Articles from October 2022

Two people working at a desk looking at charts

Iowa Social Science Research Center supports CLAS research, scholarship

Monday, October 10, 2022
From data collection and analysis to grant development, the Iowa Social Science Research Center is supporting researchers in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Héctor Sánchez Meléndez studying neuroscience at the University of Iowa

Learning to decode the brain

Monday, October 10, 2022
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Héctor Sánchez Meléndez made up his mind to study the brain and go to medical school. But as a neuroscience major at the University of Iowa, he has discovered a passion for research.
New York native Matthew McGregor came to Iowa to work on addiction and relapse research championed by faculty member Ryan LaLumiere because he found an inclusive, welcoming environment in the graduate program.

Neuroscience student finds perfect match at Iowa

Monday, October 10, 2022
New York native Matthew McGregor came to Iowa to work on addiction and relapse research championed by faculty member Ryan LaLumiere because he found an inclusive, welcoming environment in the graduate program.

Meet Grant Support Office Director Carmen Langel

Friday, October 7, 2022
Learn more about Carmen Langel, new director of the Grant Support Office (GSO), at the University of Iowa.

Religious Studies awards first annual Dr. Michelene Pesantubbee Scholarship

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The scholarship was set up in honor of Professor Emeritus Michelene E. Pesantubbee who died following a fight against cancer.
Receptive Field a new interactive sculpture by School of Art and Art History Associate Professor Daniel Miller Photo: Jeff Hackbarth, UIHC

School of Art and Art History, INI unveil new artwork that reflects brain activity

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Few projects exemplify the University of Iowa’s emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration better than Receptive Field, a new interactive sculpture by School of Art and Art History Associate Professor Daniel Miller. The project was commissioned by the Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI).

Six ways to enjoy the Performing Arts at Iowa this fall

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
From the illustrious Hawkeye Marching Band to Broadway shows at Hancher, there is a plethora of live performances happening on campus that you won’t want to miss this year.

Bringing queer history to life on stage

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Ann Kreitman found community at the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library, as well as a wealth of stories to tell in her work in the theater.

Iowa Computer Science alum heads computer graphics at Disney Animation Vancouver

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Ernest Petti earned his graduate degree from the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has used the skills he learned in his work on major motion pictures like Tangled, Zootopia, and more.

UI physicist honored by American Physical Society

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Greg Howes, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been honored by the American Physical Society with an award for his contributions to plasma physics.