Academic and Administrative Units

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    African and African American Studies Program
    African and African American Studies is cross-disciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that offers students the opportunity to explore the history, and experiences of Blacks in America, Africans, and peoples of African descent across the globe. Students in the program analyze the experiences of these groups through the study of History, Literature, Art, Religion, Political Science, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics and Sociology. They gain knowledge and develop skills and sensitivities to help them function effectively in today’s diverse world. At present students can Minor, or design their own Interdisciplinary Studies Major with an emphasis, in African and African American Studies.
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    Air Force Aerospace Studies Program

    The Department of Air Force Aerospace Studies seeks to provide students with the opportunity to earn commission as professional officers of the United States Air Force. Its program consists of two phases: the General Military Course (GMC) followed by the Professional Officer Course (POC).

    History


    The Department of Air Science was formed in 1957 as a result of the division of the Department of Military, Naval, and Air Science. In 1965 it became the Department of Air Force Aerospace Studies.

    Dates of Existence
    1957-present

    Historical Names

    • Department of Air Science (1957-1965)

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    American Indian Studies Program

    The American Indian Studies Program (AISP) is the oldest ethnic studies program at Iowa State University and currently boasts an enrollment of over 500 students, and the active participation of 8 academic departments. Since 1972, this cross-disciplinary program has offered students opportunities to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of American Indians, their historical relationship to each other and to other societies, their role and influence in contemporary American society, and their legal and political status.
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    Ames National Laboratory

    Ames National Laboratory is a government-owned, contractor-operated national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), operated by and located on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

    For more than 70 years, the Ames National Laboratory has successfully partnered with Iowa State University, and is unique among the 17 DOE laboratories in that it is physically located on the campus of a major research university. Many of the scientists and administrators at the Laboratory also hold faculty positions at the University and the Laboratory has access to both undergraduate and graduate student talent.
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    Animal Ecology (Historical Department)
    Works by faculty affiliated with the former Animal Ecology Department.