Facebook will soon make a home in central Iowa while Google is also adding a new data center in the state, inspiring UI experts and students to discuss what impact this will have on the economy and future employment opportunities.
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Two colleges at the University of Iowa have received a total of $50,000 in grants from State Farm to promote business and technology education curriculum and training. Story
Hand hygiene among health care workers is critically important for preventing the spread of infections, but hectic worker schedules make manually tracking hygiene compliance difficult. A team of University of Iowa researchers has developed a remote tracking system to better monitor hand-washing habits. Story
Equipment displays, hands-on activities, talks by company leaders, and networking opportunities will mark John Deere Day at the UI, an event designed to showcase career options across a range of professions, from engineering to public health. Story
Computer scientist Doug Jones identifies the ways in which database matching could disenfranchise qualified voters.
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Researchers in the University of Iowa Departments of Computer Science and Psychology bring in children to ride a realistic virtual course in the UI bike simulator. The information gathered gives insight into a child's decision making process while riding a bike.
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University of Iowa computer science professors Ted Herman and Jim Cremer discuss their class that focuses on building computer apps.
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Doug Jones, University of Iowa associate professor of computer science and co-author of Broken Ballots: Will Your Vote Count? comments on the difficulty of getting voting software right.
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Doug Jones, University of Iowa professor of computer science, discusses Internet voting flaws. Jones is the author of Broken Ballots: Will Your Vote Count?
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An app designed by Juan Pablo Hourcade, assistant professor of computer science in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, helps children with autism improve their social skills.
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