Tuesday, April 13, 2010
ISU ADVANCE Lectureship - Animal Breeding & Genetics Seminar Series, Topic TBA
Dr. Mary D. Delaney, Chair, Department of Animal Science, and John and Joan Fiddyment Endowed Chair in Agriculture, University of California - Davis
Location: Ensminger Room (1204 Kildee)
Time: 2:00 pm
Sponsored by Department of Animal Science and ISU ADVANCE

Monday, April 12, 2010
Physics and Astronomy Colloquium
Dr. Barbara Jacak, Distinguished Professor of Physics, State University of New York - Stony Brook
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Co-Sponsored by ISU ADVANCE and the Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference

Thursday, April 8, 2010
ISU ADVANCE Lectureship - Interdepartmental Microbiology Program, Topic TBA
Dr. Caroline Harwood, Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington - Seattle
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Sponsored by Microbiology Graduate Student Organization and ISU ADVANCE

Tuesday, April 7, 2010
"President's Lecture in Chemistry"
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Dr. Geraldine Richmond is the Richard M. and Patricia H. Noyes Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oregon. She is also the founder and chair of the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists, an organization assisting in the advancement of women faculty in the sciences.
Location: Sun Room, Memorial Union
Time: 8:00 pm
More info

Monday, March 29, 2010
ISU ADVANCE Workshop on Pathways to Advancement: Associate to Full Professor
Dr. Annette O'Connor, Associate Professor in Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine and the 2009-10 faculty fellow sponsored by ISU ADVANCE and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, is compiling resources and information regarding pathways to advancement, especially advancement from associate to full professor. She will present the results of her work at this workshop.
Location: Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by ISU ADVANCE and the Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost

Friday, March 26, 2010
2010 Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Dr. Ellen Damschen, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Washington University - St. Louis
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Co-Sponsored by ISU ADVANCE and the Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference

February 23, 2010
ISU ADVANCE Workshop on Faculty Diversity in STEM
Details forthcoming.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
ADVANCE Internal Advisory Board Meeting
The ISU ADVANCE Steering Committee meets with the Internal Advisory Board each semester.
Location: 1550 Beardshear
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by ISU ADVANCE

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
ISU ADVANCE Lunchtime Discussion on ISU Resources and Policies That Support Faculty Flexibility
Dr. Mary Harris, faculty fellow in 2008-09, will report on her work on faculty flexibility, which supports the theme for the ISU ADVANCE Program last year, "Recruiting the Best: The Role of Work-life Flexibility." Mary will lead a lunchtime discussion for the campus community, during which she will present resources that are available to ISU faculty, including policies and guidelines for increased flexibility to balance work/life demands.
Location: Gallery, Memorial Union
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by ISU ADVANCE and the Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost
Printable flyer of the event (PDF)
slides (PDF), 23 pages

Monday, November 16, 2009
ADVANCE Council Meeting
Location: 3150 Beardshear
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
"Creating A Clutter-Free Life©"
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Join Mary Sigmann, Certified Professional Organizer® for an interactive workshop on "Creating A Clutter-Free Life©." With our busy lives and so many projects competing for time and attention, it can be challenging to create balance in your life and protect your time. Being clutter-free by enhancing your organizational skills and time management, will clear the way for you to be your best and enjoy life more by reducing stress. Bring a friend and your lunch!
Location: Campanile Room, Memorial Union
Time: 11:45-12:45 pm
Sponsored by the Faculty Women's Network

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Workshop on Resources for Chairs and Deans on Flexible Faculty Careers
ISU ADVANCE Workshop for Chairs and Deans (by invitation)
Dr. Mary Harris, faculty fellow in 2008-09, will report on her work on faculty flexibility, which supports the theme for the ISU ADVANCE Program last year, "Recruiting the Best: The Role of Work-life Flexibility." Mary has prepared a Handbook on Faculty Flexibility at ISU for Deans and Chairs.
Location: Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Chairs and Deans RSVP to advance@iastate.edu by Friday, October 30.
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Sponsored by ISU ADVANCE and the Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost
PowerPoint (PDF), 36 pages

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Open House celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Ada Hayden and the 50th anniversary of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Location: 240 Bessey
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Activities will include:

• Tours of the Ada Hayden Herbarium
• Program at 5 pm, with refreshments

Questions? Contact Deb Lewis, Curator, Ada Hayden Herbarium (ISC), dlewis@iastate.edu, 294-9499.
Printable flyer of the event (JPEG)

