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Welcome to the Lectures Program

ISU Research Showcase: Showing Off Interesting Work from Across Campus, Presented by the Lectures Program

Showcase Your Research at Iowa State

The ISU Committee on Lectures invites faculty, staff, researchers, and graduate students to apply to present their work as part of the ISU Research Showcase, a fall 2025 lecture series highlighting innovative scholarship across campus.

Selected presenters will receive a professional development award of $500 and the opportunity to share their research in a public lecture at the Memorial Union. Presentations should be 30 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. To be considered, please submit your proposal via our application at the link below. The deadline for fall submissions is one week prior to the first fall Committee on Lectures meeting.

Apply to Give a Lecture

America250

America250 is a nationwide nonpartisan initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with events leading up to July 4, 2026. America250 events celebrate the United States' founding, honor contributions of all Americans, and aim to inspire the next generation.

America250 events at Iowa State University are sponsored by the Center for Cyclone Civics and the Committee on Lectures, which is funded by Student Government.