Symposium on Sustainability

The 2nd Annual Iowa State University Symposium on Sustainability will be held February 24, 2010 and features an evening lecture and poster session on February 23.

This symposium offers students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to learn about Iowa State's sustainability accomplishments, initiatives, and activities of the past year, hear from those who have taken an active role in ISU's Live Green Initiative, and gain awareness from national and international sustainability keynote speakers. For students, faculty, and staff of ISU, all symposium events are offered at no charge.

To learn more about the symposium and how to take part, click on any of the links below.

Please note!! This page is "in progress" as the symposium committee continues to finalize event specifics.
Check back often for updates and new information.

Live Green Excellence Awards

Iowa State University's first Live Green Excellence Awards will be presented at the 2010 Symposium. These awards are to recognize Iowa State University faculty, staff, and students who are currently making an impact on the campus' sustainability efforts by generating awareness and interest through initiatives that focus on teaching, research, outreach and/or operations.

Information and Nomination Forms

Poster Session

A poster reception will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd, featuring ISU research and projects which support the Live Green Initiative through focus on sustainability and energy conservation. Posters will remain in place throughout the entire symposium. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit poster submissions for this exhibit. Deadline for submission applications is December 15th.

Poster Guidelines
Poster Submission Application