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AG AND LIFE SCIENCES ONLINE
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Feb. 6, 2012  No. 686

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COLLEGE NEWS 
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SPRING AG CAREER DAY ATTRACTS MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES
The spring Ag Career Day attracted 107 companies to the ISU Memorial Union on Feb. 1. Mike Gaul, director of CALS career services, reports there were 530 student and alumni visitors representing 59 majors and eight other schools. Thursday’s interview activity consisted of 83 individual interviews, with several returning to campus this week. This is the fifth year a spring event has been added to the annual fall Ag Career Day. View a one-minute slide show at http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2012/Spring_Career_Day/

HORTICULTURE STUDENT DIES JAN. 27
Kathrine Leona-Jo Kofoot of Algona, a junior in horticulture, died Jan. 27 from injuries sustained in a car accident near Algona. She was a 2009 graduate of Algona High School and a 2011 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College. More: http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/545608.html

ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM TURNS STUDENTS INTO BUSINESSMEN
Sometimes a dorm room can double as a corporate boardroom if you have people with ideas and perhaps just a bit of support. That is the case for the partners in ScoutPro, a new company that was born in a classroom at ISU and helped by a new agricultural entrepreneurship initiative on campus. More: http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/news/regional/entrepreneur-program-turns-students-into-businessmen/article_ba4478c4-4d0c-11e1-8bce-001871e3ce6c.html 

BLOCK AND BRIDLE CLUB RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARDS
The ISU Block and Bridle Club received several awards at the National Block and Bridle Convention in Tennessee, Jan. 31 to Feb. 3. The club took first place in chapter yearbook, first place in chapter activities, and second place in chapter webpage. Adair Boysen, a senior in animal science, received third place in the Outstanding Junior Scholarship Award. 

SPRING CONVOCATION SET FOR FEB. 16
The CALS Spring Convocation will be held Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. The program includes brief comments from Dean Wintersteen and college award presentations. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. 

2012 ANIMAL INDUSTRY REPORTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Department of Animal Science’s 2012 Animal Industry Report is available online. The report includes research results relating to beef, dairy, equine, poultry, sheep, swine and companion animal industries in the state of Iowa. More: http://www.ans.iastate.edu/report/air/ 

FEB. 15 WEBINAR FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABLE BIOENERGY
The Iowa Learning Farms’ next webinar, to be held Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m., will feature Chad Hart, economics. Hart’s “Sustainable Production and Distribution of Bioenergy for the Central USA” presentation will review the multistate CenUSA Bioenergy project that is investigating a regional system for producing fuels. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-learning-farms-february-webinar-sustainable-bioenergy 

RESEARCH FARM SUPERINTENDENT, ORGANIC FARMER SHARE SPENCER AWARD	
Bernie Havlovic, superintendent of the ISU Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm, and Michael Natvig, owner of a 420-acre organic farm in Howard County, are dual winners of the 2011 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture. More: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/01-30-2012/research-farm-superintendent-organic-farmer-share-spencer-award 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Feb. 7: Brenton Center Lunch and Learn on WordPress, noon in 8 Curtiss Hall. Amy Pilcher, apilcher@iastate.edu, 4-1862
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf
March 5: Gamma Sigma Delta award nominations due, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/gsd/

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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CALS SUPPORT TO ATTEND NSF GRANTS CONFERENCE MARCH 19-20
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will provide up to $750 in travel support per person for up to four CALS faculty members to attend the NSF Regional Grants Conference on March 19-20 in Evanston, Ill. Travel support will be provided on a first-come first-served basis, with preference given to individuals who have not recently received CALS travel assistance for a grantsmanship workshop. Recipients should plan to prepare a short report on tips/best practices learned from the conference, to be posted on the CALS Funding Resources website. Interested CALS faculty should contact Joe Colletti (colletti@iastate.edu) by Feb. 13. More: https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=NATI393E

IDALS TO FUND SPECIALTY CROP PROJECTS
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will fund projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Iowa. Grant funds will be used for projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and that benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole. Eligible crops are fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Maximum awards will be $24,000 per project. Applications are due May 4. More: http://goo.gl/14PhJ

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR BAILEY AWARD
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development has announced the annual competition for the Bailey Research Career Development Award. The program provides funding to full-time tenured associate professors and professors to foster research that is innovative, increases knowledge and has practical applications. Applications are due at the colleges by March 1. Submissions to CALS should be submitted to Joe Colletti, colletti@iastate.edu. More: http://www.vpresearch.iastate.edu/researcher/funding/internal/bailey.html

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Preproposals accepted all year: Dairy Research Institute Nutrition Research Supplemental Support. More: http://goo.gl/aEmes

Feb. 21 (preproposal): Dairy Research Institute Nutrition Research. More: http://goo.gl/CsBxV

Feb. 21: UK Food Standards Agency, Public Views on GM Labeling. More: http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2012/jan/gmandlaresearch

Feb. 29: USAID Agricultural Commercialization & Innovation Activity Grant; one award, $60 to $74 million over five years. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=141813

March 1: Ethics Education in Science and Engineering. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13338&WT.mc_ev=click

March 5 (concept paper): Accelerating the Deployment of Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Technologies in Indonesia. More: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/

March 5: NSF Plant Genome Research Program; 10 to 15 awards, $15 million total FY 2012 funding. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5338&WT.mc_ev=click

March 5: NSF Math and Science Partnership. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5756&WT.mc_ev=click

March 20: USAID Agro-Inputs Project in Bangladesh; one award, $15 million. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=142513

May 4: USDA/IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant to Enhance the Competitiveness of Specialty Crops Grown in Iowa; $24,000 per award. More: http://goo.gl/14PhJ

May 26 (letter of intent): NIH Partnerships for Development of Vaccine Technologies (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-014.html

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COMMUNICATIONS KIOSK
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GUIDELINES ON CAPTIONS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS
A caption – the explanatory material that appears outside (usually below) an illustration – is distinct from a key and from a label, which appear within an illustration. A caption may consist of a word or two, an incomplete or a complete sentence, several sentences, or a combination. No punctuation is needed after a caption consisting solely of an incomplete sentence. If one or more full sentences follow it, each has closing punctuation. In a work in which most captions consist of full sentences, incomplete ones may be followed by a period for consistency. Captions should be capitalized in sentence style, but formal titles of works included in captions should be capitalized in headline style. 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., 2010

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STUDYING FOOD SYSTEM APPROACHES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, FEB. 8
A webinar to discuss a current research project that examines the impact of local food systems on rural development in the Midwest will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, at noon. The webinar is hosted by the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development using Connect Pro. More: http://ncrcrd.msu.edu/ncrcrd/webinars 

WHO OWNS LIFE? SYMPOSIUM, FEB. 16
The protection of intellectual property through patents is one of the most important mechanisms for encouraging innovation. But with new scientific advances, especially in biotechnology, what is reasonable, useful and ethical to patent? This symposium will present issues of intellectual property protection specific to the plant and life sciences. More: http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/26621 

SUSTAINAPALOOZA CELEBRATION FEB. 28
“Sustainapalooza: Celebrating our Cardinal, Gold and Green,” a shorter version of the ISU sustainability symposiums held the previous three years, will be held Feb. 28, 4 to 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the event. More: http://www.inside.iastate.edu/archive/article/2012/01/26/sustain 

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NOE ON GETTING STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
“One of our goals is to expose students to entrepreneurs. We want them to get outside the classroom. One thing we’ve learned over the years is that we’ve always done a great job of providing technical training. Graduates have the science and technical knowledge. Now, we’re trying to build on that with a business background.” Stacy Noe, program coordinator for the CALS Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative, on turning students into businessmen. More: http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/news/regional/entrepreneur-program-turns-students-into-businessmen/article_ba4478c4-4d0c-11e1-8bce-001871e3ce6c.html 

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COOKING AS A METAPHOR FOR TEACHING PREP
“Professional cooks rely upon a set-up process called mise en place to make things go smoothly in the kitchen. For the mise en place, ingredients are washed, chopped, measured and sometimes soaked or pre-cooked, depending on the dish. All the necessary tools and equipment are gathered and made ready for the chef. I’ve begun to think about how the mise en place serves me as a useful metaphor for my teaching preparation. There are always ideas, resources, images and materials to gather. Thinking creatively about the different stages of teaching preparation through the metaphor of the mise en place has helped me to make good use of small amounts of time and has re-energized my approach to sometimes routine tasks.” Natalie Houston is an associate professor of English at the University of Houston. More: http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/streamlining-teaching-prep/38237?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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FLORA, NOW IN ENGLISH
The requirement to use Latin to describe and publish a new plant species has been in practice since the 18th century. With as many as one-third of plant species at risk of extinction in the next 50 years, we don’t have time for traditions like these, says James Miller, dean and vice president for science at the New York Botanical Garden. That’s why, as of Jan. 1, the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature no longer compels botanists to provide a Latin description of a new species; it can be done in English. “Plants are a vital source of materials and medicine; they are the basis of the food chain; they produce the oxygen we breathe. If a species becomes extinct before it is found – a phenomenon known as anonymous extinction – there is no way to explore its potential,” says Miller. More: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/opinion/plants-in-plain-english.html?_r=3&ref=opinion 

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EDITOR
Julie Stewart, jstewart@iastate.edu
Phone: (515) 294-5616 Web site: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/aginfo/ 

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Ag and Life Sciences Online, the newsletter for faculty and staff in Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is e-mailed every Monday. To subscribe, send your name, e-mail address and the message "Ag and Life Sciences Online subscribe" to jstewart@iastate.edu. To unsubscribe, send "Ag and Life Sciences Online unsubscribe."

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Jan. 30, 2012  No. 685

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COLLEGE NEWS 
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SPRING ENROLLMENT IN CALS ONLINE COURSES HITS RECORD 
The College's online learning program hit record enrollment numbers this spring, with registrations increasing by 24.6 percent to more than 1,107 total registrations. Total online enrollments are up 21 percent from where the program ended last year.  Online classes offer an alternative for students who return home, study abroad or participate in internships. Departments with the largest enrollment included food science and human nutrition, agronomy and agricultural education and studies.

A HUNDRED EMPLOYERS AT SPRING CALS CAREER DAY FEB. 1
About 100 employers are expected to recruit students Feb. 1 at the CALS spring career fair to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. “We are seeing companies and organizations that were not at our fall event attend the spring event,” said Mike Gaul, director of CALS Career Services. “This is especially true for many of the natural resource-type organizations.” A list of companies scheduled to participate can be found online. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/994/

FOUR DEANS OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESS YAHOO ARTICLE
Four Midwestern deans of agriculture, including CALS Dean Wendy Wintersteen, address a recent Yahoo Education article that described certain college majors as “useless.” Three of the majors in the article were agriculture, animal sciences and horticulture. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/995/ 

TAKLE NAMED FELLOW OF AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
Gene Takle, agronomy and geological and atmospheric sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. The award recognizes society members who have made outstanding contribution to atmospheric and related sciences or their applications over many years. 

CHILI FEED IN CARVER HALL LOBBY, FEB. 1
The Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club is sponsoring a chili feed on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carver Hall Lobby. Cost is $3 a bowl.

WORDPRESS IS TOPIC OF BRENTON CENTER LUNCH AND LEARN, FEB. 7
The Brenton Center’s next Lunch and Learn will be held Feb. 7 at noon in 8 Curtiss Hall. It will offer an overview of WordPress and its function; cover basic steps for creating a WordPress website and blog; and explain how to use blogging in and out of the classroom. Stacy Noe, Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative, will be speaking. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. To attend, contact Amy Pilcher, apilcher@iastate.edu, 4-1862.

GAMMA SIGMA DELTA AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 5
Gamma Sigma Delta, the honor society of agriculture, is accepting nominations for 2012 awards. Submit nomination forms to Nick Christians, 133 Horticulture Hall, by March 5. Membership nominations are also due on that date to Barb Osborn, 107 Horticulture Hall. The initiative and awards ceremony will be held April 12 at 5 p.m. in the Curtiss Auditorium. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/gsd/ 

IOWA PORK INDUSTRY CENTER OFFERS TRAINING APRIL 19
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisors under the National Pork Board’s PQA Plus program. The certification process requires attendance at a daylong training session and passing an exam. ISU’s Iowa Pork Industry Center will hold one such training April 19. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-pork-industry-center-offer-pqa-plus-advisor-training-program 

PRIORITIES OF RURAL ENTREPRENEURS REVEALED IN NEW REPORT
The priorities of rural entrepreneurs are outlined in a new report from the Community Vitality Center at ISU. The report is based on the responses from entrepreneurs who attended a Rural YES “Young Entrepreneurship Summit” last November. More: http://www.econ.iastate.edu/about-department/announce/news/03-2012-useful-insights-gained-results-recent-rural-entrepreneur-summ 

LEOPOLD CENTER RELEASES 2011 ANNUAL REPORT
The FY2011 annual report includes an illustrated timeline commemorating important events in the Center’s 25-year history. More: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/01-26-2012/leopold-center-perseverance-celebrated-fy2011-annual-report 

LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM WINS SIOUX EMPIRE FARM SHOW
The ISU Livestock Judging Team won the Sioux Empire Farm Show this past weekend in Sioux Falls, S.D. Fourteen teams were competing. The team also won the reasons, beef and swine divisions. 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

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ADVANCE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is seeking applications from full tenured professors for an ADVANCE Faculty Fellow starting in fall 2012. The fellowship will support a faculty member to represent the ISU ADVANCE Program for two years post-NSF funding, with possible renewable for a third year. The fellowship is a quarter-time position during the academic year. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources

NSF Dear Colleague Letter - Stimulating Research Related to Science of Broadening Participation. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12037/nsf12037.jsp?WT.mc_ev=click

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Continuous through Jan. 31, 2013: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center – Broad Agency Announcement. More: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=139493

Feb. 12, June 12: NIH NIAID Research Scholar Development Award (K22). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/g uide/p a-files/PAR-09-068.html

Feb. 22: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - State Health Access Reform Evaluation. More: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21386

Feb. 27 (letter of intent): NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5733&WT.mc_ev=click

Feb. 27 (letter of intent): NIH Building the Science of Public Reporting (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-12-004.html

March 16 (letter of intent): NIH Development of Tools to Study the Synaptome (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-12-140.html

March 30: NIFA Higher Education Challenge Grant FY 2012. More: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1082

April 17: Chemistry and Materials Research in Cultural Heritage Science. More: http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503478

April 18: NSF MacroSystems Biology: Research on Biological Systems at Regional to Continental Scales. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12532/nsf12532.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

April 23: NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13656 

April 24: NSF Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes Program. Ten to 16 awards, $1.2M anticipated total funding. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12535/nsf12535.htm

May 29 (letter of intent): NIH Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-004.html

Aug. 20: NIH Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-086.html ?

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MEDIA SPOKESPERSON TRAINING, FEB. 15 AND 28
News Service provides media spokesperson training for faculty, staff and administrators who regularly serve as expert media sources, as well as those who would like to interact and communicate more effectively with reporters. Sessions are being offered Feb. 15 (afternoon) and Feb. 28 (morning). There's no fee to attend the workshops, but space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Plan on a time commitment of three hours. Sessions for several members of a department or unit also may be arranged upon request. If you have questions or are interested in attending one of the February sessions, e-mail annette@iastate.edu.

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SYMPOSIUM ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, FEB. 16
Edmund Sease, a trial lawyer with more than 30 years experience litigating intellectual property cases, will speak on “The Case for Patenting New Plants” on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Sease’s talk is part of an all-day symposium, “Who Owns Life: Intellectual Property in Biotechnology and the Life Sciences.” More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2012/jan/Lecture/Sease 

CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS ENERGY CHALLENGES, APRIL 29-MAY 1
The “2012 Public and Land-grant University Conference on Energy Challenges: The Next 50 Years” brings together public university, industry and government leaders from across the country to discuss and promote the role of the university in solving critical questions about energy in the 21st century. Scheduled for April 29 to May 1 on the Ohio State University campus, the conference is one in a series of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act. More: http://energyinnovation2012.osu.edu/ 

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HOFSTRAND ON FEEDING NINE BILLION PEOPLE BY 2050 
“Although notable exceptions exist, most hunger situations are not caused by an actual shortage of food. Rather hunger is caused by the financial inability to buy food. About 20 percent of the world’s population lives on less than $1.25 per day. So this problem is more a sign of poor worldwide income distribution rather than a world-wide shortage of food.” Don Hofstrand, ISU Emeritus Extension economist, on feeding more than nine billion people by 2050. More: http://www.agriview.com/news/crop/feeding-billion-in-years-many-moving-parts-to-debate/article_f8fe150e-4864-11e1-a0b1-0019bb2963f4.html 

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 ACCEPTING THE WAY YOU WRITE
“What I’ve learned about writing and intellectual work is that there’s no right way to get things done, no ritual or routine that is effective unless it’s effective for you…If you are unhappy with your writing process, make an effort to change it. Try it for three months. See if it makes your life better. If it doesn’t, then I would say there isn’t a problem. Accept that you are a last-minute person and realize this: writing is hard, no matter when you do it.” Rachel Toor is an assistant professor of creative writing at Eastern Washington University. More: http://chronicle.com/article/Accepting-the-Way-You-Work/130465/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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EDITOR
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Phone: (515) 294-5616 Web site: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/aginfo/ 

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Jan. 23, 2012  No. 684

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PRESIDENT LEATH VISITS PLANT PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Tom Baum, chair of plant pathology and microbiology, hosted President Leath last week as he visited his new academic home on his first day of work. They toured department facilities and met students, staff and faculty. In addition to reviewing departmental statistics, Baum briefed the president on ongoing research projects and funding secured by the department to enable high-impact research. They talked about Extension efforts and discussed the department’s commitment to undergraduate teaching by coadministering the microbiology undergraduate program with the Department of Animal Science. 

KOZIEL AND HANSEN FEATURED ON MODERN MARVELS TONIGHT
Jacek Koziel, agricultural and biosystems engineering, and Stephanie Hansen, animal science, will be featured on the show “Modern Marvels: Stink” tonight, Jan. 23, at 9 p.m. on the H2 network. Tonight’s episode will explore how people deal with offensive odors. In Central Iowa, H2 airs on Mediacom on channel 251, DISH Network on channel 121 and DirecTV on 271. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/.

A HUNDRED EMPLOYERS AT SPRING CALS CAREER DAY FEB. 1
About 100 employers are expected to recruit students Feb. 1 at the CALS spring career fair to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. “We are seeing companies and organizations that were not at our fall event attend the spring event,” said Mike Gaul, director of CALS Career Services. “This is especially true for many of the natural resource-type organizations.” A list of companies scheduled to participate can be found online. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/994/ 

SOCIOLOGISTS EARN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE GRANT
David Peters and Andy Hochstetler, sociology, have been awarded a $225,428 National Institute of Justice grant in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Corrections to study prisoner re-entry in Iowa. The researchers will assess the quality and appropriateness of rehabilitation treatment received by inmates in predicting their chances of becoming repeat offenders. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/994/ 

KARLEN LEAD AUTHOR ON CAST ISSUE PAPER ON ENERGY AND CROPS
Douglas Karlen, USDA National Lab for Agriculture and the Environment and a collaborator in agronomy, is the lead author of a new issue paper by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, “Energy Issues Affecting Corn/Soybean Systems: Challenges for Sustainable Production.” More: http://www.cast-science.org/news/index.cfm/energy_flow_january_23rd_rollout_in_washington_dc?show=news&newsID=12362 

WORDPRESS IS TOPIC OF BRENTON CENTER LUNCH AND LEARN, FEB. 7
The Brenton Center’s next Lunch and Learn will be held Feb. 7 at noon in 8 Curtiss Hall. It will offer an overview of WordPress and its function; cover basic steps for creating a WordPress website and blog; and explain how to use blogging in and out of the classroom. Stacy Noe, Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative, will be speaking. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. To attend contact Amy Pilcher, apilcher@iastate.edu, 4-1862.

NREM HELPS PRESENT FOREST STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE, MARCH 10
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be held March 10 at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. (a few miles east of Dubuque). This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The conference is presented in partnership with ISU Extension and University of Illinois Extension; ISU’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management and University of Illinois’ Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences; and the departments of natural resources in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The deadline to mail registrations is March 1. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/annual-forest-stewardship-conference-2012 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

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ENROLL NOW FOR SPONSORED PROGRAMS EDUCATION SESSIONS
The Sponsored Programs Education and Certification Sessions program is offered jointly by the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration and Sponsored Programs Accounting. This 10-session training program covers topics related to the successful management of sponsored projects, including pre- and post-award functions, research compliance, technology transfer and related issues. SPECS training is appropriate for all administrative and support staff who assist principal investigators/project directors in managing sponsored projects. Sessions 1-5 will be held Feb. 21, March 6 and 20, and April 3 and 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sessions 6-10 will be held in the fall. Sign up by logging into AccessPlus and selecting HRS Training under the Employee tab. Enroll in the Sponsored Programs Education and Certification Sessions program under the Courses link. Deadline for enrollment is Jan. 27. Contact: Troy Nichols, tdnicho@iastate.edu, 4-8945. 

