navigating differences in the workplace and on campus. This training is part of the Student Innovation Center's Innovator Readiness "Hardest Skills" training series, and is open to the entire ISU community. https://sictr.iastate.edu/innovation-programs/innovation-circuits/innovator-readiness/
Cyclone Cinema: A Quiet Place 2
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Concert: Elizabeth Moen
Elizabeth Moen lures you in with her sultry and intoxicating voice and, paired with her introspective lyrics echoing both bitter and sweet, Moen's music will then both captivate and stay with you. Hailing from the small town of Vinton, Iowa, Elizabeth taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager. She has toured throughout the US and Europe, both headlining and as support for artists.
Trumpism and the Republican Party: What's Next?
Michael Steele is an attorney, political commentator, and former legislator. He was the first African American to be the chair of the national Republican Party (2009-2011). Mr. Steele will discuss how President Trump's loss in 2020 and continued influence are affecting the state and national Republican parties. 2021 Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science
Friday, 29 Oct 2021
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Surprise, Pivot, Scale
"Surprise, Pivot, Scale," Laura Rowley, an empathetic and strategic storyteller with wide-ranging experience building content that drives business goals. An award-winning journalist and author, Laura held editorial and executive roles at CNN, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! and Meredith Corporation. She is currently director of content for SitusAMC, a New York-based global technology and services firm, focused on real estate finance.
Surprise, Pivot, Scale
Laura Rowley is an empathetic and strategic storyteller with wide-ranging experience building content that drives business goals. An award-winning journalist and author, she is currently Director of Content for SitusAMC, a New York-based global technology and services firm, focused on real estate finance. This is part of the ISU Student Innovation Center noon talks. Attend @ SICTR or via Zoom. For details, go to https://sictr.iastate.edu/
Seminar: Polarimetric Radar Sensors for Detection of Power Lines in Strong Clutter Background
High voltage powerlines and their supporting towers are considered a major safety hazard for helicopters and other low-flying aircrafts. Discussion on how to prevent such accidents.
Seminar: A computational modeling framework to assess the effects of carbon fiber bracing on ankle joint function and contact mechanics
Join this webinar to hear from Dr. Donald Anderson, Professor of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation from the University of Iowa Health Care, discuss research into addressing post-traumatic osteoarthritis mobility-related impairment.
Monsters in the M-Shop
The University Library will close out Open Access week with two public domain movie showings in the M-Shop. The science fiction films include "Wasp Woman" (1959) and "A Trip to the Moon" (1902). The first 10 audience members in costume will receive a $5 ISU Dining gift card. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.
Volleyball vs. West Virginia
Iowa State Volleyball vs. West Virginia.
Cyclone Cinema: A Quiet Place 2
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Saturday, 30 Oct 2021
Young Entrepreneur Convention
The Young Entrepreneur Convention offers insight and motivation from founders and entrepreneurs who have "been there and done that" in establishing a business from the ground up.
Swimming vs. Nebraska
Iowa State vs. Nebraska.
Volleyball vs. West Virginia
Iowa State Volleyball vs. West Virginia.
Cyclone Cinema: A Quiet Place 2
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Performance: Straight No Chaser
"Back in the High Life Tour," Straight No Chaser emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide.
Sunday, 31 Oct 2021
Family-friendly Trick or Treat
A fun, safe and family-friendly opportunity for children (grades preK-8) and their families to get in the spirt of Halloween. Sorority and fraternity chapters will have games to play and lots of candy to take home. Tables will be spaced out to provide a fun and safe atmosphere; face coverings are welcome. Children, family members, and participants are encouraged to wear costumes.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: A Quiet Place 2
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Monday, 01 Nov 2021
CyThx at ISU Recognition Project (Nov. 1-30)
To celebrate effective teaching, advising, and mentoring, the #CyThx recognition project invites Cyclones to share, "Who makes you feel like a valued member of the ISU community?"
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to The SHOP (Students Helping our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger, advocate, and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available. Drop in anytime Monday-Friday 2-9pm or Saturday 10am-4pm.
Seminar: Effects of low stakes quizzing on student learning in plant identification courses
Join this in-person seminar to hear Iowa State University Grad student Sammie Lyle discuss an introductory research proposal to outline Master's research in horticulture education.
Seminar: Effects of smooth crabgrass and white clover populations on athletic field safety
Join this in-person seminar to hear Iowa State University Grad student Thomas Donelan discuss the research plan to determine what the population threshold of smooth crabgrass and white clover is to limit the risks associated with controlling each species and ensuring turf quality of an athletic field.
Seminar: Quantifying growth and development of spring radishes under controlled environments
Join this in-person seminar to hear Iowa State University Grad student Ryan Niepagen discuss research into the feasibility or and rationale for growing spring radishes under controlled environments at a commercial scale using traditional hydroponic methods.
Tuesday, 02 Nov 2021
Mecca and the Hajj under Quarantine from Cholera to COVID-19
In light of our current global crisis with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its role in Saudi Arabia's difficult decision to dramatically restrict hajj, umrah, and tourism travel in 2020 and 2021, the relevance of Mecca's pandemic past raises urgent new questions for understanding the present and future of pilgrimage management and even wider questions of mass mobility, tourism, travel restrictions, and border management.