http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Pre_Arrival/
http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/
The office for International Students and Scholars will
provide free shuttle transportation from the
FALL 2008 arrivals. To reserve a seat on the shuttle or inquire about housing: http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Transportation/
Temporary Housing will also be available for $25 per night.
Fall Orientation Schedule for International Students
http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Pre_Arrival/ (as of June 5, this has not yet been posted).
________ send
final copy of your transcript with degree awarded to
Office of Admissions
100
________ Rotation students should be thinking about
potential rotations. You should have
a good idea about 2 or 3 labs that you are interested in before you
arrive. We recommend that you wait until
you arrive to contact faculty.
Opportunities to discover research and researchers on campus: during orientation IG faculty will present
their research, GENET 691 for weekly faculty seminars, and we will provide you
with a listing of faculty looking for students.
You may contact any genetics faculty member to discuss possible
rotations. Your temporary advisor is an
excellent resource for the discussion of your scientific interests and this
advisor can make recommendations as to faculty working in the area of your
interest. Linda Wild is a good source for faculty looking for students.
UPON
ARRIVAL AT
_______ Check in with International Students Office, (location to be announced) to obtain a Fall Orientation Schedule for International Students or obtain one on-line: http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Pre_Arrival/ (as of June 5, not yet posted).
Maps of
campus can be found here: http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/maps/
Some of the activities you will take
care through the International Students Office are listed below.
________Fill out an I-9 form while at the International Students
Office which is used to verify your eligibility for payroll. The beginning
payroll date is based on when you complete this paperwork and the date on your
letter of intent. Example: if your
letter of intent begins August 14 but the I-9 paperwork is processed on August
16, August 16 is the earliest we will be able to begin your payroll. Payroll
forms are available on line:
http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/records/ click on "Signup Packet" and can be
filled out in advance.
_______ The International Student Office will advise you as to when
it is best to apply for your social security number. You will apply at the
Social Security Administration Office at
_______ English Placement
Test: This test is required and can be taken only
by admitted students. You will need to
bring two #2 sharpened pencils, a ballpoint pen and your ISU Card or passport. Please refer to the handout in your orientation
packet for more details. If you need
more information, please contact the English Department, 337 Ross Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the test.
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_______ Check
in with Linda Wild in 2102 Molecular Biology Building (294-7697 or email her
at lmwild@iastate.edu
to let her know you are on campus.
_______ Your
Campus Address, if you are participating in rotations, is: 2102 Molecular
Biology.
Campus Phone: 515-294-7697. Campus fax:
515-294-6669. There is a mail
box in this office for you.
_______
Advise genetics@iastate.edu of your ISU email address when you have obtained
it.
_______OSHA
Lab Standard Training.
This training should be completed by the end of the first week of classes. You
may complete this training on-line. You need an ISU ID card to complete this
activity.
Environmental Health and Safety: http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/cms/default.asp
Click on:
LOGIN Click on New User Registration
You will need to create a password for this activity
LOGIN using your University ID card number and the newly created
password
Click on: On-Line Courses:
Take the following:
An Introduction to On-Line Courses (~~2 minutes)
Chemical Hygiene Plan and Personal Protective Equipment (~~25 minutes)
Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training (~~16 minutes)
ISU-EPA Hazardous Waste Generator Online Training (~~25 minutes)
_______
Register on-line for classes through ACCESS PLUS. You will need your
University ID Card.
Go to the ISU homepage: http://www.iastate.edu and click on ACCESS
PLUS. Once you are in to your
information, go to the Student Tab and then to Course Registration. Listed below are core courses that are taken
by first semester Genetics graduate students.
A typical 12 credit fall
schedule might resemble the following:
GDCB 510 3 credits Transmission Genetics
BBMB 404 or
BBMB 501 3 credits Biochemistry
GENET 692 1 credit Conceptual Foundations
GENET 691 1 credit Faculty Research Seminar
GENET 697 or
GENET 699 4 credits Research Rotations/Research
GENET
699 is for students who have a major professor.
(contact
lmwild@iastate.edu for registration
number)
On-Line Web site for availability:
http://www.iastate.edu/~catalog/schedule/
Click on the red banner that says Schedule of Classes
_______ If you have any questions about taking the above courses,
contact your major professor or temporary advisor to set up a time to discuss
courses/registration for fall semester.
For example, you may have taken upper level courses similar to these
courses at your previous institution.
All final decisions regarding whether a previous taken course meets the
requirement is up to your program of study committee and the Chair of IG.
Activities as
indicated by the International Students Orientation Schedule
Activities as
indicated by the International Students Orientation Schedule
________
Interdepartmental Genetics Orientation Day
8:45 a.m. 1102 Molecular Biology, all new IG students for Orientation
9:00 a.m. Presentation: Adam Bogdanove, Plant Pathology
9:15 a.m. Presentation:
9:30 a.m Presentation:
9:45 a.m. Interaction with speakers, faculty and graduate students
10:00 a.m. Presentation: Diane Birt, Food Science and Human Nutrition
10:15 a.m Presentation:
10:30 a.m. Presentation:
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Presentation:
11:15 a.m. Presentation: Thomas Lubberstedt
11:30 a.m. Interaction with speakers, faculty and graduate students
12:15 noon Picnic with IG Faculty and present Graduate Students, Atrium, Molecular Biology
1:30 p.m. Meet with IG Supervisory Committee in Room 1102 Mol Biology
Welcome
to the program
Provide
IG Handbooks and introduction to same
Tips
on Rotations
3:00 p.m. End of activities.
When:
Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 9:00am
- 11:30am Where:
1137 Pearson Hall
This year's event is going to be a combination "meet and greet" reception and special topics presentations. We will follow much the same format as last year; however, in addition to the main activities in Room 1137 Pearson, there will be several more presenters this year spread out in even more classrooms and conference rooms on first and second floors of Pearson Hall. Some of the presenters this year will be: International Students and Scholars Office, Access Plus, Parks Library, Student Health Services, Accounts Receivable Office, Financial Aid, Delta Dental to name just a few. http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/applying/2007orientation.html
CLASSES START
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER
23 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Scientific Ethics
Orientation PART I 4:10
p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
1414 Molecular Biology
Instructors: Clark Wolfe, Marit Nilsen-Hamilton
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER
30 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Scientific Ethics
Orientation PART II 4:10 p.m. to 6:00
p.m.
1414 Molecular Biology
Instructors: Clark Wolfe, Marit Nilsen-Hamilton
Pizza at 6:00 p.m.
Topics covered will be similar to the following course offered in the
spring (if you are unable to attend these meetings, students may enroll in this
½ credit course in the spring: Agron
565A. Professional Practices in
Research. This 8-hour, 0.5 credit module is designed for students in
the life sciences who are considering careers in research. It covers
topics such as honesty, objectivity (the impact of self-delusion on
experimental design and data interpretation), confidentiality, effective record
keeping, plagiarism, authorship practices, and the exchange of research
reagents. Real as well as developed case studies are used to help
students learn to think critically about ethical dilemmas they will likely face
during their professional careers.)
There maybe
one additional training session we are working on.