February 2019

UI study finds women seek and resist help for alcoholism in different ways than men

A new study from the University of Iowa finds that women are less likely to get help for a drinking problem and are more likely to believe the problem will get better on its own. The study suggests strategies should be developed that focus particularly on women.

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When Schools Tell Kids They Can’t Use the Bathroom

Christopher Cooper, a pediatric urologist at the University of Iowa, began researching the issue of school children’s bathroom access after noticing a high frequency of urinary tract infections and higher rates of voiding dysfunction among his young patients.

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UI faculty tout benefits of working with media to promote research

Faculty members who’ve successfully landed national publicity either on their own or with assistance from the Office of Strategic Communication say that engaging the public about their research can create opportunities that advance or develop their research and career, such as increased grant funding, and helps promote the university.

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Danny Tallon: Supernova student

Danny Tallon is a third-year physics major, a published co-author on two scientific papers, and a cadet in the University of Iowa’s Air Force ROTC program who aims to have a military career studying space—or perhaps visiting it himself.

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Artwork of foundational research conducted in the Carver College of Medicine

A new gallery of biomedical research images is on display on the ground floor of the Carver Biomedical Research Building. The images, each measuring 5 feet in diameter and mounted on back-lit frames, highlight the breadth of foundational research conducted in the Carver College of Medicine.

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UI announces final candidate for vice president for research

A university search committee has announced Craig K. Svensson, dean emeritus and professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, is a finalist for vice president for research at the UI. Scholtz will meet with campus at an open forum on Feb. 21.

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UI physicist part of study into solar wind

University of Iowa physicist Gregory Howes is quoted for his involvement in a study that describes the first direct measurement of how energy is transferred from the chaotic electromagnetic fields in space to the particles that make up the solar wind, leading to the heating of interplanetary space.

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Science on Tap kicks off semester by exploring pathogen detection Feb. 28

This semester’s Science on Tap series will explore the science of pathogen investigation, showcase graduate researchers and scholars, and examine school equity issues.

A collaboration between the Research Development Office in the UI Office of the Vice President for Research and Hancher, Science on Tap invites the campus and surrounding community to hear about the latest research and scholarship in a fun, relaxed, and interactive atmosphere.

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Scans reveal hidden details of African art

CT scans reveal details about what might be inside 16 works of African art from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art—without having to break them open.

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New funding and collaboration database is now available to campus

The new Pivot database, launched in January 2019, serves as a one-stop-shop for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and student researchers who want to search for potential collaborators and external funding opportunities.

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UI study finds women seek and resist help for alcoholism in different ways than men

When Schools Tell Kids They Can’t Use the Bathroom

UI faculty tout benefits of working with media to promote research

Danny Tallon: Supernova student

Artwork of foundational research conducted in the Carver College of Medicine

UI announces final candidate for vice president for research

UI physicist part of study into solar wind

Science on Tap kicks off semester by exploring pathogen detection Feb. 28

Scans reveal hidden details of African art

New funding and collaboration database is now available to campus

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