Tom Folland

CLAS physics and astronomy team designs microscope to study interaction of light and matter in electronic devices

Monday, March 17, 2025
A physics team at the University of Iowa designed a special microscope that can precisely study the interaction between light and matter that underpins electronic devices, such as those used in interior home lighting, smartphones, televisions and solar panels.
Ion (Bodi) Vasi

CLAS sociology and criminology faculty member shows that images of Earth affect people's views on energy, environment

Monday, March 17, 2025
In a new study, University of Iowa researchers found that viewers of a video that included iconic shots of planet Earth taken from space, factual information about renewable energy, and a message from an astronaut induced more favorable views of renewable energy.
Ava Reed

CLAS physics and astronomy department partners with engineering student to build 3D Lego model of TRACERS satellites

Monday, March 10, 2025
Ava Reed, a student in the College of Engineering, spent her summer designing and constructing the mini replica of the NASA funded satellite mission.
Guanpeng Li

CLAS computer science faculty member receives NSF grant to improve safety of autonomous vehicles

Monday, March 10, 2025
Guanpeng Li, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, received a $310,077 National Science Foundation grant which focuses on ensuring autonomous vehicle systems are dependable and safe.
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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.
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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.
Adam Brummett

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.
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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.
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CLAS cinematic arts associate professor helps students make connections in the screenwriting industry

Monday, February 24, 2025
Dean Bakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, currently teaches “Topics in Screenwriting” and is working on developing an introductory course in TV writing for non-majors.
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CLAS philosophy faculty member receives $1 million grant to further research on ethics of AI-enabled weapons

Monday, February 17, 2025
Jovana Davidovic, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, will use the grant from the Research Council of Norway to develop ethical risk management frameworks for AI-enabled weapons, a rapidly evolving field with significant global implications.