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Toxicology Retreat 2007
Why should you consider the Toxicology graduate program at Iowa State University?
Washington Monthly ranks Iowa State University in the top 21 out of 242 ranked national universities (2007) based on
Iowa State's commitment to
- Recruitng and graduating poorer students
- Supporting "scientific and humanistic study that is key to our national strength"
- Fostering an ethic of giving back to the country, through military or civilian service.
Strengths in Graduate Training and Iowa State University
- Since 2004, seven Toxicology students have been awarded Iowa State University
Research Excellence Awards. These are awarded to the top 10% of all graduating students, University wide, to recognize graduating
students for outstanding research or creativity as seen in their theses and dissertations.
These students are also expected to be academically superior and able to not only do
research, but develop a well-written product.
- Students’ research is directly towards solving real problems which translates into improvements
in the human condition
- Opportunities to co-major with other graduate programs, one thesis, enhancing knowledge and saleability of your degree
- Toxicology and Neurobiology provides a strong background in neurotoxicology
- Toxicology and Entomology provides a strong background in the understanding of the effect of pesticides, bioremediation, and the environment
- Toxicology and Food Science provides a strong background in biosecurity
- Strengths in chemistry, analytical chemistry, food chemistry, insects
and toxicology, veterinary toxicology and food and nutritional
toxicology
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Unique location--only 3-5 hours from major urban centers--Minneapolis,
KC, St. Louis, Chicago--diversity!
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Strong collegiality and collaborative potential.
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Enthusiastic and very active toxicology grad student organization (TGSO)
- Bioethics and Scientific Ethics Training
- Preparing Future Faculty Program Participant
- NSF ADVANCE participant
- Students go on to excellent opportunities in academica (post-docs and faculty) and in industry
- Biotechnology Service and Support Facilities
- Entrepreneurial opportunities
- ISU is centrally located in the heartland of American agriculture. As such, we are close to important
elements in the agricultural chain: e.g. farmer, University research and extension, Ag biotech industry,
consumers, and endpoint processing e.g. for ethanol production. Students interested in nearly any aspect
of crop, microbial and animal genetics will be able to easily and directly connect their research to real impacts
in the agricultural world.
- Iowa State University has a strong history of focusing on relevant, social,
environmental and international issues to strengthen food and agriculture for our nation and the world.
- Beautiful Campus!
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