| LAS Study Abroad | Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Career and Self-Development | LAS Study Abroad offers programs to all students at Iowa State University. There are programs during every academic term, from week-long break trips, to full semesters, or an academic year! Programs are offered around the world from Taiwan to Sweden to Belize and beyond! | Study Abroad |
| LAS Pulse | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | LAS Pulse is a group of appointed LAS students that can provide the deans of the college with an increased pulse on the climate, culture, and access within LAS. Students have the opportunity to engage in constructive conversation with the LAS Dean and other faculty and staff leaders in the College. | LAS Pulse |
| LAS Student Council | Leadership, Professionalism, Career and Self-Development | The LAS Council is the representative student body for undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Clubs and other student groups from within LAS can seek funding from this student-run organization. | LAS Student Council |
| ISMaRT | Leadership, Communication, Teamwork | The Iowa State Mathematics Research Teams (ISMART) program provides ISU students with formal opportunities for research experiences with faculty and other students. Teams typically have 3-4 students paired with a faculty mentor to collaborate on research. | |
| Math Circles | Communication, Intercultural Competence, Professionalism | Math Circles engages middle school students with interests in pursuing high level mathematics topics. The Math Circles program has a faculty member as director and utilizes students as volunteer tutors for working with middle school students. | |
| CyMath | Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork | CyMath is a K-12 math support program based at Iowa State University, directed by Professor Namrata Vaswani of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and (by courtesy) of Mathematics. CyMath pairs Iowa State student or faculty tutors with K-12 students in the Ames community and beyond, providing free math tutoring through both in-person and online sessions. Tutoring runs by Zoom twice weekly and at ISU (monthly) all year round. During the school year, it also runs after-school weekly in two Ames schools. The CyMath mission is to improve the likelihood of STEM college and workforce success of all students, regardless of background. | |
| Professional Media Internship | Career and Self- Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism | Students in Greenlee School majors (ADVRT, DSTR, JLMC, PR and SMC) are required to complete a 300-hour internship with a single employer. Students and employers provide mid-term and final evaluations. Additionally, students submit a reflection paper and portfolio to be reviewed with their faculty mentor. Internships are available year-round and must be completed within one calendar year of beginning the internship. | |
| Greenlee Global | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Intercultural Competence | Periodically, the Greenlee School offers an experiental learning experience away from Iowa, often abroad. One example of this was a group of students and faculty reported via news media and social media about the Cyclone football game in Dublin, Ireland. This course is offered periodically as opportunities arise. | |
| Sports Media and Communication Fieldwork | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology | Students in the Sports Media and Communication (SMC) program are encouraged to participate in a field experience to get hands-on in the industry early in their career and prior to their required internship. | |
| Psychology Club Executive Committee Leadership | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork | Psychology Club executive committee members lead a departmental student organization and collaborate to plan meetings, professional development activities, social events, and community outreach. A major annual responsibility is coordinating undergraduate participation in the Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago, including fundraising, transportation, lodging, conference preparation, and support for approximately 10–20 student poster presenters and attendees. | |
| Psi Chi Executive Committee Leadership | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork | Psi Chi executive committee members plan and deliver academic, professional development, and community building activities for psychology students. A major annual responsibility is organizing the Psychology Undergraduate Research Symposium, where students present research posters to the university community. Officers coordinate presenters, scheduling, facilities, publicity, event logistics, and communication. | |
| History Department, Study Away | Intercultural Competence, Career and Self-Development | Some history courses feature field trips. HIST 4690 (Racial Violence in Europe and the United States, 1865-1945) includes a study away trip to Washington DC. | |
| National History Day | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Teamwork | ISU History faculty and students volunteer to serve as judges at Iowa National History Day competitions. Judges work in group to evaluate the exhibits, performances, and papers of sixth through twelfth grade students. | |
| History Department, Archival Research | Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Career and Self-Development | History students often conduct research in ISU’s Special Collections and University Archives and at other archives around the state or even further afield. | |
| Ethics Bowl | Critical Thinking, Leadership, Teamwork | Ethics Bowl is team-based activity where students collaboratively explore complex moral questions by engaging in civil discussion and respectful disagreement. ISU students can volunteer to help with the High School Ethics Bowl on campus or engage in the interdisciplinary collegiate team. | |
| Sketch | Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork | Devoted to promoting outlets of creative expression for writers and visual artists at ISU. The primary project of the student group is creating and publishing the university-wide student-run literary journal, Sketch. | |
| WLC Ambassadors | Communication, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Teamwork | The WLC Ambassadors promote WLC programs (from courses to study abroad and more) and plan departmental events open to the WLC community. Ambassadors work with an interdisciplinary group of studetns and WLC staff and faculty. | |
| Model Arab League | Critical Thinking, Leadership, Teamwork | Students participate in one of the yearly regional Model Arab League conferences, where they engage in role play by representing a specific country in the Arab League and debate socio-political agenda items relating to current events in the Arab world or affecting the region (student delegates to the conferences usually work in pairs). | |
| Language Partners Exchange Program | Communication, Intercultural Competence, Professionalism | The Department of World Languages and Cultures Language Partners Exchange Program (LPEP) is organized by the Language Studies Resource Center (LSRC). It connects people who want to practice and improve their world language speaking skills. The program is free and open to all Iowa State students. Faculty, staff, and visiting scholars are also welcome. Language partners can make new friends, learn from each other, and build confidence through real-life conversation. | |
| ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest) | Leadership, Teamwork | Two types of training/practice sessions are offered. The first is for students who are eager to compete and to represent ISU at competitions. These are typically led by top problem solvers. The second is for students who just want to learn and practice. The primary goal for training is towards participating in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), which is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming contest in the world. | |
| Computer Science Help Room Tutors | Communication, Leadership, Technology | Computer Science Help Room Tutors provide peer academic support to students enrolled in a variety of Computer Science classes. They work with students who are struggling with course material to learn the material, refine study skills, and become independent learners. | |
| McNair Program | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork | The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program prepares qualified undergraduates for graduate school entry, with the primary goal of increasing the attainment of the Ph.D. Scholars are represented by students from disadvantaged backgrounds in graduate education. The McNair Program supports graduate school-bound Scholars by focusing on three areas: academic research, graduate school preparation, and personal and professional development. | |
| Cyclone Aides | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork | Cyclone Aides are a group of prestigious student leaders who welcome over 7,000 new Cyclones to campus. These student leaders help guide new students, families, and guests during one- and two- day orientation session throughout the year. Additionally, Cyclone Aides provide leadership through planning and executing Destination Iowa State. Cyclone Aides make a huge impact on new students in the summer, as well welcoming new students in the Fall and Spring semester. | |
| Destination Iowa State Team Leaders | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork | Share your experiences, insights, and tips to help others thrive in their academic and social ambitions. Be a crucial part of the unforgettable journey for incoming students by participating in Destination Iowa State alongside your students. Lead the way as new students explore and discover all the excitement and opportunities that await them at Iowa State. | |
| Iowa State Volunteer Portal | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism | The Iowa State University VoPo is where students can find volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community. They work with students, clubs, and organizations to provide up-to-date information about the opportunities for volunteer civic engagement on campus. VoPo also collaborates with ISU instructors to facilitate service-based initiatives that extend into Ames and the surrounding communities. | |
| SHOP Food Pantry | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork | The SHOP is a food pantry for Iowa State students. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. The SHOP is run by student volunteers and the food is obtained through donations. This service is completely confidential. | |
| Start Something LAS | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | Start Something LAS is a hub of resources that can help you transform an innovative or entrepreneurial idea into reality. Explore the Start Something LAS Academy, entrepreneurial courses, and experiences. Whether you want to be part of the next generation of innovators producing big ideas or want to develop your own entrepreneurial endeavor, you can acquire the skills and mindset you need in the Start Something LAS Academy. | |
| LAS Student Ambassadors | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | The LAS Student Ambassadors represent the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, serving as the student face of LAS. They assist with recruitment initiatives and programming, including daily visits and large group visit programs, prospective student outreach, social media projects, and other college-wide events. | |
| Residence Hall Leadership | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Intercultural Competence, Professionalism, Teamwork | There are many opportunities for students to engage in leadership in the residence halls. Among them are House Cabinet, residence hall and apartment community councils, the Inter-Residence Hall Association, and being a Resident Advisor. | |
| National Student Exchange (NSE) | Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Career and Self-Development | National Student Exchange (NSE) inspires academic enrichment, personal exploration, and student development by facilitating accessible collegiate study away among member colleges and universities throughout the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S Virgin Islands. NSE is open to all academic undergraduate majors; With more than 170+ institutions, you’re sure to find your best fit. | |
| LAS Undergraduate Research | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | LAS offers competitively selected research awards to students who have a primary major in the college. Since 2018, the college awarded about $639,500 in LAS Dean’s High Impact Awards for Undergraduate Research. | |
| Alternative Breaks | Career and Self-Development, Intercultural Competence, Leadership | The Alternative Breaks Program began in 2008 at Iowa State University. This Student Engagement program gives teams of students the opportunity to take part in service in communities across the United States during both Fall and Spring break. Students engage in short-term service with community agencies and learn about various social issues within the community. | |
| Reiman Gardens Volunteer Program | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | Reiman Gardens was built through the generous efforts of community volunteers and has grown to support over 300 regular volunteers, with thousands more contributing each year. Whether you’re a student, professional, family, retiree, or somewhere in between, your time and energy can help advance the Reiman Gardens mission. | |
| Non-Profit Protégé Program | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | Each spring semester, the Student Engagement Office and the United Way of Story County co-sponsor the Non-Profit Protégé Program. Undergraduate ISU students have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of an administrator of a local non-profit organization. Each protégé attends weekly meetings with their mentor throughout the semester. | |
| Iowa Student Leadership Experience | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Professionalism | The Iowa Student Leadership Experience (ISLE) is a one-day leadership conference that brings students together to collaborate, engage, and practice meaningful leadership. ISLE is a collaboration between Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the University of Iowa and is open to students from all three campuses as well as Non-Regent Iowa Institutions. | |
| Leaders Workshop Series | Career and Self-Development, Communication, Leadership, Professionalism | The Leaders Workshop Series is FREE and open to all Iowa State students. During these workshops, you will have the opportunity to engage in activities and discussions that will help you grow as a leader, add to your toolbox of leadership skills, and leave with the confidence to empower others to do the same. | |
