ISU Student Innovation Center scaled up international recruiting program in 2021

An Iowa State University recruitment program geared toward international students, which was first piloted in December 2020, expanded its programming during 2021. The Office of Admissions and the Student Innovation Center’s Innovation Fellows program partnered to develop the virtual international program called Innovation Fellows-in-Training (I-FiT) in 2020 when the pandemic made…

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ISU Student Innovation Center brings back Flagship Fridays for a second year

Iowa State students will again have the chance to hear moderated conversations with innovators and leaders across industries as the Flagship Friday program returns Sept. 10. The program started virtually last year and attracted 2,400 participants. Sessions will remain virtual with an in-person option available for some sessions. Learn more

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Entrepreneurs Organization, ISU to host Global Student Entrepreneur Award competition

The Iowa Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization is hosting a Global Student Entrepreneur Award (GSEA) competition this Friday at Iowa State University’s Student Innovation Center, featuring six Iowa college students and entrepreneurs as finalists for Iowa’s first GSEA award. The GSEA awards program is designed for students who own and…

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HNI Corporation donates $1 million to ISU Student Innovation Center

HNI Corporation, based in Muscatine, is committing $1 million to Iowa State University’s planned Student Innovation Center, which will be located on the west side of campus. Construction on the 140,000-square-foot center began in March 2017, with completion anticipated for January 2020. The facility will include fabrication spaces for electronics,…

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Boeing commits $6M to ISU Student Innovation Center

Boeing made a $6 million commitment to Iowa State University, with a “significant portion” dedicated to the construction of the upcoming Student Innovation Center, ISU announced this morning. Announced in January 2017, the approximately 140,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in January 2020 and will provide space for student…

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