Faculty

Media advisory: President Mason media availability on Nov. 18

Monday, November 17, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will meet with media representatives to share updates on the university and take questions on the record at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 101 Jessup Hall.
A team of UI researchers use the Ponseti treatment to place an Ioa Brace on a young clubfoot patient.

Ponseti's legacy: Revolutionizing clubfoot treatment

Thursday, November 13, 2014
A University of Iowa research team has developed the new, inexpensive Iowa Brace that will soon be shipped worldwide to help some of the many thousands of children born each year with clubfoot.
“High up in the mountains with a view of the enchanted Alhambra and snowcapped mountains, a trio of Spanish men sit and play traditional Spanish music with their guitars as people stare out into the endless beauty of Granada.” This photo, "Musica en l

International Education Week: Engage in the global community

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The University of Iowa will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 17-21 with several events and activities, including a public ceremony to honor 2014 International Impact Award recipients Roger Thurow and Selma Jeronimo.

2014 Iowa Organic Conference comes to UI

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
As demand for organic products continues to grow, producers and experts will share tips on transitioning into organic production and methods to enhance organic operations at the 14th Annual Iowa Organic Conference Nov. 16-17 on the University of Iowa campus.

Cookie Monster teaches self-control

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Deborah Linebarger, an associate professor in the UI College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning, found preschoolers who watched videos of Cookie Monster practicing ways to control his desire to eat chocolate chip cookies had more self-control than preschoolers who didn't see the videos.

Reed delivers inaugural State of Research Address

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
University of Iowa Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dan Reed told more than 100 faculty members Monday night that despite considerable challenges facing researchers, his faith in their collective ability to do great things remains unshaken.
Travis Perry tackling Justin Jackson on the football field

Saluting veterans hits home with Perry

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
University of Iowa junior linebacker Travis Perry had a mission to accomplish before leaving the locker room after a 48-7 victory over Northwestern University on Nov. 1.
A person draws Only At Iowa as part of UI College of Education's Annual Report

Discover the unique, distinctive in College of Education's 'Only At Iowa'

Monday, November 10, 2014
Discover the unique and distinct features, people, and projects you will find only in the University of Iowa College of Education, a few of which are highlighted in this year’s annual report.
UI Grad Gen. James Cartwright

UI graduate Gen. James Cartwright a Hawkeye hero

Monday, November 10, 2014
Gen. James Cartwright’s time spent as a student-athlete prepared him for the move to officer training in aviation. From the water to the sky, his ability to prioritize was influenced by his experience at Iowa.
ISERVE

College of Education program helps veterans transition

Monday, November 10, 2014
I-SERVE, Iowa Supports Education and Resources for Veterans and Enlisted, was created with the goal of helping facilitate successful transitions for veterans and enlisted into higher education at the University of Iowa.

An innovative technique to assess reading ability

Thursday, November 6, 2014
Researchers at the University of Iowa say it takes more than knowing what reading skills are missing to develop effective intervention plans for struggling middle school readers. Educators also need to know how these students are using the reading skills they already have.

Iowa Now Minute - 11/6/14

Thursday, November 6, 2014
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday in Iowa Now.