| Student Admissions Representatives (STARS) | Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork | STARS Tour Guides play an essential role in the campus visits program by providing outstanding tours and excellent customer service to prospective students and families. The campus visit is an important component of the recruitment process and a prospective student’s experience on campus is integral to their college decision. STARS Tour Guides contribute to a welcoming and positive environment for prospective students and assist with the facilitation of campus visits. The STARS Tour Guide position is a paid opportunity. | |
| Biochemisty Undergraduate Research Program (BSRP) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Professionalism | In addition to engaging deeply in their research, selected students attend weekly workshops focused on professional skill-building and communications. The program concludes with a forum where the students present about their summer projects. | |
| Start Something LAS Academy | Critical Thinking, Communicatoin, Teamwork, Professionalism | Through a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, the Start Something LAS Academy teaches students how to understand problems, collaborate on developing solutions, and develop the ability to communicate the value of those solutions to key stakeholders. | |
| Legacy of Heroines Scholarship Program | Career and Self-Development, Intercultural Competence, Professionalism | The Legacy of Heroines program provides scholarships to outstanding women and men of various majors who are interested in the political process, public service, leadership, or gender and politics. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit, leadership, and specific criteria established by scholarship donors. All scholarships in the program are privately funded. As part of the criteria set by donors, Legacy of Heroines scholarship recipients are required to participate in at least three activities during the academic year through the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. | |
| KURE 88.5 Ames Alternative | Career and Self-Development, Professionalism, Teamwork | 88.5 KURE is a student-produced and student-managed radio station, broadcast at 88.5MHz to Iowa State University, the Ames community, and online. The provide the Ames/ISU community with a wide range of musical genres alongside live broadcasts of Cyclone sporting events, news programs, talk shows, and in-studio musical performances. KURE offers killer opportunities for experience in radio broadcasting and business operation to its all-volunteer student staff. | |
| Greenlee School TV | Career and Self-Development, Professionalism, Teamwork | Greenlee School TV is a student-run broadcast organization with news, sports, and human interest programming on the Greenlee School TV YouTube Channel. | |
| TREND Magazine | Career and Self-Development, Professionalism, Teamwork | TREND Magazine is a completely student-run fashion and lifestyle publication. Anyone is welcome to join this club at Iowa State University with many positions available for fellow creatives, including editorial, fashion, photography, graphic design, and public relations to name a few. There is truly something for everyone! | |
| Iowa State Daily | Career and Self-Development, Professionalism, Teamwork | The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890. | |
| Cy’s Eyes on the Skies | Career and Self-Development, Professionalism, Teamwork | Cy’s Eyes on the Skies is the weather show at ISU and is the university’s longest running television show. This completely student-run program meets twice weekly to produce a 15-minute weather broadcast. | |
| Anthropology Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Our purpose is to enrich our future Anthropologists at ISU in the Anthropological field. Not only would we like to become more aware of Anthropological fields and studies via speakers who are involved in Anthropology, but we would also like to gain more hands-on experience that may not be offered inside the classroom. We hope to create a comfortable environment in which students can learn and become excited about Anthropology while creating lasting friendships. | |
| Chinese Language Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose and goals of the Chinese Language Club are to help students at Iowa State learn and practice Chinese language and culture. As such and through this platform, the Chinese Language Club can help in building friendships among students across cultural origin and linguistic difference. This organization holds bi-weekly meetings, including group discussions, Chinese conversation corners, and cultural events. | |
| Classics Club/ Eta Sigma Phi | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Eta Sigma Phi is an honorary organization for outstanding students in Latin and Greek language courses at Iowa State. The Classics Club is a subcommittee of Eta Sigma Phi at Iowa State that is also devoted to the culture of the Classical world (including Greece, Rome, and Egypt), literature, history, etc. but has less strict requirements for membership. | |
| German Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The German Club at Iowa State is a club for individuals who are interested in any aspect of German culture. You do not have to be German/know German! This club is for anyone interested! Activities include: celebrating German holidays, watching German films, cooking German food, playing German games, learning about German current events, listening to speakers, and field trips. | |
| History Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | This is the student organization page for the History Club at Iowa State University. The purpose of this club is to promote the discipline as well as provide a place for interested students to discuss historical events. | |
| Music Student Representative Council | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Music Student Representative Council serves as an active liaison between music students and faculty. The Council plans activities throughout the year for students and faculty. They also work with other Music Department clubs to serve the department. Members of the council also represent the music department on the LAS Council and the ISU Performing Arts Council. | |
| Philosophy Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The aim of PhilClub is to provide opportunities for those who are interested in philosophy and the philosophic method to come together for weekly discussions. We welcome everyone who is willing to challenge their own beliefs, develop their understanding of the world, and – most importantly – have a friendly, productive discussion! | |
| Spanish Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The ISU Spanish club is an environment outside of the classroom where those who have a passion for the language/culture may get together and converse, participate in activities, and meet other Spanish-loving ISU students. | |
| Tri Lota Women and Gender Studies Honor Society | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Tri Iota is an organization that advocates for marginalized groups, feminist values of intersectionality, and activism within the Iowa State community. The purpose is to create a supportive environment for those interested in Women’s and Gender Studies. | |
| Advertising Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Advertising Club at Iowa State focuses on networking with communications professionals and learning about a career in advertising and marketing. We meet every other week with guest speakers and local projects! Each spring, we take a trip to meet with and tour advertising agencies to learn about the industry and day-to-day expectations. | |
