Inside the College of Design
Funding Search Support in Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
The Institute for Design Research and Outreach is offering College of Design faculty access to a new tool called InstrumentL, a database that specializes in grant funding opportunities available through the nonprofit sector. The missions of nonprofit organizations frequently align well with Design faculty scholarly and applied research interests.
IDRO grants specialist Sandra Norvell, grants specialist and I-RAISE intern Shakiba Khourashahi have developed a Smartsheet that lays out the pertinent information required to conduct a funding opportunity search for you. Shakiba has time available to do about 2-3 searches per week. If you are interested in having a search done, please complete the online form. Your search will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have questions, please reach out to Shakiba at shakiba@iastate.edu. Shakiba is in the IDRO office on Mondays and is also available by appointment to discuss your specific interests.
Upcoming Events
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Faculty/ Staff Meeting, March 2026
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Lecture: The National Geographic Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals
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GIS Seminar: Unequally Capitalized Urban Heat Penalty in the Philadelphia Housing Market
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IDRO Seminar/Monday Chat: Designing Together: Shaping Places with Communities
12:10 pm
College of Design Quick Links
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In case of an emergency on the Iowa State University campus, follow posted evacuation procedures and contact campus security or emergency services immediately. In case of an emergency on campus, dial 911 or refer to Iowa State Health and Safety Resources.
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Environmental crisis
Fire:
In case of a fire alarm in the building, all faculty and staff are expected to leave their offices and evacuate classrooms and studios. Please proceed to the main level using the staircases (not the elevators). Staff will be positioned at the stairways to direct you and your students to a safe place.
Tornado:
If the tornado sirens sound on campus, all faculty and staff are expected to leave their offices and evacuate classrooms and studios. Please proceed to the ground floor of the building. Follow the signs directing you to the designated tornado shelter area.
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Student crisis
Make sure that you are familiar with the policies and procedures outlined on the Dean of Students Office website.
In the event of a crisis requiring emergency response, please call 911 or contact the Iowa State Police Department at 515-294-4428. When an emergency occurs, the Dean of Students Office will typically be notified. If a critical campus-wide situation occurs, the ISU Alert emergency notification system may also be activated. For further information on understanding students in distress, visit the Office of Student Assistance.
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Other emergencies
If there is an emergency on campus that requires a building evacuation or lockdown, please check the college or Iowa State websites first for additional information. Depending on the situation it may be necessary to evacuate the building or barricade yourself and your students in a studio or classroom. The administration and the ISU Alert system will help keep you informed. Each teaching studio has a first aid kit. There are also first aid supplies in the King Pavilion restrooms. Contact Melissa Barnes, mbarnes1@iastate.edu, if the kits need to be replenished.
ISU Alerts
The ISU Alert system quickly notifies Iowa State University students, faculty and staff of potentially dangerous situations.
ISU Alert complements other forms of emergency notification, including warning sirens, public address announcements, the university homepage, personal communication and signage.
Iowa State University provides the ISU Alert service at no charge. Users who opt-in for text messages or calls to a cell phone may incur a fee, depending on their wireless provider.