Deadline for CHEEC seed grant research proposals is January 15, 2018

Faculty, staff and students of public or private colleges or universities in Iowa, and researchers and educators affiliated with Iowa state agencies may apply for seed grants from the University of Iowa Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination. The application deadline is January 15, 2018.

Funding emphasis is on original pilot studies leading to innovative lines of environmental and public health research. CHEEC is especially interested in proposals that address issues of emerging relevance to the public health of Iowans, including

John Keller

Get to know Interim Vice President John Keller

John Keller, dean of the Graduate College and associate provost, has been serving as interim vice president for research and economic development (OVPR&ED) since Oct. 1, 2017, replacing Dan Reed, who stepped down to focus on national research and competitiveness policy and to develop new approaches to computational science. One month into the new role he shares some initial thoughts.

 

Progressive dinner helps UI students develop plan to revitalize Mason City neighborhood

Students in the University of Iowa’s Initiative for Sustainable Communities will hold community meetings with residents of Mason City’s North End during a dinner progressing through three neighborhood restaurants. The students are working with Mason City leaders to develop a comprehensive plan to help revitalize the North End. 

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