Articles from March 2025

CLAS political science faculty members investigate the link between the Peruvian government’s response to natural disasters and political violence
Monday, March 3, 2025
Sara Mitchell and Elise Pizzi, professor and associate professor, respectively, in the Department of Political Science and researcher affiliates in the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI), have published a study that analyzes how the Peruvian government’s response to natural disasters influenced political violence in the country.

CLAS HHP faculty member explains the importance of sleep when it comes to physical performance
Monday, March 3, 2025
Aaron Schneider, assistant professor of health and human physiology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how sleep can optimize your physical performance and the best way to prioritize quality sleep over quantity.

Downtown banners feature CLAS student and postdoc research and creative activity
Monday, March 3, 2025
The 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights 80 undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral scholars who are engaged in promising research, scholarship, and creative activities that range from unlocking the molecular mechanisms of disease to exploring the mysteries of space.

CLAS chemistry faculty member researching how to implement AI in classroom
Monday, March 3, 2025
Adam Brummett, associate professor of instruction in the Department of Chemistry, was awarded a nearly $50,000 grant to further his work using AI to create personalized feedback for students that is based off instructor prompts and direction.

Peers lifting peers: Building a community of support in CLAS
Monday, March 3, 2025
When faced with difficult life situations, we all lean on friends. So, how can you best support your friends, peers, and those around you during challenging times?

CLAS Magid Writing Center director wins National Jewish Book Award
Monday, March 3, 2025
Daniel Khalastchi received the Berru Poetry Award in Memory of Ruth and Bernie Weinflash for his work.