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.

A planetary geologist from the University of Iowa is part of a team using one of NASA’s rovers on Mars that’s found the makings for precious gems like rubies and sapphires in the Martian soil.

The IT staff members supporting the TRACERS mission, which is the largest grant in University of Iowa history, received an IT Leadership Award.

In a new study, CLAS researchers demonstrate how the frontoparietal cortex handles uncertainty in decision-making and organizes and coordinates responses in the brain and body.

A new method developed by CLAS physicists could make magnetic field research more accessible to students, educators, and citizen scientists.

University of Iowa English PhD candidate Jennie Sekanics has been awarded a prestigious 2026–27 AAUW American Fellowship, a national award supporting outstanding graduate scholars.

The three-year project will produce software capable of reconstructing missing or illegible sections of historical documents, allowing scholars to study texts that have remained inaccessible for decades—or even centuries.

Join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in congratulating the 2026 Dare to Discover student and postdoc researchers, scholars, and creators from across CLAS.

As the University of Iowa looks toward celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its Religious Studies department in 2026, Associate Professor and DEO, Paul Dilley, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions, early Christianity, and digital humanities, Dilley exemplifies the interdisciplinary spirit that defines the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Learn more about the exciting work of the following College of Liberal Arts and Sciences researchers and artists.