Looking for a paid leadership opportunity unlike any other on campus?  Become a CYCLONE AIDE!

Cyclone Aides have the opportunity to:

• Complete over 100 hours of training on public speaking, professionalism, communication, and leadership
• Introduce new students to Iowa State University
• Facilitate Orientation and Destination Iowa State
• Share your Cyclone pride

Information Sessions:

• Tuesday, September 20; 7-8 p.m. in the Cardinal Room, Memorial Union
• Thursday, September 22; 7-8 p.m. in UDCC Room 136

Apply online by October 3rd at 11:59 p.m. at: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/leaders
Questions? Contact Tori Wheeler at (515) 294-6660 or twheeler@iastate.edu

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Learn About National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Information Meeting: 
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Wednesday, September 21
5:10 – 6:00 p.m.
Morrill 2019
 
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is the country’s oldest fellowship program that directly supports graduate students in various STEM and social science fields (for eligible fields of study, see: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/applicants/application_components/choosing_primary_field)
 
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. Fellows are awarded a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 as well as a $12,000 cost of education allowance paid to their institution.
 
NSF Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching and innovations in STEM.  The fellowship is highly competitive. Application deadlines vary by disciplines, but are all in the last week of October.
To be eligible for the NSF GRFP, you must:

• be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident
• intend to pursue a research-based Master's or Ph.D. program in a GRFP-supported field
• be enrolled in an eligible program at an accredited United States graduate institution, with a US campus, by fall 2017
• be at an early stage in your graduate career
• have completed no more than twelve months of full-time graduate study (or the equivalent) as of August 1, 2016
• Effective as of the 2017 competition (Fall 2016 dealdines), graduate students are limited to only one application to the GRFP, submitted either in the first year or in the second year of graduate school. An exception is provided for first-year graduate students who applied in Fall 2015 to the 2016 GRFP competition; these individuals may apply as second year graduate students in Fall 2016 to the 2017 GRFP competition, if they are otherwise eligible.
• meet all other eligibility requirements as set forth in the current Program Solicitation

The information meeting will share information about the fellowship, the application process, and strategies for completing the application.
 
If you plan to attend the meeting, please RSVP to https://goo.gl/forms/JztnvYMR2EJrfm8b2.
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Research Seminars for Undergraduate Students: Check one out next week

Research Seminars for Undergraduate Students are scheduled for each Tuesday during the fall semester and are organized by Dr. Svitlana Zbarska, Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator - contact her with questions or for more information. These seminars aren't a class; you don't need to register for them. Bring your lunch, ask questions, and find a good starting place for research.

• 2245 Coover Hall
• 12:10-1:00pm
• Check the schedule here

September 20th:
Jacek Koziel (Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering) "What is that smell?"
Ulrike Passe (Architecture) "Interdisciplinary research in building science"
 
Septemebr 27th:
Wolfgang Kliemann (Associate Vice President for Research) "Random events and complex systems"
Steve Butler (Mathematics) "Non-random events and simple systems"

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Considering Graduate School? Start Here

This fall, the Graduate College will host a workshop series for graduating seniors on Preparing for Graduate School.  The three workshops will include information on choosing and applying, navigating funding, the admissions essay, and transitioning/navigating the first year of graduate school.  All workshops will be held in Hixson Lied Student Success Center, Room 0060.  Students are asked to register so that we have a seat for all who are interested. 
 
Workshop 1: Choosing and Applying to Graduate School
September 21st, 5:30-7pm

Workshop 2: The Admissions Essay
October 19th, 5:30-7pm

Workshop 3: Transitioning from Undergrad to the First Year of Graduate School
November 9th, 5:30-7pm
Register Here: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8kM2uYDQvqHH2vj