The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking nominations by Feb. 4 for leading researchers, scholars, and innovators among University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students. The Discovery and Innovation Awards recognize University of Iowa faculty, postdocs, professional staff, and students for exemplary contributions to research, scholarship, mentorship, and research administration....

Eight Iowa state legislators visited the University of Iowa campus Nov. 7 as part of the Office of the Vice President for Research’s annual Legislators in the Lab tour of research and scholarship activities. Participants included Sen. Chris Cournoyer, R-LeClaire, and Reps. Ross Wilburn, D-Ames, Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, Cindy Winckler, D-Davenport, Dean Fisher, R-Montour, Art Staed, D-Cedar...