Articles from July 2024
![A portrait of Victor Ray](/sites/clas.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/Victor%20Ray_NewHeadshot_2021-0264c.jpeg?h=596fd5f5&itok=ILNSUJdF)
CLAS sociology and criminology faculty member elected as vice president of American Sociological Association
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Victor Ray, F. Wendell Miller associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, hopes this new position can connect his students with a larger network.
![A portrait of Tori Forbes](/sites/clas.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/Tori%20Forbes_2016_8991.jpg?h=ab622562&itok=4HC5WglE)
CLAS chemistry department receives grant from the Carver Foundation to further grow radiochemistry program
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Department of Chemistry’s program in radiochemistry, which has been growing since 2012, will receive a $558,755 grant from the Carver Foundation to create greater access to the field and address workforce shortage.
![A portrait of Jeffrey Ding](/sites/clas.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/Headshot%20Jeffrey%20Ding.jpg?h=e44d3c0f&itok=W3XxORFJ)
CLAS alum shares his journey toward a global career
Monday, July 8, 2024
In May 2024, International Programs (IP) staff met with Jeffrey Ding (BA Chinese, BBA economics, BS political science ’16) where he talked about his journey towards a global career.
![Jennifer Graham](/sites/clas.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/JenniferGrahamHeadshot.jpg?h=0fb94f8b&itok=PCxZFrVa)
CLAS technology services staff member receives Unsung Hero award at 2024 Tech Forum
Monday, July 1, 2024
Jennifer Graham, a senior application developer, recently received recognition for her significant contributions to CLAS Technology Services.
![Ravitej Uppu](/sites/clas.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/Ravitej%20Uppu%20featured%20image.png?h=10d202d3&itok=lYJFgpa6)
CLAS physics and astronomy assistant professor receives prestigious NSF CAREER award
Monday, July 1, 2024
Ravitej Uppu, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will use the five-year grant from the National Science Foundation to expand his research of electronic and photonic properties.
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CLAS journalism professor publishes two books examine journalism in digital age
Monday, July 1, 2024
David Dowling, professor in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has published two books that explore the evolution of narrative journalism in the digital age.