Iowa State University is a public land-grant research university founded in 1858 and located in Ames, Iowa. Its technical and research portfolio spans engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, genetics, agriculture, life sciences, and veterinary medicine - making it a significant employer and research environment for professionals with technology and applied science backgrounds.
The university is organized into multiple colleges, including Agriculture and Life Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. Across these colleges, Iowa State offers more than 100 majors, minors, and certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its land-grant mission encompasses three core functions: education, research, and extension services.
Research and innovation are central to how Iowa State operates. The institution supports hands-on learning, research opportunities, and learning communities, with particular emphasis on preparing students and staff to work in emerging fields such as AI, data science, and genetics. Staff work within a large research institution that describes itself as a close-knit community, combining the resources of a major university with a collaborative environment.