Where dreams of becoming your best can come true.

A leading land-grant institution.

Iowa State University has the reputation of being one of the best universities in furthering the land grant ideals: welcoming students of all cultures and all economic classes; undertaking research to solve problems for the citizens of Iowa; and sharing its research knowledge with the public.

Our faculty and staff have created for our students a challenging career-oriented academic experience in a personally enriching campus environment. Our graduates are recognized by employers as "thinkers who are do'ers" who are well prepared for the new world of work.

Our faculty and staff are known for their commitment to helping solve problems of our state's residents and to share knowledge that makes us all better citizens of the world. The university has 100 Extension offices throughout Iowa that extend knowledge to our state's residents. Our colleges and Extension's Continuing Education division provide lifelong learning opportunities both on campus and over the Internet, by videotape, CD, DVD and through the state's fiber optic network.

Faculty and staff comprise the core of our excellence.

Iowa State University seeks to advance excellence by enhancing diversity, and we do so, in part, through affirmative action and equal opportunity in our workforce. Our faculty and staff have established a leading-edge reputation among peers for innovative interdisciplinary academic programs, an ever-expanding learning community program and entrepreneurial experiences for students.

As a major public research university, Iowa State challenges its faculty to be transformational in their fields and to partner with state and federal agencies, private foundations and businesses to establish new knowledge and contribute to the economic vitality of our state and nation. In FY 2004 Iowa State's sponsored funding for research, public service and educational programs reached a record $274 million, of which $163 million was for research alone, also a record. They are pathfinders, creative and open to sharing ideas and approaches to education and learning, and are committed to ensuring that Iowa State University is the place to nurture people's dreams of becoming their best.

A tradition of excellence.

As a future faculty or staff member, you'll join an educational institution rich in history of service and accomplishment; a university that seeks excellence in all that it does.

• In the latest survey conducted by the Association of University Technology Managers, Iowa State University ranked 1st among all universities in licenses and options executed on its intellectual property and 3rd in licenses and options yielding income.

• ISU is one of the top three U.S. universities in the development of patentable biotechnology.

• Iowa State ranks second only to MIT for the number of R&D 100 Awards received by universities for top technologies developed by faculty and research staff.

• Intel has selected Iowa State to be one of the nation's top 20 wireless universities.

• Iowa State is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

• Our learning communities program is among 22 of the best in the nation says U.S.News and World Report.

• Iowa State is one of the top 50 public institutions in the nation ranked by U.S.News and World Report.

• We have more than 80 research centers and institutes offering faculty, research staff and students the opportunities to make discoveries in everything from biotechnology and psychology to nanotechnology and anthropology.

• Our faculty includes members of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine.

• Our campus is rated one of the nation's most beautiful.

• We have the largest public art collection of any university in the nation.

• Ames has been ranked as the second most livable small city in the nation.

One of the best places to live.

Bike and hiking trails, parks that offer bandshell concerts and skateboarding, multiplex theaters, and boutiques and large mall shopping are complimented by international touring plays and orchestras, Division 1 Big 12 sports, art exhibitions and gardens and butterflies at the university.

Whether you enjoy the nationally-ranked Cyclone wrestling that boasts five Olympic gold medalists in its history, nationally famous "Hilton Magic" when women's and men's basketball teams take to the court, or a stroll through Reiman Gardens that houses one of the nation's best rose collections, you'll find our university community like none other.

Join us! Live your dreams and become your best at Iowa State University.