About Catt Center
Founded in 1992, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics provides leadership development and educational opportunities for women and men interested in politics, public policy and administration, and public service through programs blending the resources and scholarship of the academic environment with the actual experiences of individuals in the public and private sectors.
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Woman and Politics serves more than 3,000 women and men of all ages each year through its programs, events and activities. More than 50 Iowa State students pursuing degrees in a variety of academic majors participate annually in the Center's scholarship, mentorship and leadership development programs. The Center brings outstanding women leaders and role models to campus each year through the Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics and for other events and activities. The Center encourages and supports research on women and politics by awarding the annual Carrie Chapman Catt Prize to scholars in a variety of academic disciplines.
The Center honors Carrie Chapman Catt--one of Iowa State's most distinguished alumni--and a leader of the U.S. woman suffrage movement, founder of the League of Women Voters, crusader for international peace, and an advocate for the expansion of women's rights throughout the world. The Center is located in Carrie Chapman Catt Hall, which is also home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University.