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Register now for ISCORE 2021 | March 3-5, 2021

Registration is now open for the ISCORE 2021 (Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity) conference. Conference organizers look forward to members of the Iowa State community virtually gathering for this important event. Conference details Preconference: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 The preconference is open to Iowa State faculty and staff. Full Conference: Thursday and Friday, … Continue reading Register now for ISCORE 2021 | March 3-5, 2021

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Upcoming Innovation events for students, faculty and staff

The following events in the Student Innovation Center are forthcoming. Links are provided for additional information and quick registration. 1/28 CIRCUIT Orientation How to Innovate Frostline Soft Serve 6 Session Circuit, 2/11-3/18 at 5:00 p.m. Kent Corporation Additional information and registration 1/29 FLAGSHIP: 12:00 p.m. Disruptive Innovation with Leyla Acaroglu, Founder Disrupt Design and Unschool … Continue reading Upcoming Innovation events for students, faculty and staff

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Nominate experts to serve on the Committee to Advise the U.S. Global Change Research Program

The Committee to Advise the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP or Program) provides ongoing and focused advice to the USGCRP by convening key thought leaders and decision makers at semiannual meetings, providing strategic advice, reviewing draft plans for the Program, and serving as a portal to relevant activities from across the National Academies. The … Continue reading Nominate experts to serve on the Committee to Advise the U.S. Global Change Research Program

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Students can apply for the Data Science for Public Good Young Scholars program

Iowa State University is hosting a 10-week Data Science for the Public Good Young Scholars Program in summer 2021. It is an opportunity for undergraduates from any Iowa college or university, to spend the summer at Iowa State learning the tools of data science and how to use them to address pressing, local problems in … Continue reading Students can apply for the Data Science for Public Good Young Scholars program

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Nominations for LAS Standing Committees due by February 15, 2021

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requests nominations of individuals who are interested in college-level committee service opportunities. Self-nominations are welcome. In order to have a strong pool of nominees/applicants and appropriate expertise and representation from all areas of the college, we seek nominees from every department. All members of the faculty with at … Continue reading Nominations for LAS Standing Committees due by February 15, 2021

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Upcoming faculty satisfaction surveys

Faculty will soon receive an invitation to fill out a Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) faculty satisfaction survey. Three separate surveys will be available in February for faculty members of all rank. Read more about the surveys, from the Office of the Vice President and Provost here.

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Congratulations to the COVID-19 Exceptional Effort Award winners in the LAS College

Congratulations to the 11 members of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who earned COVID-19 Exceptional Effort Awards. Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, these innovative and dedicated LAS faculty members, staff and graduate students made outstanding contributions to the Iowa State Community. Each award recipient stood out among an impressive deluge of … Continue reading Congratulations to the COVID-19 Exceptional Effort Award winners in the LAS College

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Employees needed again for COVID-19 testing, tracing and case investigation

To meet the need for COVID-19 testing, case investigation and contact tracing – the university is again asking for volunteers to break from their regular job responsibilities and serve in these important roles. Employees can choose to participate in this effort on a part-time basis while continuing their usual tasks or serve full-time if their … Continue reading Employees needed again for COVID-19 testing, tracing and case investigation