Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
@cattcenter.bsky.social
Founded in 1992 at Iowa State University to interest, educate, and engage citizens in the political process.
Gender and politics researchers - the deadline for the 2025 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics is coming up quickly. Submit your proposal by Nov. 17.
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Gender and politics researchers - the deadline for the 2025 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics is coming up quickly. Submit your proposal by Nov. 17.
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
Carrie Ann Johnson, associate director for outreach and communication for the Catt Center, looks at whisper networks in the digital world.
‘Whisper networks’ don’t work as well online as off − here’s why women are better able to look out for each other in person
Apps and websites that cropped up in the wake of #MeToo can’t fully capture the dynamics that make informal offline networks function.
theconversation.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Carrie Ann Johnson, associate director for outreach and communication for the Catt Center, looks at whisper networks in the digital world.
Scholars embarking on significant research in gender and politics - submit a proposal for the 2025 Catt Prize. The prize includes a $2,500 cash award for each project selected. Honorable mention prizes of up to $1,200 per project may also be awarded.
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
September 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Scholars embarking on significant research in gender and politics - submit a proposal for the 2025 Catt Prize. The prize includes a $2,500 cash award for each project selected. Honorable mention prizes of up to $1,200 per project may also be awarded.
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
👉 cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
Catch Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Shaw, co-directors of Iowa State University's Center for Cyclone Civics, at noon today on Iowa Public Radio's River to River, as they discuss the center and plans for the fall.
August 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Catch Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Shaw, co-directors of Iowa State University's Center for Cyclone Civics, at noon today on Iowa Public Radio's River to River, as they discuss the center and plans for the fall.
Researchers in gender and politics: submit your proposal for the 2025 Catt Prize. 👇
2025 Catt Prize deadline is Nov. 17
The Catt Center is accepting applications for the 2025 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics through Nov. 17, 2025.
cattcenter.iastate.edu
June 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Researchers in gender and politics: submit your proposal for the 2025 Catt Prize. 👇
Congratulations to Karen Kedrowski, Catt Center director, on receiving the 2025 Making Democracy Work Award from the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County!
April 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Congratulations to Karen Kedrowski, Catt Center director, on receiving the 2025 Making Democracy Work Award from the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County!
Scholars - are you doing research in the area of gender and politics? Submit a 2025 Catt Prize proposal at cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat....
April 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Scholars - are you doing research in the area of gender and politics? Submit a 2025 Catt Prize proposal at cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat....
Today at noon on IPR's River to River: ISU political scientists Karen Kedrowski and Jonathan Hassid discuss the political events of the week with host Ben Kieffer.
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today at noon on IPR's River to River: ISU political scientists Karen Kedrowski and Jonathan Hassid discuss the political events of the week with host Ben Kieffer.
Join us via livestream for the keynote address at today's Cyclone Civics professional development conference!
go.iastate.edu/ICDXBH
go.iastate.edu/ICDXBH
February 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Join us via livestream for the keynote address at today's Cyclone Civics professional development conference!
go.iastate.edu/ICDXBH
go.iastate.edu/ICDXBH
During her second term as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, Carrie Chapman Catt wrote about the creation of an organization to train women in their new duties of citizenship once voting rights were won.
February 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
During her second term as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, Carrie Chapman Catt wrote about the creation of an organization to train women in their new duties of citizenship once voting rights were won.
Reposted by Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
“If a married woman hasn’t paid $130 to update her passport —assuming she has one, which only about half of Americans do— she may not be able to vote in the next election if the SAVE Act becomes law,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social tells Glamour
The SAVE Act Could Stop Millions of Women From Voting. Here’s What You Need to Know
The bill would make it harder for women, people of color, young voters, and other marginalized groups to register to vote.
www.glamour.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“If a married woman hasn’t paid $130 to update her passport —assuming she has one, which only about half of Americans do— she may not be able to vote in the next election if the SAVE Act becomes law,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social tells Glamour
Melissa Martin, Catt Center administrative assistant, shares her vision behind recent updates to the display case in Catt Hall. Her article is the first in a series intended to provide an inside perspective on the center's work and the people who do this work.
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2025/01/13/d...
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2025/01/13/d...
Bringing stories to life: A new look for the Catt Center display case
Melissa Martin, Catt Center administrative assistant, shares her vision behind the recent updates to the Catt Center display case in Catt Hall.
cattcenter.iastate.edu
February 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Melissa Martin, Catt Center administrative assistant, shares her vision behind recent updates to the display case in Catt Hall. Her article is the first in a series intended to provide an inside perspective on the center's work and the people who do this work.
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2025/01/13/d...
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2025/01/13/d...
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics!
February 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics!