NIFA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS GLOBAL SEMINAR SERIES WEBINAR
NIFA’s Center for International Programs will host the Global Seminar Series Webinar “Higher Education for Development: Lessons, Impacts and Vision for the Future,” on Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to noon (CT). Tully Cornick will focus on the role that higher education plays as an “engine for development” and CIP’s experience in forging partnerships amongst American and overseas colleges and universities to build human and institutional capacity. Individuals can join the webinar at http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/hedcip/. More: CIP@nifa.usda.gov.

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Jan. 31 (letter of interest): John Templeton Foundation - Foundational Questions in Evolutionary Biology; Evolutionary Origins and Dynamics and Evolvability, and the Evolution of Increasing Complexity, $200,000 per year for up to two years. More: http://www.templeton.org/node/1521

Feb. 13 (pre-application): Dept. of Energy - Genomic Science: Biosystems Design to Enable Next-Generation Biofuels Grant; $1M to $5M per award. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=138153 

Feb. 17: NSF Energy for Sustainability. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026&WT.mc_ev=click 

Feb. 17: NSF Environmental Sustainability. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027&WT.mc_ev=click 

Feb. 24 (pre-application): Dept. of Energy: Atmospheric Systems Research Program in the Climate and Environmental Sciences. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=139133

March 9: USDA Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative. More: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/organicagricultureresearchandextensioninitiative.cfm

March 22: Dept. of Homeland Security STEM Career Development Grants; six to 10 awards, one application per department, one award per institution, $200,000 for undergrad scholarships, $500,000 for graduate fellowships. More: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=138893 

April 10: NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12528/nsf12528.htm?WT.mc_ev=click 

April 11: NIH Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics II (T15); six awards, $248,000 per award for up to three years. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-015.html 

April 13 (letter of intent): UNC Pilot Grants for Gastrointestinal Biology Research; $30,000. More: https://cgibd.med.unc.edu/pilot.php 

Dec. 31 (white papers accepted continuously): Naval Medical Research Broad Area Announcement for Naval Medical Research and Development Center-Frederick; infectious disease, noncommumicable disease, and combat casualty care, 100 awards, $100M total program funding. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=138693

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KNOW HOW TO COMPLIMENT OR TO COMPLEMENT
A compliment is a flattering or praising remark (a compliment on your skill). A complement is something that completes or brings to perfection (the lace tablecloth was a complement to the antique silver). The words also are verbs: to compliment is to praise, while to complement is to supplement adequately or complete. The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., 2010.

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USDA MARKS 150TH ANNIVERSARY AT AG OUTLOOK FORM
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will give the keynote address and moderate a historic plenary panel at the Agricultural Outlook Forum, Feb. 23-24, in Arlington, Va. USDA is commemorating its 150th anniversary throughout 2012. Former secretaries of agriculture Ed Schafer, Senator Mike Johanns, Ann Veneman, Dan Glickman, Mike Espy, Clayton Yeutter, John Block and Bob Bergland have been invited to participate in the panel to discuss the future of agriculture in America. More: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=2012/01/0012.xml 

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DEAN WINTERSTEEN SPEAKS AT OPENING OF BRUNNIER EXHIBITION
Dean Wintersteen was one of the speakers for the opening reception last week of “Relationships: Spheres of Influence” exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum, running from Jan. 10 to May 6, and featuring the work of College of Design faculty. Here is an excerpt from the Dean’s remarks:  “In the fields of science, we gain new insights primarily through our relationships . . . The complexity of 21st century problems means that innovation in modern research is defined by collaborations. You can say the same across our university. An interdisciplinary team of scientists works to improve food, health or the environment. A public-private partnership between the university and a community, business or organization leads to new opportunities. A collaboration of artists — like those featured today — allows us to experience our world and what ‘being alive’ means, with fresh eyes… This exhibition is an important example of how we can influence one other, in science and technology, in arts and humanities and in work and in life.” 

TAYLOR ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT OF CURRENT WEATHER
"I don't discount man-made impacts of climate change. But I would put the impact of climate change on our weather right now at no more than five percent." Elwynn Taylor, agronomy and agricultural meteorologist, at the Land Investment Expo on Jan. 20. More: http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/01/21/isu-meteorologist-climate-change-small-factor-in-weather/

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SHARING INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES OF FACULTY WITH THE COMMUNITY
In an effort to share the intellectual resources of their faculty with the community, the University of Evansville in Indiana has developed a new program called “Think Outside the Lunch Box.” It brings university faculty to an off-campus venue to give brief talks about current issues and events. Each presentation is about 20 to 25 minutes long and is followed by a question-and-answer session. The talks are designed to be lively discussions of events and issues that shape our lives in direct and indirect ways. The most recent was a well-attended presentation titled “Ga$ Pain$,” at which an economics professor evaluated the factors accounting for spikes in gasoline prices. More: http://chronicle.com/article/Think-Outside-the-Lunch-Box-/130328/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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Jan. 17, 2012  No. 683

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DEAN WINTERSTEEN ADDRESSES ROLE IN TANZANIA PROJECT
A message from Dean Wendy Wintersteen has been posted online regarding the nature of ISU’s involvement in a project in Tanzania that has been the subject of news and opinions over the past few months. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2012/Message_from_Dean_Wintersteen/ 

NEW REFERENCE TOOL FOR FARMERS IDENTIFIES FIELD CROP INSECTS
The Iowa Soybean Association and ISU Extension and Outreach have released "Field Crop Insects," the latest in a series of reference tools for farmers. The 74-page publication is filled with full-color images and descriptions of insect pests and the damage they cause to soybeans and corn. Management options are provided as well as web addresses for access to more detailed insect control recommendations. More: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=13725 
 
KROG NAMED ENTREPRENEUR-IN-RESIDENCE 
David Krog, co-founder of E-Markets and former CEO of AgraGate Climate Credits Corp., has been named the inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the CALS Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative. In this new role, Krog will support instruction in an undergraduate economics course, provide mentorship to the initiative’s Student Incubator Program and assist with the Affiliates Program. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/993/ 

TECHNOLOGY GROUP HONORS BONNING
Bryony Bonning, entomology, was one of nine recipients of the 2011 Women of Innovation Award presented by the Technology Association of Iowa. Bonning received the research innovation and leadership award. More: http://www.technologyiowa.org/index.cfm?nodeID=19493&audienceID=1&action=display&newsID=15861 

FACULTY TO SPEAK AT IOWA PORK CONGRESS, JAN. 25
John Patience, animal science, and Kenneth Prusa, food science and human nutrition, will present on two aspects of alternative feed ingredients at the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress Seminars on Jan. 25-26 in Des Moines. ISU Extension and Outreach swine program specialists Dave Stender and Mark Storlie will present Pork Quality Assurance Plus and Transport Quality Assurance certification programs respectively; Angie Rieck-Hinz, agronomy, will present a confinement manure applicators certification session; and Suzanne Millman, animal science, will present well-being practices, potential improvements, and an update on ISU animal well-being research. ISU will also be present at the trade show. More: http://www.iowaporkcongress.org/ 

BEEF AND BASKETBALL EVENT, JAN. 28
Beef producers can get timely beef information and an ISU basketball game at the second “Beef and Basketball” event in Ames on Jan. 28. Spnsored by Pfizer Animal Health, ISU’s Iowa Beef Center, ISU Extension and Outreach and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, the event includes educational presentations, lunch and attendance at the ISU men’s basketball game versus University of Kansas. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/beef-basketball-event-information-entertainment 

SLIDE SHOW: NEW GRADUATE INSPIRES STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR ADVENTURE
Write your story and continue the adventure you started in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: That was the advice of convocation speaker Ashley Dermody, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy in December. Dermody encouraged students to continue the college’s legacy of leadership and thanked faculty and staff for helping her obtain something priceless – an education. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2012/December_Convocation/ 

STUDENTS MAKE CONNECTIONS ON STUDY-ABROAD TRIP
An ISU study abroad trip last summer became a family affair for two students. Daweyn Albertsen, a junior in animal science, and Matt Hansen, a senior in agricultural engineering, decided to explore where their Danish ancestors originated. Jacek Koziel, a native of Poland and professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, led the group of eight students to tour animal production systems in Poland, Germany and Denmark. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2011/Study_Abroad/ 

LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM COMPETES AT NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW
The Livestock Judging Team started its season with a third place overall among 28 universities at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. This is the highest an ISU team has finished in more than 10 years. The team was also second overall in Reasons. Hunter Shoemaker, a junior in agricultural studies, was awarded High Individual Overall from a field of 140 students. Colby Taber, a senior in agricultural studies, was High Individual in Beef and Reasons and finished eighth overall, while Troy Sloan, a junior in agricultural studies, was second in Swine. Other team members include: Tyler Stutsman, junior in agricultural studies; Harrison Frey, junior in agricultural studies; Chris Sievers, senior in animal science; Derek Brown, senior in animal science; Adam Darrington, junior in agricultural studies; Kyle Greiman, junior in animal science; and Chelsey Branderhost, junior in animal science. The coach is Jon Declerck, animal science.

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

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IOWA NASA EPSCOR RESEARCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Iowa NASA EPSCoR intends to make three to four awards of $10,000 each for projects that bring together intra-state scholars to better exchange ideas; explore emerging research areas; and work more effectively with NASA Centers, industry and other research organizations. New deadline for proposals is Jan. 30. More: http://www.iaspacegrant.org/nasa-epscor

Presolicitation announcement, National Research Center for Career and Technical Education; release of solicitation expected on or about Jan. 30. More: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f8333e4328c7263fe28384f4a49f55fb&tab=core&_cview=0

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Jan. 27: USAID Tourism for Biodiversity Program - Uganda. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137873

Jan. 31: Request for input for RFA for USAID University Engagement through Higher Education Institutions. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137833

Feb. 13 (letter of intent): Biodermography of Aging. More: (R01) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-078.html; (R21) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137953; (R03) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137955

Feb. 29, June 29: EPA National Health and Environmental Effects Research Lab Post-Doctoral Research Program. More: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL

April 10: NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity. More: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12528/nsf12528.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

June 1: NSF Macrosystems Biology: Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Antibacterial Resistance (UM1). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503425

Jan. 12, 2013: DARPA Strategic Technologies Broad Area Announcement. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137993

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DECIPHERING A REDLINED MANUSCRIPT
More and more often, the editing stage of a book or journal article headed for publication is entirely paperless. Copy editors work on screen using the tracked-changes feature of their word processor, and writers receive the edited version either as an email attachment or as a link to a site where they can download it. Carol Saller, a senior manuscript editor at the University of Chicago Press and an editor of “The Chicago Manual of Style,” discusses how to look at redlining and what you can reasonably expect from a copy editor. More: http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2012/01/16/deciphering-a-redlined-manuscript/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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REFLECTING ON ISU ADVANCE LUNCHEON, JAN. 24
Women faculty in STEM disciplines are invited to a lunch discussion on Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Union Campanile Room, hosted by the ISU ADVANCE Program and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. The discussion will focus on how things at ISU have changed since the inception of the ADVANCE program six years ago. Contact advance@iastate.edu by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 18, to reserve lunch. More: Bonnie Bowen, bsbowen@iastate.edu, 4-7554.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE APRIL 2
Entries for the C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Award, sponsored by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities and the National Outreach Scholarship Conference, are due April 2. The award program seeks to identify colleges and universities that have redesigned their learning, discovery and engagement functions to become even more involved with their communities. The award comes with a $20,000 prize. More: http://www.aplu.org/page.aspx?pid=304 

CLAUD EVANS NAMED CHAIR OF CARET
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has announced the election of Claud Evans, D.V.M. at the Okfuskee County Veterinary Clinic in Okemah, Okla., as the 2012-2013 chair of the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching. CARET’s mission includes advocating for greater national support and understanding of the land-grant university system’s food and agricultural research, extension and teaching programs that enhance the quality of life for all people. CARET representatives from Iowa are Donald Latham, Alexander, and Sally Stutsman, Riverside. More: https://www.aplu.org/page.aspx?pid=2245&srctid=1&erid=1088177 

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AGRONOMY STUDENT ON FEEDING IOWA FIRST
“I’ve been around enough to see what societies are like when people don’t have access to food. They’ll do whatever it takes…We stand on the best soil in the world. There’s no reason anyone should go hungry here.” Sonia Kendrick, a senior in agronomy and veteran of the Afghanistan war, on Feed Iowa First, a project that would use acres of green space surrounding Cedar Rapids churches to start vegetable gardens, with harvests donated to local food pantries. More: http://thegazette.com/2012/01/16/army-veteran-wants-to-feed-iowa-first/ 

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DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH COMPLETE
With the fifth volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English, readers now have the full panoply of American regional vocabulary, from Adam’s housecat to Zydeco. Like the first four volumes, the fifth is filled with words that reflect our origins, migrations, ethnicities and neighborhoods. Each entry in DARE has been carefully researched to provide as complete a history of its life in America as possible. More: http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?recid=31427 

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Jan. 9, 2012  No. 682

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MICROBIOLOGIST TO DIRECT LEOPOLD CENTER
A microbiologist with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been named the next director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Mark Rasmussen, supervisory microbiologist and director of the Division of Animal and Food Microbiology at the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine in Laurel, Maryland, will begin by June 1. More: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/01-05-2012/isu-names-microbiologist-direct-leopold-center-sustainable-agriculture 

BOGDANOVE’S RESEARCH NAMED 2011 METHOD OF THE YEAR
In the two and a half years since Adam Bogdanove, plant pathology and microbiology, along with Matthew Moscou, a former graduate student, discovered how a class of proteins find and bind specific sequences in plant genomes, researchers worldwide have moved fast to use this discovery. The research has been named the 2011 Method of the Year by the journal Nature Methods. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2012/jan/Bogdanove 

RESEARCHERS LOOK TO MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF PLANTS
Eve Syrkin Wurtele, genetics, development and cell biology, and Basil Nikolau, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, together with colleagues at institutions around the country, have developed resources that may lead to discovery of new, medicinally important compounds found in plants. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/wurtelenikolau 

CATT CENTER UNVEILS 2012 CALENDAR, JAN. 12
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics will unveil its sixth annual Women Impacting ISU calendar on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union Campanile Room. Women from CALS who will be in the 2012 calendar: Molly Heintz, a senior in animal science; Alejandra Navarro, a senior in animal ecology; and Shelley Taylor, assistant director of Global Agriculture Programs. More than 1,000 copies of the calendar will be distributed free after the reception. More: http://www.las.iastate.edu/CattCenter/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=46  

TAKLE PRESENTS CLIMATE CHANGE AND ANIMAL AG, JAN. 13
Gene Takle, agronomy, will present “Climate Change and Animal Agriculture: The Overlooked Vulnerability in Global Food Security” at an animal science departmental seminar on Friday, Jan. 13, at 3:10 p.m. in the Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee. 

MENTORS SOUGHT FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CALS is accepting proposals for faculty to serve as mentors for the George Washington Carver Internship Program for summer 2012. The eight-week summer research program for undergraduates exposes students to research by matching them with a faculty mentor in their area of interest. Faculty mentor proposals are due Jan. 14. More: Aurelio Curbelo, acurbelo@iastate.edu, 4-3231, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/diversity/gwc/mentorExpectations 

CALS FACULTY/STAFF SELECTED FOR EMERGING LEADERS ACADEMY
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost has selected 30 participants (17 faculty and 13 staff members) for the 2012 Emerging Leaders Academy. From CALS are: Bryony Bonning, entomology; Ray Hansen, director of the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center; and Hongwei Xin, agricultural and biosystems engineering and animal science, and director of the Egg Industry Center. The 2012 cohort will meet monthly beginning Jan. 26. 

KIRSCHENMANN RECEIVES PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA AWARD
Practical Farmers of Iowa has named Fred Kirschenmann, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, as recipient of its 2012 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award. Kirschenmann will receive the award at PFI’s annual conference in Ames on Jan. 13. More: http://www.practicalfarmers.org/assets/files/news/article_11dec22.pdf 

NEW OFFICERS FOR CALS STUDENT COUNCIL
New officers for 2012 for the CALS Student Council are:  
* Daweyn Albertson, junior in animal science, president
* Nathan Johnston, senior in agricultural business, vice president
* Sabrina Leahy, sophomore in biology, secretary
* Jared Epley, junior in agricultural business, treasurer

BIOCENTURY RESEARCH FARM LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE
The BioCentury Research Farm website has been redesigned. The new website provides easier navigation and more information about BCRF services, facilities and research activities. Visitors can find descriptions and photos of equipment available for scheduled use. More: http://www.ccur.iastate.edu/news/newsletters/2011/nov_dec/bcrf_website.html 

CCUR NEWSLETTER ONLINE
The November/December 2011 issue of the Center for Crops Utilization Research is available online. More: http://www.ccur.iastate.edu/news/newsletters/2011/nov_dec/nov_dec.html 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Jan. 16: Application deadline for CALS Diversity Programs Officer, https://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=383964 
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

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FAS INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service International Internship Program provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain first-hand experience working at an FAS overseas post. Past interns have served at locations ranging from Beijing to Brussels. Ideal candidates will have some experience (paid or volunteer) in agriculture, international affairs, business, information technology or a related field. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 20. More: http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/student/iaip/index.asp

TEN STEPS TO A WINNING NIH APPLICATION
A series of short articles from the National Institutes of Health presents 10 steps to a winning application. The current newsletter features the fourth step—identifying a study section—and links to the first three steps. More: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/researchfunding/newsletter/2012/pages/0104.aspx#a01

CIP INTERNATIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM FOR 2012
The ISU Council on International Programs has issued a call for proposals for grants of up to $5,000 each to fund individual and group projects led by faculty and staff to enhance the infusion of international perspectives into the learning, discovery and/or engagement activities of ISU. It is anticipated that CIP will fund 12 to 15 projects that either strengthen an existing program (or international site) or that support the development of new initiatives. Proposals should be submitted to Penni Bryant, pabryant@iastate.edu, by Feb. 1. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

SYMBI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NSF GK-12 FELLOWSHIPS
Symbi, Iowa’s GK-12 Program, plans to award $30,000 stipends to nine doctoral students conducting interdisciplinary research in areas associated with biorenewables. Qualified doctoral student (post-prelims) must have a major professor associated with the Bioeconomy Institute, NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, Plant Sciences Institute or College of Engineering. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Applications are due March 1. Contact: Adah Leshem, adah@iastate.edu, 294-8453. More: http://www.gk12.iastate.edu/

BIOBASED INDUSTRY CENTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Biobased Industry Center is requesting grant proposals for projects beginning July 1. Funded projects will receive up to $50,000 for a typical duration of 12 months. Any tenured or tenure track faculty or staff (P17 and above) may apply. Proposals are due Feb. 29. Proposals will be reviewed by ISU’s BIC management team and the BIC advisory board. PIs with a proposal selected for full review will be asked to present at the BIC board meeting to be held April 19-20. Contact: Ryan Smith, (515) 203-1640, rgsmith@iastate.edu. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/
 
WOMEN’S AND DIVERSITY GRANTS PROGRAM CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the Women’s and Diversity Grants Program. The competition combines what were previously separate grant programs. Individual grants will be awarded for up to $5,000 which must be expended between July 1 and June 30. Proposals are due March 1. More: http://www.provost.iastate.edu/apad/grants.html

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Jan. 24 (letter of intent): Climate Change Education Partnership Program, Phase II. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503465&WT.mc_ev=click 

Jan. 26 (pre-release date): DOD Small Business Technology Transfer. More: http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/

Jan. 30: Methodology, Measurement and Statistics. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5421&WT.mc_ev=click

Jan. 30: DoEd Upward Bound Program (Regular Upward Bound/UB); $250,000 for new awards. More: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-19/pdf/2011-32452.pdf

Jan. 31 (preproposal): USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants; does not support research projects, 50 percent cost share required. More: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1046330.pdf

Feb. 1: ISU 2012/2013 Miller Faculty Fellowships. More: http://www.celt.iastate.edu/grants_awards/fellowships/miller/

Feb. 1: NSF Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (FRP). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503434&WT.mc_ev=click

Feb. 1: NSF Science, Technology and Society. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5324&WT.mc_ev=click

Feb. 13: USDA Policy Research Centers Grant Program; $450,000 to $960,000. More: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/policyresearchcenters.cfm

Feb. 17, July 20 and Dec. 7: NIH Minor Use Minor Species Development of Drugs (R01); FDA and Center for Vet Med, $75,000 to $125,000 over three years. Grant. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137013

Feb. 29: USDA Regional Integrated Pest Management Program - North Central Region. More: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/12_ripm_north_central.pdf

March 1: International Research Scientist Development Award (K01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-066.html

March 21: Morris Animal Foundation Established Investigator Award, small companion animal health and welfare, $50,000 average award. More: http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-seekers/established-investigator.html

May 11: Decadal and Regional Climate Prediction using Earth System Models; joint NSF, USDA and DOE, $300,000 to $1M per year. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503399

May 16 (letter of intent): NIH Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-225.html

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2012-2013 MILLER FACULTY FELLOWSHIP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Faculty Advisory Board of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching invites applications to this year’s Miller Faculty Fellowship program to support innovative projects that enhance undergraduate programs at Iowa State. The deadline for Miller Faculty Fellowship proposals for the 2012/2013 academic year is Feb. 1. Contact: Jan Thompson, CELT Faculty Intern, jrrt@iastate.edu. More: http://www.celt.iastate.edu/grants_awards/fellowships/miller/ 
 
NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS
Significant amendments to the U.S. Public Health Service Financial Conflict of Interest Regulation will go into effect Aug. 24. The new PHS rules include lower thresholds for significant financial interests, new requirements to report travel reimbursements and new training requirements. Researchers who currently receive funding from, plan to apply for funding from, or have salary funded by a grant from any PHS agency must comply with the new FCOI Regulation. Researchers must complete a new Annual Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure in a timely manner after Jan. 9. Training that meets the new requirements will be announced by the Office for Responsible Research this spring. Current and future information about the rules and new PHS public accessibility can be found at http://www.compliance.iastate.edu/coi.html. Contact: coi@iastate.edu.

