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.

In her book on the Hamburg Inn No. 2, UI alumna and bookmaker Marybeth Slonneger wove together essays, poems, reminiscences, photos both past and present, drawings, and old advertisements gathered from an assortment of folks, many of them associated with UI writing programs—and all of whom share a fondness for the legendary Iowa City diner.

The comic mystery 'Sherlock’s Last Case' by Charles Marowitz is the final full production in the 2012 Iowa Summer Rep season of “Chills and Thrills.” It will open at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12.

The National Institutes of Health is helping a University of Iowa team treat diseases affecting premature babies. A grant, the fourth renewal obtained by John Widness and colleagues, will test alternative approaches for delivering life-sustaining red blood cells.

University of Iowa associate professor of political science Tim Hagle and associate professor of computer science Doug Jones talk about the attempts made to improve the U.S. voting process.

Computer voting expert Douglas Jones says recommendations for managing GOP primary voting are "sensible."

International Writing Program alumnus Roberto Ampuero, who is both a UI faculty member and Chile's ambassador to Mexico, recalls his childhood living near the Nobel-winning poet Pablo Neruda.

University of Iowa leisure studies faculty member Benjamin Hunnicutt explains what's behind the shrinking of the American summer vacation.

University of Iowa political scientist Wenfang Tang describes changes in the Chinese Central Committee.

University of Iowa computer scientist Doug Jones identifies the vulnerabilities of machine voting.

UI SPEAKS is comprised of two summer programs—one for elementary school children, and another for teens who stutter. Both give kids who stutter a safe and supportive place in which to “let stuttering out.”

This fall, UI students in participating courses will have a chance to try out electronic textbooks free of charge as part of a pilot project to examine the effectiveness of e-texts. Participation is limited; instructors should express interest by July 1.