Faculty

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."

Alumni Association honors 12 for achievement, service

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
From designing superior running shoes to developing a cure for testicular cancer, UI alumni are making their marks across the spectrum.
gavel on a world map

Navigating a complex world

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Economic and cultural changes, state and federal laws, and international treaties have combined to create an increasingly complex system of law that’s focused on families and the legal implications of cross-border family relationships. UI law professor Ann Estin is helping to make sense of that complexity.

Better view of how we hear

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
3D imaging techniques developed by University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues may one day allow researchers and physicians to better understand normal inner ear development as well as inner ear diseases.

Recent deaths

Friday, May 25, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

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."
Brad Reuter looks at a filled core sampling tube

A sample exercise

Friday, May 25, 2012
A team of University of Iowa engineers recently spent a day on the Mississippi River collecting core samples in an effort to learn more about the river. Iowa Now tagged along to take pictures of the process.

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.