Spring/Summer 2019 Grads: POS Deadline is Feb 21

Reminder:  If you plan to graduate in Spring or Summer 2019 – or are graduating earlier and have not yet submitted this form -- your Program of Study should be submitted to your College Honors Committee by February 21. As we go forward, this submission will be required to maintain the privileges of Honors membership. Questions?  Get in touch as soon as possible with your College Honors adviser or a member of the Honors staff in Jischke.

Sustainable Design Lecture

Meet the UAs!

Honors has three new Undergraduate Assistants who will be running FHP for the next year. The next time you're in 2130 Jischke, say hello!

Apply for Phi Kappa Phi money

Each year, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards $345,000 to members entering their first year of graduate study. If you are a graduating senior that is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and has earned less than 10 graduate hours (currently enrolled hours do not count), then encourage them to apply for a ΦΚΦ Fellowship to help fund their graduate education! 
Check out this video, to hear from a former Phi Kappa Phi Fellow. For more information, read the Fellowship FAQs or download the Fact Sheet. You’ll also find many helpful resources on our website, including Advice to Applicants, Sample Personal Statements and Sample Work Samples to share with your students.
Interested applicants will submit their materials to their local chapter by their local deadline. The chapter will then submit one nominee to the national competition by April 15, 2017.

Roy J. Carver Scholarship Program

Applications are now available for the Roy J. Carver Scholarship program.  Twenty awards of $5,200 each (renewable for one year) will be awarded for the 2017-18 academic year.
 
Eligibility requirements:

• Evidence of significant social and economic obstacles to attending college full time
• Graduate of accredited Iowa high school or Iowa resident for 5 years
• Junior classification fall 2016
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80
• Demonstrate financial need on basis of the FAFSA

Application Deadline: April 1, 2017
Apply online at: www.carvertrust.org   (click on scholarships and on-line application)

Research Seminars for Undergraduate Students

Every Wednesday you could attend the “Research Seminars for Undergraduate Students” from 3:10 to 4 p.m in 2155 Marston.  You will have chance to meet two outstanding scientists, learn more about their research, ask questions and find out about research opportunities in their research groups. Please, review the seminar schedule at this link or visit the ISU Undergraduate Research website.
Wednesday, February 15:
Travis Sippel, Mechanical Engineering: Electromagnetic control of energetic materials combustion
Mark Wright, Mechanical Engineering: Techno-economic analysis of biorefineries
Wednesday, February 22:
Kevin Schalinske, Food Science & Human Nutrition: Diabetes and vitamin D deficiency
Spyridoula Vazou, Kinesiology: The role of physical activity on cognition and academic performance
Wednesday: March 1:
Alex Travesset, Physics: Engineering nanomaterials based on nanoparticles and videogames
Tanya Opriessnig, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine: Virus infections in pigs

Work on Campus this Summer

The Office of Admissions: Early Outreach team is seeking current Iowa State University undergraduate students to serve as summer program staff. The staff team will work with talented and gifted students in 3^rd-11^th grades during five weeks of different summer camps, Adventures and Explorations (OPPTAG). Staff are also hired as day, evening and overnight counselors for the Early Outreach Program (EOP@ISU). This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in education, working with diverse populations, working with young people, and increasing their ability to work as a team. The team is comprised of individuals from a variety of majors, backgrounds, and experiences levels. For additional program information, visit: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/college_bound/eop.php. Questions? Please contact Kate Cossa at kcossa@iastate.edu.
 
OPPTAG Programs
Adventures is a split shift position, where staff provide supervision and programming before, during the lunch break, and after the courses for talented and gifted elementary and middle school aged students. 
Explorations is a residential program for gifted high school students. Staff are required to live in the residence hall and be available 24/7 during staff training and both weeks of programming. Staff members are compensated for their time, and Explorations staff are also provided housing and a meal plan.
For additional position information and to apply visit: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0VP8jeyQuiIbS4d
 
Early Outreach Program (EOP@ISU)
EOP@ISU is two, week-long residential program for motivated Iowa High School students of color or first generation college students.  Daytime counselors assist program staff with planning and implementing academic sessions for the students during the day. Evening and Overnight counselors ensure student’s safety and provide social and recreational activities in the evening. For additional position information and to apply please visit: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0IgRfA6pfAHDkkB