Announcements
October 2023
Workshop on regenerative agriculture is Nov. 16
The Bioeconomy Institute and Office of the Vice President for Research will host an interdisciplinary workshop on Nov. 16 (2:30-5 p.m., MU Sun Room) focused on regenerative agriculture. Faculty and staff will discuss opportunities to expand regenerative agriculture in Iowa through research and development. The goals of the workshop are to:
- Convey findings from a study of stakeholder perspectives on opportunities for regenerative agriculture in Iowa
- Understand the breadth and depth of research being conducted on regenerative agriculture at ISU
- Identify key science gaps and also in ISU’s research and development capacity
- Assess synergies with the existing bioscience platforms such as Precision and Digital Agriculture and Biobased Products
Vice president for research Peter Dorhout will speak to open the workshop. Attendees are asked to RSVP through Qualtrics by Oct. 27. Presentation proposals for lightening talks can be simultaneously submitted through the registration link.
Two Oct. 18 events celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Week
As part of its celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week (Oct. 16-20), the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship will host two events Oct. 18 at the ISU Research Park Core Facility. Registration is requested.
- Women Who Create Conference, for local entrepreneurs and business owners, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 registration includes breakfast and lunch
- She Talks networking reception, open to the public, 4:30-6:30 p.m., featuring six Pecha Kucha presentations (20 slides each shown for 20 seconds)
Arts and events
A College of Veterinary Medicine ceremony Oct. 4 will celebrate the naming of Patterson Hall for one of its most accomplished graduates, Frederick Douglass Patterson.