STUDY: AG MAJORS HAVE ONE OF LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES 
A new study released by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce finds that risk of unemployment varies by college major. While a college degree gives job seekers an advantage over those without, the study points out that not all degrees are created equal. Recent college graduates with the lowest rates of unemployment had degrees in health, education and agriculture and natural resources. More: http://cew.georgetown.edu/unemployment/ 

FORBES: AG HEARTLAND IS A REGION TO WATCH IN 2012
Last week, Joel Kotkin of Forbes named the Agricultural Heartland as one of five regions to watch in 2012 — regions that are most poised to flourish and help boost the national economy. "Demand from developing countries — especially China, which is expected to supplant Canada as our No. 1 agricultural market — should boost the nation’s farm income to a record $341 billion," Kotkin said. "…Places like Iowa are doing very well indeed and are likely to continue doing so. Urban economies like Des Moines are also benefiting and expanding into finance and other non-farm related activities." More: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2012/01/04/the-u-s-economy-regions-to-watch-in-2012/.

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HART ON MEGA TRENDS IN AGRICULTURE
Foreign countries offer U.S. farmers a number of opportunities, including economic growth. Not only are populations growing outside the U.S. borders, but incomes are also rising in other nations around the globe. The growth of the middle class is occurring in South America, North Africa and Asia Pacific. India’s middle class, for example, already outnumbers the total U.S. population, said Chad Hart, economics. 
“These trends mean we’ll have more customers with more money to buy our goods.” Hart spoke in Storm Lake during a recent Mega Trends in Agriculture seminar. More: http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/544893/Assessing-mega--trends-in-agriculture.html?nav=5003 

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THINGS LEARNED ABOUT TEACHING BY BECOMING A STUDENT
“Teachers ought to take courses more often. Apart from being intellectually satisfying, it’s useful to be on the receiving end of academic teaching in one’s own discipline every now and then because it helps you remember what it’s like to be in the shoes of your own students. Here are some things I’ve re-learned about being a student: 
* There’s a discernible physical component to learning. The body plays as much a role in learning as the brain does. I have to remember this as a teacher whose main constituency is 18- to 22-year-old young adults who are not necessarily taking the best care of themselves or their time. 
* Learning works best when it’s active. I can’t leave it up to my students to self-engage during a lecture. They need, like I needed, something to do that will wake them up and get them thinking. 
* The fear of looking like an idiot is real, and it prevents learning. I have to be sensitive to this and to think of creative ways to get students involved in non-threatening ways in the intellectual life of the class.”
Robert Talbert is affiliated with the mathematics department at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. More: http://chronicle.com/blognetwork/castingoutnines/2012/01/03/3965/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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“OCCUPY” IS 2011 WORD OF THE YEAR
The American Dialect Society voted “occupy” (verb, noun and combining form referring to the Occupy protest movement) as the word of the year for 2011. “It’s a very old word, but over the course of just a few months it took on another life and moved in new and unexpected directions, thanks to a national and global movement. The movement itself was powered by the word.” Ben Zimmer, chair of the New Words Committee of the American Dialect Society and a language columnist for the Boston Globe. More: http://www.americandialect.org/2011-Word-of-the-Year-PRESS-RELEASE.pdf 

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Dec. 19, 2011  No. 681

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COLLEGE NEWS 
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CALS’ NEW GRADUATES SHARE PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
At the CALS graduating senior convocation on Dec. 17, students used the opportunity to share their plans for the future and thank family members for their support. A few examples: 
* Hoping to be an ambassador to China someday.
* International travel courses were the most memorable ISU experience.
* Planning to make sure you have the best quality trees growing in your yard someday.
* Moving to Texas to work in a veterinary lab, plus her favorite microbe is hypsibius dujardini, the water bear.
* Graduating with 162 credits and one degree.
* Looking for a career in natural resources, and provided attendees with his phone number in case anyone knows of a job. 

MACDONALD NAMED CALS INTERIM ASSISTANT DEAN FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Ruth MacDonald, chair of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, will serve as the College's interim assistant dean for graduate programs, effective Jan. 1. The 25 percent appointment will be in addition to her responsibilities as department chair. As assistant dean, MacDonald will work to enhance all aspects of CALS graduate programs, including recruitment, grants activity focused on graduate student research and education, and representing the College in university-level discussions and policy development on graduate programs. She also will work closely with Senior Associate Dean Joe Colletti and the College's diversity programs officer (see item on that search below).

COLLEGE SEARCH FOR DIVERSITY PROGRAMS OFFICER; APPLICATION DEADLINE JAN. 16
The College is seeking a new diversity programs officer, with a proposed start date of March 1, 2012. A vacancy announcement is posted on the university jobs site (Vacancy ID# 11105), https://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp, with an application deadline of Jan. 16. The three-quarters time P&S position will be responsible for leadership and oversight of diversity initiatives and programs in the College, including CALS' George Washington Carver summer internship program.

GRADUATING SENIORS HONORED FOR EFFORTS AS CALS AMBASSADORS
Two graduating seniors were recognized for their service as CALS Ambassadors last Friday at the CALS Cabinet meeting. Justin Saenz, public service and administration in agriculture, and Britney Heim, agriculture and life sciences education, were given certificates from Dean Wintersteen for their efforts with the student ambassadors, who help in many ways to recruit new students. Saenz will return to his native Texas to look for employment. Heim has been hired by Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville.

ISU, USAID PRESENT INTERNATIONAL SEED REGULATION PAPER
Representatives from ISU and the U.S. Agency for International Development presented a policy paper in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 14 to agriculture policy leaders worldwide. On the program was Joe Cortes, global program leader for the Iowa State Seed Science Center. The briefing was targeted to policymakers and donors interested in agriculture sector reform aimed at enabling seed sector growth, which is an important part of international agricultural growth. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/manjitUSAID 

INTERNSHIP SURVEY RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Results from the CALS Career Services 2011 summer internship survey are now available online. More than 95 percent of the 80 survey participants said they would recommend the internship to fellow students. More: http://www.career.ag.iastate.edu/news/new-2011-summer-internship-survey 

COMPOSTING IMPROVES ISU FARM BIOSECURITY
Following a successful composting trial at the ISU swine breeding farm in 1999, a similar project began eight years ago at the ISU swine teaching farm. Swine farms manager Jay Lampe says composting has eliminated two potential sources of disease outbreaks at the farms: rendering and fuel trucks entering the property, and that aids in keeping biosecurity at a high level. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/composting-helps-swine-farm-improve-biosecurity 

VANDERZANDEN NAMED CELT DIRECTOR
Ann Marie VanDerZanden, horticulture, has been named director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Associate director of CELT and its interim director since Aug. 1, VanDerZanden also will serve as co-director of the learning communities program with Doug Gruenewald, program manager in student affairs. More: http://www.inside.iastate.edu/2011/1215/celt.php 

MORRIS TO LEAD REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER
Joe Morris, natural resource ecology and management, has been named director of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Morris has been associate director of the center since 2000. His new post is effective Jan. 1. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/991/ 

DOWNING ELECTED TO BOARD OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY PRESIDENTS
John Downing, ecology, evolution and organismal biology, was recently elected to the board of the Council of Scientific Society Presidents, an organization of presidents, presidents-elect and recent past presidents of approximately 60 scientific organizations. Downing will begin a two-year term on Jan. 1. More: http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/ 

GDCB FACULTY MEMBER ELECTED AAAS FELLOW
Steven Rodermel, genetics, development and cell biology, is one of five at ISU to be honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/AAASFellows 

FARM BUREAU HONORS RETIRED AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER
Stewart Melvin, emeritus professor and former department chair of agricultural and biosystems engineering, was honored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation for his years of water quality work. He was presented with the organization’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture award at its annual meeting. Melvin joined Iowa State in 1971 after earning bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in agricultural engineering. He served as interim chair and then as chair of the department from 1994 to 2001. More: http://www.iowafarmbureau.com/article.aspx?articleID=48677

EEOB STUDENT EARNS NATIONAL CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP
Lauren Sullivan, a doctoral candidate in ecology, evolution and organismal biology, was selected as a TogetherGreen fellow from The National Audubon Society and Toyota earning $10,000. Sullivan earned the fellowship through her work restoring a four-acre corn plot (located west of the corner of Ontario and Hyland in Ames) back to native prairie. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/sullivantoyota 

CALS STUDENTS SERVE ON IOWA CORN COLLEGIATE ADVISORY TEAM
Four CALS students have been named to the second Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board: Adam Bierbaum, senior in agronomy; Brent Drey, freshman in agronomy; Kyle Fischer, junior in agricultural studies; and Evan Sieck, senior in agricultural business. Also chosen to return from the inaugural team are: Alyssa Foster, junior in agricultural and life sciences education; Andrew Lauver, senior in agricultural studies; and Logan Lyon, junior in agronomy. More: http://www.iowacorn.org/index.cfm?nodeID=30321&audienceID=1&action=display&newsID=15468 

VIEW WINNING IMAGES FROM CALS AG STUDY ABROAD PHOTO CONTEST
Winners from the 14th Ag Study Abroad Photo Contest can be viewed online. The scenic and artistic quality winner is a photo by Amber Connett taken in Ghana. The cross culture winner is a photo by Caitlin Knutson taken in Sierra Leone. The ISU around the world winner is a photo by Holly Howard taken in rural China. More: http://www.agstudyabroad.iastate.edu/Photo_Contest/15th_photo_contest/the_14th_photo_contest_winners.html 

AGRONOMY STUDENT WINS FLEX FUEL TRUCK
Jordan Uthoff, a senior in agronomy from Cedar Rapids, won the 2011 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series Flex Fuel truck at the ISU men’s basketball game on Dec. 9. The drawing was the wrap up of the multi-sport, multi-media promotion showcasing the many ways corn benefits Iowa and Iowans. More: http://www.iowacorn.org/index.cfm?nodeID=30321&audienceID=1&action=display&newsID=16242 

STUDENTS ELECTED TO NATIONAL POSITIONS
Danielle Hamilton, a senior in agricultural and life sciences education, was elected president of the National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (http://www.nationalpas.org/national-officers.html) and Logan Lyon, a junior in agronomy, was elected president-elect at the group’s national meeting in November. Rachel Owen, a senior in global resource systems and agronomy, was elected national vice president of Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences at the American Society of Agronomy meetings this fall.

SCIENCE MEETS ART ON THE RIVER
The Skunk River Navy, a service project in ISU’s freshman biology learning community, recently displayed student artwork and a commissioned sculpture all created from the collected trash. CALS students displaying artwork include J.C. Renteria, biology and animal ecology, and Toni Proescholdt, biology. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/SkunkRiverArt 

AG AND LIFE SCIENCES ONLINE: NEXT ISSUE JAN. 9
Ag and Life Sciences Online will take the next two weeks off for the holidays. It will resume Monday, Jan. 9. Happy holidays!

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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NEW WEBSITE FOR USDA OFFICE OF CHIEF SCIENTIST
The USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist has launched a new website about USDA scientific topic areas and OCS programs and services. The OCS provides scientific leadership and prioritizes department-wide agricultural research, education and extension needs. Catherine Woteki, Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, serves as the USDA Chief Scientist. More: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OFFICE_OCS
 
OSPA WINTER BREAK HOURS
* Dec. 19-21: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Proposals must be ready to submit no later than 3:30 p.m.)
* Dec. 22: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Proposals due between 12/22/11 and 1/3/12 must be ready to submit no later than 2:30 p.m.)
* Dec. 23 & 26: University Holidays
* Dec. 27 - 30: CLOSED
* Jan. 2: University Holiday
 
PLANT SCIENCES INSITUTE GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS FOR FALL 2012
The Plant Sciences Institute is accepting applications for fellowships to recruit outstanding graduate students to ISU. PSI’s goal is to have four new Plant Sciences Fellows on campus starting in fall 2012. To be eligible, a prospective student must express an interest involving plant science and intend to seek a Ph.D. Each department or interdepartmental program may submit up to three applications to Deanne Brill (dbrill@iastate.edu) by Feb. 10. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Jan. 12 (preproposal): Division of Integrative Organismal Systems. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503623&WT.mc_ev=click

Jan. 13: Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Type 2 and 3 proposals and Central Resource Project proposals. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741&WT.mc_ev=click

Jan. 13 (proposal briefs): NineSigma/Sara Lee Corporation, Enhancing the Flavor and Aroma Experience in Packaged, Processed Meats. More: http://goo.gl/DXT0T

Jan. 23 (letter of intent): Novel Technologies for Rapid and Sensitive Biomonitoring in Humans (SBIR [R43/R44]); proposal must be submitted by a small business. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-12-004.html

Feb. 5: Maternal Nutrition and Pre-pregnancy Obesity: Effects on Mothers, Infants and Children (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-061.html

Feb. 7 (letter of intent): Limited Competition: Planning Grants for Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (P20); each institutional partner may submit only on application as primary. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-12-001.html

April 24 (letter of intent): Partnerships for Development of Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Biodefense (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-017.html

April 25 (letter of intent): Research Dissemination and Implementation Grants (R18). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-063.html

May 28: Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Type 1 proposals. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741&WT.mc_ev=click

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GUARD AGAINST HOLIDAY EMAIL OVERLOAD	
Will you be monitoring and responding to work email over the holidays? Here are four email moves to consider: 
* Broadcast your plans. Be sure to set an email auto-responder “away” message that makes it clear the days you’ll be gone and who to contact in your absence.
* Set a schedule. Decide in advance how frequently you’ll check email while you’re away (if at all) and put that information in the auto-responder as well.
* Consider declaring email bankruptcy in advance. You can write a message in your auto-responder that says something like: “Due to the high volume of email I will receive over the holiday break, I will delete all messages. If you really need me to see your message, please resent after the holidays or call me directly.” 
* Take a real break from email. Imagine you’re on vacation in a place where there’s no wireless service, or you’re stuck in a power outage. Will the business—and your job—survive? If so, you can safely recharge without constantly checking mail. 
Dave Johnson for CBS Money Watch, http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505143_162-57342715/guard-against-holiday-email-overload 

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NASS ANALYSIS: IOWA AG A GROWING POWERHOUSE
According to the recently released Iowa Agricultural Statistics booklet, Iowa’s cattle, hog and sheep producers’ receipts grew by 20 percent last year, up to $8.32 billion. Information in the 136-page book is compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Iowa Field Office, a division of USDA. The book consists of five sections: general information, county information, crops, livestock and farm economics. More: http://www.iowafarmbureau.com/article.aspx?articleID=45814 

THANK YOU, ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH
The recent ISU Extension and Outreach leadership summit began with a thank-you from Extension clients. View the video: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/content/thank-you-video 

CENTRAL IOWA EXPO ANNOUNCES MAJOR GIFT FROM MONSANTO
Monsanto announced a $150,000 contribution to the Central Iowa Expo Site located off U.S. Highway 30, about 10 miles west of Ames. The financial support makes it possible to provide 160 acres of alfalfa to be used for equipment demonstrations during the 2012 Farm Progress Hay Expo at the Central Iowa Expo Site in June 2012. The same acres will then provide parking for the Farm Progress Show in August. More: http://www.visitames.com/news/details.aspx?rid=689 

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CALS CONVOCATION SPEAKER THANKS FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION
“There is no way we could have accomplished a degree at Iowa State University without the faculty, staff and administration! These people have helped us obtain the most expensive, priceless thing on today’s market… an education. It is these people who explained the citric acid cycle, over and over and over again. They responded to our frantic, questioning emails the night before an exam or project was due. Our advisors encouraged us to follow our educational dreams, even if it meant switching majors, minors or options five different times. It is these important people at Iowa State that have provided us with the knowledge we need to be successful in our careers.” Ashley Dermody, agronomy, was the convocation speaker at the College convocation on Saturday, Dec. 17. 

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GATES ON THE LEGACY OF NORMAN BORLAUG
“Some critics say the world’s efforts to improve poor people’s lives are doomed. But Dr. Borlaug is proof that large-scale progress is possible. He is a genuine hero, and his story should make us optimistic about the future.” Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and a philanthropist whose foundation is helping carry on Borlaug’s work in Africa. An article in the December issue of “Wallaces Farmer” highlights a new book on Norman Borlaug titled “Our Daily Bread,” written by Noel Vietmeyer. 

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LOBSTER TRAP TREES CELEBRATE SEASON, ECONOMY
Festive monuments of engineering and local pride, lobster trap trees celebrate the season and affirm the local economy in towns along the northern New England coast. Beals and Jonesport, Me., have a tree that stands 60 feet tall and consists of 1,364 lobster traps. Rockland, Me., uses custom-built red and green traps for its lobster trap tree. A local arts group in Gloucester, Mass., invites children to decorate buoys as ornaments for their lobster trap tree. The ornaments are then auctioned off to raise money. More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/18/us/new-england-asks-who-has-fairest-lobster-trap-tree-of-all.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23

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EDITOR
Julie Stewart, jstewart@iastate.edu
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Iowa State University
Dec. 12, 2011  No. 680

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COLLEGE CONVOCATION TO HONOR GRADUATES SATURDAY
Faculty and staff are invited to recognize graduating seniors at the College convocation Saturday, Dec. 17, in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for a reception. The convocation begins at 9:30 a.m. Ashley Dermody, agronomy, is the convocation speaker. Barton Howard, agricultural business, is the college’s student marshal. The Ag and Life Sciences Student Council will present awards to the following graduates: Sara Goemaat, agricultural and life sciences education, for academic achievement; Stephen Bowers, industrial technology, for distinguished service; Britney Heim, agricultural and life sciences education, for outstanding ambassador of agriculture; Dermody for leadership excellence; and Carly Cummings, agricultural business, for outstanding senior.

COLLEGE GOES ABOVE UNITED WAY 2011 GOAL
Thanks to everyone who contributed to United Way. The College exceeded its campaign goal and reached a total of $62,560, which is 100.90 percent above the 2011 goal. Iowa State also exceeded its goal with a total of $325,366 and set a fundraising record by raising $7,000 more than last year. For more information about the Iowa State United Way campaign go to http://www.uw.iastate.edu/

PERSAUD RECEIVES UNITED WAY WALL OF FAME AWARD
Carla Persaud, CALS administration, helped United Way of Story County raise a record amount this year. The total topped $1.7 million and Persaud was recognized for her work as this year's Wall of Fame Award winner. The award was started in 2000 to recognize a volunteer who has gone beyond the call of duty. Persaud has served on the ISU Campaign Cabinet for the past four years and has been involved in goal-setting, developing training materials and the campus campaign. In addition to personal pledges, she worked on a silent auction, two book sales and a clean-up book sale that collectively raised nearly $3,000. She also served on the Day of Caring committee for the past three years and led the effort to recruit volunteers to help with projects at the Friendship Ark, Lutheran Services in Iowa and the Center for Creative Justice.

NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR IN SUSTAINABILITY 
A new minor in sustainability at ISU is available to any student who wants to learn about sustainability issues affecting humans today and in the future. The interdisciplinary minor exposes students to ideas and issues related to a sustainable, balanced and ethical future for the planet and its inhabitants. CALS and the colleges of Design, Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences sponsor the minor in sustainability. More: http://www.las.iastate.edu/sustainability/ 

POLICY ON SPENDING FROM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNTS
A policy on spending from endowed scholarship accounts was discussed and agreed upon with department chairs at the Nov. 18 meeting of the CALS Cabinet. The ideal and preferred situation is for accumulated funds in the expendable portion of the endowed scholarship account to be equal to one year of the annual scholarship amount. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/facultystaff/policy/ 

RESEARCH SEEKS TO SAFEGUARD SOIL WHILE PRODUCING ENERGY FROM BIOMASS
ISU scientists are leaders in developing a process called fast pyrolysis, which rapidly heats corn stover or other biomass to high temperatures without oxygen to produce bio-oil, which can be refined into liquid transportation fuels, and a powdery biochar material as a byproduct. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/990/ 

eCARLY: STUDENTS STEP FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE REAL THING
Carly Martin, the student intern in the CALS Communications Service, talks about the Agricultural Weekend Experience that she coordinated this fall. Eleven students visited farms near Marion, Iowa. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2011/Agricultural_Weekend_Experience/ 

STUDENT BIORENEWABLE POSTER SESSION, DEC. 12
Student cross-disciplinary teams in the TSM 325 – Biorenewable Systems class were asked to develop a poster that identifies a biorenewable problem or issue, discuss constraints and opportunities, and propose a solution. The student teams will be presenting their project posters today, Dec. 12, at 2:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Biorenewables Research Laboratory. More: Tom Brumm, ABE, tbrumm@iastate.edu, 4-5145.

BEST TIME/WORSE TIME FOR YOUNG FARMERS GETTING INTO THE BUSINESS
With farm land prices reaching record levels, and demand for agricultural products higher than ever, this is the best time and the worst time for young farmers to be getting into the business, says Mike Duffy, economics and director of the Beginning Farmer Center. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/duffy 

DUFFY TO HOLD LAND VALUE SURVEY NEWS CONFERENCE, DEC. 14
A news conference to announce the results of the 2011 Iowa Land Value Survey conducted by ISU is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Extension 4-H Youth Building. Michael Duffy, economics and director of the survey, will announce the findings. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/duffy-hold-land-value-survey-news-conference-dec-14 

WEBINAR EXPLORES PATCH-BURN GRAZING, DEC. 14
The Iowa Learning Farms’ December webinar will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, at noon. Ryan Harr, natural resource ecology and management, will discuss patch-burn grazing as part of the multistate Restoration Ecology in Working Landscapes project. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-learning-farms-december-webinar-patch-burn-grazing 

MENTORS SOUGHT FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CALS is accepting proposals for faculty to serve as mentors for the George Washington Carver Internship Program for summer 2012. The 8-week summer research program for undergraduates exposes students to research by matching them with a faculty mentor in their area of interest. Faculty mentor proposals are due Jan. 14. More: Aurelio Curbelo, acurbelo@iastate.edu, 4-3231

HORSE JUDGING TEAM COMPETES AT NRHA FUTURITY
The horse judging team consisting of Monica Madsen, a senior in animal science, Liz Sample, a sophomore in ag and life sciences education, Bree Schwarte, a junior in elementary education, Katie Spenler, a senior in animal science, and Sarah Tenley, a senior in animal science, finished seventh at the National Reining Horse Association Futurity on Dec. 2. 

VIDEO HIGHIGHTS SCIENCE WITH PRACTICE STUDENTS 
A video of students in the Science With Practice program sharing their results on Dec. 7 is available on the CALS website. Students work closely with faculty and staff on projects and assignments, earn money and earn academic credit. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/video/v/Video_for_Science_with_Practice 

SURPLUS MACHINERY AUCTION AT CURTISS FARM 
On November 30, the Research and Demonstration Farms held a surplus machinery auction at the ISU Curtiss Farm in Ames. More that 500 lots of machinery and surplus items were sold consigned by 25 units and affiliates of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The auction had more than 200 sale numbers distributed and generated approximately $230,000 that will be returned to the units to support research and teaching activities. Tim Goode, ISU Research and Demonstration Farms, coordinated the sale.

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Feb. 17: Deadline for Computation Advisory Committee call for proposals, http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

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COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: INTRO TO RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH
The one-credit spring semester course, Professional Practices in Science and Engineering – Responsible Conduct of Research, is approved to meet National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for RCR training. Listed as PL P 565A: Professional Practices in Science and Engineering - Responsible Conduct of Research, the course is cross-listed in AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM.  Students can sign up for 565A Section 5, which meets Wednesdays, 5:10 to 6 p.m., with instructors Charlotte Bronson (cbronson@iastate.edu) and Gary Mirka (mirka@iastate.edu). Permission of the instructor is required. Priority will be given to students expecting to graduate by Dec. 31, 2012, and required to take an RCR course because of support on certain NSF or NIH funds. More information on NSF and NIH RCR requirements: Jerry Zamzow, Office for Responsible Research, 4-3115, http://www.compliance.iastate.edu/rcr/training/
 
NIH SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
Internships at the National Institutes of Health provide an opportunity to spend a summer working with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1,200 laboratories/research projects located on the main campus in Bethesda, Md., and the surrounding area; Baltimore and Frederick, Md.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Hamilton, Mont.; Framingham, Mass.; and Detroit, Mich. Awards cover a minimum of eight weeks and stipends range from $1,900 to $3,100. More: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip
 
IIASA YOUNG SCIENTISTS PROGRAM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, located near Vienna, Austria, is accepting applications for a three-month summer research program for students who are approximately two years away from receiving a Ph.D. or equivalent and whose interests correspond with IIASA research. Each student works with an IIASA senior scientist mentor on a project proposed by the student. Selected fellows receive funding for travel and a living allowance. Applications are due Jan. 16. More: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/yssp/register/
 
IOWA NASA EPSCoR Research Community Development GRANTS
The Iowa NASA EPSCoR intends to make three to four awards of $10,000 each for projects that bring together intra-state scholars to better exchange ideas; explore emerging research areas; and work more effectively with NASA Centers, industry and other research organizations. Examples of eligible activities include a visit to a NASA Center for establishing new collaborations, organizing a conference or workshop in Iowa, or supporting students to collect preliminary data. Deadline for proposals is Jan. 9. More: http://www.iaspacegrant.org/nasa-epscor

NCRCRD SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development small grants program will fund seed grants aimed at enhancing the ability of land-grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas within the region. Activities to be funded may include, but are not limited to, developing proposals for major funding, presenting results on emerging issues, organizing conferences and proceedings, and developing or piloting Extension curricula. Awards may range from $5,000 to $20,000 each. Proposals are due Jan. 10. More: http://ncrcrd.msu.edu/ncrcrd/call_for_proposals

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Jan. 13 (letter of intent): Regional Comprehensive Metabolomics Resource Cores (U24). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-016.html

Jan. 15 (letter of intent): Metabolomics Data Repository and Coordinating Center (U01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-020.html

Jan. 19: Dept. of Defense Young Faculty Award; $300,000. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=132953

Jan. 20 (preproposal): Bring Back the Natives: A Public-Private Partnership for Restoring Populations of Native Aquatic Species; $25,000 to $100,000, requires 2:1 nonfederal match. More: http://goo.gl/iwJYS

Feb. 15: NSF Biomechanics and Mechanobiology. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13523

Feb. 24: Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-056.html

March 5: NSF Math and Science Partnership. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12518/nsf12518.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

March 5: NSF Plant Genome Research Program. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12517/nsf12517.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

June 1: NIST Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grant Programs; $5,000 to $1.5 million. More: http://www.nist.gov/director/ocfo/grants/upload/2012-mse-ffo.pdf

Aug. 9 (letter of intent): Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-057.html

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ATTAIN vs. OBTAIN
To “attain” something is to accomplish it through effort (e.g., a goal) or endurance (e.g., an age); to “obtain” something is to gain possession of it. So in best usage you attain a degree and obtain a diploma. 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., 2010

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EXTENSION PUBLISHES HEALTHY AND HOMEMADE COOKBOOK
ISU Extension and Outreach has published the “Healthy & Homemade” cookbook. Originally designed to acknowledge the achievements of families who graduated from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and the Food Nutrition Program, the cookbook is helpful for families that have limited time and want to stretch their food dollars. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/eat-simpler-healthier-new-healthy-homemade-cookbook 

PROPOSALS FOR IOWA YOUTH CONFERENCE DUE JAN. 5
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit workshop topics for the 2012 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, scheduled for June 26-28 on the ISU campus. With more than 900 high school students from across Iowa attending, it is an opportunity for departments to share what they have available for potential students. An information letter and workshop proposal form can be found at the bottom of the conference website under “Workshops” (http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateConference/). Proposals are due by Jan. 5 to Brenda Allen, bsallen@iastate.edu, 4-1567.

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Iowa State University
Dec. 5, 2011  No. 679

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STORIES RECIPE FOR SUCCESS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The latest issue of the College’s alumni magazine, STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences is available online: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/stories. This issue focuses on food and food systems work in the college.  An accompanying cookbook is available for download featuring recipes from those profiled in the magazine. Among other topics, Recipe for Success includes articles about home garden field days, student-run farms, and essays by alumni and friends sharing their views on food systems. Please send feedback to stories@iastate.edu.

CALS TO HOST CENTER FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION MEETING, DEC. 13
CALS will host a meeting for researchers from the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation to explore potential applications for CNDE technologies and capabilities in CALS research. The Center has a number of state-of-the-art technologies to evaluate materials—plant, animal, food, soil, metal, composite materials, etc.—without destroying the original sample. Use of these technologies has provided a key element of innovation to a broad variety of funded research projects. The meeting will be on Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. in 3140 Agronomy Hall. RSVP to Carla Persaud (cpersaud@iastate.edu) by Friday, Dec. 9, if you plan to attend. 

MINNER NAMED ONE OF MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN GREEN INDUSTRY
David Minner, horticulture, was named one of the “Most Influential People in the Green Industry” by Green Media. Recipients were chosen for their commitment to the Green Industry and their influence on their peers. More: http://www.sportsturfonline.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=8D9DDF4EC4C34059834A21FF13BFFEE5 

AGRONOMY STUDENTS ELECTED TO NATIONAL POSITIONS
Rachel Owen, a senior in global resource systems and agronomy, was elected national vice-president of Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences at the American Society of Agronomy meetings this fall. Logan Lyon, a junior in agronomy, was elected national president-elect for Public Service and Administration in Agriculture. 

ZHU AND DiSPIRITO RECEIVE NEW PATENTS
Junwei Zhu, entomology, was issued a patent on May 10 for “Biorational Repellents Obtained from Terpenoids for Use Against Arthropods.” Alan DiSpirito, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, received a patent issued April 26 for “Use of Methanobactin.” 

VIDEOS DEMONSTRATE MARKETMAKER
ISU Extension and Outreach has released videos highlighting the online tool MarketMaker. Family shoppers can use the MarketMaker website to search for restaurants or places to buy everything from freshly picked or pick-your-own produce, to maple syrup and wine. Farmers can search for farmers’ markets, grocery stores and other outlets to sell their food products. The national MarketMaker link is hosted by the Agricultural Resource Center at ISU. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/videos-demonstrate-internet-supplydemand-tool-farmers-markets-and-consumers 

CANDIDATES FOR LEOPOLD CENTER DIRECTOR VISIT CAMPUS
The third of three candidates for the director's position of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture will hold a seminar this afternoon that is open to the public. Mark Rasmussen, U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine, will speak today, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. in 8 Curtiss Hall. A link to archived versions of the other two candidates’ seminars are available on the Leopold Center website, http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/11-15-2011/isu-announces-candidates-director-leopold-center-sustainable-agriculture. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/986/

NIKOLAU PART OF US-JAPAN TEAM RESEARCHING GENE CHEMISTRY
Basil Nikolau, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, is part of an ISU research team collaborating with scientists at the Samuel Roberts Nobel Foundation and with scientists in Japan to develop an international partnership to help make strides in the technologies needed towards a low-carbon society. The research will look at the chemistry of basic processes in plants and how those functions can be better known and used. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/dec/nikolau 

COMPUTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Computation Advisory Committee is searching for projects that will have a broad impact on student computing and represent innovative uses of information technology for instruction at ISU. Student involvement in the development of proposals is encouraged.  Proposals are due in CALS on Feb. 17. Submit to David Acker, dacker@iastate.edu. More:  
http://www.cio.iastate.edu/committees/cac/proposals/2012-2013/cac_cfp_2012-2013.pdf

FORESTRY CLUB SELLS CHRISTMAS TREES, DEC. 9-11
The Forestry Club will be selling Christmas trees in the Reiman Gardens parking area on Dec. 9-11. Hours are Friday 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. Balsam firs are $40 for a 6 to 7 foot tree or $45 for a 7 to 8 foot tree. Scotch and white pines are $25. Balsam fir wreaths will be sold for $15 (24” undecorated), $20 (24” decorated), $20 (30” undecorated) and $25 (30” decorated). More: Angela Stone, alstone@iastate.edu. 

NEW LEOPOLD CENTER RESEARCH RESULTS AVAILABLE
Summaries of six recently completed projects are now available on the Leopold Center’s website, exploring topics that range from producing organic livestock to enhancing the quality of Iowa wines. More: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/11-30-2011/new-leopold-center-research-results-available 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Dec. 9: Food Safety Modernization Act webinar, 1 p.m., http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/fsma/

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NCR-SARE 2012 GRADUATE STUDENT GRANT CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program has released its 2012 Graduate Student Grant call for proposals. Graduate students enrolled at colleges or universities in the North Central region can submit proposals for up to $10,000 to fund sustainable agriculture projects that will be part of their educational programs. NCR-SARE expects to fund about 15 projects. Proposals are due Jan. 26. Contact: Beth Nelson, schre002@umn.edu, (612) 626-4436. More: http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Apply-for-a-Grant

ISU BROWN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2012-2013 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The purpose of the Brown Graduate Fellowship is to strategically advance ISU research in science, agriculture and space science. The preference is to fund Ph.D. students, although exceptional M.S. students will be considered. Fellowship funds can provide partial funding for a fellowship or enhance an existing fellowship. Funds can be used to assist current graduate students or to recruit new graduate students. The maximum award will be $10,000. Applications are due Feb. 15. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/node/108

FIND OPEN AND FUTURE FEDERAL SBIR, STTR SOLICITATIONS
Open and future U.S. government solicitations for Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer are available at http://www.sbir.gov/solicitations. Applications must be filed by a small business, but relationships with university researchers can range from PIs to consultants, depending on the solicitation.

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Dec. 20 (letter of intent): DOE FY 2012 SBIR/STTR Phase I (Release 2); 80 awards, $150,000 per award, up to nine months, application must be small business, university researchers can subcontract. More: https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/ (DE-FOA-0000628)

Dec. 23 (letter of intent): NIH Studies to Evaluate Cellular Heterogeneity Using Transcriptional Profiling of Single Cells (U01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-013.html

Dec. 23 (letter of intent): NIH Exceptionally Innovative Tools and Technologies for Single Cell Analysis (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-014.html

Dec. 23 (letter of intent): NIH Accelerating the Integration and Translation of Technologies to Characterize Biological Processes at the Single Cell Level (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-015.html

Dec. 31 (letter of intent): NIH Development of Courses or Workshops in Metabolomics (R25) Grant. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=132333

Jan. 18: NSF Cyberlearning: Transforming Education - Design and Implementation Projects (DIPs). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503581&WT.mc_ev=click

Jan. 23: NSF Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504687&org=DMS&from=home

Feb. 1: NOAA SBIR FY 2012; applicant must be small business, university researchers can be consultants. More: http://goo.gl/D0Tnm

Feb. 2 (abbreviated proposals): NIST Precision Measurement Grant Program; two awards, $150,000 over three years. More: http://www.nist.gov/pml/div684/fcdc/upload/2012-PMGP-FFO-FINAL.pdf

Feb. 12: NIH Midcareer Investigator Award in Mouse Pathobiology and Comprehensive Phenotyping Research (K26). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-021.html

Feb. 14 (letter of intent): NIH Bioengineering Interdisciplinary Training and Education for Type I Diabetes Research (T90/R90). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-023.html

Feb. 15: NSF Cyberlearning: Transforming Education - Cyberlearning Resource Center (CRC). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503581&WT.mc_ev=click

Feb. 16: NIH Validation of Molecular Diagnostics to Predict Patient Outcomes Using Specimens from Multi-Site Cancer Trials (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-014.html

March 20: NIH NIAMS Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-045.html

March 21: NIH Shared Instrumentation Grant Program (S10). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-017.html

Sept 30, 2013: NOAA FY 2012-2013 Broad Agency Announcement. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=132454

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NEW CALS SCREENSAVER: PREPARING THE POINSETTIAS
A new photo on the CALS website shows Kellie Walters, sophomore in horticulture and agricultural and life sciences education, watering some of the 1,300 poinsettias prepared for the Horticulture Club’s annual sale and other holiday uses. This photo and others can be downloaded as screensavers on the college's homepage at http://www.ag.iastate.edu/about/wallpapers/

TIPS ON TIDYING UP QUOTATIONS
Carol Saller, a senior manuscript editor at the University of Chicago Press, is providing tips to academics on tidying up quotations in a series of articles in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Leaving material out of a quotation requires ellipses, those three little dots. But ellipses are rarely needed at the beginning or end of a quotation. Readers understand that a quotation is taken from a larger text, so save your dots for material that’s missing from the middle and for quotations that end midsentence. More: http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2011/11/30/quoting-well-part-1-it%E2%80%99s-more-than-just-accuracy/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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RECEPTION TO HONOR GEOFFROY, DEC. 8
A reception to honor President Gregory Geoffroy, who is stepping down as ISU president in January, will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, 3 to 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The event will include a receiving line, a program at 4:30 and refreshments throughout. 

RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH TRAINING
The National Science Foundation requires responsible conduct of research training for all students (undergraduate and graduate) and post-doctoral fellow who conduct research support by NSF funds. For options on how to meet these requirements and more information, go to the Office for Responsible Researcher’s RCR training page. More: http://www.compliance.iastate.edu/rcr/training/ 

PROPOSALS FOR IOWA YOUTH CONFERENCE DUE JAN. 5
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit workshop topics for the 2012 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, scheduled for June 26-28 on the ISU campus. With more than 900 high school students from across Iowa attending, it is an opportunity for departments to share what they have available for potential students. An information letter and workshop proposal form can be found at the bottom of the conference website under “Workshops” (http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateConference/). Proposals are due by Jan. 5 to Brenda Allen, bsallen@iastate.edu, 4-1567.

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DNA SEQUENCING CAUGHT IN DELUGE OF DATA
“Data handling is now the bottleneck. It costs more to analyze a genome than to sequence a genome.” David Haussler, director of the center for biomolecular science and engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in an article in the New York Times on “DNA Sequencing Caught in Deluge of Data.” The ability to determine DNA sequences is starting to outrun the ability of researchers to store, transmit and analyze the data. More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/business/dna-sequencing-caught-in-deluge-of-data.html?scp=1&sq=DNA%20Sequencing%20Caught%20in%20Deluge%20of%20Data&st=cse 

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HOW WRITERS LIVE WITH THEIR BOOKS
“Unpacking My Library: Writers and Their Books” is filled with details about how writers read, collect and live with their books. Published this month by Yale University Press, the book features interviews with 13 writers and color photographs of their collections. The section on each writer concludes with his or her list of top 10 books. More: http://chronicle.com/blogs/pageview/library-lust/29764?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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Iowa State University
Nov. 28, 2011  No. 678

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CALS ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR SCIENCE AND SOCIETY COURSES
CALS, in collaboration with the College Curriculum Committee, encourages faculty to prepare and submit 2-page proposals describing a course that integrates science and societal issues and is targeted for first- and second-year students. Five courses will receive development grants of $7,500 per three credit hours. Proposals for one and two credit hour courses will be considered for smaller grants. CALS faculty already teaching courses that address science and society issues in an integrated manner may apply for $3,000 grants to upgrade their course and/or to develop the course for online delivery. Funds need to be expended and course proposals prepared by Aug. 15, 2012. Email proposals to David Acker, dacker@iastate.edu, by Jan. 31.

