The French Embassy in the U.S., and FACE Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Transatlantic Mobility Program (TMP) grant call for applications. The program supports France- and U.S.-based higher education institutions in developing study abroad opportunities by distributing grants of up to $20,000 per institution. 

Higher education institutions play an essential role in building strong partnerships, developing innovative and sustainable study abroad models and designing programs for non-traditional students.  

Colleges and universities in France and the United States are invited to submit project proposals that seek to expand and diversify student mobility on both sides of the Atlantic. 

2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition Now Open

The launch of the competition for Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards for the 2024-25 academic year is now open!

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's 2024-25 competition is now open, featuring over 400 awards offered in more than 135 countries.  Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow academics, professionals and artists who are U.S. citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad.  We accept applications until September 15, 2023, but it's not too early to see what's possible.

Visit their website for application resources:

English Together Daily English Conversations

Join English together! Improve your English through conversations, games, and topics of interest. You can join English Together any Tuesday and Wednesday from February 14th when you are free! English Together is open to ALL international students (undergrad & grad), postdocs, and community members.

When: Tuesday & Wednesday starting February 14th, 4–5PM
Where: International Nest, Parks Library 0034

Mariia Shcherbakova, a second-year undergraduate student studying livestock and bioresources at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences in Kyiv, Ukraine is the 2022 inaugural recipient of the Stefan and Kateryna Dwojak ISU-Ukraine Exchange Program scholarship. Stefan "Steve" and Kateryna Dwojak developed the gift to support and facilitate a robust exchange program between Ukraine and Iowa State University.

Dr. Kebatenne Hulela, associate professor at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources is no stranger to Iowa State University. Dr. Hulela received her Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Studies from Iowa State University in 2007 and continues to take pride in the education and experiences she gained from the university.

The Global Programs office in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences supports departments in their global engagement initiatives across the globe. Our office provides support and assistance to faculty and staff interested in building relationships and collaborative efforts worldwide. We also provide global opportunities for students through CALS Study Abroad programs.

Okta International IP Blocks

Since October 17, Okta continues blocking access to their services in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the regions of Crimea, Luhansk, or Donetsk without prior approval from the U.S. Government.

Cochran Fellowship Program – U.S. Dry Beans Processing, Promotion, and Marketing for Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras

The Cochran Fellowship Program’s Latin America and Caribbean Region is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for a cohort of up to seven Fellows from Costa Rica and seven Fellows from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras for a total of 14 Fellows.

Deadline: January 18, 2023
 

Learn more, Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cochran Fellowship Program FY23

International Conference on Water Management and Climate Change - Walmi, Dharwad

January 24-25, 2023 (Tentative)

Learn more: International Conference on Water Management and Climate Change, India.pdf

David Acker, associate dean for global engagement and director of the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been selected to receive a Fulbright Specialist Program award.

Beginning October 17, Okta will begin blocking access to their services in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and annexed regions of Ukraine per federal regulations related to official sanctions of these countries.

These sanctions will impact students, faculty, and staff at Iowa State University who travel to these areas, preventing access to any service behind Okta. ISU will continue to monitor Office of Foreign Sanctions (OFAC) communications and Okta updates pursuant to Iowa State Export Controls policy and communicate any changes that arise.

Meet our new CALS Study Abroad Advisor!

Marta Grant joined the CALS Study Abroad office in October as a Study Abroad Advisor. Marta is a familiar face to the office as she is a recent graduate from Iowa State University where she received her BS in Agricultural Business, Spanish, and International Agriculture and studied abroad for a semester at the Universidad de Extremadura in Cáceres, Spain, through an Iowa State exchange program. Her current role is to recruit and advise students on opportunities to study abroad as well as work with our student travel consultants to promote global programs.

Outside of work, Marta enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and cheering on the Cyclones!

Dr. David Acker, Associate Dean, Global Engagement, and Shelley Taylor, Director CALS Global Programs, hosted a networking event on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, geared toward connecting faculty, staff, and graduate students interested in or actively engaged with work in Asian countries. The event featured presentations from CALS faculty and a visiting scholar currently conducting research and work in Asian countries. Following the presentations, attendees had time for discussion, mingling, and exchanging of contacts.

Kurt Rosentrater, an associate professor in agricultural and biosystems engineering and food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, USA, arrived yesterday at ISARA for ten days and will teach 40 hours as part of the MSc Sustainable Food Systems / DA SDFI. The course will focus on the coupling of life cycle analysis and techno-economic analysis of food systems. Rosentrater is a visiting professor at ISARA,  where he teaches and also co-supervises several MSc Sustainable Food Systems master thesis. This academic cooperation has existed for three years now.

Iowa State University provides programs and services to help international students and scholars achieve their goals and objectives. During the Fall 2022 semester, there were 48 undergraduate and 148 graduate students from 52 different countries enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. More specific information on the international students in CALS can be found, www.global.ag.iastate.edu/international-students-cals. 

José Gabriel Gonçalves Ribeiro, an undergraduate student at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil, is completing a 7-month internship at Iowa State University under the guidance of Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis, Associate Professor in agronomy.

CALS Study Abroad Fair - October 19, 2022 Feeding the World Seminar Series, Fall 2022

Times: 3:40 – 4:55 PM • Location: Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee Hall

Coordinated by David Acker and Curtis Youngs

Date

Speaker

September 1

Civil Unrest and Its Impact on Food Security of Ethiopians

Dr. Tamrat Degefa Geleto, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (Virtual)

September 15

We’ve forgotten how to feed ourselves.

Dr. David Acker, Associate Dean, Global Engagement; and Shelley Taylor, Director, CALS Global Programs, will be hosting a networking event on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, geared toward connecting faculty, staff, and graduate students that interested in or currently are conducting research in Asian countries. The event will feature presentations from CALS faculty and a visiting scholar currently conducting research and work in Asian countries. Following the presentations, attendees will have time for discussion, mingling, and exchanging of contacts.

2022 Feeding the World Seminar Series

Times: 3:40 – 4:55 PM

Location: Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee Hall

Coordinated by David Acker and Curtis Youngs

Date

Speaker

September 1

Civil Unrest and Its Impact on Food Security of Ethiopians

Dr. Tamrat Degefa Geleto, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (Virtual)

September 15

We’ve forgotten how to feed ourselves.

Michelle Book, CEO of the Iowa Food Bank

September 22

Ezequiel Saenz, a lecturer at the National University of Rosario (Faculty of agronomy, Zavalla, Argentina), is visiting Iowa State University as a visiting scholar under the guidance of Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis, associate professor in agronomy. The program focuses on researching soybean and corn quality attributes important to the food processing industry. During the 3-month program, Ezequiel will collect and analyze field data and conduct report development. “One of my major goals visiting Iowa State University is to experience the daily life in a top-class research group. Moreover, I aim to enrich my crop modeling knowledge during my stay at the Integrated Cropping Systems Lab.”