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.

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, a student in the College of Engineering, spent her summer designing and constructing the mini replica of the NASA funded satellite mission.

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.

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.

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.

In a new study, University of Iowa researchers found a gene that orchestrates the antenna movements of female fruit flies, which is central for them to detect the unique sound produced by prospective male mates. That gene, the Iowa researchers say, is present in mosquitoes and can be silenced, which in theory would lessen the chances of mating, and thus limit mosquitoes’ population growth.

The consortium brings together faculty working across departments in the areas of war, genocide, or ethnic and political violence to facilitate collaboration and exchange of knowledge.

Learn more about the exciting work of three faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Ongoing and upcoming projects in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will provide updated spaces for faculty and students in several departments across the college.