Open House - Student Research Talks, Faculty Meetings, Current Student Pannel, Facilities Tour, and social hour with faculty

Thank you for your interest in the Chemistry PhD program at Iowa State University. We hope you enjoy your visit, and learn all you need to know to make an informed decision about your move to Ames, Iowa to continue your studies with the Department of Chemistry.

Choosing a graduate school is one of the most important choices that you will make and Iowa State is among the best in the country. We have one of the largest and best graduate programs in the United States.

Research is the focus of our graduate program and we have a renowned and well-funded faculty with whom you can choose to study with for your Ph.D. degree. Our goal is to help you learn about the most modern research techniques and to think creatively about solutions to major scientific problems.

We offer traditional and interdisciplinary programs in analytical, bio-related, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry with a special “chemistry” major designed by the student and their major professor.

Please tour our facilities, learn about our instrumentation, glass shop and find out what life in Ames is like. You can read more about the Chemistry PhD program in our brochure at phd_program.pdf.

2022 VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

Friday, February 25

8:20-9:20am   Research Lightning Talks
9:25-9:55am  Concurrent Session 1
10:00-10:30am  Concurrent Sessions 2
10:35-11:05am  Concurrent Sessions 3 
11:10am-1:10pm  Graduate Student Q&A – Webex meeting through ELO
1:15-2:05pm  Self Care with ISU Student Wellness

• Abstract: This session offers the opportunity to choose from various peer and colleague led facilitated activities focused on wellbeing. Participants will engage in a wellbeing activity with others, learn about resources to support their wellbeing, and discuss ways they can prioritize their wellbeing going forward. Self-care and community-care are necessary for restoration, healing, and wellbeing. Creating a culture that prioritizes community, belonging, and wellbeing takes all of us. Join us to learn some new strategies and resources you can use in your everyday life.

2:10-2:45pm  Concurrent Sessions 4 
3:00-3:30pm Concurrent Session 5
3:35-4:05pm Closing Reception
4:10pm Concurrent Session (if needed)

All times listed are Central Standard Time (CST), which is -6 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)