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Stock prices can be predicted, say math researchers

Thursday, February 6, 2014
A new mathematical model developed by researchers from the University of Iowa challenges the generally held belief that stock prices cannot be predicted; authors of a new study say that that there is a window of predictability once a stock price escapes the confines of the bid-ask spread.

Carver College of Medicine pushing to revolutionize modern medicine

Thursday, February 6, 2014
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, the home to the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics, plans to start a revolution in modern medicine: personal genomic medicine, which is prescribed based on the patient's genetic makeup rather than her or his body index.
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UI expert discusses efforts to support a more diverse pool of aspiring teachers

Thursday, February 6, 2014
Susan Lagos Lavenz, associate dean for teacher education and student services at the UI College of Education, discusses the college's efforts to encourage and support a more diverse pool of aspiring teachers.

Old Capitol plans Poe-etic spring exhibition

Thursday, February 6, 2014
The Old Capitol Museum, in conjunction with the University of Iowa Special Collections and University Archives, will host a spring exhibit, "Poe: A Wilderness of Mirrors," opening Thursday, Feb. 13.

Iowa dentist survey examines access, Medicaid participation

Thursday, February 6, 2014
An estimated 120,000 new adults are projected to be eligible for dental care through the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan under the Affordable Care Act. As a step toward helping Iowa dentists prepare and adapt, the University of Iowa’s Public Policy Center and College of Dentistry conducted a survey late last year to investigate access to dental care in Iowa, assess capacity, and identify gaps in the...
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UI researchers evaluate best weather forecasting models

Thursday, February 6, 2014
Two University of Iowa researchers recently tested the ability of the world’s most advanced weather forecasting models to predict the Sept. 9-16, 2013 extreme rainfall that caused severe flooding in Boulder, Colo.
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Uncertainty surrounds loss of net neutrality

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
UI law professor and former FCC commissioner predicts a recent court ruling striking down net neutrality rules will lead to higher prices for Internet services: “You’ve got to operate on the assumption that everyone in this is going to maximize profit every way they can.”
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Probe detects staph infection faster, more cheaply

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Researchers from the University of Iowa have developed an ingenious noninvasive chemical probe that can detect the presence of a common species of staph in less than an hour.

Center for New Music Ensemble to perform Feb. 15

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
The University of Iowa Center for New Music, housed within the UI School of Music, will present a free performance by the CNM Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Nonfiction Writing Program visiting professor Cooper to read Feb. 19

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Bernard Cooper, visiting professor in the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program, will read from his work at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

Recognizing student achievement in a digital world

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
The University of Iowa is launching a new way to promote and recognize outstanding student achievement on campus.
BIo::Neos co-bounderes are (from left) Steve Davis, Todd Scheetz, Mike Smith, Terry Braun, and Tom Casavant

Spotlight—Bio::Neos celebrates a decade in business

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Bio::Neos, a business founded in 2004 by UI engineering students and professors, is celebrating its 10th year in business. The company is a provider of innovative software solutions for all areas of genetics and genomics research.