BURRAS RECEIVES USDA EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Lee Burras, agronomy, received the annual USDA Food and Agricultural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award on Nov. 13 in San Francisco. The award is based on teaching quality, philosophy and methodology; service to the profession and students; and professional growth and development. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/988/
 
CANDIDATES FOR LEOPOLD CENTER DIRECTOR VISIT CAMPUS
The first of three candidates for the director's position of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture held a seminar this morning that was open to the public. Candidates will address their vision for the future of the Leopold Center and how their experiences contribute to the vision. Seminars are scheduled for:
* A link to an archived version of the seminar by Abdullah Jaradat, USDA's North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab, will be available on the Leopold Center website, http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/11-15-2011/isu-announces-candidates-director-leopold-center-sustainable-agriculture 
* Thursday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. -- Thanos Papanicolaou, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa.
* Dec. 5, 2 p.m. -- Mark Rasmussen, U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine.
More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/986/

RESEARCH: ALGAE BIOMASS INCREASED BY MORE THAN 50 PERCENT
Martin Spalding, genetics, development and cell biology, is leading a team that has discovered a genetic method that can increase biomass in algae by 50 to 80 percent. The breakthrough comes from turning on certain genes in algae that increase the amount of photosynthesis in the plant, which leads to more biomass. This patent-pending technology is available for licensing from the ISU Research Foundation. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/spaldingdario 

HORTICULTURE APP GIVES MOBILE FLOWER POWER
A smart phone application that Cindy Haynes, horticulture, started as a classroom tool has now blossomed into a resource for master gardeners and home garden enthusiasts. The app, called “Mobile Educator: Flowers 101,” helps gardeners identify more than 250 garden plants. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/haynes  

MONSANTO ESTABLISHES SOYBEAN BREEDING FACULTY POSITION
The Monsanto Company has pledged $500,000 over the next five years to establish the Monsanto Chair in Soybean Breeding in the CALS agronomy department. More: http://www.foundation.iastate.edu/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=12532
 
NEW WEB BANNER: HORTICULTURE STUDENT SHARES HIS GREEN VISION
Winston Beck's horticulture obsession began as he paged through a seed catalog on a long road trip. Now the senior hopes to continue his journey into greener ventures.    
Go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu to read his profile and those of other students. If you know of students who have an interesting story to share, please email Barb McBreen at barbmc@iastate.edu or give her a call at 4-0707.

NEW WELDING EQUIPMENT BENEFITS AG ED STUDENT TEACHERS
New welding equipment, including a computer-assisted virtual welder, is allowing the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies to offer classes that haven't been available since 1992. The new welders are being used to teach students who are preparing for student teaching assignments in high school vocational agriculture programs. A video of Ryan Anderson, agricultural education and studies, and a student demonstrating the virtual welder is on the web at http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2011/Virtual_Welding/. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/989/

HORTICULTURE CLUB SELLING POINSETTIAS, NOV. 29-DEC. 3
The Horticulture Club will be selling poinsettias grown in the new Horticulture Hall greenhouses on Nov. 29, 4 to 6 p.m. in the greenhouse. The club will also sell in Curtiss Hall first floor on Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; in Beardshear Hall ground floor on Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; in the Memorial Union on Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at Reiman Gardens on Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to noon. More: Trisha Nielsen, tnielsen@iastate.edu or Kellie Walters, kelliew@iastate.edu. 

SUMMER SAUSAGE AND CHEESE ORDERS DUE DEC. 2
The Block and Bridle Club is holding its annual holiday summer sausage and cheese sale. Orders are due Friday, Dec. 2. More: http://www.ans.iastate.edu/clubs/bbclub/form/2011CheeseSausageFrm.pdf
 
FORESTRY CLUB SELLS CHRISTMAS TREES, DEC. 2-DEC. 11
The Forestry Club will be selling Christmas trees in the Reiman Gardens parking area on Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. Hours are Fridays 3 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. Balsam firs are $40 for a 6 to 7 foot tree or $45 for a 7 to 8 foot tree. Scotch and white pines are $25. Balsam fir wreaths will be sold for $15 (24” undecorated), $20 (24” decorated), $20 (30” undecorated) and $25 (30” decorated). More: Angela Stone, alstone@iastate.edu. 

CALS DIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEETING, DEC. 14
The next CALS Diversity Committee meeting will be held Dec. 14, noon to 1 p.m. in 142 Curtiss Hall. John Taylor from the Provost Office will speak on new initiatives to increase the diversity of faculty at ISU and the best faculty recruitment practices. He will also share the Diverse Faculty Search Flowchart developed by the search committee at the Provost Office. Lunch will be provided so RSVP by Dec. 9 to Carla Persaud, cpersaud@iastate.edu, 4-1823.

SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS COORDINATOR MOVES TO SECOND FLOOR
In preparation for renovation in the Deans' suite, Maureen Stohlmeyer, CALS Scholarship and Awards Coordinator, has moved to 223C Curtiss Hall. Her phone number and email address remain the same: 4-6614, mstohlme@iastate.edu.

ISU/UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As of Nov. 18, CALS had raised $59,448, or 96 percent of its goal. Overall, ISU pledges and gifts total $314,334 or 98.23 percent of the university’s goal. For gifts to count toward the campaign’s production, they should be received no later than Dec. 1. For pledge forms you can go to www.uw.iastate.edu/. Questions, contact Carla Persaud at 4-1823 or cpersaud@iastate.edu.

CALS FUNDRAISING EVENTS GARNER $3,154 FOR UNITED WAY
College fundraising events for United Way raised $2,125 from the CALS Online Auction, $966 from three book sales and $62.80 from EEOB department’s lunch/bake sale. Thank you to all who donated and purchased items, helped and promoted each event for this year’s campaign.

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Integrated Crop Management Conference, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/integrated-crop-management-conference 
Dec. 9: Food Safety Modernization Act webinar, 1 p.m., http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/fsma/

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IMPACT OF NEW PATENT LAWS ON UNIVERSITIES, NOV. 29
ISURF will host a presentation on the impact of the new patent laws on universities on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Union Gallery Room. Presenters are patent attorneys Mike Goldman and Tate Tischner, both with the law firm of LeClairRyan, Rochester, New York. Pizza and beverage will be provided. More: http://www.techtransfer.iastate.edu/
 
INTERNAL COMPETITION: NSF PARTNERSHIPS FOR INNOVATION PREPROPOSALS DUE DEC. 5
The National Science Foundation’s Partnerships for Innovation program is an umbrella for two subprograms: Building Innovation Capacity and Accelerating Innovation Research. Lead academic institutions are limited to participation in only one BIC proposal. Interested PIs should submit a preproposal to Dorothy Pimlott (dpimlott@iastate.edu) by Dec. 5. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/isucals_announcements
 
DOE-USDA PLANT FEEDSTOCK GENOMICS FOR BIOENERGY JOINT RESEARCH FUNDING
The U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Agriculture are soliciting preproposals for genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Projects will involve fundamental research on plants to improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield or sustainability. Systems biology approaches to identify genetic indicators enabling plants to be efficiently bred or manipulated, or research to predict phenotype from underlying genotype that could lead to improved feedstock characterization and sustainability are also encouraged. Annual budgets are expected to range from $200,000 to $500,000 for up to three years. Pre-applications are due Dec. 16, 2011. More: http://goo.gl/Exj23

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Accepted anytime: NSF Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry. More: http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504699

Dec. 1 (letter of intent): USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=130497

Dec. 5: Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU, with the parthenogenetic mayfly Centroptilum triangulifer; one award, $64,203. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=131833

Dec. 14: NSF Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation (SI2). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503489&WT.mc_ev=click

Dec. 15: NSF Cyberlearning: Transforming Education (Exploration Projects). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503581&WT.mc_ev=click

Dec. 16 (pre-application): DOE-USDA Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: Joint Research Funding Opportunity. More: http://goo.gl/Exj23

Dec. 23 (letter of intent): NIH Application of Genomic Advances to Wound Repair. More: (R01) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-002.html and (R21) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-003.html

Dec. 31 (letter of intent): Technology Development to Enable Large Scale Metabolomics Analyses (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-019.html

Jan 2 (letter of intent): Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12516/nsf12516.htm

Jan. 23: Urban Waters Small Grants. More: http://www.epa.gov/urbanwaters/funding/

Jan. 31, April 30: DOE Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Short- and Long-Term Fellowships, Wiley Visiting Scientist Program (biological, chemical and environmental sciences). More: http://www.emsl.pnl.gov/news/awards/visiting_scientist.jsp

Feb. 5 and 16: Validation of Molecular Diagnostics to Predict Patient Outcomes Using Specimens from Multi-Site Cancer Trials (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-013.html

Feb. 5: Practical Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence in Primary Care. More: (R01) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-022.html and (R21) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-023.html

Feb. 12: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-020.html

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ACCORD vs. ACCORDANCE
“Accord” means agreement (we are in accord on the treaty’s meaning). “Accordance” means conformity (the book was printed in accordance with modern industry standards). 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., 2010

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PROPOSALS FOR GRADUATE COLLEGE RECRUIT GRANTS DUE DEC. 1
The Graduate College is starting a new grant program to increase efforts at the departmental, unit or interdisciplinary program level to recruit underrepresented graduate students (African American, Hispanic or Native American in most fields, or men or women in some disciplines.) Proposals are due by Dec. 1. More: http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/diversity/faculty/recruit_grants.php 

EXTENSION NOW OFFERS E-BOOKS AND DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
The ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store is now offering publications in electronic versions. "Corn Growth and Development," a recently released update to the well-known "How a Corn Plant Develops" publication, is the first to be offered in an e-book format. The publication is available in ePub (for iPhone and iPad devices) and Kindle (for Amazon devices) formats. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/online-store-now-offers-e-books-and-digital-downloads

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EDELMAN ON THE FUTURE OF RURAL IOWA
"We're going to have to have people managing and creating enterprises in rural America regardless of how the population goes at some point. That's where we get all our food; that's where we're increasingly receiving our energy." Mark Edelman, economics, and director of the ISU Community Vitality Center, on the future of rural Iowa amidst rural-to-urban migration. More: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20111127/NEWS03/311270044/-1/gallery_array/Pockets-vitality-flourish-statistics-remain-grim 

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WENDEL COMPLETES 50 STATES MARATHON CLUB
Jonathan Wendel, ecology, evolution and organismal biology, and his wife, Kathleen Foster-Wendel, a pediatrician at McFarland Clinic, completed the 50 States Marathon Club after competing in the White River Marathon in Cotter, Ark., on Nov. 19. They started their quest in 1997. More: http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2011/11/18/ames_tribune/sports/doc4ec6224dccc3e075605792.txt 

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Nov. 14, 2011  No. 677

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BEGINNING FARMER CENTER TO WORK WITH VETERANS
Returning veterans who want to purse farming and agricultural careers will find a growing resource in Iowa through a new, nationwide program. The Beginning Farmer Center, part of CALS and ISU Extension and Outreach, is beginning to work with California-based Farmer Veteran Coalition that works with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who want a career in agriculture. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/BFCvet 

HARPOLE PART OF WORLDWIDE NUTRIENT NETWORK
The Nutrient Network, founded in part by Stanley Harpole, ecology, evolution and organismal biology, and involving collaborators at more than 70 sites on six continents, is taking a fresh, cooperative approach to global research. It was recognized in a recent edition of the journal Science for its new style approach to research. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/harpolenutnet 

ISU RESEARCHERS LEAD NATIONAL PANEL FOR CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY
A national panel led by ISU researchers is launching an effort to research and develop technologies that capture, use and sequester carbon while enhancing food production, ecosystems, economic development and national security. The 33-member National Panel for a Carbon Negative Economy recently met for the first time in Chicago. CALS panel members are: Bruce Babcock, economics; Bill Beavis, agronomy; Jill Cornelis, Bioeconomy Institute; Jill Euken, Bioeconomy Institute; Dermot Hayes, economics; David Laird, agronomy; Ken Moore, agronomy; and Martin Spalding, Genetics, Development and Cell Biology. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/carbonnegativepanel 

STUDENTS PRESENT FEEDING THE WORLD SEMINAR, NOV. 16
The third and final presentation for this semester’s international seminar series, “Feeding the World: Are We Making Progress?” will be Wednesday, Nov. 16, noon to 1 p.m. in the Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee Hall. ISU students will present “Development Work in Rural Uganda: A Journey Through Student Learning.” Gail Nonnecke, horticulture, Richard Schultz, natural resource ecology and management, and Thomas Brumm, agricultural and biosystems engineering, will facilitate the presentation. More: http://www.global.ag.iastate.edu/Fall2011Seminars.html 
 
URBAN CONSERVATION FOCUS OF WEBINAR, NOV. 16
Wayne Petersen, urban conservationist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, will present the Iowa Learning Farms’ webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at noon, through Adobe Connect. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-learning-farms-november-webinar-urban-conservation 

BRENTON CENTER LUNCH AND LEARN, NOV. 16
The Brenton Center’s next Lunch and Learn will be Nov. 16 at noon in room 8 Curtiss Hall. Jeff Wolt and A.J. Kenny, agronomy, will discuss how they used Wikipedia in a risk assessment course, having students draft new Wikipedia entries that address elements of risk assessment problem formulation. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Contact Amy Pilcher at apilcher@iastate.edu or 4-1862, if you plan to attend. 

iPLANT WORKSHOP NOV. 17-18
The iPlant Collaborative will hold a two-part workshop this week. Eric Lyons, iPlant, and Nirav Merchant, Arizona State University, will provide an introduction to iPlant resources on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2:10 to 5 p.m. in the Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee Hall. A hands-on keyboard workshop will be held Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 1340 Molecular Biology Building. More: Volker Brendel, genetics, development and cell biology, vbrendel@iastate.edu 

FORESTRY CLUB SELLS CHRISTMAS TREES, NOV. 26-DEC. 11
The Forestry Club will be selling Christmas trees in the Reiman Gardens parking area on Nov. 26-27, Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. Hours are Fridays 3 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. Balsam firs are $40 for a 6 to 7 foot tree or $45 for a 7 to 8 foot tree. Scotch and white pines are $25. Balsam fir wreaths will be sold for $15 (24” undecorated), $20 (24” decorated), $20 (30” undecorated) and $25 (30” decorated). More: Angela Stone, alstone@iastate.edu. 

HORTICULTURE CLUB TAKING ORDERS FOR POINSETTIAS
The Horticulture Club is now taking orders for poinsettias grown in the new Horticulture Hall greenhouses. CALS faculty and staff received a copy of the Poinsettia Sale Catalog by email on Nov. 10. Order forms are due Nov. 25. Poinsettias will also be for sale in the Horticulture Hall greenhouse on Nov. 29, 4 to 6 p.m.; in Curtiss Hall first floor on Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; in Beardshear Hall ground floor on Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; in the Memorial Union on Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at Reiman gardens on Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to noon. More: Trisha Nielsen, tnielsen@iastate.edu or Kellie Walters, kelliew@iastate.edu. 

CALS FACULTY FEATURED ON K-STATE RADIO PROGRAM
As a follow-up to a special conference on climate change, two CALS faculty were featured on Kansas State University’s Agriculture Today radio program last week. J. Gordon Arbuckle, sociology, looked at farmer perspectives on climate change and agriculture based on a new survey he conducted. Gene Takle, agronomy, discussed the science of climate change as it influences agricultural practices. Roger McEowen, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, was also featured and talked about estate tax alternative for farm families. More (Nov. 9): http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/news/p.aspx?tabid=66 

CATT CENTER ANNOUNCES WOMEN HONORED ON 2012 CALENDAR
Four women representing CALS students, departments or programs will be honored by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics on the sixth annual Women Impacting ISU calendar. Selected for the 2012 calendar are Molly Heintz, a senior in animal science, Alejandra Navarro, a senior in animal ecology, Sharon Bird, associate professor of sociology, and Shelley Taylor, assistant director of Global Agriculture Programs. More than 1,000 copies of the calendar will be distributed free after a reception on Jan. 12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union Campanile Room. 

UPDATE FROM ISU RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION FARMS
* A surplus farm equipment and machinery auction will be held Nov. 30 at the Curtiss Farm. The sale bill is available on the Lynch Auction website, http://www.lynchauction.com/. More: Tim Goode, (641) 751-0280.
* Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy Research Farms (Boone) – New fiber optic lines are being installed for high-speed Internet access and improved telephone service for the BioCentury Research Farm and the AEA farms. 
* Compost Facility – A new hoop barn was erected and will be used for compost research and winter composting. Amended soil is going to construction projects at Vet Med, State Gym, Jack Trice Stadium, Southwest Athletic Complex and the new athletic complex near the Towers.
* Horticulture Research Station – Apple sales have been brisk and are nearly complete. Approximately 11 tons of winter squash were harvested, along with about 800 pounds of strawberries. About 200 Norway spruce trees have been transplanted to create new windbreaks. 

HORTICULTURE HALL MURAL NEAR COMPLETION
A four-wall mural by Sticks founder Sarah Grant and her team of artists is being created this fall in the south foyer of Horticulture Hall. The on-site work began Sept. 12 with pencil sketching. In mid-October the images were burned into birch panels. The team currently is painting and hopes to wrap up its work next week. More: http://www.inside.iastate.edu/2011/1110/art.php 

FINAL GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT ONLINE
The final version of the college’s governance document is online. The document has been revised to reflect the name change from the College of Agriculture to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, to reflect new policies adopted by the faculty senate in the last couple of years, and to clarify language to be consistent with university policy. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/facultystaff/governance/ 

AG AND LIFE SCIENCES ONLINE: NEXT ISSUE SET FOR NOV. 28
Ag and Life Sciences Online will break next week for Thanksgiving. It will resume Monday, Nov. 28. Happy Thanksgiving!

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Nov. 18: ISU Beef Nutrition Research Showcase, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/producers-invited-isu-beef-nutrition-research-showcase
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Integrated Crop Management Conference, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/integrated-crop-management-conference 
Dec. 9: Food Safety Modernization Act webinar, 1 p.m., http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/fsma/

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OSPA OFFICE HOURS DURING THANKSGIVING WEEK
During the week of Nov. 21-25, office hours for the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration will be consistent with the schedule posted by the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. 
Nov. 21-22 – 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nov. 23 – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 24-25 – University Holidays, offices closed

USING NIH NIAID NEW CONCEPTS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Three times a year, the National Institutes of Health - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease publishes new concepts that have been approved by the NIAID Advisory Council and may become funding opportunities. Even if the approved concepts don’t become published research initiatives, investigators can use them to get a leg up on funding. More: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/researchfunding/newsletter/2011/pages/1109.aspx#a02

GETTING AN NIH GRANT FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Researchers can use standard R01 solicitations or initiatives for innovation when applying for innovative research grants from the National Institutes of Health. A recent article offers advice on applying. More: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/researchfunding/newsletter/2011/pages/1109.aspx#a08

INTERNAL COMPETITION FOR CAMILLE DREYFUS TEACHER-SCHOLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program aims to strengthen the teaching and research careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences including biochemistry, materials chemistry and chemical engineering. The award is an unrestricted grant of $75,000 to each recipient, of which $7,500 is for departmental expenses associated with research and education. Institutions may submit one nomination for this award annually. Please forward nominations to Dorothy Pimlott (dpimlott@iastate.edu) by Nov. 28. The selected candidate will be asked to work closely with the ISU Foundation’s Development Communications office to prepare the final proposal for submission to the Dreyfus Foundation. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/node/102

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Dec. 1 (letter of intent): USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=130497

Dec. 1: ROSES 2011: Land-Cover/Land-Use Change for Early Career Scientists (PhD no earlier than 2005); $100,000 to $1 million per year. More: http://goo.gl/vTiYF 

Dec. 30 (letter of intent): NIH Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5). Two applications per institution are allowed. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-007.html

January, various dates: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Three Grand Challenges in Family Health. More: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/global-health/Pages/grand-challenges-explorations.aspx

Jan. 10 (preproposal): DOD Developer Tools for Medical Education Public Physiology Research Platform. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=130394

Feb. 3: Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Program; 10 to 15 grants, up to $100,000 each. More: http://www.marykayfoundation.org/Pages/CancerGrantProgram.aspx

Feb. 5: Implications of the Economic Downturn for Health, Wealth and Work at Older Ages (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-009.html

Feb. 6 and 21: NSF Smart Health and Wellbeing. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13451&org=NSF

June 15: NSF INSPIRE pilot program - CREATIV: Creative Research Awards for Transformative Interdisciplinary Ventures. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12011/nsf12011.pdf

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DIFFER FROM vs. DIFFER WITH
“Differ from” is the usual construction denoting a contrast (the two species differ from each other in subtle ways). “Differ with” regards differences of opinion (the state’s senators differ with each other on many issues). 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., 2010

