Student Programs
Iowa State offers transportation programs for students from undergraduate to PhD
TSA – The Transportation Student Association
The TSA is an award-winning student organization for undergraduate and graduate students interested in any area of transportation. The group is affiliated with the Institute of Transportation Engineers and Intelligent Transportation Society of America. The active group provides opportunities for professional development, competition, industry connections, service, and socializing.
Graduate assistantships and research opportunities at InTrans
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available each year. These assistantships help fund students’ studies and provide practical experience with transportation issues. InTrans’ partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation ensures that many students are able to work with projects that have immediate, practical applications.
The Transportation Scholars program offers a “learning laboratory” approach to education, immersing these high-achieving scholars in research, networking opportunities, and activities that extend beyond standard coursework.
Requirements for Transportation Scholars include the following:
- Maintain a 3.0 grade point average
- Participate in a research project or research group
- Participate in one or more transportation student organizations
- Participate in a student research paper/poster contest(s)
In addition, scholars are strongly encouraged to do the following:
- Participate in the weekly Transportation Graduate Student Research Seminar during the fall semester
- Present research results at a conference or in a journal article
- Mentor other students or participate in K–12 workforce development activities
- Participate in the Leadership Institute, a set of online self-directed courses for public agency managers