Faculty

UI study discovers link between cancer and autism

Thursday, April 7, 2016
University of Iowa researchers have shown that patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more cancer-promoting oncogenes but lower rates of cancer.

Tan featured for hand-built bicycle

University of Iowa student Willy Tan is featured in the blog JustAnotherCyclist.com for his hand-built bicycle displayed at the North American Hand Built Bicycle Show in February. The UI was the only academic institution to show works at NAHBS.

UI TIER: UI leaders to share best practices with Big Ten peers

Thursday, April 7, 2016
The Efficiency Conference, organized through the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), will share innovative approaches, identify best practices to streamline processes, and identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency and drive cost savings.

Scott Shaw of Chemistry receives prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Program champions top early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy by providing discretionary research awards.

Mangum elected secretary of National Humanities Alliance

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Teresa Mangum, director of the Obermann Center, has been elected Secretary of the National Humanities Alliance Board of Directors, the largest humanities advocacy group in the country, located in Washington, D.C.

O'Neill elected to ASDA post, receives ASDA honors

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Shaun O'Neill, a second-year dental student at the UI College of Dentistry, was elected as ASDA national board trustee and also received ASDA Citation and Delegate of the Year Awards.

Andrew Richter receives ADA Foundation scholarship

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Andrew Richter, a second-year dental student, has received a scholarship from the American Dental Association Foundation.

Flood info at the fingertips

The Iowa Flood Center at the UI has flood maps where residents in 19 cities and towns can see flooding in real time.
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Bringing the Old Capitol to the State Capitol

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Hawkeye Caucus Day brings 85 University of Iowa students representing 50 UI programs to the State Capitol in Des Moines to shake hands and exchange ideas with state legislators.
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Created in the Corridor

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
A software-development company started by a group of University of Iowa students is thriving at the UI Research Park in Coralville.

Employee benefits: buoy or anvil?

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
A new study from the University of Iowa finds that startup companies typically see significant growth once they’ve offered a beefed-up employee-benefits package, unless they offer it too soon, when the costs are so overwhelming it slows growth and may even force the company out of business.
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UI Mobile Museum unveils new exhibits at Mann Elementary

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
The University of Iowa Mobile Museum, which updated its exhibits over the winter, launched its third season with a visit to Horace Mann Elementary School in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 5.