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IWP's Merrill creates world ties as part of group traveling the globe

Iowa City Press-Citizen: IWP's Merrill creates world ties as part of group traveling the globe
Published: 
2013.06.07
IWP director Chris Merrill, Chinelo Okparanta, Stephen Kuusisto and Ann Hood sit in front of the Registan in Samarkand. / Kelly Bedeian / Special to the Press-Citizen

UI International Writing Program Director Christopher Merrill was one of four American authors who recently returned from a 10-day reading tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Ciochon discusses extinct lizard named after the Doors' singer Jim Morrison

BBC News: Ciochon discusses extinct lizard named after the Doors' singer Jim Morrison
Published: 
2013.06.04
Strange days: The lizard was among a menagerie of animals inhabiting South East Asia during the Eocene

UI anthropology professor Russell Ciochon talks about a study he co-authored which describes a six-foot lizard that roamed South East Asia from 36 to 40 years million years ago and that has been named after The Doors' singer Jim Morrison. Story from: BBC News

BBC News

Frederick on making films in Iowa

5ForFoley.com: Frederick on making films in Iowa
Published: 
2013.06.05
tanna frederick portrait

University of Iowa theatre arts alumna Tanna Frederick talks about her Project Cornlight initiative, which aims at developing Iowa-based films and other projects that showcase Iowa creative talent. Story from: 5ForFoley.com

5ForFoley.com

UI researchers explore acidities of drinks, tooth erosion

The Atlantic: UI researchers explore acidities of drinks, tooth erosion
Published: 
2013.06.04
close up photo of diet coke and a striped staw

University of Iowa researchers in the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics looked at the acidities of the things people drink, and how acidity correlated with tooth erosion. Story from: The Atlantic

The Atlantic

UI dentistry alum from Scotland loves life in Iowa

Mason City Globe Gazette: UI dentistry alum from Scotland loves life in Iowa
Published: 
2013.06.03
Dr. Lyell Hogg has been an oral surgeon in Mason City for almost 13 years.

Mason City oral surgeon Dr. Lyell Hogg, a native of Scotland and an alumnus of the UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, traveled a long way to become a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Story from: Mason City Globe Gazette

Mason City Globe Gazette

Arthur inspires Carnaval parade experience for Iowa Arts Festival

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Arthur inspires Carnaval parade experience for Iowa Arts Festival
Published: 
2013.06.01
Ariane Parkes-Perret walks through the Iowa City pedestrian mall in costume Saturday as part of a preview for the Iowa City Carnaval Parade that will take place June 9. Alesha L. Crews / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Loyce Arthur, UI theater arts associate professor, is working with the community to create costumes and props for a Carnaval Parade Sunday, June 9, that begins at 9:45 a.m. downtown as part of the Iowa Arts Festival. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Tranel talks about living with brain trauma

Iowa Public Radio: Tranel talks about living with brain trauma
Published: 
2013.05.30
An image of the human brain

Daniel Tranel, UI neurology professor and director of the Iowa Neurological Patient Registry—a unique Iowa registry that tracks patient who've experience brain damage, talks brain science with River to River host Ben Kieffer. Story from: Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Flood Center's maps provide one-stop shopping for public

Muscatine Journal: Iowa Flood Center's maps provide one-stop shopping for public
Published: 
2013.05.30
An image of a flood map used by the Iowa Flood Center

Witold Krajewski, director of the Iowa Flood Center, says the University of Iowa center is in the middle of a five-year project to develop flood inundation maps for the entire state, providing one-stop shopping for the public. Story from: Muscatine Journal

Muscatine Journal

iPeck: UI researchers find pigeons capable of using a touchscreen

Daily Mail: iPeck: UI researchers find pigeons capable of using a touchscreen
Published: 
2013.05.30
Photo of pigeons taking flight

Researchers at the University of Iowa found pigeons were able to complete intelligence tests by choosing the correct "string" on a touch screen by pecking it with their beak. Story from: Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Children of long-lived parents less likely to get cancer

Science Daily: Children of long-lived parents less likely to get cancer
Published: 
2013.05.28
A photo of an intergenerational family standing on a beach looking out at the waves with their arms around each other.

The offspring of parents who live to a ripe old age are more likely to live longer themselves, and less prone to cancer and other common diseases associated with aging, a study involving UI experts has revealed. Story from: Science Daily

Science Daily

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