| Communication Studies Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Designed to give students access to information on careers within the major, internships, resume writing, Career Services information, post graduate information and fun social events. | |
| Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Studies honor society) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Lambda Pi Eta is a prestigious honor society built to recognize the academic success and scholarly achievements of exceptional Communication Studies majors. Lambda Pi Eta members must be Communication Studies majors that meet academic standards and apply to become members. | |
| Public Relations Student Society of America | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a nationwide organization with a chapter at ISU. We offer pre-professional programming to undergraduate students who are interested in a career in public relations and allied communication fields. We offer hands-on programming opportunities, career development speakers, agency tours, job shadows and professional mentoring. | |
| Screenwriting Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Screenwriters club’s mission is to develop a community of creatives, thinkers, and producers with a passion for screenwriting. Furthermore, we strive to foster a supportive environment for peer-to-peer workshopping and constructive criticism of written material and ideas. We also provide opportunities to put ideas into motion and develop practical skills. | |
| Society for the Advancement of Professional Communication | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | SAPC is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of professional communication in a wide variety of professions, including technical communication, business, engineering, agriculture, science, health, and education. | |
| Sports Media Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of Sports Media Club is to provide a group where students interested in sports media can connect, interact with alumni, and build community. The meetings are designed to fill a number of functions including: providing a way for students and staff to get to know one another, to become acquainted with the program, to develop professional skills and acquaintances, and learn more about the opportunities in the sports media industry and related fields. | |
| AI & ML Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The AI & ML Club at Iowa State University is a community for students who want to go beyond learning AI and actually build it. We bring together curious, driven minds interested in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computer Science to explore ideas, experiment with new technologies, and create systems that matter. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and healthy competition, pushing members to think deeper, move faster, and grow together. | |
| Computer Science and Software Engineering Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Computer Science and Software Engineering Club (CSE for short) is ISU’s primary club for anything programming related. Our goal is to create a friendly, educational, and engaging environment for anyone interested in computer science/software development. | |
| Data Science Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Data Science Club is an organization that promotes data science to all students. The goal is to bring together students with interest in data to participate in networking activities, company visits, and technical workshops. | |
| Economics Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | A community of students and broader members who have an interest in economics, politics, statistics, law, and learning. Guest speakers usually come and share their experiences or speak on a topic and then provide members’ the chance to connect with them. | |
| Game Development Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of this club is to bring together students of different disciplines in order to explore the creation of video games. The club also seeks to expand its members’ knowledge of the tools, techniques, and processes used in contemporary video game development. Members will collaborate on game development projects of their own choosing and explore their creativity in the game development space. | |
| Google Developer Group | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | We are a club that holds events and workshops on various broad topics of programming for students who want to know more about programming and talk about what opportunities are available in the growing field of technology. We accept students who are passionate about programming and want to work on various programming languages. | |
| Hacking and Cyber Security Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | HACC is a cyber security and information assurance club. HACC aims to educate students in security topics such as firewalls, secure coding, network design, social engineering, and more. The group has weekly meetings which may be a presentation, demonstration, or lab presented by the officers, club members, or guest speakers. | |
| Hack Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Hack Club is a student run organization that organizes Hackathons here at Iowa State University. Our club has meetings every week, ranging from company workshops to homework nights. Hack Club is also a good way to also meet and socialize with people with the same interests as you. Also, free pizza every week! | |
| Math club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | A club for those who love math and pizza. | |
| SIAM Student Chapter (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The objectives of the SIAM Student Chapter at ISU are: To provide students with a means for professional development by its programs and its relationships with other Student Chapters and with the National Society. To contribute toward the development of applied mathematics at the Iowa State University through activities in which student members and faculty may participate. To serve as an interdisciplinary focal point within the University community for the interchange of information in the area of applied mathematics. | |
| Stats Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Stats Club is an Undergraduate Statistics Club at Iowa State University whose purpose is to show students( with any experience level) how numbers connect with curiosity, creativity, and community! Whether you are in a major that utilizes statistics or just curious about how data shapes the world around us, this club is for you! | |
| Sports Analytics Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Sports Analytics Club’s goal is to bring together students with an interest in sports and to answer sports related questions with statistical evidence. The club will not only introduce many students to the general topic but to also more in depth concepts to discover new ways of looking at sports. | |
| American Meteorological Society | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The goal of this student chapter is to involve students interested in meteorology with activities related to this field. According to our constitution, our organization will “foster the growth of operational meteorology at Iowa State University by providing the community with a social and scientific point of contact for meteorological interests.” | |
| Astrophotography Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Astrophotography Club allows students interested in space, stars, or photography in any capacity to be able to learn more about space and watch the stars! Astrophotography Club primarily focuses on photographing astronomic phenomena but also encourages stargazing and space discussion. | |