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MEETING ON COMPETITIVE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, NOV. 15
Students of all majors and years are invited to an informational meeting on competitive international scholarships on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:10 to 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Gold Room. ISU coordinators for the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and Boren Scholarships will describe the awards, selection criteria and the types of activities each supports. Applicants for the majority of these scholarships must be U.S. citizens; international students may be able to apply for the Rotary or Fulbright Scholarship through their home country. More: http://www.honors.iastate.edu/HonorsWebPage/current/scholarship_opportunities.php

UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS eNEWSLETTER ONLINE
The latest edition of University Museums’ “Interpretations” newsletter is online and features articles about lost and found art on campus, the presidential portrait collection and ISU’s 75-year-old public art collection. More: http://www.museums.iastate.edu/Nov_Dec2011Newsletter.pdf 

McNAIR SCHOLARS DIRECTORY ONLINE
The Council of Graduate Schools and the Council for Opportunity in Education have released the 2011-2012 McNair Scholars Directory, which is designed to provide graduate schools with access to McNair Scholars who have expressed an interest in pursuing graduate studies. The directory includes McNair Scholars’ names, contact information, undergraduate majors, areas of interest for graduate study and undergraduate research projects. It is available for download from COE’s website under the McNair Scholars link. More: http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home 

USDA REDUCES NUMBER OF AG STATISTICS REPORTS
Last year, Wisconsin led the nation in mink farming, producing 833,430 pelts. Texas was the undisputed king of pansies, growing 1.8 million flats of the flowers. And no state harvested more hops than Washington, with 24,336 acres. This year? Who knows? Forced to cut its budget, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would eliminate or reduce the frequency of a wide range of agricultural survey programs and reports published by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/business/government-counting-sheep-now-only-in-dreams.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha25 

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STUDENTS TALK ABOUT AGRICULTURAL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
The CALS Agricultural Weekend Experience gives students majoring in agriculture and life sciences the opportunity to interact with Iowa families in the agriculture community. This fall, 11 students participated in the AWE program. Carly Martin, the student intern in the CALS Communications Service, coordinated the program. The ISU Agricultural Endowment Board and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences sponsor AWE.
* “I saw that farming is not as cheap as I thought it was. It made me realize that you never know how something is until you get out there and experience it, which is what this program has allowed me to do.” Khadija Brown, a freshman in animal science pre-vet from Chicago.
* “The weekend answered many of my questions with first hand examples like allowing us to use the equipment.” Chawn McGrath, a freshman in animal science from Pennsylvania. 
* “This program is very beneficial for any student in the college of agriculture and life sciences. Whether a student has a farming background or not, it can give someone a new perspective on how farms are operated.” Katelyn Gardner, a junior in public service and administration from Vinton.
* “The AWE program showed me what a true Iowa family farm is like and it was interesting to see all the hard work and challenges that go along with farming.” Kelsey Regan, a junior in agricultural biosystems technology from Davenport. 
More: http://communitynewspapergroup.com/articles/2011/11/10/cedar_valley_daily_times/news/doc4ebbe3ad2c9b9135403766.txt 

JANZEN ON THE COMMERCIAL HARVESTING OF TURTLES
“If we are not sure what’s out there, we ought to err on the side of caution rather than exploitation. Once they are gone, they won’t come back.” Fred Janzen, ecology, evolution and organismal biology, on commercial harvesting of turtles. More: http://thegazette.com/2011/11/10/rising-prices-raise-concerns-over-hunting-turtles-in-iowa/ 

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HOW MUCH TIME DO AMERICANS SPEND ON FOOD?
Americans age 15 and older spent about 2.5 hours eating or drinking on an average day over 2006-08, according to the American Time Use Survey’s Eating and Health Module, developed by USDA’s Economic Research Service. Slightly less than half of that time (67 minutes) was spent eating and drinking as a primary activity, while the remaining time was spent in eating and drinking while doing something else considered primary, such as watching television, driving or working. Information on the time Americans spend in various activities, and in particular food-related activities, may provide some insight into why nutrition and health outcomes vary over time and across different segments of the population. A better understanding of these factors could improve programs and policies targeted at reducing obesity and improving overall nutrition. More: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB86/ 

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EDITOR
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Phone: (515) 294-5616 Web site: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/aginfo/ 

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Nov. 7, 2011  No. 676

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STRATEGIC PLAN TO GUIDE CALS THROUGH 2016
The mission of the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is to educate future leaders, conduct mission-oriented basic and applied research and share new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. To fulfill this mission, the College’s new strategic plan includes priorities and goals that will guide CALS for the next five years. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/about/strategicPlan2016.php 

KLING NAMED INTERIM DIRECTOR OF CARD
Catherine Kling, economics, has been named interim director of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. Kling has served as the division head of CARD’s Resource and Environmental Policy Division. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/985/ 

ISU HIRES NEW EXTENSION FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST
Angela Laury, an assistant professor in food science and human nutrition and the new ISU Extension food safety specialist, works with Iowa producers and manufacturers to promote food safety. Laury has a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s degree in meat science from ISU. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/984/ 

ISU RECEIVES GRANT TO DEVELOP COLD CLIMATE WINES
ISU will receive more than $500,000 as part of a $2.5 million grant to help colder-weather states like Iowa examine the best growing conditions for new cold-hardy wine grape varieties, modify the higher grape acidity and showcase wine’s aroma, and build tourism networks to draw visitors to tasting rooms where the majority of sales take place. Murli Dharmadhikari, food science and human nutrition, and director of the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute, will oversee fruit chemistry, winemaking trials and serve as liaison to the project advisory council team. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/winegrant 

NEW WEB BANNER: AG BUSINESS STUDENT CLIMBS THE ENTREPRENUERIAL LADDER
Andy Edson, a junior in agricultural business, tackles the business of farming while juggling a full class load. Go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu to view his profile and other students. If you know of students who have an interesting story, please contact Barb McBreen at barbmc@iastate.edu, 4-0707.

WEED IDENTIFICATION GUIDE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY
The Weed Identification Field Guide, authored in 2010 by ISU Extension specialists, is now available electronically as an e-book and, for the first time, downloadable on iPad. The publication is distributed by the Iowa Soybean Association and ISU Extension. Pioneer Hi-Bred has sponsored the capability for users to download the electronic versions for no charge. More: http://www.iasoybeans.com/whatnew/release/130 

CALS CLEARANCE BOOK SALE FOR UNITED WAY, NOV. 8
New books have arrived and will be part of the CALS clearance book sale on Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 142 Curtiss Hall. All proceeds will go to the 2011 ISU United Way Campaign. Books will be sold for 50 cents each or 3 books for $1. 

ORDERS FOR HOLIDAY HAMS DUE FRIDAY, NOV. 11
The Meat Science Club is selling high quality semi-boneless hams for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Club members trim and prepare each semi-boneless ham for the curing, smoking and cooking process. They are injected with salt, sugar, spices and cure for flavor, smoked for more than two hours with natural hardwood smoke and vacuum packaged for a long refrigerated shelf life.  Hams are produced in the Meat Laboratory, a USDA-inspected facility. Hams are $3.50 a pound and sold as whole (12-15 pounds) or half (7-9 pounds) portions. Place an order by calling 4-8294, emailing ISU.Meat.Science.Club@gmail.com or by filling out an order form at the Meat Lab Sales Counter or in 2371 Kildee Hall. The deadline for ordering hams is Nov. 11. Hams will be available to pick up at the Meat Lab Sales counter, located at the north corner of the Kildee Hall atrium. Pick up times are Nov. 15 and 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Thanksgiving hams and Dec. 13 and 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Christmas hams.  

SNOW BLOWER SERVICE DAYS, NOV. 11-12
The Agriculture Systems Technology Club will hold its annual snow blower service days Nov. 11 (1 to 6 p.m.) and 12 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on the north side of Industrial Education II (west of horse barns). The $25 cost includes oil, spark plug, grease and a half tank of gas, but not mechanical repairs. Pickup and delivery (Ames only) is available for $15; call (515) 208-8672 or send an email request to astservicedays@gmail.com by 2 p.m. Nov. 10 to request this service. 

HUFFMAN TO SPEAK AT THINK TANK ON ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, NOV. 14
Wallace Huffman, economics, will discuss “Investing in a Better Future through Public Agricultural Research” at the monthly Think Tank on Animal Agriculture on Nov. 14 at The Pazzesco, 6008 Lincoln Way. The evening begins with a social at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and the presentation at 7. Register your attendance with Jane Linn at jlinn@iastate.edu before noon on Friday, Nov. 11, and indicate your meal choice of chicken Parmesan, spaghetti with meatballs or penne and sausage in a pesto cream sauce. The cost of the meal is $18, payable at the door. 

BRENTON CENTER LUNCH AND LEARN, NOV. 16
The Brenton Center’s next Lunch and Learn will be Nov. 16 at noon in room 8 Curtiss Hall. Jeff Wolt and A.J. Kenny, agronomy, will discuss how they used Wikipedia in a risk assessment course, having students draft new Wikipedia entries that address elements of risk assessment problem formulation. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Contact Amy Pilcher at apilcher@iastate.edu or 4-1862, if you plan to attend. 

FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT WEBINAR, DEC. 9
A webinar to introduce the Food Safety Modernization Act will be held Dec. 9, noon to 1 p.m. Topics will include general background on the act, implementation dates of specific rulings, description of fees assessment for failure to comply, and guidance on preparation of a food safety plan. More: http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/fsma/ 

DAIRY JUDGING TEAM PLACES SECOND OVERALL IN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
The Dairy Judging Team participated in the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., last weekend. The ISU team placed second overall, second in reasons and third in Guernseys, Holsteins and Jerseys, with 16 teams competing. Individual placings included Jordan Hanson, a senior in dairy science, first in Holsteins, second overall and third in Jerseys; and Matt Henkes, a junior in dairy science, second in Ayshires. The team was coached by Lee Kilmer, animal science. 

JENSEN TO SERVE ON BUSINESS DEAN SEARCH COMMITTEE
Helen Jensen, economics, is one of 15 members serving on the search committee that will find a successor to Business dean Labh Hira. Hira plans to step down as dean on June 30. More: http://www.inside.iastate.edu/2011/1103/dean.php 

CALS UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As of Nov. 2, CALS has raised $55,928, or 90 percent of its goal. Overall, ISU pledges and gifts total $287,297, which is 89.78 percent of the goal. You may still send in your pledge forms. If you have misplaced your form you can go to www.uw.iastate.edu/ and print out a new form. Questions, contact Carla Persaud at cpersaud@iastate.edu, 4-1823.

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Nov. 18: ISU Beef Nutrition Research Showcase, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/producers-invited-isu-beef-nutrition-research-showcase
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Integrated Crop Management Conference, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/integrated-crop-management-conference 

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2012-2013 MILLER FACULTY FELLOWSHIP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching is soliciting proposals for the Miller Faculty Fellowship program. Fellowships provide opportunities for faculty to enhance scholarly work in undergraduate academic programs and to develop innovative approaches to enhance student learning. Faculty members can propose to develop new approaches to teaching existing undergraduate courses or new courses that will enrich the undergraduate experience. Two to three $15,000 fellowships will be awarded, with up to 12 months to meet project goals. Proposals from CALS faculty are due to Wendy Wintersteen (wwinters@iastate.edu) and CELT Faculty Intern Jan Thompson (jrrt@iastate.edu) by Feb. 1. Colleges will prioritize and forward proposals to CELT for final selection. More: http://www.celt.iastate.edu/grants_awards/fellowships/miller/

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Nov. 15: Organic Farming Research Foundation; $15,000 per year. More: http://ofrf.org/grants/apply.html

Nov. 28 (letter of intent): SU2C-PCF Prostate Dream Team Translational Cancer Research Grant; multidisciplinary, $10 million over three years. More: http://www.aacr.org/home/public--media/aacr-in-the-news.aspx?d=2521

Dec. 2: NSF Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Solicitation FY-2012. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504700&WT.mc_ev=click

Dec. 5: NSF Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability Fellows. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504673&WT.mc_ev=click

Dec. 6: Interface between Computer Science and Economics & Social Sciences. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503549&WT.mc_ev=click

Dec. 12: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; 30 to 40 grants, up to $800,000 per award. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=129933

Dec. 15: Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and American Federation for Aging Research, Research into Biology of Aging; two awards, $200,000 each. More: http://www.afar.org/research/funding/big

Dec. 19: USAID Community Nutrition and Health Care Project, Guatemala; one award, $32 million. More: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=129754

Dec. 20 (letter of intent): DOE 2012 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer. More: http://science.energy.gov/sbir/funding-opportunities/fy12phase1_release2_topics/

Jan. 5: Dept. of Homeland Security Small Business Innovation Research Program. More: https://www.fbo.gov/download/023/023c14f3a21b67b078c853a76c276c5d/FY12_1_SBIR_DHS_SBIR-2012.1.pdf

Jan. 11: NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships; Master’s and Ph.D. training grants in STEM disciplines. More: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/solicitations.do?method=open&stack=push

Jan. 13: Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741

Feb. 1: Clinical Studies of Safety and Effectiveness of Orphan Products Research Project Grant (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-11-001.html

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APPROVE vs. APPROVE OF
“Approve” alone connotes office sanction (the finance committee approved the proposed budget). “Approve of” suggests favor (she approved of her sister’s new hairstyle). 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed., 2003.

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NOTEWORTHY UPCOMING ISU LECTURES 
Evolution, civility, energy, climate and genetics are among the topics that speakers on campus will address the weeks of Nov. 7 and Nov. 14. For full details, see http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/. Upcoming titles:
    * Only a Theory? Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul - Kenneth R. Miller; Monday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room
    * Civility in a Troubled Economy - Jim Leach, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m., Kocimski Auditorium, 101 College of Design
    * The Health and Environmental Effects of Using Coal as Fuel - Maureen McCue, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., Memorial Union South Ballroom
    * Christian Responses to Climate Change - Penny Greer, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room
    * Who Owns Your Genes? - Chris Hansen, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., Memorial Union Great Hall
    * Energizing America: Facts for Addressing Energy Policy - John Felmy, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room

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AMEMIYA GETS DEGREE
Grace Amemiya, the wife of Minoru Amemiya, a professor of agronomy who retired in 1988 and died in 2000, was recently featured in a story on CBS about honorary degrees conferred upon students of Japanese ancestry from the 1940s. The students were forced to leave the University of California Berkley following the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, and were sent to internment camps. The full story can be seen on the CBS website: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5974819n

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EDITOR
Julie Stewart, jstewart@iastate.edu
Phone: (515) 294-5616 Web site: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/aginfo/ 

SUBSCRIBE
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Oct. 31, 2011  No. 675

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LENSSEN NAMED SOYBEAN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AGRONOMIST
Andrew Lenssen joined ISU on Oct. 1 as a soybean systems agronomist with teaching, research and extension responsibilities. Lenssen comes to ISU from Sidney, Mont., where he was a research ecologist and lead scientist for USDA dryland research. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/lenssen-named-iowa-state-soybean-production-systems-agronomist 

ISU RECEIVES GRANT FOR FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to ISU to develop a program to train inspectors for the new Food Safety Modernization Act. The Food and Drug Administration will administer the $1.5 million grant over its three-year term. ISU scientists will team with Kansas State University to develop and deliver the training programs through distance education and on-site sessions. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/983/ 

VISION IOWA PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY RETURN ON INVESTMENT
A new report by ISU economics faculty and students found that the former Vision Iowa program—which was instituted in 2001 to enhance recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment attractions available across the state—made the state an annual 9.2 percent return on investment in terms of increased sales tax revenue through 2008. Local communities also saw nearly a 1 percent annual return on their investment from the resulting amenities. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/oct/VisionIowa 

BABCOCK TO SPEAK AT SCIENCE CAFÉ, NOV. 3
Bruce Babcock, economics professor and director of the Biobased Industry Center, will present “Black Gold: Why Iowa Land Prices have Doubled in Value” at the Science Café on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Lucullan’s Restaurant. The evening will begin with a social gathering at 6:30 p.m., the presentation at 7 p.m., followed by time for questions, answers and discussion. The event is free and all are welcome. 

CALS CLEARANCE BOOK SALE FOR UNITED WAY, NOV. 8
New books have arrived and will be part of the CALS clearance book sale on Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 142 Curtiss Hall. All proceeds will go to the 2011 ISU United Way Campaign. Books will be sold for 50 cents each or 3 books for $1. 

ORDERS FOR HOLIDAY HAMS DUE NOV. 11
The ISU Meat Science Club is selling high quality semi-boneless hams for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Club members trim and prepare each semi-boneless ham for the curing, smoking and cooking process. They are injected with salt, sugar, spices and cure for flavor, smoked for more than two hours with natural hardwood smoke and vacuum packaged for a long refrigerated shelf life.  Hams are produced in the Iowa State University Meat Laboratory – a USDA inspected facility. Hams are $3.50 a pound and sold as whole (12-15 pounds) or half (7-9 pounds) portions. Place an order by calling 4-8294, emailing ISU.Meat.Science.Club@gmail.com or by filling out an order form at the Meat Lab Sales Counter or in 2371 Kildee Hall. The deadline for ordering hams is Nov. 11. Hams will be available to pick up at the Meat Lab Sales counter, located at the north corner of the Kildee Hall atrium. Pick up times are Nov. 15 and 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Thanksgiving hams and Dec. 13 and 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Christmas hams.  

BRENTON CENTER LUNCH AND LEARN, NOV. 16
The Brenton Center’s next Lunch and Learn will be Nov. 16 at noon in room 8 Curtiss Hall. Jeff Wolt and A.J. Kenny, agronomy, will discuss how they used Wikipedia in a risk assessment course, having students draft new Wikipedia entries that address elements of risk assessment problem formulation. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Contact Amy Pilcher at apilcher@iastate.edu or 4-1862, if you plan to attend. 

INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, NOV. 30-DEC. 1
The ISU Integrated Crop Management Conference will be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 in the Scheman Continuing Education Building. Conference attendees can choose from 34 different workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states. The conference is hosted by CALS, ISU Extension and the agricultural and biosystems engineering, agronomy, economics, entomology and plant pathology departments. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/integrated-crop-management-conference 

NETTLETON, STANDING TALL IN HIS FIELD
Dan Nettleton, a statistical genomicist and the Laurence H. Baker Chair in Biological Statistics, collaborates with ISU plant and animal scientists and graduate students to design experiments and statistically analyze the results. He works on many scientific investigations, including corn vigor, soybean pathogens, feed intake in swine, salmonella resistance in chickens and crops for bioenergy. More (pg. 8): http://www.las.iastate.edu/alumni/newsletters/_documents/LINK_F11.pdf 

NEW WEB BANNER: BRITNEY HEIM SHARES HER PUBLISHING EXPERIENCES
Britney Heim, a senior in agricultural and life sciences education, worked at MaxYield Cooperative last summer in the client relations area. She was involved from start to finish in publishing a magazine and an antique tractor calendar. Go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu to view her profile and those of other students. If you know of students who have an interesting story, please contact Barb McBreen at barbmc@iastate.edu, 4-0707.

POCKETDAIRY ANDROID APP RECEIVES INNOVATION AWARD
Dairy Records Management Systems introduced the PocketDairy Android App at the World Dairy Expo where it was named one of the top 10 innovative products of the year. PocketDairy Android displays vital cow statistics regarding production, reproduction and udder health. ISU animal science staff involved in Dairy Records Management Systems includes: Greg Palas, director, Marcella Allen, Fonda Darter, Diane Maxwell, Cassie Sawyer, Amy Schindel and Polly Taylor. More: http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-herd/features/Innovation-Awards-130851533.html 

KEMIN SPONSORS CYCLONE FOOTBALL RADIO ADS
This fall, Kemin Industries, the nutritional ingredient manufacturer based in Des Moines, is sponsoring radio commercials that promote CALS during Cyclone football games. Six 30-second spots were written about programs or areas in the college that match areas of interest to the company. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/2011/Cyclone_Football_Radio_Ads/ 

VIDEO AVAILABLE OF CRAWFORD COMPLEX DEDICATION
Harold and Rachel Crawford were honored Oct. 21, in a dedication ceremony for the Harold and Rachel Crawford Agricultural Teacher Education Complex. Nearly 115 donors contributed to renovating the space for the complex on the second floor of Curtiss Hall and part of the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. A 30-minute video is available that includes remarks by Wade Miller, chair of the department; Wendy Wintersteen, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Murray Wise, an alumnus and contributor to the complex; and Harold Crawford. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/video/v/Crawford_Complex_Dedication 

CALS ONLINE AUCTION AND ISU/UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
The online auction sponsored by CALS for the 2011 ISU United Way Campaign ended Oct. 20 and raised $2,075. Thanks to all who donated items, participated in the bidding, and those that gave extra money for your items. As of Oct. 26, the college has raised $46,608, or 75 percent of the total goal of $62,000. Overall ISU pledges and gifts total $252,328, or 78.85 percent of the total goal. The campaign ended Oct. 28 but you may still send in your pledge forms. If you have misplaced your form, go to http://www.uw.iastate.edu and print out a new form. Questions, contact Carla Persaud at cpersaud@iastate.edu, 4-1823.

