Articles from September 2024

RescueVoice App

CLAS faculty member develops app to bridge gap between first responders and people with limited speech during an emergency

Monday, September 30, 2024
Inspired by first responders training, Krista Davidson, a clinical professor in the Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders, developed a speech-generating application to assist first responders when communicating with nonspeaking individuals.
A woman meditates

Mindfulness: Finding calm in a chaotic world

Monday, September 30, 2024
Phrases like “living mindfully” and “living in the moment” are common when talking about the stress of modern life. But what do those phrases look like in practice, and how can we easily start a mindfulness practice that helps with the inevitable difficulty of living in the world?
Rachel Young and Kate Magsamen-Conrad

CLAS faculty members dedicated to community-engaged teaching, learning, and research

Monday, September 30, 2024
Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are centering their scholarship around community-based initiatives, exemplifying the University of Iowa’s commitment to building partnerships in Iowa and beyond.
A person conducting research

CLAS sets new grant funding record with another significant year in research funding

Monday, September 30, 2024
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences had an impressive year for research and discovery with a record-setting year for new grant funding and another significant year for total awarded funding.
Three researchers featured in the September Research Resource

Meet three CLAS researchers and artists

Friday, September 27, 2024
Learn more about the exciting work of three faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Scott Shaw

CLAS chemistry faculty member leading $9 million project funded by U.S. Department of Defense

Friday, September 27, 2024
Scott Shaw, professor in the Department of Chemistry, and a team of researchers across five universities seek to understand how environmental film forms on solid surfaces and how materials can be designed to last longer.
Melissa Eckrich, Gizem Uyumaz, Logan Volkert, and Bethany Cornwell

Meet the new staff members in the CLAS Grant Support Office

Thursday, September 26, 2024
The CLAS Grant Support Office continues to expand coverage and grow the team to provide the best possible support for CLAS researchers. We recently welcomed three new members to the team and celebrated a well-earned promotion.
A student studies in their Residence Hall

Prep like a pro with these midterm study strategies and workshops

Monday, September 23, 2024
Check out these tips from the experts at Learning at Iowa, plus workshops, to help you prepare for exam season.
An image from a Korean conversation meeting

How to pick your World Language Pathway

Monday, September 23, 2024
As CLAS advisors, we talk with students weekly about the new World Languages Pathways and want to share some information to help guide your choice.
A CLAS advisor meets with a student

CLAS academic advisors share tips for winter and spring registration

Monday, September 23, 2024
Registration for the winter 2024 and spring 2025 sessions is coming up quickly! Follow these tips from academic advisors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to ensure your registration goes smoothly.