| Biochemistry Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Biochemistry Club at Iowa State is an academic organization for undergraduates interested in biochemistry. Our goals include fostering student-faculty and student-student interactions, integrating science and fun, and preparing undergraduates for the next step in their career path. | |
| Biological Sciences Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The goal of the club is to facilitate an appreciation and understanding of biology and related fields. | |
| Climate Science Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of Climate Science Club is to support its members and promote awareness and action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The goals of this organization are to (a) promote and support students within the climate science major, (b) foster connections to people in other disciplines, and (c) identify and/or provide resources for The Club members’ academic, social, and professional development. | |
| Environmental Science Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Our goal is to provide a space for all Iowa State students interested in Environmental Science with the opportunity to develop their passion for the environment. Through the use of researching opportunities, volunteering, listening to guest speakers, and collaborating with other passionate students, we aim to achieve more understanding and fascination of the natural world. | |
| Genetics Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The goal of this organization is to provide a comfortable social environment for those undergraduates interested in the field of Genetics. This club will also provide students who wish to further their studies in Genetics with information about academic, research, and career planning opportunities. | |
| Geology Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Geology club is an all-inclusive, exciting, educational group that focuses on bringing both students and non-students together over a common love of all things geology. Activities include a bi-annual rock, fossil, and jewelry sale, community outreach, social events, bad geology movie nights, and much more! | |
| Physics and Astronomy Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | We provide undergraduate and graduate students interested in physics and astronomy with reference materials, work stations, support, and just plain old fun. We also organize events to teach K-12 students, and the wider community about physics, astronomy, science literacy, and the college experience. | |
| Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors (SCUM) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The group has fun doing a variety of science demos, and does outreach into the community teaching science. | |
| Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, recognizes the academic excellence of undergraduate, graduate, and Juris Doctorate students. | |
| Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honor Society) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The goal of the club is to provide an interest in the field of sociology, research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition. | |
| Criminal Justice Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of the club is to enhance the knowledge of individuals that are interested in the Criminal Justice system by helping them understand their opportunities and how to be successful in the future. | |
| Political Science Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Political Science Club (POL S Club) is a non-partisan student organization that provides an opportunity to develop professionally and academically. We aspire to create a community of support for students studying political science or who have related interests. | |
| Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Chapter of the National Honor Society in Psychology. Recognized and honors individuals with superior scholarship and commitment to the field of psychology. | |
| Psychology Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The goal is to improve psychology students knowledge of career opportunities, campus and departmental opportunities, and to provide social and educational enrichment. | |
| Sociology Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Sociology Club is comprised of a diverse group of students studying the field of sociology at Iowa State University, including majors, minors, and other interested students. The Sociology Club exists to foster the Sociological Imagination within its membership, to further their understanding of sociological theory and methodology, and application of learned knowledge to real-world social issues. | |
| African American Studies Society | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of the African American Studies Society is to encourage on-going dialogue among students about key issues in African American Studies. The African American Studies Society expects that through engagement, dialogue and academic scholarship, members will help foster an inclusive and supportive community dedicated to gaining greater knowledge of issues impacting our society. | |
| Cardinal Key Honor Society (Campus Honor Society) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | A high honor society (Honorary). Selection is based upon the four cardinal virtues of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. | |
| Distance Education Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Distance Education Club at ISU will focus on supporting excellence in distance education learning. We will discover strategies and innovative technologies, teach students skills, and provide mentors to help students adopt to the online learning environments. Our goals are to give students the best online learning experiences to amplify students learning and achieve their learning goals to the highest level. | |
| Ecosystems Research Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | We are a student organization dedicated to uniting students across multiple departments and disciplines related to ecosystems research at ISU. | |
| Phi Beta Kappa (Liberal Arts Honor Society) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | An honorary society for top-achieving juniors and seniors in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Membership is by invitation only. About 2% of LAS juniors and 5% of LAS seniors are invited. | |
| Scientific Illustration & Visualization Club (SciViz) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | A space to provide out of class opportunities for SciViz students which allow them to gain knowledge and skills through workshops, activities, and interactions with professionals and peers in the Scientific Visualization Community. | |
| Soil and Water Conservation Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The ISU Soil and Water Conservation Club (SWCC) is a student club at Iowa State University that promotes soil and water education and conservation (undergraduate and graduate students). SWCC provides educational resources to the public with demonstration tools and a scientific publication developed for general audiences. | |
| Students for Open Discussion | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of this organization is to facilitate structured, open discussion about policy, ethics, and current events. Members are expected to rationalize their positions — not just state them — and to focus on concrete reasoning over ideology. The goal isn’t to convince, but to understand how others think and why. | |
