Safety

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UI studies safer road use by texting pedestrians

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
University of Iowa experts are conducting research to determine whether college students and others will pay attention to a system that alerts individuals to potential traffic danger as they are texting and walking along roadways.
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Study finds swine farming is a risk factor for drug-resistant staph infections

Monday, April 27, 2015
A new study led by the University of Iowa shows swine farmers are six times more likely to be carriers of staph bacteria, including the MRSA strain, than others. Results appear online in the journal "Clinical Infectious Diseases."
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UI researchers, international experts discuss future of driverless cars in Iowa

Monday, April 20, 2015
Iowa is well equipped to become the first state in the nation with a roadway certified for driverless cars, and UI researchers recently met with government and transportation officials to discuss the possibilities.

UI Police make arrests in Quadrangle Residence Hall burglary

Monday, April 20, 2015
University of Iowa Police have arrested one person in connection with multiple burglary reports in the Quadrangle Residence Hall earlier this year.

UI hosts 'It’s On Us' Sexual Violence Education Summit April 22

Monday, April 20, 2015
The University of Iowa will host “It’s On Us" sexual violence education summit on Wednesday, April 22. The free event is open to all UI students, staff, faculty, as well as community members.
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UI study highlights distracted driving among teens

Distracted driving is the most frequent cause of vehicle crashes involving teenage drivers, particularly when other teens are on board, a new University of Iowa study shows.

Media advisory: The future of driving and riding in autonomous vehicles

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
International experts on automotive transportation will discuss the future of driving and riding in autonomous vehicles during a public seminar and panel discussion Friday, April 17, at the University of Iowa.
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UI study on teen driving habits sheds light on distraction

A new study by vehicle safety researchers at the University of Iowa Public Policy Center indicates passengers are the most frequent distraction for teen drivers involved in crashes.

UI Police announce sexual assault response guarantee

Friday, April 3, 2015
In coordination with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University of Iowa Police Department is promoting a sexual assault response guarantee for survivors.

Iowa Now Minute - 4/2/15

Thursday, April 2, 2015
"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.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
A number of events will be held on the University of Iowa campus and throughout the community during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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UI team dedicated to enhancing violence prevention education on campus

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
The University of Iowa now has three full-time violence prevention education specialists, which is unique for an institution of its size. The team was made possible thanks to funding from the Six Point Plan to Combat Sexual Assault.