The Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics brings nationally renowned political leaders, scholars and activists to Iowa State University to enrich the experiences of students and educate citizens about the role of women in the political process.
Each year, the Women Impacting ISU calendar recognizes twelve current students, faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves through their service and accomplishments at Iowa State University.
Ready to Run® Iowa is a nonpartisan campaign training program designed to recruit and train women in Iowa to run for elective office, prepare for appointive office, or become involved in public life as leaders in their communities.
The Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science, a lecture series through the Department of Political Science, brings to campus prominent practitioners and scholars to address the ISU community on issues of significance to the United States and to Iowa.
Upcoming Events
The following events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Catt Center. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Jane Elliott: A Conversation about Brown Eyes/Blue Eyes, Prejudice, and a Lifetime in Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture
Jan. 30
6 p.m.
Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall
Civics Across the Curriculum and Co-Curriculum
Professional development conference for Iowa State University faculty, administrators and staff
Feb. 19
Noon-4:30 p.m.
Memorial Union
Registration required (free)
A Dialogue About Congress and Bipartisanship
2025 Mary Louise Smith Chairs in Women and Politics
Former U.S. representatives Vicky Hartzler and David Skaggs and moderator Karen M. Kedrowski
Feb. 19
7 p.m.
Sun Room, Memorial Union