| Communication Disorders Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Communication Disorders Club is a club for ISU students pursuing academic study as a speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, audiologist, those interested in careers dealing with communication disorders, and those enrolled in communication disorders course work. | |
| Entrepreneur Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The primary purposes and goals of the Entrepreneur Club are to encourage and inform students about participating in entrepreneurship, to foster friendships among students who share similar interests, to instill passion about building sustainable ventures, and to provide members with a learning and support platform to minimize risk and to maximize success. | |
| Equipping Math Teachers | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of this on-campus student organization shall be to create a community among future mathematics education majors and provide them with resources to be better equipped in improving and influencing the future of teaching and learning mathematics. | |
| Friends of MSF (Doctors Without Borders) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Friends of MSF at Iowa State will help create spaces in which people can learn about, support, and advocate for the work of MSF-USA, through a variety of events and actions including, without limitation, meetings, film-screenings, fundraising efforts, “map-a-thons,” fieldworker talks, petition drives, and other events on and around campus. | |
| Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate (formally FBLA-ΦΒΛ) at Iowa State University offers students the opportunity to prepare themselves to enter the workforce after college. Members have countless opportunities to develop as professionals, community advocates, project leaders, and student role models through diverse experiences and activities throughout the year. | |
| INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | INFORMS (The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) is a vibrant international community of 12,500 operations research and analytics professionals and students. | |
| Global Health & Nutrition Coalition | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Global Health and Nutrition Coalition at Iowa State University is a student organization dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of healthcare access worldwide. Our mission is to explore key issues in global and public health, food systems, and nutrition while examining the trends, institutions, and social determinants that shape health outcomes and nutrition transitions. | |
| Pre-Genetic Counseling Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Pre-Genetic Counseling Club is a community for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in genetic counseling. Our goal is to provide resources, education, and connections that help students explore the field and prepare for graduate programs. | |
| Pre-Law Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Pre-Law Club helps to prepare members interested in attending Law School by immersing them in a learning community environment with like-minded students on campus who are taking steps to prepare and apply for Law School Admissions. Members of the Pre-Law Club, during their years of undergraduate school, will become more familiar with other students on the Pre-Law track at ISU, while also gaining experience from within the club to add to their Law School applications. | |
| Pre-Medical Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Pre-Medical Club is an organization at ISU that works to better prepare Pre-Medical students for acceptance into the medical field and to answer any questions about the path to and beyond medical school. | |
| Pre-Physician Assistant Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The purpose of this club is to educate students about the Physician Assistant profession. We also help students with the application and interview process so they are adequately prepared when meeting with a potential employer or school. | |
| Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapter | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | SHRM provides opportunities for students to network on the local level through student chapters. SHRM student chapters have regular meetings with scheduled programs designed to help members learn more about HR and the real world of business. | |
| 180 Degrees Consulting | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | 180 Degrees Consulting at Iowa State University is a student-led organization that works on real-world consulting cases with companies, with a strong focus on socially conscious organizations and small businesses. | |
| Cardinal & Gold | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Cardinal & Gold Creative Group is a project-based club that allows students to enhance their media skills through hands-on experience. No matter if you’re interested in copywriting, advertising strategy, or Multimedia work. There’s a team in C&G for you. | |
| Cardinal Eats | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Cardinal Eats is a food publication at Iowa State with the purpose of building a community of food lovers at Iowa State and the Ames community. Cardinal Eats has three main goals: (1) share our love for food through a print publication and online posts (2) give ISU students real life experience in journalism, online media, photography, design, marketing and events (3) gather together to enjoy food at events hosted by Cardinal Eats. | |
| Cardinal Space Mining Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Cardinal Space Mining Club is a group of students in, but not limited to, the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The group will annually design and build a robotic mining system to compete in the NASA Robotic Mining Competition. | |
| Conservation Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The main purpose of this organization is to promote constructive use of our natural resources through land, water, wildlife, and energy management practices to collectively help balance our ecosystem focusing on the state of Iowa through the students of ISU. Students involved in this club will get hands-on with various projects including invasive species removal, native plantings, construction of bat and bird boxes, travelling to private lands for conservation land management analysis, volunteering locally on private and public lands, and other member project ideas. | |
| Engineers Without Borders | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Engineers Without Borders is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students. | |
| Robot in 3 days | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) at Iowa State is a low commitment club featuring build and training days during the fall semester and a 3-Day Build event in the beginning of January. The goal of Ri3D is not only to educate high school students, but to give university students an opportunity to be involved in FIRST Robotics past high school. | |
| Smiles for Change | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The goal of this club is to collect and distribute oral hygiene products, fundraise for dental care, and educate children and adults alike on proper dental hygiene practices. | |
| Solar Car | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Team PrISUm is a multidisciplinary student organization that designs, builds, and races solar powered electric vehicles. We encourage students from all majors and backgrounds to join and help us build and race this innovative vehicle. | |
