Monday, 18 Sep 2017
Entomology Seminar
"BugGuide.net in an age of artificial intelligence," John VanDyk, ISU entomology.
Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017
STEMpathy: Valued qualities of STEM professionals in the modern age
Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, endowed Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Thursday, 21 Sep 2017
Farewell Reception for Peter Lundeen
A celebration of Peter's time at Iowa State as an agricultural specialist with the soybean breeding team and previously with the Plant Pathology Department.
SEMINAR: State of Department
Kendall Lamkey, Chair of the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University.
Friday, 22 Sep 2017
Soil Erosion and Conservation in Northeast China
Contour tillage, earth bank and level bench terraces were used to slow overland surface water flow and increase water infiltration time. No-till, basin-till and zonal-till are also applied to control soil erosion. Using these measure, have had a positive soil conservation effect in Northeast China. This may provide valuable information to support soil erosion control for other similar Mollisol regions.
Business pitch competition
Watch 16 participants deliver 90-second business pitches to three judges, in hopes of winning a $900 prize. Part of Agricultural Entrepreneurship Week.
Ag Entrepreneurship info fair
Learn about Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative programs, including the entrepreneurial studies minor, travel opportunities, the student incubator and the National Agri-Marketing Association. Part of Agricultural Entrepreneurship Week.
NREM Seminar
"Wood-Rich Rivers: A Scarce Resource," Ellen Wohl, geosciences, Colorado State University.
Saturday, 23 Sep 2017
Entrepreneur roundtable
"Welcome to the PIT (People Impacting Tomorrow): Entrepreneur Roundtable." Have dinner and conversations with key entrepreneurs, influencers and business builders. Registration is required.
Lecture: Frontiers of Ag Opportunity
"Are We Ready? The Frontiers of Ag Opportunity," Jay Lehr, science director at the Heartland Institute think tank.