Goldwater Scholarship Information Session

Who:  Outstanding undergraduate students in science, math engineering fields interested in research careers.
What:  Scholarship funding of up to $7,500 annually for 1-2 years in addition to joining a prestigious national group of scholars.
When:  Two information sessions (attend one only) will be held on:
Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 4:10-5:00pm in 1151 Jischke Honors Building AND
Friday, September 8, 2017 from 12:10-1:00pm in 1151 Jischke Honors Building
 
Information:
The Goldwater Scholarship is the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate award in the fields of science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Established by Congress to assure the United States of a continuing source of highly-qualified scientists, the Goldwater is awarded to outstanding second- and third-year undergraduates who intend to pursue STEM-discipline research careers.
ISU has a solid track-record of students winning this nationally-competitive award, including four students from the 2017-2018 academic year.  Read more on their story at: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2017/04/05/goldwaterscholars.

The informational sessions will describe the scholarship, the application procedures, and the process by which ISU selects candidates for endorsement.  If you’d like to “read ahead” of the meeting, take a look at the Goldwater Foundation site at: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/.
If you are interested, but cannot attend the meeting, contact Laura Good at lgood@iastate.edu.

Engineering Honors Orientation

Engineering is having a face-to-face COE Honors Orientation session scheduled for Monday, September 18 from 5:15pm to 6:15pm in 2155 Marston. Students are encouraged to visit Engineering's website for their POS requirements before they attend the orientation session so they can ask Dr. Kaleita questions at the session. The agenda:

• Dr. Kaleita will present the POS system and project requirements/deadlines (5:15pm to 5:45pm)
• Questions from students (5:45pm to 6:15pm)

Call for Undergrad Research Papers

The Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research invites students to submit manuscripts from any discipline to be considered for publication in our 2018 issue.

For more info, including instructions for submission and author info, see "call for papers" at http://research.monm.edu/mjur/

Questions? Email mjur@monmouthcollege.edu

Doctors Without Borders

When joining a new club(s) this week, keep Doctors Without Borders in mind! This fall Iowa State will be one of the first recognized campus chapters of Doctors Without Borders across the country. Since this is a brand new club, the sky is the limit when it comes to what we want to implement such as fundraisers, activities, guest speakers, etc. The goal for the club this year is to establish a solid base and figure out what we want to focus on. There are chair positions available and anyone in any major is welcome to become a member! If you are interested in a chair position or in being added to the email list please contact Megan Steffes at msteffes@iastate.edu.

Teach for America First Deadline - Sept 13

 Join the network of leaders changing the course of our nation. By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a powerful group of changemakers working to expand opportunity for all students. As a corps member, you’ll be challenged to think creatively and lead boldly. You’ll leverage your unique talents to dismantle inequities from the classroom and beyond. Curious about how you could make an immediate and lasting impact in the lives of others? Watch how corps members Brooke and Shahann are building a better future for the next generation.

•  Change starts with you. Apply to the 2018 Teach For America corps today.
• NEXT Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
• To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org.
• All majors accepted. Full salary and benefits. 50,000+ alumni network.