| Stupka Symposium | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Annual Stupka Symposium is entirely organized and run by the undergraduate students in the Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology areas of study. The symposium works to promote student-professor interactions and facilitates opportunities for students to learn how to thrive in the academic and professional communities. Undergraduate students who show exemplary research and a rigorous drive for success present their research during the symposium. | |
| Cyber Robotics Club | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Cyber Robotics fosters an innovative and inclusive environment where students can explore and enrich their skills in robotics, engineering, problem-solving, and logistics through participation in VEX U Robotics Competition. Our club aims to provide opportunities for members to develop and expand soft skills in professional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership. | |
| Wind Energy Student Organization | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Wind Energy Student Organization (WESO) is dedicated to advancing wind energy education and awareness at both the university and K-12 levels. The club actively participates in the Department of Energy’s Collegiate Wind Competition each spring, where students apply their knowledge and skills in wind energy. | |
| Association for Women in Mathematics | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | AWM is organized and will be operated for educational and scientific purposes to promote the following: 1. an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the mathematical sciences, including pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and their applications; 2. greater understanding of the contributions of women in the mathematical sciences; and 3. mentoring and encouraging women and girls as they prepare for careers in the mathematical sciences. | |
| Girls Who Code – College Loop | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Welcome to “Girls Who Code,” where aspiring young women gather to learn, collaborate, and innovate in the world of technology. As an extension of the esteemed Girls Who Code organization, our club is committed to providing an inclusive space for girls to develop coding skills, explore tech trends, and cultivate lasting connections. | |
| National Association of Black Journalists | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), believing that students working toward degrees in communication and media studies at the Iowa State University should work together under the auspice of the NABJ in the education of its members with respect to the journalism field, as well as the pursuit of scholarship, internships and professional opportunities. | |
| Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers is a national pre-professional organization with an Iowa State student-run chapter that promotes the professional development of Asian students in the sciences and engineering. The purpose of SASE is to recruit and develop students to become the leaders of tomorrow, celebrate and promote diversity across campus and in the workforce, and give back to our local community. | |
| State Sideline Collective | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Our mission is to support and mentor college women pursuing careers in sports media through networking events, internships, and chapter activities. We serve as advocates for fair portrayal of women (and everyone) in sports media, promote inclusive and positive work environments, and encourage diversity while ensuring equal access to opportunities. | |
| Agricultural Business Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The general goals and objectives of the Agricultural Business Learning Community are to provide opportunities for structured and frequent interaction among first year students, and with faculty and staff in the department; provide opportunities for students to work cooperatively and productively with others including upper level students; help facilitate student’s transition to ISU through targeted activities and programs; help students gain and refine academic proficiencies through linked courses, develop career interests, and adapt more easily to college life while networking with businesses, professors, and most importantly peers. | |
| Biochemistry Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Biochemistry Learning Community introduces first-year students to the academics, careers, and community of the Biochemistry majors. Peer mentors work with incoming students to build connections to academic resources, research opportunities, and the professors and students of the Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology (BBMB) department. | |
| Biology Education Success Teams (BEST) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Biology Learning Community, Biology Education Success Teams (BEST), is designed to support first-year students entering the Biology Program. The BEST Learning Community seeks to help navigate students through their first year in the Biology program and facilitate lasting connections with peers, program faculty, and staff, both in and outside the classroom. | |
| BOLD | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | BOLD is a fantastic opportunity for LAS students striving to develop their leadership skills, achieve academic and professional success, and build community with peers. BOLD is a four-year experience, one part of the Graduation+ Program in LAS, and includes a 1-credit course in Fall and Spring of students’ first and second years. | |
| Chemistry Learning Community (CLC) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Chemistry Learning Community (CLC) seeks to build a community environment that fosters the educational and emotional growth of chemistry students. Because of the importance of research in chemistry, the CLC is centered on a research theme. | |
| Communication Studies Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Communication Studies Learning Community serves first-year and transfer students who are new to Iowa State and to the Communication Studies Program. Our learning community was developed to help students connect with other students in their major and identify campus resources that can help them be successful. | |
| Computer Science Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Our learning community was established in fall 2004 to foster relationships, provide academic support for incoming freshmen wishing to major in Computer Science, and to help new students transition into a new environment and lifestyle. | |
| Data Science Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Data Science Learning Community is designed to assist Data Science majors in their transition to Iowa State University by providing a support framework of knowledge, resources, and people. | |
| Earth, Wind and Fire Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Students participating in the Earth, Wind, and Fire Learning Community will have the opportunity to develop stronger connections with fellow students and the faculty and staff in the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences. The main goal of the Earth, Wind, and Fire Learning Community is to build a community of students and faculty and to increase students’ retention to and recruitment into the programs by providing strong interaction with faculty, upperclass students (peer mentors), study sessions, and supplemental instruction. | |
