Ames Lab Badging
What's changing?
The Ames Lab Badging Project will bring two big changes to the Lab:
All employees will get either a PIV Badge or an Ames Lab Badge for identification and door access. Check out the chart below to see what kind of badge you'll get.
Starting in January 2025, everyone is expected to wear and display a badge while in Ames Lab facilities. Since many employees will get PIV Badges, but it will take us two years to get them for everyone in batches, you can wear whichever badge you have at this time for identification: Ames Lab Badges, PIV Badges, and ISUCards are all okay.
What kind of badge will I get?
The type of badge you'll get depends on your role and how long you'll be at the Lab. This table shows whether you'll get an Ames Lab Badge or PIV Badge.
Click/tap the badge or text above for details and FAQs about Ames Lab Badges.
Click/tap the badge or text above for details and FAQs about PIV Badges.
What do I need to do now?
All employees: Get ready to start wearing whichever badge you have in Ames Lab facilities in January 2025. Stop by the Badging Office for a lanyard or clip, or choose your own.
Current employees who are not eligible for a PIV Badge: Come get your Ames Lab Badge anytime! Stop by 105 TASF, or email us if you prefer to schedule an appointment.
Current employees who are eligible for PIV Badge: Stay tuned - The Badging Office will notify you when it's your turn to start the process to get your new badge.
Wearing your badge: Clips, lanyards, and armbands
We will provide different types of clips and lanyards, and are researching different armbands to add to the list of options. Stop by the Badging Office in TASF 105 to pick up a lanyard or clip if you don’t have one. You can also wear your own (you don’t have to wear one of the provided options). Check out clip and lanyard options.