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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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Iowa study finds parents unsure how to handle cyberbullying

Parents know they need to work with their child’s schools to prevent cyberbullying, but a new study from the University of Iowa shows many wonder how.

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Vice president for research finalists to visit campus for open forums

The University of Iowa search committee for the vice president for research has selected two finalists. The candidates will visit campus over the next two weeks to participate in public forums and meet with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.

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UI physicist hunts for mysterious force behind universe’s expansion

A postdoctoral researcher at the University of Iowa is hot on the trail of dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be behind the universe’s accelerated expansion. Spyridon Argyropoulos is leading particle-collision experiments establishing boundaries for where dark energy might be found.

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UI professor’s program linking jazz, civil rights movement spreads across Iowa

Damani Phillips, University of Iowa associate professor of jazz studies and African American studies, created “Jazz in the Fight for Civil Rights” for a campus event five years ago. Since then, it has toured Iowa and the world.

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UI researcher finds the pros and cons of the office "extra miler"

Recent studies by Ning Li, management professor in the UI’s Tippie College of Business, find that the the person in the office who is always working a little harder, the so-called “extra miler,” can provide extra leadership for a firm, but might also stifle employee creativity.

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Preparing senior citizens to survive and rebuild after a disaster

UI College of Public Health professor Sato Ashida has developed an easy to understand checklist for elderly people and their caregivers to complete that will help them survive a disaster, such as a tornado or flood, and help them get back on their feet afterward.

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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

Iowa study finds parents unsure how to handle cyberbullying

Vice president for research finalists to visit campus for open forums

UI physicist hunts for mysterious force behind universe’s expansion

UI professor’s program linking jazz, civil rights movement spreads across Iowa

UI researcher finds the pros and cons of the office "extra miler"

Preparing senior citizens to survive and rebuild after a disaster

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