NASA and the University of Iowa's Iowa Flood Center are partnering on research that test how well satellites in space measure rainfall on earth.
Story from: Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission is an international satellite project that will set a new standard for precipitation measurement from space—in Iowa first, during the UI testing phase, and later, around the world—by providing estimates of rainfall and other precipitation events every three hours. The mission's Core Observatory, provided by NASA and mission partner Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will launch in early 2014. Story
2013.04.26 | By Sara Steussy and Jackie Stolze | 10:32 AM
Iowa’s K-12 students are invited to experience firsthand how much fun science and math can be at the free, public iExploreSTEM Festival planned from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Lucille A. Carver Mississippi Riverside Environmental Research Station on the banks of the Mississippi River near Muscatine. Story
A UI Alumni Association networking event on Friday, May 10 will show how the UI College of Engineering is using science, technology, education, and mathematics education to prepare the workforce of the future. Story
2013.04.19 | By University Communication and Marketing | 09:59 AM
An ankle replacement device conceived originally at the University of Iowa debuted this week at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Chicago. Story
With the recent heavy rains the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) at the University of Iowa reminds Iowans about an online tool, the Iowa Flood Information System (IFIS), which provides information about community-specific flood conditions including current stream and river levels at nearly 275 U.S. Geological Survey and IFC gauges across the state. Story
Ever walk by the same piece of trash day after day on your way to work? Now is your chance to make amends. Volunteers are invited to join members of the University of Iowa Engineering Staff Advisory Council (ESAC) from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 20 to pick up trash on the banks of the Iowa River in Iowa City. Story
University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and alumni received some of the institution’s highest honors—including Hancher-Finkbine Medallions recognizing leadership, learning, and loyalty—at the 96th annual Finkbine Dinner. Story
The University of Iowa recognizes nine undergraduates who help keep the university working, including one winner, Andrew Michalski, who has received state and regional honors, too. Story
