Author: Troy Rutter

Encourage students to apply for the Data Science for the Public Good Summer 2024 Program

Iowa State University is now accepting applications for the Data Science for the Public Good (DSPG) Summer 2024 Young Scholars Program. This exceptional opportunity bridges multiple disciplines, and we would like your support in informing potential candidates. The program is uniquely inclusive, welcoming students from all fields of study. Past participants have ranged from history … Continue reading Encourage students to apply for the Data Science for the Public Good Summer 2024 Program

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Register for the Spring Research & Innovation Roundtable March 8

Iowa State University’s Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting its next Research & Innovation Roundtable (RIR) event this spring. Faculty across campus – from applied and social scientists to humanists and Extension specialists – are invited to explore big and bold ideas that could grow into large interdisciplinary research initiatives. Topic: Community … Continue reading Register for the Spring Research & Innovation Roundtable March 8

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CELT recommendations for syllabus language about AI

Looking for guidance on how to talk to students about using AI? Check out CELT resources, including the following: Include information in the syllabus and on assignments, particularly if there is variability in when or how much AI use is allowable. As AI tools become increasingly embedded in existing technologies, students may be in situations … Continue reading CELT recommendations for syllabus language about AI

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Upcoming Workday Student Change

What’s Changing Automated Prerequisite Confirmation During Registration. Prerequisites will be checked and tracked through an automated software process before course enrollment is permitted. Pre-Workday Prerequisites are manually checked after a student registers for courses. Students are notified afterward if they did not meet a prerequisite and have to adjust their registration. With Workday Student Prerequisites … Continue reading Upcoming Workday Student Change

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Save the Date: ISU Symposium on AI and the Arts and Humanities, March 21-22, 2024

A symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and the arts and humanities to take place March 21st and 22nd of 2024 here at Iowa State University. The symposium is part of a larger, University-wide strategic initiative on AI and the humanities and advances the hypothesis that building machines that act like people is a quintessentially humanistic … Continue reading Save the Date: ISU Symposium on AI and the Arts and Humanities, March 21-22, 2024

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ISU ITS team requests research technology input

Iowa State’s information technology services team (ITS) is asking for input on the computing technology needs for research. Faculty and staff involved in research are encouraged to take a 10-15 minute survey: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0eb5QTeMLbALfNk. The survey is open from Oct 31-Nov. 14.

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Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market to be held December 1

The Pappajohn Center, in collaboration with Iowa State University Winterfest, will be hosting the Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market on December 1st from 3:30-7:30 pm. The event will be held on central campus and will be a market event where current students and alumni will sell their handmade goods and services as we celebrate the … Continue reading Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market to be held December 1

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2nd Annual S.H.O.P. food donation drive

The Professional and Scientific Council has its 2nd annual food donation drive for S.H.O.P., a food pantry for Iowa State students. The donation goal this year is 4,000 pounds, and the monetary donation is $1,000. Monetary donations can be through payroll deductions or checks. Drop-off locations for the donations from November 1 – December 1 … Continue reading 2nd Annual S.H.O.P. food donation drive

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Nominations for 2023 Professional & Scientific Council CYtation Awards now open

The P&S CYtation Awards were designed to recognize dedicated Professional & Scientific employees. In this time of doing more with less, a simple way to show your appreciation to your staff member, coworker, or someone you’ve worked closely with is to nominate them for a CYtation Award! The nomination process has been streamlined (no letter … Continue reading Nominations for 2023 Professional & Scientific Council CYtation Awards now open

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Important information about university compliance with the Textbook Requirement of HEOA

Instructors are urged to review important information from the Office of the Provost, regarding the university’s requirements for the course material adoption process, which includes: HEOA compliance and deadlines with the Iowa State University Book Store Course material affordability initiatives Student financial aid for textbooks and course materials Content provider contracts to protect students & … Continue reading Important information about university compliance with the Textbook Requirement of HEOA