| Genetics and Bioinformatics Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | This learning community includes first-year and early transfer students in the Genetics and Bioinformatics majors. Social or Educational events are held at least monthly, and other events like field trips, research lab tours, and service learning with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are planned. | |
| Greenlee Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | This learning community serves first-year students who plan to major in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, or sports media and communication. It is further divided into cohorts by major. It will help students become better consumers and creators, and will promote connections with other students in the Greenlee School, as well as faculty and staff. The student cohorts will have opportunities to interact, especially through social and networking events. | |
| HOME Learning Community (Open Option in Liberal Arts & Sciences) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The HOME Learning Community is a first-semester program designed to support exploring students. The program provides a structured process for students to explore majors and careers while creating a home at Iowa State. Students receive support from connections with peer mentors, academic advisers, and faculty. | |
| Mathematics & Statistics Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Mathematics and Statistics Learning Community members will work to build community by taking classes together, forming study partnerships, and getting to know one another via supplemental activities.This learning community will provide supplementary activities outside class aimed at easing the transition to campus, exploring campus resources, investigating major-related organizations, interacting with university faculty and staff members as well as opportunities to meet professionals visiting from other mathematics and statistics institutions and organizations. | |
| Music (Esprit de Corps) Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | “Esprit de Corps” definition: devotion to one’s society, fraternity, team-spirit, fellow-feeling. This special undergraduate program will give you the opportunity to explore a music major in a uniquely supportive environment with mentoring from successful upper classmen, meetings with professors outside of class, and a comprehensive orientation program. You will have access to free tickets to attend professional concerts at Stephens Auditorium and other regional theatres and will find a close-knit support group to help you with such courses as music theory, music history, ear-training and sight-singing. | |
| Physics + Astronomy Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The learning community is a place where beginning students can discuss physics, both current research topics as well as their coursework, interact socially with faculty, partner with peer mentors who can lend advice, and form strong bonds of friendship with like-minded physics students on field trips to regional national labs. | |
| PsyClone Connect Psychology Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | PsyClone Connect gives you the close-knit feel of a small college with all the advantages of a top-tier research university. It’s the perfect launchpad for your academic, personal, and professional success in psychology—and an incredible way to start your adventure at ISU. | |
| Science of the Environment and Sustainable Systems Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Science of the Environment and Sustainable Systems (SoESS) Learning Community is a two-semester, academically-linked residential learning team oriented toward meeting the scholastic and social needs of entering and continuing Environmental Science freshmen and sophomore students. The SoESS learning community aims to provide an engaging environment designed to foster student-to-peer, and student-to-community interactions by involving students in well-designed academic, community volunteer, and social activities pertinent to the fields of environmental science and environmental sustainability. | |
| Scientific Illustration and Visualization (SCI VIZ) Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Scientific Illustration and Visualization (SCI VIZ) is an interdisciplinary major at ISU. The program is small, averaging 40-50 students. Our Learning Community allows students to meet others in their cohort from day one. | |
| The Criminal Justice League Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | If you are pursuing a major in Criminal Justice, consider joining the Criminal Justice League Learning Community! You will join a group of about 35 first-year students in two shared classes and a seminar where will learn about your major, crime and the societal and criminal justice response to it, on-campus resources and activities, and future careers. | |
| The Sky is the Limit: Learning Community for Students Interested in the Life Sciences | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | Get to know new friends in a small classroom setting (40 students or less) focused on a biological theme (e.g., aging, health careers, cell biology) while exploring careers in the life sciences. Make connections with peer mentors who are knowledgeable and who remember what it was like to be new at Iowa State. And develop academic and professional skills that will enable a successful Iowa State experience now and launch you into your future. | |
| WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering) Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is a supportive and empowering community for all Iowa State students majoring in STEM disciplines. WiSE provides resources, engaging experiences, and meaningful connections so that our WiSE students excel in their studies, approach their careers confidently, and become leaders in their communities. | |
| First Cyclones Learning Community | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The First Cyclones Learning Community serves First Cyclone Scholarship recipients. The First Cyclones Learning Community provides students with opportunities for academic success, career development, and leadership development. | |
| First-Year Honors Program | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | The First-Year Honors Program introduces approximately 400 qualified first-year students to the concept of an honors education, gives them the opportunity to explore the University Honors Program as a possible means of achieving their academic goals, and acquaints them with the faculty, staff, and activities of the Honors Program. | |
| George Washington Carver Scholastic Leadership (GWCSL) | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | GWCSL aims to recognize, support, and further cultivate outstanding individuals who demonstrate resilience, academic excellence, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their communities and beyond. To promote continuous learning, achievement, and integrity, the GWCSL provides the following: University Studies courses, academic outreach, personal crisis intervention, involvement opportunities, a professional development fund, and career exploration. | |
| Hixson Opportunity Awards | Career and Self-Development, Leadership, Teamwork | One hundred high school seniors are selected annually from across Iowa (ideally, one from each county) to receive the Hixson Opportunity Award. The Hixson program strives to enhance success through student-centered learning and enrichment opportunities.
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