ISU GPSS

Graduate Resource Table

14th Annual GPSS Research Conference 2026
Shaping the Future: Graduate Leadership in Research, Technology, and Innovation

Great Hall, Memorial Union | Iowa State University
10:00–12:00 PM | February 20, 2026

The Graduate Resource Table connects students with essential campus services that support academic success, professional development, and overall well-being, it includes:
• Professional Development – Graduate College
• Preparing Future Faculty Program
• Center for Communication Excellence (CCE)
• Student Health & Wellness (SHOP)
• Ombuds Office

Spotlight: Environmental Health & Safety

Representatives will share lab safety resources, signage, fact sheets, and be available to answer lab-related safety questions.

CCE Pop-Up Consulting, receive one-on-one feedback on:
• CVs
• Research papers
• Abstracts
All graduate and professional students are welcome to attend and explore these valuable resources.

We are excited to invite you to the 14th Annual GPSS Research Conference, bringing together graduate and professional students, faculty, and industry leaders for a full day of research, innovation, and leadership.

February 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Great Hall, Memorial Union
Theme: Shaping the Future: Graduate Leadership in Research, Technology, and Innovation

This year’s conference highlights how graduate leadership drives impactful research, technological advancement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Jason Keith - Senior Vice President and Provost, Iowa State University

Dr. Farnaz Abdollahi - Data Scientist, Intel Corporation | Chair, IEEE Women in Engineering (Chicago Section)

Benjamin Schmitt - Chief Information Security Officer, Mary Greeley Medical Center

Learn more about the conference, speakers, and schedule:

https://www.gpss.iastate.edu/program

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwWM-nh8jRnSTn00pSE89OeGnvcd6FihMx1bu9eM3x1azF3g/viewform?usp=header

We look forward to welcoming you to a day of research exchange, leadership discussions, and community building at Iowa State University.

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