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 2007 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 July 10, this has not yet been posted).
________ send
final copy of your transcript with degree awarded to
Office of Admissions
100
If your
degree was not complete at the time you applied to graduate school at
________ 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. You may contact any toxicology
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. Toxicology
Faculty who have indicated an interest in rotation
students are:
Bryony Bonning Entomology bbonning@iastate.edu
Richard Martin Biomedical
Sciences rjmartin@iastate.edu
Diane Birt Food
Science and Human Nutrition dbirt@iastate.edu
Ruth MacDonald Food Science and Human Nutrition ruthmacd@iastate.edu
Timothy Day Biomedical Sciences day@iastate.edu
UPON
ARRIVAL AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY or MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007
_______ 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 July 10, 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 your campus address is:
2102 Molecular
Biology.
Campus Phone: 515-294-7697. Campus fax:
515-294-6669. There is a mail
box in this office for you. If you are joining the lab of your major
professor, contact him or her for information regarding your
campus address and campus phone number.
_______
Advise toxmajor@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 Toxicology graduate students.
A typical 12 credit fall
schedule might resemble the following for rotation students:
Toxiology 501 Principles of Toxicology T R 2:10pm-3:30pm 3 credits
BBMB 404 Biochemistry I M W F 11:00am-11:50am 3 credits
TOX 699 AK Research Rotations ask Linda for reference code 6 credits
A typical 12 credit fall schedule might resemble the following for students not participating in rotations:
Toxiology 501 Principles of Toxicology T R 2:10pm-3:30pm 3 credits
BBMB 404 Biochemistry I M W F 11:00am-11:50am 3 credits
Course recommended by major professor that has direct application to your research 3 credits
TOX 699 Research with major professor ask Linda for reference code 3 to 6 credits
On-Line Web
site for availability: http://www.iastate.edu/~catalog/schedule/
_______ 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
Activities as
indicated by the International Students Orientation Schedule
_______ Fill
out Health Insurance Form on-line through ACCESS PLUS. You will need your ISU ID card to do
this. Best to wait
until 3 days after filling out and turning in payroll documents. Go to the ISU homepage http://www.iastate.edu and select ACCESS
PLUS. Go to Student Tab and then to
Health Insurance. Single health insurance is provided as part of your assistantship
and to insure that you are not charged for this expense it is necessary that we
have payroll documents in the system.
When: Friday, August 17, 2007
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
REQUIRED: 2007
Toxicology Graduate New Student Orientation
12:15 Lunch with Present Faculty and Graduate Students 1102 Molecular Biology
12:45 Introductions
1:00 Toxicology Mini-Research Symposium
1:00 Richard Martin, Biomedical Sciences
1:15 Suzanne Hendrich, FSHN
1:30 Joe Przybyszewski for the MacDonald Lab, FSHN
1:45 Break
2:00 Review Toxicology Handbook
2:30 Questions, Comments.
2:45 Finish
CLASSES START
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER
18 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Scientific Ethics
Orientation PART I 4:10
p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
1414 Molecular Biology
Instructors: Clark Wolfe, John Mayfield, Jo Anne
Powell-Coffman,
Marit Nilsen-Hamilton
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER
25 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Scientific Ethics
Orientation PART II 4:10 p.m. to 6:00
p.m.
1414 Molecular Biology
Instructors: Clark Wolfe, John Mayfield, Jo Anne
Powell-Coffman,
Marit Nilsen-Hamilton
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.