Tuesday, 22 May 2012
GIS Short Course: Spatial Exploration of the 2010 Census
In this one-day, hands-on workshop, professional planners will learn to work with data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the American Community Survey, and a third party using geographic information systems (GIS). The course will be presented by Monica Haddad, associate professor of community and regional planning and ISU Extension GIS specialist. It is sponsored by the Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association (Iowa APA).
Workshop: Ion Torrent sequencing technology
ISU's Genomic Technologies Facility now offers Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing service. This workshop will introduce the technology, and will be followed by a viewing of Ion Torrent's "Ion Bus" (noon-3 p.m.), parked on the south side of the Carver Co-Lab. RSVPs are requested to gtfstaff@iastate.edu for either the workshop or bus viewing (where a pizza lunch will be served).
ISU Retirees Spring Picnic
Are you planning to retire between now and August 31? If so, the ISU Retirees Association invites you and your spouse/friend to its annual spring picnic. Activities include wine tasting, a meal prepared by B Fabulous BBQ and musical entertainment by Dusty Chords. Please register online at http://cyspace.isualum.org/springpicnic by May 18.
Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott
Learn the process of sculpting glass beads by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch.
Drawing with Sara Merritt
Take this opportunity to learn and develop drawing skills, whether you are a beginner who likes to doodle or an artist with experience.
Wheel Pottery with Vamsi Andalam
A multi-level class for both beginners and those with basic experience.