What is the IINSPIRE Program?
The Iowa Illinois Nebraska STEM Partnership for Innovation in Research and Education (IINSPIRE) program is an NSF-funded alliance among 16 two-year and four-year colleges and universities in the Midwest. Institutions in the alliance are working together to support undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields so as to develop a robust STEM workforce serving the region and nation.
The institutions in the alliance are: Augustana College (Illinois), Des Moines Area Community College, Doane University, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Grinnell College, Hawkeye Community College, Iowa State University, Iowa Valley Community College District, Kirkwood Community College, Little Priest Tribal College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Upper Iowa University, and Wartburg College.
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What is ISU IINSPIRE?
ISU IINSPIRE supports undergraduate students in STEM majors at Iowa State through campus and alliance activities. Activities include undergraduate research experiences, mentoring, professional development, conference opportunities, and career preparation as part of a community of scholars and mentors. The program provides information about emerging technologies and fields, graduate school, and related opportunities at Iowa State, such as the McNair Program.
