Faculty

'Iowa Ahead of the Nation in Futuristic, Driverless-Vehicle Technology'

Dr. Dan McGehee, a vehicle safety researcher at the University of Iowa, leads a program that is one of only a handful in the world developing safety technology that eventually will put driverless vehicles on the road.

UI's Hagle comments on Clinton's loss in West Virginia

UI political science professor Tim Hagle says comments Hillary Clinton made about coal mining hurt her in West Virginia and could be damaging in other states come November.
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Working to improve our campus climate for everyone

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The report of a racially motivated attack and subsequent investigation has been difficult for our University of Iowa community. Regardless of the outcome, this incident highlighted a level of fear and distrust on our campus that must and will be addressed.
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UI researcher, lab play key roles in COPD study

Monday, May 16, 2016
A University of Iowa–affiliated lab used an advanced CT scanner to detect COPD-like symptoms in individuals who didn’t present traditional signs of the disease. Read on to learn how the findings could lead to more effective methods of diagnosis and earlier treatment.
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Recapping commencement weekend

Monday, May 16, 2016
Nearly 5,000 University of Iowa students received their degrees at spring 2016 commencement ceremonies May 12 through 14. Take in the sights and sounds from commencement weekend through Office of Strategic Communication photos and video.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics makes '100 great hospitals in America 2016' list

Thursday, May 12, 2016
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been named one of "100 great hospitals in America 2016" by 'Becker's Hospital Review.'
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'How Iowa became the nation's leader in wind energy'

YES! Magazine quotes the University of Iowa's David Osterberg, an associate clinical professor of occupational and environmental health, about why Iowa outperforms the nation in wind-energy production.
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A graduation message to faculty, staff, and students

Thursday, May 12, 2016
President Harreld thanks faculty, staff, and students for the work they've done this year, congratulates graduating seniors on their academic achievement, and looks forward to the impact these new graduates will have on the world.

9 tips to avoid phishing scams

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
As part of its ongoing education and awareness efforts, the UI Information Security & Policy Office is reminding the campus to always be vigilant of “phishing” attacks—scams that use emails or phone calls to solicit personal or confidential information that the scammer uses illicitly.

Fourth finalist named for director of public safety position

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
On Wednesday, May 11, the UI announced the fourth candidate for the position of assistant vice president and director of public safety. Scott Beckner, director of public safety at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, will visit campus May 12 and 13.
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'Children with autism can use gaze to map new words'

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Special World comments on a new study involving a University of Iowa professor. Karla McGregor and fellow researchers found that though children with autism may take longer to learn new words than non-autistic children, they do so the same way as their peers: They follow their teachers' gaze.
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At attention, molecules!

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
University of Iowa chemists have learned about a molecular assembly that may help create quicker, more responsive touch screens, among other applications. The researchers report the interfacial layer—when molecules interact with a surface—of electrically charged fluids called ionic liquids is thicker than previously known.