Madeline Becker, a fall 2024 graduate in economics (M.S and B.S.) and political science (B.S.), researched female county supervisors in Iowa last fall. You can read her report, "Iowa Female County Supervisors: Who, Where, Why?" on our website: iastate.box.com/v/IowaFemale....
January 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Madeline Becker, a fall 2024 graduate in economics (M.S and B.S.) and political science (B.S.), researched female county supervisors in Iowa last fall. You can read her report, "Iowa Female County Supervisors: Who, Where, Why?" on our website: iastate.box.com/v/IowaFemale....
On Feb. 21, join us for two FREE virtual Ready to Run Iowa workshops. Register through Feb. 18 at go.iastate.edu/READYTORUN.
More information about Ready to Run Iowa, including the March and April workshop topics: cattcenter.iastate.edu/events/ready...
More information about Ready to Run Iowa, including the March and April workshop topics: cattcenter.iastate.edu/events/ready...
January 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On Feb. 21, join us for two FREE virtual Ready to Run Iowa workshops. Register through Feb. 18 at go.iastate.edu/READYTORUN.
More information about Ready to Run Iowa, including the March and April workshop topics: cattcenter.iastate.edu/events/ready...
More information about Ready to Run Iowa, including the March and April workshop topics: cattcenter.iastate.edu/events/ready...
We are sorry to learn of the passing of former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, an Iowa icon who served the state and country throughout his long career in public service. Our condolences go to his family and loved ones.
December 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM
We are sorry to learn of the passing of former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, an Iowa icon who served the state and country throughout his long career in public service. Our condolences go to his family and loved ones.
Thinking about serving in public office in Iowa? Join us at Ready to Run Iowa, a series of workshops offered every other year by the Catt Center to recruit and train women to become more involved in politics. Find more information and a 2025 schedule at cattcenter.iastate.edu/events/ready....
December 2, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Thinking about serving in public office in Iowa? Join us at Ready to Run Iowa, a series of workshops offered every other year by the Catt Center to recruit and train women to become more involved in politics. Find more information and a 2025 schedule at cattcenter.iastate.edu/events/ready....
Welcome to Kelly Shaw, teaching professor of political science and a new member of the Catt Center staff who will be working with center director Karen Kedrowski in coordinating the new CycloneCivics initiative!
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2024/11/11/w...
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2024/11/11/w...
November 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Welcome to Kelly Shaw, teaching professor of political science and a new member of the Catt Center staff who will be working with center director Karen Kedrowski in coordinating the new CycloneCivics initiative!
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2024/11/11/w...
cattcenter.iastate.edu/2024/11/11/w...
Catt Center intern Hannah Molayal writes about post-election fatigue: iowastatedaily.com/305220/news/...
Feeling stressed post-election? You’re not alone
Nearly two weeks after the election, many Americans are experiencing worsened mental health, including feeling burnt out, fatigued, apathetic or stressed. Following President-elect Donald Trump’s vict...
iowastatedaily.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Catt Center intern Hannah Molayal writes about post-election fatigue: iowastatedaily.com/305220/news/...
A new university-wide civic education, Cyclone Civics, will be coordinated through the Catt Center.
www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2024...
www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2024...
Cyclone Civics initiative will touch students and employees • Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff • Iowa State University
www.inside.iastate.edu
November 14, 2024 at 2:23 PM
A new university-wide civic education, Cyclone Civics, will be coordinated through the Catt Center.
www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2024...
www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2024...
Congratulations to the 2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees! Join us at the calendar unveiling in January when we recognize these amazing women.
2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees announced
Twelve women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored on the 2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar.
cattcenter.iastate.edu
November 13, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees! Join us at the calendar unveiling in January when we recognize these amazing women.
The submission deadline for the Catt Prize is only 10 days away! Submit your proposal at cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat....
November 7, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The submission deadline for the Catt Prize is only 10 days away! Submit your proposal at cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat....
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Erica Smith, associate director for research at the Catt Center, for receiving the 2024 Award for Mid-Career Achievement in Research! Read about her here 👇
facultystaff.info.iastate.edu/inside-impac...
Photo by Christopher Gannon
facultystaff.info.iastate.edu/inside-impac...
Photo by Christopher Gannon
September 17, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Erica Smith, associate director for research at the Catt Center, for receiving the 2024 Award for Mid-Career Achievement in Research! Read about her here 👇
facultystaff.info.iastate.edu/inside-impac...
Photo by Christopher Gannon
facultystaff.info.iastate.edu/inside-impac...
Photo by Christopher Gannon
Researchers in gender and politics: submit your proposal for the 2024 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics by Nov. 17.
cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
September 11, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Researchers in gender and politics: submit your proposal for the 2024 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics by Nov. 17.
cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...
cattcenter.iastate.edu/research/cat...