NSF grant awarded to UI Engineering dean and team to study impact of transition to off-campus learning during COVID-19
Regent resolution praises State Hygienic Lab COVID-19 testing efforts

Iowa researchers find link between Atlantic hurricanes and weather system in East Asia
Regent resolution praises State Hygienic Lab COVID-19 testing efforts
The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) was recognized by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, at its recent meeting for its heroic handling of statewide testing for the coronavirus.
At the board’s July 29 meeting, the board signed a resolution lauding the work of its three schools for their response following Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s declaration of a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in March.
Scott Baalrud adds to early career awards with recognition by American Physical Society
David Wiemer wins 2020 American Chemical Society Midwest Award
UI spinoff Cardio Diagnostics recognized for development of heart disease prevention tools
University of Iowa spinoff Cardio Diagnostics Inc., a company that assesses genetic and epigenetic DNA markers to monitor a patient's risk for heart disease, was recently selected a “one to watch” in this year’s inaugural Spinoff Prize, organized by Nature Research and Merck KGaA.
New two-step login required for UI research systems
Starting on August 1, 2020, a two-step login process will be required to access several electronic research administration services, including: UIRIS, eIACUC, eCOI, HawkIRB, eIBC, eDSP, and myPortal.
This change is a part of an ongoing effort to enhance security on campus. Two-step login uses two-factor authentication to help verify the identity of the individual who logs in to a UI system.