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Beyond the page: CLAS English professor brings books to life for students
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
From the physical form of a book to the people who read it, Brown encourages students to look more closely at how literature creates meaning.
Ece Demir-Lira investigates why some children thrive and others fall behind
Monday, August 31, 2026
Ece Demir-Lira studies how children’s brains, environments, and relationships shape learning, with the goal of better understanding why children follow different developmental and academic paths.
Political science students to work polls in Johnson County's 2026 election
Monday, August 31, 2026
Students enrolled in Professor Alex Smith's Election Administration course will learn how elections work, study the laws behind them and serve as poll workers during the 2026 General Election.
Richard Brent Turner traces the intersection of religion, jazz, and lived experience
Friday, August 28, 2026
Richard Brent Turner's scholarship has evolved across disciplines and communities, bringing together African American religion, music, history, and lived experience to illuminate connections that can be difficult to see from inside the classroom alone.
Dr. Sriram Pemmaraju and Dr. Sourya Roy Receive NSF Grant to Study Distributed Random Sampling
Friday, August 28, 2026
Two faculty from the Department of Computer Science at UIowa received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to research distributed random sampling. Dr. Sriram Pemmaraju and Dr. Sourya Roy will collaborate in designing efficient random sampling algorithms that run on a distributed collection of machines.
Career Treks connect CLAS students with new paths and possibilities
Friday, August 28, 2026
Career Treks give CLAS students the opportunity to explore industries, build professional connections, and discover how their diverse skills can translate into unexpected careers.
Christopher Merrill named 2026 Paul Engle Prize winner
Friday, August 28, 2026
Christopher Merrill has been named the 15th recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization.
Ultra-tiny diamond sensors could offer a more precise look inside living cells
Friday, August 28, 2026
A research team co-led by the University of Iowa has developed a new approach that uses ultra-tiny diamond sensors to detect temperature changes in cells, which could lead to better diagnosis of diseases such as cancer.
Preschool teacher turned researcher: Isaac Petersen's quest to understand childhood behavior problems
Thursday, August 27, 2026
CLAS researcher Isaac Petersen draws on his experience as a preschool teacher to better understand children's behavioral issues and improve early prevention efforts.
How CLAS alumna Beth Skinner brings a social work lens to Iowa corrections
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Beth Skinner, a University of Iowa alumna and director of the Iowa Department of Corrections, has built a 25-year career in corrections by combining research, rehabilitation, and a social work perspective. Her Iowa education continues to shape her people-centered, evidence-based approach to leading Iowa’s correctional system
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