Six Iowa legislators toured research labs on Thursday as part of an annual hands-on Legislators in the Lab event organized by the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. Sens. Rita Hart, Bob Dvorsky and Kevin Kinney, and Reps. Mary Mascher, Mary Gaskill and Dale Fisher took part in the daylong “Making Waves” tour, which included visits with faculty...

The University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development has named Wendy Beaver as Executive Director of the Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP). Previously Beaver was Senior Associate Director of DSP. She replaces Jennifer Lassner, who recently was promoted to Senior Assistant Vice President for Research.

On Sept. 28, the University of Iowa Central Microscopy Research Facility hosted a meeting of the Iowa Microscopy Society Symposium, which draws researchers and enthusiast from all over Iowa. At the annual event, the Iowa Microscopy Society invited members to showcase the natural artistry they observe under the microscope with its “Iowa Art in Science” competition. This year’s top-three winners are...

The University of Iowa was recently awarded a second-phase, $565,494 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue advancing recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities in undergraduate STEM academic programs.

On Nov. 9, 13 University of Iowa leaders will be honored at The Technology Association of Iowa’s 9th annual Des Moines Area Community College Iowa Women of Innovation Awards in Des Moines. The awards recognize and celebrate Iowa women in business, government or academia who are leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Kristi Thiel, research scientist at the Carver...

Setting the tone at the joint Richard L. Valentine Distinguished Lecture and Creative Matters lecture on Oct. 27, Virginia Tech environmental scientist and water quality activist Marc Edwards blasts the opening bars from a classic Twisted Sister song:

Joe Palca will discuss creativity, innovation and the translation of science as part of the University of Iowa Public Policy Center's Forkenbrock Series and the Office of Research and Economic Development's Creative Matters series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in 100 Phillips Hall, 16 North Clinton Street, Iowa City. Palca’s visit is also sponsored by Iowa Public Radio. Palca is a science...

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 10, 2017. Funding emphasis is on original pilot studies leading to innovative lines of environmental...

There is an assumption, said author Leslie Jamison, that art is apart. “I insist it is a part of,” she said.

“When you think about remixing and collage, it’s about playing what is well known and then de-familiarizing yourself with it,” said Paul Miller (aka DJ Spooky) at the fourth Creative Matters lecture on Oct. 12. “Memory becomes a very ambiguous place because everything can be rewritten and everything can change.”