CCUR BULLETIN AVAILABLE ONLINE
The September-October 2011 issue of the Center for Crops Utilizations Research Bulletin is now available online at http://www.ccur.iastate.edu/news/newsletters/2011/sep_oct/sep_oct.html 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Nov. 18: ISU Beef Nutrition Research Showcase, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/producers-invited-isu-beef-nutrition-research-showcase

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WEBINAR FOR NIFA AFRI FELLOWS PROGRAM
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has posted a webinar for potential applicants to the NIFA Fellowship Program. Letters of intent are due Nov. 8. More: http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/nifa2012fellow/

SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC INPUT ON BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY BIOECONOMY
The U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy is soliciting public input on how best to develop a National Bioeconomy Blueprint with the goal of harnessing biological research innovations to address national challenges in health, food, energy and the environment. The blueprint will identify needs and goals, including strategies to meet grand challenges in lean budget times; commercialization and entrepreneurship; research and development; enhancements of workforce training; regulatory reforms; and bioeconomy public-private partnerships to accelerate innovation. Responses should be emailed to bioeconomy@ostp.gov by Dec. 6. More: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-10-11/pdf/2011-26088.pdf

NSF REVISES AGENCY SPECIFIC RESEARCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The National Science Foundation has released an update to Agency Specific Requirements to Research Terms and Conditions, which will take effect Feb. 1, 2012. Summary of significant changes: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rtc/nsf_212sigchg.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_179. Complete guidelines including the revisions: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rtc/nsf_212.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_179

NSF REVISES INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The National Science Foundation has released an update to International Research Terms and Conditions, which will take effect Feb. 1, 2012. Summary of significant changes: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rtc/irtc/sigchg_feb12.pdf. Complete guidelines including the revisions: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rtc/irtc/feb12.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_179

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Nov. 25 (letter of intent): USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative. More: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/specialtycropresearchinitiative.cfm

Nov. 30: NSF and USAID Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research; eligibility limited to current or potential foreign partners on active NSF grants. More: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/dsc/peer/index.htm

Jan. 20: USDA/NIFA Secondary Ed., Two-Year Postsecondary Ed., and Ag in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program. More: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/secondaryeducationchallenge.cfm

Jan. 24: NSF Law and Social Sciences. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12507/nsf12507.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

Jan. 25: NSF Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12508/nsf12508.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

Feb. 1: Chateaubriand Fellowship - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; support for U.S. Ph.D. students to conduct research in France. More: http://stem.chateaubriand-fellowship.org/

Feb. 13: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Innovations for Health: Solutions that Cross Borders. More: http://www.changemakers.com/innovations4health

March 15: Internships at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. More: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunities/Internship

Sept. 30: DOE FY 2012 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (amendment); applications accepted continuously. More: http://science.doe.gov/grants/pdf/SC_FOA_0000600.pdf.

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VERBAL vs. ORAL
If something is put into words, it is “verbal.” Technically, verbal covers both written and spoken utterance. But if you wish to specify that something was conveyed by word of mouth, use “oral.” 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed., 2003.

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FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR HOLZ-CLAUSE NOV. 16
A farewell reception for Mary Holz-Clause, associate vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach will be held Nov. 16, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Reiman Gardens. A brief program will take place at 4:45 p.m. After more than 25 years at ISU, Holz-Clause has accepted a new position as vice president for Economic Development at the University of Connecticut. She will begin her new role on Dec. 2. Cards and letters can be sent to Lynnette Hauser, 2150 Beardshear, lhauser@iastate.edu. 

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WILL OCTOBER BE THE DRIEST MONTH IN HISTORY?	
"Unless some unexpected rainfall event occurs on Monday, October will go down as the driest month in the farm’s 18 year history (0.18”). The previous record was set when 0.40 inches was recorded just last year. Average October precipitation would be 2.42” for our area." Bernie Havlovic, superintendent of the ISU Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm near Lewis in southwest Iowa.

DUFFY ON CORN AND BEAN PRICES
“The way corn and bean prices have pulled up, we just see phenomenal incomes. As long as ethanol remains strong and viable, that source of demand for corn is going to stay there.” Mike Duffy, economics, in an article in the Omaha World-Herald on Oct. 30. More: http://www.omaha.com/article/20111030/NEWS01/710309953 

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STUFF THAT DEFINES US
“A History of the World in 100 Objects,” a book published by the BBC and the British Museum, is being released today in the United States. The book documents a project that took 100 curators four years to complete – to tell the history of the world through 100 objects culled from the British Museum’s collections. The result of endless scholarly debates was unveiled, object by chronological object, on a BBC Radio 4 program in early 2010, narrated by Neil MacGregor, director of the museum. More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/arts/design/history-of-the-world-in-100-objects-from-british-museum.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha28 

STUDENTS TRAINED IN PRESERVING PAST OFFER HELP TO TEXANS
Armed with kitty litter, cotton swabs and vulcanized-rubber sponges, a half-dozen graduate students from the University of Texas at Austin set up shop last month in the public library of Bastrop, Texas, a town that was still smoldering from wildfires that consumed more than 1,500 homes. The conservators from the School of Information were hoping that the skills they had learned mending and preserving centuries-old documents would breathe new life into photos and books pulled from the rubble. More: http://chronicle.com/article/Students-Trained-in-Preserving/129234/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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Iowa State University
Oct. 24, 2011  No. 674

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REVKIN TO PRESENT PESEK COLLOQUIUM, OCT. 24
Andrew Revkin will present the 2011 John Pesek Colloquium on Sustainable Agriculture Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Revkin, senior fellow and lecturer at Pace University’s Academy for Applied Environmental Sciences, the former science columnist at the New York Times and current author of their Dot Earth blog, will speak on “9 Billion People + 1 Planet = ?.” More: http://www.wallacechair.iastate.edu/pesek.html 

IRWIN TO PRESENT DEAL LECTURE, OCT. 25
Economist Scott Irwin will present the 2011 William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. He will speak on “How Agricultural Economics Saved Futures Markets: An Untold Story of Leadership.” More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/977/ 

ISU RECEIVES GRANT TO DEVELOP BIORENEWABLE PLANT CONTAINERS	
ISU has been awarded a $1.9 million grant by the USDA to develop biorenewable and biodegradable containers for the specialist crop industry. Bill Graves, horticulture, will lead the research team. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/978/ 

CAREER DAY DRAWS MORE THAN 1,500 STUDENTS
Mike Gaul, director of CALS career services, reports that 175 companies were represented at this year’s career fair, held last Tuesday, Oct. 18. There were 1,631 student visitors representing 76 ISU majors and 12 other schools. Wednesday interview activity consisted of 636 individual interviews, up 15 percent from the previous year. 

CURTISS CLASSROOM DEDICATION HONORS HAROLD AND RACHEL CRAWFORD	
The Harold and Rachel Crawford Agricultural Teacher Education Complex in Curtiss Hall was dedicated Friday, Oct. 21. The complex offers state-of-the-art equipment for students and office facilities for graduate students. Donors provided more than $110,000 for the renovations. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/980/ 

SWINE TEACHING FARM RENAMED FOR LONG-TIME MANAGER
The Swine Teaching Farm at ISU has been named for Allen Christian, who managed the farm for more than 50 years. The renaming was announced Oct. 22 at an annual gathering of the Department of Animal Science. Christian joined Iowa State in 1959 as swine herdsman at the farm and retired in 2010. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/982/ 

COLLEGE HONORS ALUMS
The College presented awards Friday at the 80th annual Alumni Association Honors and Awards Ceremony. Jim Frevert, '60 farm operations, received the Floyd Andre Award. Harold Crawford, '50, MS '65, PhD '69 agricultural education, received the George Washington Carver Distinguished Service Award. Lowell Catlett, dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, received the Henry A. Wallace Award. Charles Stewart, '00 agricultural biochemistry, received the Superior Achievement Award for Early or Mid-career alumni. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/981/

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS AWARDS TO ALUMS
The 80th ISU Alumni Association Honors and Awards Ceremony was held Friday. Along with awards presented by each college, alums received awards from the association. Those awards included: Gerald Hunter, '53 farm operations, received the Alumni Medal. Gerald Klonglan, '58, MS '62, PhD '63 rural sociology; and Alan Tubbs, '66 animal science; both received the Alumni Service Award. Larry Ebbers, '62, MS '68 ag education and PhD '71 education, received the Award for Superior Service to Alumni.

NEW BUILDING BANNERS ADORN CURTISS HALL
The front of Curtiss Hall took on a new look last week. Banners featuring alums Nate Gebel and Andrea Falk Sellers were hung on the front of the building. Gebel graduated with an agricultural education and studies degree in 1999. He also was a member of the first class to receive the Hixson Scholarship Opportunity Award. To learn more about his story go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu/nate/. Falk Sellers graduated in agricultural biochemistry in 1994. She is now a registered patent attorney and partner with Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP in Kansas City, Mo. Read her story at www.ag.iastate.edu/andrea/.

CY FEATURED ON HOMEPAGE
Matt Burt, a senior in agricultural business, has been watching Cy all his life. He always knew he would be a Cyclone, but never guessed he would be Cy. Go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu to see his story and other student stories. If you a faculty, student or staff member to highlight on the web page, contact Barb McBreen at barbmc@iastate.edu, 4-0707.

SOIL JUDGING TEAM WINS REGIONAL COMPETITION
A team of ISU students won the 2011 American Society of Agronomy Region 5 Collegiate Soil Judging Contest in Pierre, S.D. Sept. 26-30. The 2011 team also was first in the group section of the contest. In the individual contest Ben Butcher, a sophomore from Palmer, placed first; Tyler Reimers, a junior from Denison, placed second; and Scott Shannon, a senior from Irwin, placed third. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/979/ 

JUDGING TEAM UPDATES
* The Livestock Judging Team competed at the Premier Stockman contest in Auburn, Ind. Individually, Kyle Dice, a senior in ag and life sciences education, was high individual overall and won the reasons and sheep divisions. 
* The Meat Judging Team competed at the 2011 American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in Omaha, Neb. The team placed third in pork.
* The Horse Judging Team competed in the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Monica Madsen, a senior in animal science, finished first in the halter division and fourth overall. Liz Sample, a sophomore in ag and life sciences education, was second in the halter division and Sarah Tenley, a senior in animal science, was first in performance and was the high point overall individual. 

REWRITING THE BOOK OF NATURE DISPLAY OPEN THROUGH OCT. 29
A traveling exhibit commemorating Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication On the Origin of Species is open to the public in the Molecular Biology building until Oct. 29. CALS and LAS are sponsoring the display, which was developed by the National Library of Medicine within the National Institute of Health. More: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/darwin/

JAFFE TO DISCUSS BIOTECH FOOD NOV. 1
Gregory Jaffe, a director at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, will speak on “Genetically Engineered Foods: The Naked Truth” Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union South Ballroom. Co-sponsors of the lecture include the Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products and the Seed Science Center. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/oct/LecturesJaffe 

ORDERS FOR HOLIDAY HAMS DUE NOV. 11
The ISU Meat Science Club is selling high quality semi-boneless hams for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Club members trim and prepare each semi-boneless ham for the curing, smoking and cooking process. They are injected with salt, sugar, spices and cure for flavor, smoked for more than two hours with natural hardwood smoke and vacuum packaged for a long refrigerated shelf life.  Hams are produced in the Iowa State University Meat Laboratory – a USDA inspected facility. Hams are $3.50 a pound and sold as whole (12-15 pounds) or half (7-9 pounds) portions. Place an order by calling 4-8294, emailing ISU.Meat.Science.Club@gmail.com or by filling out an order form at the Meat Lab Sales Counter or in 2371 Kildee Hall. The deadline for ordering hams is Nov. 11. Hams will be available to pick up at the Meat Lab Sales counter, located at the north corner of the Kildee Hall atrium. Pick up times are Nov. 15 and 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Thanksgiving hams and Dec. 13 and 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. for Christmas hams.  

ISU BEEF NUTRITION RESEARCH SHOWCASE, NOV. 18
ISU’s Iowa Beef Center and beef nutrition faculty and staff are planning the Beef Nutrition Research Showcase prior to the final home football game Nov. 18. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will begin and end at the Beef Nutrition farm at 3405 North Dakota Ave. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/producers-invited-isu-beef-nutrition-research-showcase 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Oct. 27: Film Screening of “Field Work: A Family Farm,” http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/10-13-2011/film-screening-offers-glimpse-family-farm 

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VIDEO FROM PROPOSAL WORKSHOP AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
Researchers preparing proposals for USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative or large proposals for other funding agencies are invited to view the video files from the 2011 CALS workshop, “Preparing Multi-Institutional Proposals For USDA AFRI Challenge Areas.” The workshop features Lois Wright Morton, John Patience, Alison Robertson and Ken Moore, who share their experiences in leading or playing a key role in four successful multi-institutional, transdisciplinary proposals submitted to the USDA for AFRI funding. The video files also include an introduction and question and answer, and the workshop handouts are available for downloading. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/node/94.

OSPA TO CLOSE DURING WINTER BREAK PERIOD
The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration will be closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. The main phone line (4-5225) will be monitored Dec. 27 to 30, and university faculty and staff may email grants@iastate.edu for award-related activities or questions and ospa-proposals@iastate.edu for proposal-related activities or questions. Due to the potential closing of other university divisions over the winter break, PIs are encouraged to monitor routing in the Liquid Office system to ensure the GoldSheet routes to OSPA by the following dates.
* Dec. 2, GoldSheets should arrive in OSPA for proposals with budgets over $2M and due dates between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3.
* Dec. 16, GoldSheets should arrive in OSPA for proposals with budgets under $2M and due dates between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3.
More: http://www.ospa.iastate.edu/news/ospa-news.php?id=4
               
UPCOMING CAYUSE WEBINARS
Cayuse Inc. will host two webinars in November. Each webinar will be offered twice. Getting Started with Cayuse 424, an overview of basic Cayuse 424 functionality, will be broadcast Nov. 7 and 15. Detailed Budgeting in Cayuse 424 provides an overview of the essential tools available for building a detailed budget in Cayuse 424 and will be broadcast Nov. 3 and 16. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/node/101

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Nov. 14: DOT Center for Environmental Excellence. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=128453

Nov. 14-18: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRIP). More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&WT.mc_ev=click

Nov. 17: Gates Foundation Vaccine Innovation Award, $250,000. More: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/vaccines/Pages/vaccine-innovation-award.aspx

Nov. 21: Activities That Reduce Global Anthropogenic Methane Emissions. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=128793

Nov. 21: USAID Collaborative Research Support Program: Assets and Market Access Collaborative Research Support Program (grant to serve as management entity), $18 million, one award. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=128813

Nov. 22: Basic Research to Enable Agricultural Development. More: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503285&WT.mc_ev=click

Dec. 1 (preproposals): 2012 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grants. More: http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac

?Dec. 25 (letter of intent): National Cancer Institute Program Project (P01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-005.html

Jan. 17: Improvements in Facilities, Communications and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories. More: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12505/nsf12505.htm?WT.mc_ev=click

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ADVISER DISSENT
“What do you call a person whose job is to offer advice? Or rather, how do you spell that job? If you said advisor, you would be in accordance with 100 percent of my students, the practice of my university and I believe most others in this country… If you answered adviser, you would be right. Or, to be more precise, right from the perspective of The New York Times, the Associated Press, The Chronicle of Higher Education and history.” Ben Yagoda, professor of English and journalism at the University of Delaware, in The Chronicle of Higher Education. More: http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2011/10/23/advisor-dissent/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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CRAWFORD ON HIS CAREER IN TEACHING
“My motto is to remember that teaching is to serve, serving is to give and giving is to live. I have lived because of you.” Harold Crawford, professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, during the dedication ceremony of the Harold and Rachel Crawford Agricultural Education Teacher Education Complex on Oct. 20. 

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SEEDS FOR NEW YORK
Ed Toth, a botanist and director of New York City’s native plant center on Staten Island, advocates the use of not only native plants, but those propagated from seeds that were harvested as close to New York as possible. The plant center, with six greenhouses and several acres of irrigated nursery yard, provides seed and hundreds of thousands of plants, trees and shrubs for restoration projects across the city’s 1,700 parks. More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/nyregion/new-york-city-native-plant-centers-seed-is-for-the-future.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha29 

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EDITOR
Julie Stewart, jstewart@iastate.edu
Phone: (515) 294-5616 Web site: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/aginfo/ 

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Oct. 17, 2011  No. 673

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AGRICULTURE CAREER FAIR, OCT. 18, EXPECTS 170 EMPLOYERS
Mike Gaul, director of CALS career services, expects nearly 170 employers to be represented at this year’s career fair to be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lied Recreation Center. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/976/. The career fair continues to be the largest of its kind in the nation. Gaul talks about why it attracts so much interest, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/video/v/Fall_2011_Career_Day 

ERRINGTON LECTURE TO ADDRESS WORLD FOOD ISSUES, OCT. 20
Jonathan Foley will present the Errington Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Foley, director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, will speak on “Feeding the World, Sustaining the Planet.” Sponsors include CALS, the Department of Agronomy, the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology, and the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. More: http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/24938 

COLLEGE WELL REPRESENTED AT GLOBAL YOUTH INSTITUTE
The World Food Prize Global Youth Institute was held Oct. 15 in Johnston as part of the week of activities surrounding the World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony. This year more than 130 high school students from 23 states, the Virgin Islands and four countries participated, which is a record number. David Acker, Sorrel Brown, Fred Kirschenmann, Gail Nonnecke, Awoke Dollisso and John Pesek served as discussion leaders, presentation judges and award presenters at the event. Students who attend the event are eligible to apply for the Borlaug-Ruan Internship next summer. Since the program began in 1998, 45 of the 161 students interns have attended Iowa State. Callie Schultes was an intern in 2010 and is featured on the homepage at 
http://www.agstudent.iastate.edu/profiles/CallieSchultes

COLLEGE ALUMS TO BE HONOROED FRIDAY
The 80th annual ISU Honors and Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at Benton Auditorium in Scheman Building. The ceremony and dessert reception are open to the public. Jim Frevert will receive the Floyd Andre Award, Harold Crawford will receive the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences George Washington Carver Distinguished Service Award, Lowell Catlett will receive the Henry A. Wallace Award and Charles Stewart will receive the Superior Achievement Award for Early or Mid-career alumni from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

BOGDANOVE UPDATES SCIENCE COMMUNITY ON RESEARCH
In the two years since the journal “Science” published an article by Adam Bogdanove, plant pathology and microbiology, about his groundbreaking gene research, scientists around the world have built on those findings to explore further breakthroughs. Now Bogdanove updates the scientific community on where the research has been since 2009 and where it is heading. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/oct/bogdanovesci2 

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP FIRST IN NATION TO GO INTERNATIONAL
ISU’s Dietetics Internship program, already the largest in the country, will be the first in the nation to offer an international component with interns allowed the option to perform a portion of their work at the University of Ghana, beginning in January. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/oct/Dietetics 

ELECTRONIC TRUCK SCALE AVAILABLE FOR FARM USERS
In a cooperative project of the BioCentury Research Farm and the Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy Research Farms, a new electronic truck scale, 12 ft x 70 ft, has been installed at the BCRF. It is fully functional and ready for use by BCRF and AEA farm users. There is no charge. Users may enter from either end. There are digital displays on each end. If you have questions, contact Andy Suby, BCRF, (515) 509-6326 or Will Emley, AEA, (515) 290-6283.

MWPS RELEASES COW-CALF PRODUCTION PUBLICATION
The MidWest Plan Service has released a publication on Cow-Calf Production in the U.S. Corn Belt (MWPS-66). The MidWest Plan Service is housed in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. More: http://www.mwps.org/?fuseaction=c_Products.viewProduct&catID=736&productID=23034&skunumber=MWPS%2D66&crow=1 

WEBINAR FEATURES FARM ENERGY REDUCTION, OCT. 19
The Iowa Learning Farms’ October webinar, to be held this Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 12 p.m., will feature Mark Hanna, agricultural and biosystems engineering. He will present “ISU Farm Energy: Energy Conservation and Efficiency.” More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/farm-energy-reduction-webinar 

SEMINAR SERIES TO ADVANCE PLANT PHENOMICS CONTINUES OCT. 20
A lunchtime seminar series has been organized to foster interaction between engineers, plant scientists and physical scientists to encourage convergence of disciplines to advance plant phenomics. A plant phenotype is one or more observable characteristics of a plant such as biochemical or structural properties, and the study of these properties is called phenomics. The weekly brown bag seminars will be held on Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m. in 3140 Hach Hall. The second seminar will be this Thursday, Oct. 20. Jode Edwards, USDA/agronomy, will speak on field-scale phenomics. 

