Thursday, 01 Oct 2020
Online meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. The meeting will be held online via Webex and is open to the public.
Greenlee School Futures Forum
"10 Powerful Ways to Catch Employers' Attention & Launch a Strong Career," Drew Harden, president and co-founder of Blue Compass. Become more interesting to potential employers and gain more traction as you start your new career. Learn networking, interviewing and social media practices to help you stand out, as well as on-the-job behavior to enable you to add great value and impress your manager. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Documentary screening and panel discussion: Picture A Scientist
Screening of the 2020 film is followed by a panel discussion of ADVANCE leaders from the four institutions of the ADVANCE Midwest Partnership: Iowa State, North Dakota State, Western Michigan and Michigan Tech.
Friday, 02 Oct 2020
Innovators Forum: Tony Sardella
A live, moderated conversation with Tony Sardella, founder and vice chairman of evolve24, a leader in big data, predictive analytics and strategic decision-making. Sardella also holds an adjunct professor position in the Olin Business School at Washington University, St. Louis, and was inducted as a Laureate of the Smithsonian Institute for his social and economic impact in the field of science and technology. Registration required.
Innovation Workshop: Creating Innovation Strategy Using Narrative-Based Design Methods
Associate professor of English Abram Anders will introduce narrative-based design methods that support a human-centered approach to creating an innovation strategy and communicating it through mindsets and practices that can impact behavior and performance. Participants will use these methods to explore opportunities and envision innovation strategies for adaptive leadership at ISU.
Saturday, 03 Oct 2020
Football
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Thursday, 08 Oct 2020
Web talk: Preparing Effective Award Nominations
Kirsten Abel, faculty honors and awards coordinator in the office of the senior vice president and provost, will share the best practices of successful nominations and how to avoid the most common errors and pitfalls in your preparation.
Celebration: National Campus Sustainablity Month - Energy Efficiency
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, one of three events celebrating National Campus Sustainability Month and sustainability efforts and achievements at ISU. FREE bike tune-ups, herb and edible flower seeds and compostable planters to all attendees (while supplies last) and the opportunity to earn additional sustainability prizes through a virtual BINGO challenge!
IRB Basics: Protecting Human Research Subjects
This is the second session of a three-part series that looks more indepth at components of the IRB submission process. Participants will discuss risk in human subjects research and approaches for minimizing or mitigating risk. We'll also examine confidentiality and data security measures to protect research subjects.
Webinar: How to Engage in Healthy Conflict
Facilitated by Rosemarie Roberts, Connecticut College, this program is part of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity's core curriculum. Use Iowa State's institutional center membership to activate a free membership and register for this event.
Curator's Exploration of A New World: 600 BCE - 600 CE
Step back into the ancient world and learn about works of art on exhibition from the permanent collection and what they can tell us about life in centuries past.
Friday, 09 Oct 2020
Innovators Forum: Thomas Stuermer
A live, moderated conversation with Thomas Stuermer, global managing director of the Google Business Group at Accenture. The alum has 25+ years of experience at the global professional services company, now focusing on digital marketing, cloud solutions, AI/Data, and industry vertical solutions. Registration required.
Saturday, 10 Oct 2020
Smart Start workshop
A "crash course" workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn various topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration and operations. Topics will be presented by local business professionals. Register for one or both sessions.
SCRATCH: A Moving Image Sketch Workshop
Practice experimental film techniques and learn how to alter film to create new stories and meanings in this hands-on workshop.
Homecoming: Football vs. Texas Tech
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020
Faculty development web talk: Navigating the Public Classroom
University counsel Michael Norton will provide a review of the current environment and its implications for freedom of speech and academic freedom.
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
Engage in dialogue with representatives from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as they share their thoughts, insights, and experiences with engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion work on campus.
Thursday, 15 Oct 2020
Celebration: National Campus Sustainablity Month - Food
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, one of three events celebrating National Campus Sustainability Month and sustainability efforts and achievements at ISU. FREE herb and edible flower seeds and compostable planters to all attendees (while supplies last) and the opportunity to earn additional sustainability prizes through a virtual BINGO challenge!
Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Office of the Vice President for Research Faculty Research Orientation
New faculty will have an opportunity to meet and network with their peers and learn about the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and its role in supporting faculty research careers.
Innovators Forum: Alaina Money-Garman
A live, moderated conversation with Alaina Money-Garman, CEO of Garman Homes and Fresh Paint at Garman Homes. The homebuilder and speaker also authors the award-winning blog, "Build Like a Girl." Registration required.
Reading and Interpreting a Request for Proposal
In this session you will learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting agency guidelines and specific calls for proposals. We will discuss information commonly found in sponsor guidelines and tips and tricks for common mistakes.
Sunday, 18 Oct 2020
Photo Transfers on Fabric Class with Judy Lemish
Learn how to use freezer paper and an inkjet printer to transfer your images onto fabric. The process is pretty simple when you have the right tools and hints. Experiment with a few prints, then take your favorite and turn it into an art piece with stitching and embellishments. Judy will share some embroidery techniques, and you can go through our stash of trim, fabric scraps, buttons, and beads to find the perfect additions to your textile.
Monday, 19 Oct 2020
Go Further Girls STEM Conference
An online conference for female-identifying students (this includes those who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.) in grades 8-10 to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and careers, and to interact with female-identifying STEM role models. Prerecorded and live sessions available.
Gallery Chat: Interpreting the G Nome Project
Three faculty members with different perspectives will discuss the iconic work of G Nome Project by Andrew Leicester.
Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020
Go Further Girls STEM Conference
An online conference for female-identifying students (this includes those who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.) in grades 8-10 to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and careers, and to interact with female-identifying STEM role models. Prerecorded and live sessions available.
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020
Go Further Girls STEM Conference
An online conference for female-identifying students (this includes those who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.) in grades 8-10 to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and careers, and to interact with female-identifying STEM role models. Prerecorded and live sessions available.
Virtual Symposium: Open Science and Scholarship
Share stories with peers, commiserate research-based frustrations, and make connections with other researchers at Iowa State in this virtual discussion space. Whether you are an early career researcher or an established expert, come share your story. Register in advance.
Post-Award Actions 101
Learn the basics about post-award actions and the most frequently asked questions. We'll talk about how to request a PI change, who can submit a no-cost extension request, who really needs to sign a revised Goldsheet, and other useful information about budgeting and managing award changes. Our goal is to help you learn how to save time and navigate these processes quickly and efficiently.
Thursday, 22 Oct 2020
Go Further Girls STEM Conference
An online conference for female-identifying students (this includes those who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.) in grades 8-10 to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and careers, and to interact with female-identifying STEM role models. Prerecorded and live sessions available.
Celebration: National Campus Sustainablity Month - Earth Day 50.5
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, one of three events celebrating National Campus Sustainability Month and sustainability efforts and achievements at ISU. FREE herb and edible flower seeds and compostable planters to all attendees (while supplies last) and the opportunity to earn additional sustainability prizes through a virtual BINGO challenge!