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Magnotta comments on brain pH research

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Vincent Magnotta, associate professor of radiology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, comments on UI research revealing changes in brain pH.

UI addresses Islam and science

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The University of Iowa recently hosted a seminar on Islam and Science. The seminar is the first of six and is part of an international effort to address the growing concern about Islam and creationism, among other issues.

Barkan warns of Uganda 'oil curse'

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
University of Iowa emeritus political scientist Joel Barkan, senior associate with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Africa Program, warns of a Ugandan "oil curse."

Bloom writes about IPO lawsuit

Friday, May 25, 2012
Writing fellow and 2011 International Writing Program resident Kevin Bloom writes about the Facebook IPO lawsuit.

Ampuero's novel is one of 13 'Great Books on the Horizon'

Friday, May 25, 2012
Faculty member and IWP veteran Roberto Ampuero's new novel—his first in English—is listed among 13 "Great Books on the Horizon."

Writing fellow Bloom addresses attitudes toward Israel

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Kevin Bloom, a University of Iowa writing fellow and 2011 International Writing Program resident, writes about the line between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism.

Erickson studies urinary tract symptoms

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Research by University of Iowa urologist Bradley A. Erickson indicates that a health diet may lower the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms.

Atwood reviews, retraces Blaise

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Margaret Atwood's review of the Clark Blaise short-story collection The Meagre Tarmac involves retracing his personal history, including his time at the University of Iowa as a student in the Writers' Workshop and as director of the International Writing Program.

Peek-Asa says Iowa could reduce injuries

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Corinne Peek-Asa, director of the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center, says Iowa could do a better job of reducing injuries.

Wahls is interviewed

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Former and future University of Iowa engineering student Zach Wahls is interviewed about his new book about his two moms.