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The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics was founded in 1992 at Iowa State University to interest, educate, and engage citizens in the political process.

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Center announces 2024 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees
Twelve women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored on the 2024 Women Impacting ISU calendar and at a reception on Jan. 17, 2024, in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.
Meet the 2023-2024 Legacy of Heroines scholars
Twenty-three Iowa State University students received scholarships through the Legacy of Heroines Scholarship program for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Alumni receive recognition
On Nov. 3, a number of notable Iowa State alumni were recognized at the Iowa State University Alumni Association Honors and Awards ceremony at Stephens Auditorium, including a long-time Catt Center friend and donor and two co-recipients of an award named for Carrie Chapman Catt.
Dr. Deborah Turner to speak as the 2024 Mary Louise Smith Chair
Dr. Deborah Turner, 22nd president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, will visit Iowa State University on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, as the 2024 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.
Catt Center hosts two September lectures
In September, the Catt Center two hosted public lectures – “Women, Power and Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation” by Bonnie Stabile and “It’s Not Done: Women’s Constitutional Equality” by Karen Kedrowski.
2023 Catt Prize deadline is Nov. 26
The Catt Center is accepting submissions for the 2023 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research in Women and Politics through Nov. 26. The prize includes a $2,500 cash award for each project selected.
Of note: News about center faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters.

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