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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI researchers complete TRACERS project for NASA

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 8, 2024

The future of space discovery has never been clearer as NASA and researchers across the nation plan to launch twin satellites in less than six months. In 2019, University of Iowa physicist Craig Kletzing...

Dr. James Byrne poses for a portrait with his cancer foam in his lab on Nov. 14, 2024. Bryne is a University of Iowa assistant professor using foam made of new, biocompatible materials to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

UI researchers receive funding for clinical trials in new cancer treatment

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

A perfectly constructed cappuccino is more than just espresso and milk. The foam that beautifully tops the drink is not just a work of art — it’s a science. Researchers like James Byrne at the...

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UI alumna named to 2024 Time100 Next list

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

When Maria Drout graduated from the University of Iowa in 2010 with a degree in physics and astronomy, she never could have expected that over a decade later, she’d be making an international name...

Qihang Lin poses for a portrait at his office in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Lin is working to develop algorithms to reduce bias in certain artificial intelligence models.

Iowa researchers work to identify bias in AI models

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence, or AI, can set sentences for criminal offenders. It can decide whether or not you can buy a car. It also can also advertise to you, a customer. By “can,” it is not meant...

The School of Social Work, located in North Hall, is seen on March 11, 2019. North Hall houses the criminology and social work departments.

UI affiliates publish study reflecting firearms leading to more pediatric homicide

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 7, 2024

A recent study published with the National Library of Medicine by University of Iowa affiliates found pediatric homicide is one of the leading causes of mortality in children and adolescents. The...

Dr. Karim Abdel-Malek shows videos of the AI technology in practice in the AI violence prevention lab of the University of Iowa’s Engineering Research Facility on Oct. 29.

UI team develops AI-powered camera to detect violence in real time

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 5, 2024

In a cross-disciplinary effort, a University of Iowa engineering professor and a social work professor are creating software that leverages artificial intelligence to detect violent behavior, aiming...

UI Chemistry associate professor Scott Shaw poses for a portrait in his office in the Chemistry Building on July 18, 2019. Shaw created the Rural Scholar Program for select incoming students in 2015. Shaw recently received a grant of $9 million to continue studying environmental films or grime.

UI professor receives $9 million grant to study environmental films

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 3, 2024

Any surface on Earth exposed to air collects a layer of substances or particles on it — it happens everywhere, from computers to bridges. There is a boundary layer between the surface of any given...

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Iowa ranked seventh in national obesity rating

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 23, 2024

Breaded pork tenderloins, Maid Rites, and Snickers salad. All staples of Iowan culture, but these classics are part of an issue, as Iowans place seventh in the Trust for America’s Health nationwide...

Anne Zepeski and Brett Faine pose for a portrait inside the College of Pharmacy building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Zepeski is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy, and Faine is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy announces new certificate

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind program in the United States is set to kick off at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Professors within the college said the certificate is following recent trends in the...

Pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Paul McCray Jr. poses for a portrait at the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Oct. 15. McCray received the 2024 Trailblazer Award from Emily’s Entourage for his work in gene therapies and finding treatments for cystic fibrosis.

UI professor receives award for cystic fibrosis research

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 15, 2024

Paul McCray Jr., a professor of pediatrics-pulmonary medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, was the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Trailblazer Award presented by Emily’s...

Dr. Beth Livingston poses for a portrait in her office on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Livingston’s online program ‘Abuse is not Love’ provides education on domestic abuse.

Tippie researcher assists global domestic abuse prevention program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Four years ago, a professor and researcher at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business began working with a nonprofit program spawned from Yves Saint Laurent, a French fashion and beauty...

Children catch wildlife during the first Wings and Wild Things Festival at Kent Park in Oxford, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The festival included hands-on experiences with Iowa wildlife.

Reptile meet-and-greet promotes conservation in Johnson County

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 6, 2024

Johnson County community members got hands-on with wildlife Sunday in the first-ever “Wings and Wild Things Festival.” Taking place at Kent Park in Oxford, Iowa, the festival aimed to promote and...