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Come get your Honors Seminars!

Honors students keep track of multiple registration dates: seminar registration happens on a different, specific date so that all Honors students have equal access to register for them. The Spring '24 list is available now - check to see what options pique your interest and will fit into your schedule. Registration for Spring '24 seminars opens exactly at noon on Wednesday, November 15 via AccessPlus. Registration numbers will be posted to the sites below a day or so before registration opens:

HON 322A: “How to Think Like a Doctor”: Developing Critical decision-making skills in Medicine, Science, and Life
HON 322B: Art and Science of PEACE
HON 322C: How Biochar Will Change the World
HON 322D: Contemporary Economic, Business, and Legal Issues Affecting the U.S. and Global Food Supply Chains
HON 322E: What is a University? A Behind the Scenes Look at Iowa State University (and Other Universities Like Us)
HON 322F: Monsters at the Movies: What Films About Unimaginable Others Reveal About Ourselves
HON 322G: Anime and Human/Animal Hybrids
HON 322H: Are Supply Chains “Green” or are They “Greenwashing”?
HON 322J: Gods, Goddesses and the Human Struggle in Popular Music
HON 322K: Game Writing and Design
HON 322L: Not Broadway: Exploring Musicals Off the Beaten Path
HON 322M: AI for All: From Data Collection to Real-World Applications
HON 322N: Pirates: Open-Minded Trailblazers or Deadly Opportunists?
HON 322P: Comedy College
HON 322Q: Competitive Scholarship & Personal Statement Writing
HON 322R: Economic Insights on the US Health Care System
HON 322T: Ethical Eating
HON 322U: Psychology in the Movies
HON 322V: Climate Migration - A Global Challenge in Your Lifetime
HON 322W: Christianity and Science
HON 322Y: Taking Care of your Mind, Body, and Soul
HON 322Z: Reading the IPCC: A Student’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change
HON 324A: Conflicts in the Middle East
HON 324B: Creative Writing Worldbuilding: Fantastic Places and How to Make Them
HON 324C: Lessons on How to Enhance Your Success

Do you have plans for next summer? Would you like to travel to another university to do research and be paid $6,000+ for 8-10 weeks (travel and housing are covered as well)? Then join one of the info sessions about summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs on Tuesday, November 7th from, 4 to 5 p.m. in 1118 Student Innovation Center, Thursday, November 9th, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. or Friday, November 10thth, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in Launch Pad, Student Innovation Center (4th floor). These sessions will be run by undergraduate research ambassadors who have participated in these programs. Please come and learn from students with first-hand experience and learn how to prepare and apply for these opportunities.

Poster is coming!

The Fall '23 poster presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6 from 3:00-5:00pm in the Memorial Union. Presenting your work? Tell your mentors, faculty, family, friends, research associates, neighbors to save the date now! Wondering what in the world an Honors project looks like? Save the date and plan to stop in to browse and have some snacks.

Questions? Email Suzanne!

Looking for funding to support your Honors Project, other research, or a conference presentation? Check out these opportunities!

University Honors Program Grants
Fall applications due: Nov 10
Up to $750 in funding to help cover project expenses for Honors capstone projects.

Stewart Research Awards
Fall applications due: Nov 10
Up to $750 in funding to help cover project expenses for Honors capstone and other research projects. Preference given to research that is likely to result in a student-authored or coauthored publication.

Chi-Wai Ho Principles of Community Awards
Fall applications due: Nov 10
Funds to support research or activities that promote understanding and mutual respect among people of different races, backgrounds, and experiences. Projects should advance one or more of the ISU Principles of Community and focus on creating a welcoming environment for all individuals working and learning at Iowa State.

Honors Student Enrichment Grants
Accepted on a rolling basis, funds permitting
Up to $300 in funding to help cover expenses related to conference travel and/or registration fees. Preference given to students presenting at academic and professional meetings.

Attention first-year students: Caroline Cinatl (president) and Morgan Simms (social chair) would like to make you aware of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, which recognizes students with a 3.5+ GPA and is one that you can join as early as next semester with a qualifying GPA. Watch your email for initiation invitations next semester, and a potential service dog activity in Jischke this prep/finals week in December. Reach out to Caroline or Morgan if you have questions!

In and around Jischke: trick or treating for SHOP donations, pumpkin carving, leaf tossing in Honors 121

See you at HSB events!

November 1 and 2: FHP 4-Year Assignment Workshop; 6:00-8:00pm in Jischke

November 16: Blacklight Dodgeball; 7:00-8:00pm in Beyer

November 29: Pamper with Puppers; 4:00-7:00pm in Jischke, dogs will be available 4:00-5:00pm

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