Tuesday, 03 Apr 2018
TedxIowaStateUniversity
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxIowaStateUniversity, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxIowaStateUniversity event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
Wednesday, 04 Apr 2018
NEH Regional Workshop on Digital Humanities
A regional gathering of digital humanists, with a presentation by Elizabeth Tran, senior program officer in the Office of Digital Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
3-Part Series: Sketchnoting for Visual Note Taking and more
"Sketchnoting for Everyone - Deepen learning with visual notetaking." Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design will show you the essentials of Sketchnoting, a pattern-based notetaking strategy that actively engages learners.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
Thursday, 05 Apr 2018
Good Teaching Counts: What ISU Does with Student Evaluations
Amy Slagell (Associate Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences), Kristen Constant (Chair, Materials Science and Engineering), and Elena Karpova (Professor, Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management) will share with you what actually happens to student evaluations of teaching.
Beyond the Text: Rare Books as Artifacts
Trace the transition from manuscript to print culture evidenced in early books and manuscript leaves from the library's rare books collection. Participants will learn to identify unique features of hand-press era books and have the opportunity to explore a book from the collection to discover its history. Preregistration is required through Learn@ISU. Keyword:LIB. Let us know if you require accommodation.
Shameless Self-Promotion: Intro to Professional and Academic Networking
Start preparing for your career! This workshop will cover various tools and websites to help you build and manage your online presence. We'll cover the differences between and best uses for different networking sites (LinkedIn, Research Gate and Academia.edu) and how to make you and your work visible for peers and potential employers. Preregistration required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword:LIB. Let us know if you require accommodation.
Friday, 06 Apr 2018
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Monday, 09 Apr 2018
Workshop: Supporting and Managing Staff
This session highlights ISU policies and procedures, and provides valuable resources to help faculty manage and support their research staffs, including post docs and graduate assistants. Register via Learn@ISU by April 6.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2018
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
National Science Foundation CAREER Grant Workshop
Writing a successful National Science Foundation CAREER proposal requires clear articulation of long-term research and education goals that are cohesive and well integrated. Kelvin Chu, an Iowa State federal relations consultant and former NSF program director, will offer an overview of best practices for NSF CAREER submissions and answer questions about the submission process.
Thursday, 12 Apr 2018
2-Part Series: Sketchnoting - Planning a Research Poster
"Sketchnoting - Planning a Research Poster." Make your posters more accessible with this vibrant visual story-telling tool. Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, will introduce basic visual strategies to compose research posters based on design thinking methodologies.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
Getting Started with LaTeX
LaTeX is a powerful typesetting language often used for writing theses, dissertations, or peer-reviewed journal articles. Unlike a traditional word processor, files are written in a markup language and then run through LaTeX to apply the formatting. This allows authors to focus on their document's content, not its appearance. Preregistration required. Register through Learn @ISU. Keyword:LIB. Let us know if you require accommodation.
Friday, 13 Apr 2018
Inclusive Classroom Faculty Development Workshop
This faculty workshop includes pre-workshop online learning modules and an interactive face-to-face workshop focused on creating an inclusive classroom environment.
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018
Workshop: Best Practices for a Successful IRB Submission
This four-part series looks more closely at the various components of the IRB submission process. In this session you will learn about best practices and receive tips for ensuring a smooth IRB review process.
Training: Spotting Severe Storms
This workshop is offered by Environmental Health and Safety for all university employees and students, and is especially encouraged those who work outdoors. Register via Learn@ISU.
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018
Workshop: Emotional intelligence
Session one of a two-part series. High-energy, interactive conversation that fosters awareness about how to be smarter with feelings. Learn how to be more intentional and purposeful with emotions so you can impact workplace outcomes. Session one will define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and explore why EQ matters.
Friday, 20 Apr 2018
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Monday, 23 Apr 2018
Orientation: Key Travel
One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Key Travel, will host an orientation session six times April 23-25. The session includes a demo of Key Travel's online booking tool. No registration is required.
Workshop: Sponsor-Specific Proposal Development
In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA-NIFA requirements including IDC limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms.
Tuesday, 24 Apr 2018
Orientation: Key Travel
One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Key Travel, will host an orientation session six times April 23-25. The session includes a demo of Key Travel's online booking tool. No registration is required. It will be repeated at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. today.
Workshop: Human Research Basics Series
"Human Research Basics: Best Practices for a Successful IRB Submission." This four-part series looks more closely at the various components of the IRB submission process. In this session, you'll get tips for ensuring a smooth IRB review process.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018
Workshop: Sponsor-Specific Proposal Development
In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA-NIFA requirements including IDC limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms.
Orientation: Key Travel
One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Key Travel, will host an orientation session six times April 23-25. The session includes a demo of Key Travel's online booking tool. No registration is required. It will be repeated at 3 p.m. today.
Workshop: Emotional intelligence
Session two of a two-part series. High-energy, interactive conversation that fosters awareness about how to be smarter with feelings. Learn how to be more intentional and purposeful with emotions so you can impact workplace outcomes. Session two will expand on session one with labeling and validating emotions; creating strategies and techniques to implement and increase EQ.
Thursday, 26 Apr 2018
Online event: Inclusive Teaching in Mathematics and Informatics
Student and professor demographics in mathematics and informatics show that, like other STEM fields, women remain underrepresented as both learners and instructors. In this panel of current and future faculty and undergraduate students will discuss how identity intersects with instruction in these two fields.