CALS UNITED WAY ONLINE AUCTION ENDS OCT. 20
The CALS United Way online auction ends Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. Go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu/auctions/unitedWay/ to bid on more than 40 auction items. Contact Carla Persaud with questions (cpersaud@iastate.edu, 4-1823).

REVKIN TO PRESENT PESEK COLLOQUIUM, OCT. 24
Andrew Revkin will present the 2011 John Pesek Colloquium on Sustainable Agriculture Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Revkin, senior fellow and lecturer at Pace University’s Academy for Applied Environmental Sciences, the former science columnist at the New York Times, and current author of their Dot Earth blog, will speak on “9 Billion People + 1 Planet = ?.” More: http://www.wallacechair.iastate.edu/pesek.html 

IRWIN TO PRESENT DEAL LECTURE, OCT. 25
Economist Scott Irwin will present the 2011 William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. He will speak on “How Agricultural Economics Saved Futures Markets: An Untold Story of Leadership.” More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/977/ 

FILM SCREENING OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO FAMILY FARM, OCT. 27
Filmaker John Helde will offer a preview screening of his new documentary film on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. “Field Work: A Family Farm” is a work-in-progress that follows Judy and Charlie Swanson and their children as they pursue their dream, and face the challenges, of modern family farming. The Leopold Center is co-sponsoring the screening. More: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/10-13-2011/film-screening-offers-glimpse-family-farm 

MIRANOWSKI EXAMINES RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD
According to an assessment by John Miranowski and the Committee on Economic and Environmental Impacts of Increasing Biofuels Production, the U.S. is unlikely to meet the Renewable Fuel Standard by 2022 and environmentally, the standard may not be effective in addressing global greenhouse-gas emissions. This conclusion is stated in a report titled “Renewable Fuel Standard: Potential Economic and Environmental Effects of US Biofuel Policy.” More: http://www.econ.iastate.edu/about-department/announce/news/41-2011-renewable-fuel-standard-examined-miranowski-and-biofuels-comm 

FOOD SAFETY CONSORTIUM ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
The 2010-2011 annual report of the Food Safety Consortium is now available online. See page 10 for research highlights from ISU, provided by James Dickson, animal science. The FSC consists of researchers from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, ISU and Kansas State University. After continuous funding dating back to 1991 through a congressional-approved special grant from USDA, funding for the FSC ceased on June 30, 2011. More: http://fsconsortium.net/pdf_files/anrprt.pdf

FALL ISSUE OF LEOPOLD LETTER ONLINE
The fall issue of the Leopold Letter, published quarterly by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, is available online at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/newsletters 

ISU/UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE  
As of Oct. 13, the college has raised $32,243, which is 52 percent of our goal of $62,000. Overall, ISU pledges and gifts total $175,000, which is 55 percent of the goal. Go to http://www.uw.iastate.edu/ for details.  

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Nov. 15: Deadline for 2012 university awards. http://www.ag.iastate.edu/agcoll/univawards.php 

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NEW FACULTY WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH SERVICES
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development will host the New Faculty Workshop: Introduction to Research Services, on Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Memorial Union Gold Room. The workshop will present new faculty with a broad overview of research service units, including what services each unit provides and who to contact. No registration is needed to attend. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/isucals_events

STRATEGY FOR NIH FUNDING APPLICATIONS
The National Institutes of Health has published new funding strategy guidelines that lead applicants through the steps of grant applications, from qualifying for NIH support to staying funded. More: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/researchfunding/grant/strategy/pages/default.aspx

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CAMPUS BIOTECH EVENTS?
The Office of Biotechnology is providing funds for biotechnology-related conferences, symposia and workshops that are held on campus and organized by faculty members or jointly by a faculty sponsor and graduate students. Applications are due Nov. 1 for proposed events for the remainder of 2011 and the 2012 calendar year. More:  http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/news/101111.html

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

Oct. 31 (deadline extended): USAID Innovations in Gender Equality to Promote Household Food Security; $50,000 to $1.5 million. More:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=127833

Nov. 6 (letter of intent): Expanding the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) in the Human and Model Organisms (U54). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-11-024.html

Nov. 6 (letter of intent): Computational Analysis of the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Data (U01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-11-025.html ?

Nov. 17: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges in Global Health, Round 8. More: http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/Pages/TopicsOverview.aspx

Nov. 22 (letter of intent): Professional Society Programs to Promote Diversity (R25); $140,000. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-014.html

Dec. 13 (letter of intent): Dynamics of Host-Associated Microbial Communities (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-13-001.html ?

Dec. 22: 9th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet Grant. More: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_p3.html

Jan. 8 (letter of intent): Economic Studies Ancillary to Completed or Ongoing Health Care Delivery and Financing Pilots, Demonstrations and Other Experiments (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-023.html

Jan. 10 (preliminary proposal) Long Term Research in Environmental Biology. More: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf12501

Jan. 25 (letter of intent required 30 days prior): Short Courses on Mathematical, Statistical and Computational Tools for Studying Biological Systems (R25). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-351.html

Feb. 5: Collaborations with National Centers for Biomedical Computing (R01). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-001.html ?

April 24 (letter of intent): Climate Change and Health: Assessing and Modeling Population Vulnerability to Climate Change (R21). More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-235.html

Sept. 30: Dept. of Energy Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=126993

Sept. 30 (white papers accepted continuously): FY12 Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for K-12 & Institutions of Higher Education. More: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=124933

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EACH OTHER vs. ONE ANOTHER
Use “each other” when two things or people are involved; “one another” when more than two are involved. 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed., 2003.

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CAST REPORT LOOKS AT RESEARCH BEHIND CLIMATE CHANGE 
Authors of a new climate change publication give detailed scientific explanations, and they examine the causes of greenhouse gas emissions, how they might be managed, and what the environmental, economic and policymaking consequences might be. The report, titled “Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities,” was released by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology at a World Food Prize event last week. More: http://www.cast-science.org/news/index.cfm/climate_change_update?show=news&newsID=11840 

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DARR ON ISU’S PRECISION AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
“We have seen another record year of enrollment in precision agriculture courses in general…The trend is not surprising when you look at what kind of careers and jobs there are in the industry.” Matt Darr, agricultural and biosystems engineering, on ISU’s precision agriculture program. In four years, the number of students enrolled in precision agriculture courses has jumped from 22 to 101. More: http://www.precisionag.com/news/?storyid=2473 

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VILSACK ON THE U.S. EXTENSION SYSTEM
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve traveled outside this country and spoken to individuals in Africa and Asia and around the world and the one thing they are most envious of in this country is our extension system. [They envy] our ability to get information from our universities, from our labs, from our research areas into the field in practical ways.” Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and former Iowa Governor, speaking on worldwide food insecurity in the Memorial Union on Oct. 11. More: http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2011/10/12/ames_tribune/news/doc4e95a4cee28ba230273283.txt 

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WHAT’S THAT PLANT ON CAMPUS?
The Planning Services division of Facilities Planning and Management maintains campus landscape maps and a campus plant inventory. The campus landscape map divides the campus into 66 smaller map sections. Each map section records the species, location and approximate canopy size of the trees and shrubs in that portion of campus. The inventory catalogues the quantity of each plant species growing on campus. More: http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/landscapemaps/

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter
Iowa State University
Oct. 10, 2011  No. 672

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CALS WEEK EVENTS SCHEDULED OCT. 10-15
Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will celebrate CALS Week beginning Oct. 10. Iowa FFA will host an "American Meat" movie screening and panel at 5:30 p.m. in the Curtiss Auditorium. The Norman Borlaug Lecture will be at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. For a full list of the week's activities: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/features/downloads11/CALSWeek.pdf

CALS SOPHOMORE RECEIVES WORLD FOOD PRIZE YOUTH AWARD
Trisha Collins, a sophomore in animal science and a 2010 Borlaug-Ruan International Intern, will receive the Elaine Syzmoniak Award at the World Food Prize Laureate Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 13, for her research in crop breeding practices to improve the nutritional value of tropical grasses. Collins interned at the International Livestock Research Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. More: http://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=25471&audienceID=1 

NEW ON THE HOMEPAGE: WORLD FOOD PRIZE INTERN SHARES HER EXPERIENCES
Callie Schultes, a junior in biology, was one of 16 high school students nationwide to be accepted for the World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Internship in 2010. She spent the summer before coming to Iowa State at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines. Borlaug-Ruan Internship students can participate the summer after their junior or senior year in high school. Since it started in 1998, 45 of the 161 participating students have attended Iowa State. Go to http://www.ag.iastate.edu to view her and other student profiles. If you know of a faculty, student or staff member to highlight on the web page, contact Barb McBreen at barbmc@iastate.edu, 4-0707.

SYNGENTA SPEAKER: BRINGING PLANT POTENTIAL TO LIFE SEMINAR, TODAY
Rick DeRose, director for technology strategy and integration at Syngenta, will present a seminar at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 10, in 3140 Agronomy Hall. DeRose will speak on “Bringing Plant Potential to Life: Beyond One Gene, One Product, One Lab. 

WORLD FOOD PRIZE: NORMAN BORLAUG LECTURE TONIGHT
Pedro Sanchez, director of tropical agriculture at Columbia University’s Earth Institute and an international leader in the fight against hunger, will present the 2011 Norman Borlaug Lecture on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Sanchez was awarded the World Food Prize in 2002 for his pioneering use of agroforestry to restore fertility to some of the world’s poorest and most degraded soils. A student poster display will precede the lecture from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Oak Room. Posters will address world food issues and are submitted by undergraduate and graduate students. More: http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/24569 

WORLD FOOD PRIZE: FOLLETT TO SPEAK AT ISU OCT. 11
Ron Follett, with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, Colo., will speak about greenhouse gases and their relationship to crop and livestock production on Oct. 11 at 1:10 p.m. in 2020 Agronomy Hall. Follett is co-chair of a 22-member task force responsible for writing the latest task force report for the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, titled “Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities.” The report will be released at the World Food Prize symposium in Des Moines on Oct. 12. More: http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/25916/ 

USDA SECRETARY VILSACK TO SPEAK AT ISU, OCT. 11
Current Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will speak on worldwide food insecurity on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union South Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. More: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/oct/lecvilsack 

WORLD FOOD PRIZE: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR SERIES, OCT. 11-12
Two seminars are scheduled for the “Feeding the World: Are We Making Progress?” international seminar series on the ISU campus. Margaret Catley-Carlson, chair of the World Economic Forum Global Advisory Council and United Nations Secretary General Board on Water will speak on “New World of Water” on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee Hall. More: http://www.global.ag.iastate.edu/Fall2011Catley-Carlson.html. Per Pinstrup-Andersen, 2001 World Food Prize Laureate and currently the H.E. Babcock Professor of Food, Nutrition and Public Policy at Cornell University, will speak on “Urgent and Emerging Food Policy Challenges and Opportunities” on Oct. 12 at 10-11 a.m. in the Memorial Union Gallery Room. More: http://www.global.ag.iastate.edu/Fall2011Pinstrup-Andersen.html. Sponsors include the M.E. Ensminger International Chair in Animal Agriculture, the Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agriculture and the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods. 

WORLD FOOD PRIZE: RELATIONSHIP OF U.S. FOOD SYSTEMS TO GLOBAL HUNGER, OCT. 13
Michael Hamm, the 2011-2012 Dean Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair, will lead an open forum discussion on the relationship of U.S. food systems to global hunger on Oct. 13, 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union Pioneer Room. Hamm is the C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University and head of the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at MSU. 

CALS UNITED WAY ONLINE AUCTION BEGINS TODAY, OCT. 10
The CALS United Way online auction began today, Oct. 10, at 8 a.m. Bids on more than 40 auction items will be accepted through Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. Contact Carla Persaud with questions (cpersaud@iastate.edu, 4-1823). More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/auctions/unitedWay/ 

OPEN FORUM TO REVIEW GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT, OCT. 11
An open forum to review the college governance document will be held Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Union Campanile Room. The document has been revised to reflect the name change from the College of Agriculture to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, to reflect new policies adopted by the faculty senate in the last couple of years, and to clarify language to be consistent with university policy. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/facultystaff/governance/ 

iPAD SUBJECT OF LUNCH AND LEARN, OCT. 12
iPads will be the topic of the Brenton Center's Lunch and Learn Oct. 12, 12 p.m. in 8 Curtiss Hall. Cynthia Haynes, horticulture, will discuss her use of the iPad in the classroom. Michael Koenig, an agricultural education student, will demonstrate ScoutPro, a prize-winning iPad app his team developed for an agricultural entrepreneurship class. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. If you plan to attend, please email Amy Pilcher at apilcher@iastate.edu or 4-1862.

AGRICULTURE CAREER FAIR, OCT. 18, EXPECTS 170 EMPLOYERS
Mike Gaul, director of CALS career services, expects nearly 170 employers to be represented at this year’s career fair to be held Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lied Recreation Center. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/news/releases/976/. The career fair continues to be the largest of its kind in the nation. Gaul talks about why it attracts so much interest, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/video/v/Fall_2011_Career_Day 

RAMAN AND XIN NAMED ASSOCIATE CHAIRS OF ABE
Raj Raman and Hongwei Xin have been named associate chairs in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Raman, whose focus is in biological and process engineering and technology, will serve as associate chair of teaching. Xin, whose focus is in animal production systems engineering, will serve as associate chair for research. Steve Mickelson was named chair of ABE on Aug. 1.

MANURE MANAGEMENET DVD AVAILABLE FROM IOWA LEARNING FARMS
A new how-to video from Iowa Learning Farms and the Iowa Manure Management Action Group offers suggestions, tips and reminders about manure application. “Manure Management and Conservation” shows how to collect manure samples for nutrient analysis from different types of manure handling systems, reviews a manure analysis lab report and provides the basics for determining application rates. More: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/manure-management-how-to-dvd 

CALS DEADLINE NOV. 15 FOR 2012 UNIVERSITY AWARDS
The nomination process for 2012 university awards has begun. About 40 awards are available in faculty and staff categories. Nominations are due to CALS on Nov. 15. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/agcoll/univawards.php 

ISU/UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE  
CALS sponsored book sale last week raised $743. Thanks to all who contributed and purchased books. As of Oct. 6, the college has raised $23,296, which is nearly 38 percent of our goal of $62,000. Go to http://www.uw.iastate.edu/ for details. 

DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Oct. 20: Jonathan Foley to present the Errington Memorial Lecture, 7 p.m., Memorial Union Great Hall, http://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lecture/24938 

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USDA-NIFA REQUESTS FY 2012 PROPOSALS FOR AFRI FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGE AREA?
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has released FY 2012 requests for applications for the food security challenge areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. Proposals are being solicited in seven program areas. All proposals require a letter of intent and all projects must be multidisciplinary. More: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri.html
 
PREPROPSALS DUE OCT. 24 FOR NSF MAJOR INSTRUMENTATION RESEARCH PROGRAM
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development is soliciting preproposals for the National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Program. The program assists in the acquisition or development of major research instrumentation that is, in general, too costly for support through other NSF programs. Preproposals must be submitted to the college of the lead principal investigator by close of business on Oct. 24. Centers that do not report to a college should submit preproposals to the VPR/ED’s office by Oct. 24. Colleges may select no more than three preproposals to be forwarded to the VPR/ED. A review committee will choose the projects to be forwarded to NSF. Contact: Dorothy Pimlott, dpimlott@iastate.edu. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/node/98
 
PREPROPSALS DUE OCT. 24 FOR NSF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PATHWAYS PROGRAM
Sustainable Energy Pathways is part of the NSF-wide initiative on Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability. The Sustainable Energy Pathways solicitation calls for innovative, interdisciplinary basic research in science, engineering and education by teams of researchers. Eligible institutions may submit no more than three proposals as the lead organization. Interested research groups should submit preproposals to Dorothy Pimlott (dpimlott@iastate.edu) in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development by close of business on Oct. 24. A review committee will choose the projects to be forwarded to NSF. More: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/node/99
 
IOWA WATER CENTER RELEASES 2012 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Iowa Water Center has released its 2012 Request for Proposals for water research. This year’s focus will be on understanding and improving watershed management to improve surface and ground water quality. The deadline for proposal submission is close of business Dec. 5. Contact: James Newman, jknewman@iastate.edu. More: http://www.water.iastate.edu/
 
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AT IOWA ENERGY CENTER
The Iowa Energy Center has announced funding for projects in four areas. Research and Demonstration Grants will fund innovative research and demonstrations projects that address topics in several broad categories, including energy-focused educational research. Conferences and Events Grants will fund development of conferences, workshops and other events related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Technology and Demonstration Grants will fund initiatives that will help multiple audiences in Iowa assess energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The K-12 Energy Education Assessment Project will fund high-quality proposals for K-12 energy science education assessment. More: http://www.energy.iastate.edu/Funding/GrantProgram.htm
 
L'OREAL USA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2012 PROGRAM
The L’Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science program is a national awards program that annually recognizes five U.S.-based women researchers at the beginning of their scientific careers. Recipients receive up to $60,000 each that they must put towards their postdoctoral research. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 15. More: http://www.lorealusa.com/_en/_us/index.aspx?direct1=00008&direct2=00008/00001

FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu
Additional information is posted at CALS Funding Resources, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/research/fundingResources/

NSF Dear Colleague Letter: Introducing Science Across Virtual Institutes; $50,000 to $400,000 per year, up to five years. More: http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/savi/index.jsp

Nov. 2 (preproposal): RWJF Applying Behavioral Economics to Perplexing Health and Health Care Challenge. More: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21372&cid=XEM_2762652

Dec. 5: Governors' Institute for Community Design Grant. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=126393

Dec. 31: USDA Solid Waste Management Grant Program; $3.4 million, 40 awards. More: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=126253

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AVOID THE “FATAL FIVE” DURING PRESENTATIONS
Andy Goodman, nonprofit communications expert and author of “Why Bad Presentations Happen to Good Causes,” has identified five fatal mistakes to avoid during presentations. This is based on hearing the pet peeves of thousands in the field while conducting research for a book on bad presentations.
* Reading the slides – do not put the same information on slides as you do in the handouts. This draws attention further away from the speaker. 
* Too long, too much information – most presenters have the misconception that the more I tell you, the more you’re going to learn. The opposite is actually closer to the truth. 
* Lack of interaction – presenters who don’t stop for questions or to engage their audience have likely already lost the attention of attendees. 
* Lifeless presenters – those who seem to lack interest in their own material easily allow the minds of their attendees to wander. 
* Room/technical problems – those surveyed expressed their distress at issues presenters should be prepared for, such as a projector not working, the air conditioning being too loud or a microphone having a distracting hiss. 
This is excerpted from an article in the Oct. 10 issue of “Advancement Weekly,” published by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. 

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GRANTS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONALIZE THE FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE
The ISU Study Abroad Center is seeking proposals from faculty and staff who teach courses popular with freshmen. Professional development grants of $1,000 will be awarded for successful proposals to internationalize course content, with grants of $1,500 to develop a study abroad component for existing courses. A number of colleges have committed to providing matching funds subject to a further review of proposals. More: Trevor Nelson, tnelson@iastate.edu, 4-6792

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LAWRENCE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH, PRESENT AND PAST
“I had the honor of serving on the search committee for the new President of Iowa State University.  It was a great experience because of the opportunity to work with other people passionate about ISU and because there were a lot of really strong candidates. Dr. Leath is a plant pathologist by training as is his wife, Janet. In addition to being an experienced administrator and respected researcher, he has a great appreciation for agriculture and extension. The last ISU President that came up through agriculture was James H. Hilton, serving as Iowa State president from 1953 to 1965. Hilton was also from North Carolina where he was named head of animal husbandry in 1945 and later he was named dean of agriculture until coming to ISU. Hilton was a county agent for Greene County, Iowa, from 1923 to 1926. Craig Hertel and Michael Cooley, the standards are pretty high for extension directors from Greene County.” John Lawrence, CALS associate dean for extension programs and outreach, and director of agriculture and natural resources extension, in his Oct. 2011 ANR newsletter. 

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1943 OLEO/BUTTER CONTROVERSY DETAILED IN ECONOMICS DISPLAY
“The 1943 Oleomargarine/Butter Controversy: A simple question of a better spread?” is the title of a new display located on the second floor of Heady Hall in the Department of Economics. The display details events that brought the issue of academic freedom into focus for the department, the university and agricultural interests in the state. The display houses artifacts, correspondence and photos, courtesy of University Archives. 

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