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Welcome back!

See you at these HSB events:

FredH Talks: January 21, 6:00pm
Werewolf Tourney: February 12, 8:00pm
ISU Men's BBall vs. Baylor Gamewatch: February 16, 7:30pm
Awkward Prom: February 26, 7:30-10:30pm
Game Show Night: March 8, 7:00pm
Human Foosball: April 2, 2:00pm
Amazing Race: April 16, 1:00pm

Spring Salons are being scheduled

As usual, the Salons are scheduled for 3:10pm on occasional Fridays in the Jischke lounge.  We hope you can join us!
February 26: Dr. Mark Hunacek, Math: "How Not to Use Mathematics in a Courtroom"
April 1: Dr. Carlton Basmajian, Community and Regional Planning: city planning with a historical lens

Apply to Run Kaleidoquiz!

Hello honors students! Here at KURE 88.5, we know that you guys love participating in the crazy madness that is Quickykwiz and Kaleidoquiz. Now, we have a new way for you to get involved with these fun events: planning and co-directing them! We are in search of Kaleidoquiz-loving students to help us plan KQ 2016 this spring and then begin co-directing the events Fall 2016. If you are interested in this position, please click HERE for more information about the position and to apply. If you plan to apply, or if you have any questions, please feel free to email kq@kure885.org.

Greetings from Harvard Forest!

We are offering an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research. 
Attached is a detailed program brochure as well as a few power point slides for presentation to interested students. 
The strict deadline for this program is February 5th, 2016 @ 11:59pm.

Applications are currently being accepted on-line and complete details are listed on our website.
 
Program dates for 2016 are May 23 – August 5, 2016.


 

Northwestern University Materials Research Undergraduate Experience - Summer 2016

 
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics and biomaterials.  While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 20 to August 19, 2016; Applications are due Feb. 15, 2016. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend, a travel allowance, and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm
 
If you have any questions, please contact us at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu
Save the Date for the Stupka Symposium

The Stupka planning committee is pleased to announce the upcoming 11th Annual Stupka Symposium, scheduled for April 7, 2016.  This is an event designed to encourage the interaction between students and faculty over the topics of research in biological and chemical sciences.
  • The POSTER SUBMISSION deadline is March 21
  • FREE REGISTRATION opens February 1
The Stupka Symposium is entirely organized and run by the undergraduate students in the Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology areas of study.  This event was the inspiration of Rob Stupka, an undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at Iowa State.  Rob tragically lost his life in the fall of 2005 before he was able to see the first symposium and the result of his work.  The symposium was dedicated to Rob and this annual event now bears his name in tribute.  For more information, see https://stupka.las.iastate.edu/.
Upper-Division Students: Write Better Personal Statements!

Got a scholarship possibility? Applying to an REU?  If you are getting ready to apply for summer research programs, internships or scholarships, you may want to get some pointers at the next SKILLZ workshop, Writing Personal Statements.  SKILLZ sessions were launched last year – workshops on topics Honors students told us they wanted to have. SKILLZ sessions are offered on a variety of topics and are open only to UHP members.

The personal statements workshop has two meetings: the first is about the components of personal statements and the second is used to practice editing techniques on a draft you’ll written in the week between. You need to attend both meetings.  The workshops will be held:
January 21 & 28 (both Thursdays)
                                                4:10 – 5:00 p.m.
                                                1151 Jischke   
If you’re a UHP member and want to participate in Writing Personal Statements, send an e-mail to Dana Schumacher, dschumac@iastate.edu, ASAP.  Enrollment is limited to 20.

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Needed: Spring People to People Career Fair Ambassadors

If you’re hoping to set yourself apart from other career fair attendees this Spring, we welcome you to apply to become a Spring People to People Career Fair Ambassador!

Career fair ambassadors are an essential part of making the career fair a success.  As a career fair ambassador, you would be assisting with a variety of career fair day needs, primarily catering to needs of the employers and students. You’ll be working in a cooperative, team based environment while developing personal leadership skills. Additionally, the career fair ambassador position offers the chance to connect with employers beyond the connections made by other attendees, and set yourself apart in the process!