Friday, October 30, 2009
"Successfully Navigating Your Career at Iowa State University"
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Dr. Carla Espinoza, Associate Vice President, Human Resource Services; Director, Equal Opportunity and Diversity will share resources, tips, and success stories from her experiences at Iowa State. Sometimes knowing where to begin seeking support and services is the key to personal and professional success. Bring a friend and bring your lunch!
Location: Campanile Room, Memorial Union
Time: 11:30-1:00 pm
Sponsored by the Faculty Women's Network

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
"Finding Purpose and Direction in Your Life"
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Dr. Virginia Blackburn, Associate Professor of Management, has research and teaching expertise in Business Strategy. She has expanded on these theories to develop a framework for helping people determine their unique Life Strategy. The session is very interactive and fun.
Location: Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Time: 12:00 pm
Sponsored by the Work/Life Advisory Committe

Monday, October 19, 2009
"The Secret Life of Inbreeders: How a Model Met Its Match"
Dr. Susan J. Lolle, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of Waterloo
Location: 2050 Agronomy Hall
Time: 3:10 pm
Co-sponsored by the ISU ADVANCE Scholar Program and the Departments of Agronomy and GDCB
Abstract from the Lecture
Photos from the Lecture

Friday, October 9, 2009
"Mobile Technologies for Children"
Women in STEM Speaker Series, Women in Human-Computer Interaction Series
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Location: Alliant Energy - Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall
Time: 1:00 pm
Dr. Allison Druin is the director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab and an associate professor in the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies and Institute for Advanced Computer Studies. Her work includes developing digital libraries for children, designing technologies for families, and creating collaborative storytelling technologies for the classroom. Druin's most active research is the International Children's Digital Library, now the largest digital library in the world for children, which she and colleagues expanded to a nonprofit foundation. She is the author or editor of four books, including Mobile Technology for Children. Druin received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico.
More info

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
"Technology and the Globalization of Opportunity"
Women in STEM Speaker Series, Technology, Globalization & Culture Series
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Location: Alliant Energy - Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall
Time: 6:00 pm
Dr. Mary Jane Hagenson is vice president of technology at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC. She previously served as vice president of specialty chemicals and specialty plastics for Phillips Petroleum Company, now ConocoPhillips. Hagenson holds seven U.S. patents and was nominated for Phillips’ Inventor of the Year in 1991. She earned an MS and PhD in biomedical engineering from Iowa State University. Before joining Phillips, she had research assignments at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of Iowa, and Iowa State University.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
College of Engineering Diversity Fair Keynote Speaker
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski has served as President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, since 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. Dr. Hrabowski is coauthor of Beating the Odds and Overcoming the Odds, both of which focus on parenting and high-achieving African American males and females in science. Dr. Hrabowski is the PI on the ADVANCE grant at the University of Maryland - Baltimore Co.
Location: Alliant Energy - Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall
Time: 9:00 am
More info

Thursday, October 1, 2009
"From Patchy Particles to Shape Amphiphiles: Designing a New Generation of Materials Building Blocks"
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering 2009-2010 Graduate Seminar Series
Location: 171 Durham
Time: 11:00 am
Dr. Sharon Glotzer, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and Applied Physics, University of Michigan
Co-Sponsored by the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and ISU ADVANCE
Printable flyer of the event (PDF)

Monday, September 28, 2009
ADVANCE Council Meeting
Location: 3150 Beardshear
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Monday, September 21, 2009
"Emotional Intelligence Technology and Autism"
Women in STEM Speaker Series, Women in Human Computer Interaction Series
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Location: Alliant Energy - Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall
Time: 1:00 pm
Dr. Rosalind Picard is the author of Affective Computing, a book instrumental in starting a new field by that name. She is teaching machines to sense and respond more intelligently to people’s emotions and to behave in ways that make more expressive communication possible. Picard is founder and director of the Affective Computing Research Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Laboratory, codirector of the Things That Think Consortium, and leader of the new and growing Autism Communication Technology Initiative at MIT. She holds a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
More info

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
"Women Professionals’ Gender Strategies for Career Success: Prospects for Overcoming Gendered Organizational Barriers"
Women's Studies Brown Bag Lunch
(This speaker is of interest to the ISU ADVANCE Community, but not sponsored by ISU ADVANCE)
Dr. Sharon Bird, ISU ADVANCE Research Director & Dr. Laura Rhoton, ISU ADVANCE Post-Doctoral Researcher
Location: 353 Catt Hall
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by the ISU Women's Studies Program

Wednesday, September 2, 2009
"Graduate Education: Preparing for a Successful Career"
Fall FSHN Seminar
Dr. Faye Dong, Professor and Chair, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Location: E164 Lagomarcino
Time: 4:00 pm
Co-sponsored by the ISU ADVANCE Scholar Program
Printable flyer of the event (PDF)

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