The application link closes on January 24th! Log in to CyHire (www.cyhire.iastate.edu/students) and click “2016 Spring Ambassador Training (People to People)” under “Attend Events”.

The application process is simple!  We hope you’ll consider this exciting opportunity.

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Join an HSB Committee!

HSB has 4 Committees which are a great way to stay involved with the Honors Community! Meeting times are listed below, as well as contact information for the committee chairs if you have any questions.
 
Events: Mondays, 5-6pm 1155 Jischke
Co-Chairs: Bailey Banger, blbanger@iastate.edu; Eric Schnieders, e2913ric@iastate.edu
 
FHP: TBD, contact chair if interested
Chair: Spencer Roudabush, spencerr@iastate.edu
 
Outreach: Mondays, 7-8pm 1155 Jischke
Co-Chairs: James Xu, cnq365@iastate.edu; Will Hammel, wwhammel@iastate.edu
 
Philanthropy: TBD, contact chairs if interested
Co-Chairs: Ewan Shortess, shortess@iastate.edu; Michaela Craigmile, craig95@iastate.edu

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Spring Study Abroad Fair

The Study Abroad Center will be holding a Fair on Thursday, January 21 from 10:30-1:30pm in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Students who attend can expect to talk to representatives at over 40 tables about study abroad, international internships and volunteering, scholarships and financial aid. Students who attend and swipe in with their ISU ID Card will be entered for a chance to win study abroad scholarships!

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Tell 'Em What You Know!

Two upcoming events offer opportunities for you to share your work with a wider audience and to gain presentation experience. If you are involved in mentored research, think about submitting an application to:

Research in the Capitol will take place in the Rotunda of the Iowa Statehouse on March 28, 2016. Twenty undergraduate students each from ISU, UNI and UI will be chosen to display posters and discuss their research, highlighting the importance of undergraduate research to legislators, reporters, and top university administrators. Information about the submission process for prospective participants can be found at http://www.undergradresearch.iastate.edu/present/capitol.php. The submission deadline for Research in the Capitol is February 1, 2016.

ISU's 9th annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research & Creative Expression will take place in the Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The Symposium is a professionally-styled conference in which students make oral presentations supported by PowerPoint at faculty-moderated sessions or present a poster at the Poster Session from 3-5 p.m. on April 5. More information about the Symposium and the submission process for prospective participants can be found at http://www.undergradresearch.iastate.edu/symposium/. The submission deadline for the Symposium is February 12, 2016.

Want to know more?  Contact Svitlana Zbarska at undergradresearch@iastate.edu or 294-2064.

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Finding Your Way: Leadership on The Camino

Check out this once-in-a-lifetime class! This is a 3 credit Study Abroad course that focuses on the development of your personal leadership style through a 9-day pilgrimage hiking The Camino de Santiago in France and Spain. This course will be an in-depth study of different leadership styles, personality assessments, and strengths identifiers to help you better understand yourself and which leadership styles are the best fit for your personality and individual strengths. This is combined with the physical and mental challenge of hiking up to 15 miles each day along the Camino. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the history of The Camino and of the regions of France and Spain in which the Camino is located.  

This trip will be led by Dr. Dawn Bratsch-Prince, Professor or Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Associate Provost. Dr. Bratsch-Prince spent 10 days hiking The Camino in the spring of 2015, and is an expert on Medieval Iberian languages, literature, and cultures. Dr. Rodney Bagley will serve as co-Program Director. Dr. Bagley is the Chair of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and has a background in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery. His scholarly focus is in cognitive education understanding and enhancement and he is a certified trainer in "Crucial Conversations."  

The course is comprised of a 15 hour mandatory pre-departure course in the spring (additional hours will be scheduled for optional group training sessions), followed by two weeks abroad. Of those two weeks, 9 days will be spent hiking on The Camino. Students will be responsible for obtaining their own gear and for the physical training required.  

Program Fee: $3150 - This fee includes international air travel, all in-country travel expenses, group meals, lodging, and incidentals.Once committed to the trip in ISUAbroad, you will be registered for the course automatically.  
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