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CBE Events

Konna Zoga defending Comparison of In Vitro and In Vivo Models for the Thermal Mitigation of bacterial Biofilms

Monday, July 15, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Seamans Center
Jacob Fields will be defending his thesis at 2 p.m. on 7/18 in 1078 SC. Title: Electrochemical Transformation of CO2: Effect of Pressure and Electrolyte

Jacob Fields defending Electrochemical Transformation of C02: Effect of Pressure and Electrolyte

Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Seamans Center
Jacob Fields will be defending his thesis at 2 p.m. on 7/18 in 1078 SC. Title: Electrochemical Transformation of CO2: Effect of Pressure and Electrolyte.
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PhD Comprehensive Exam: Shiljashree Vijay

Monday, July 22, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm
Seamans Center
Shiljashree Vijay, a PhD candidate and graduate research assistant in the Syed Mubeen Research Group, will take the comprehensive exam on July 22, 2024.
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Public Health Response to Wildfire Smoke in Iowa: What’s in Store for 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 the Iowa Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy will host a webinar on wildfire smoke in Iowa.

College Events

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Imposter Phenomena (Engineering Thesis Summer Camp)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
We all engage in “Impostering” or believing we are not good, not deserving enough, or not producing enough in our lives at the university. This workshop assists you with learning: the definitions of Imposter Syndrome, what steps you can take to partially undo Imposter Syndrome, and the systems that contribute to creating Imposter Syndrome. You are never alone! There are partners to support you in finding campus mental health and well-being resources. Presented by: Barry A. Schreier, PhD, HSP...
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Strategies for Focus and Time Management

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Join this workshop on time management, where you’ll learn practical strategies to take control of your time and boost your productivity. Presented by Kathleen Shaughnessy, Hanson Center for Communication.  Part of the Engineering Thesis Summer Camp. This program will bring together a community of graduate students to write, eat, and learn together. We will provide some structure, inspiration, and support to help you excel in your thesis writing throughout the summer. This seven-week program...
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AI’s Impact in Health Care | Chat From the Old Cap

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Health Care
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Community STEM Day at Collins Aerospace

Thursday, July 18, 2024 9:00am to 1:00pm
The Southeast Iowa STEM Hub and Collins Aerospace will host a Community STEM Day on Thursday, July 18, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Collins Aerospace, in Cedar Rapids. This event is open to the public and *free of charge to exhibitors and participants. This event will feature a STEM FAIR, STEM Workshops, and Collins Aerospace Lab Tours. The Iowa Flood Center will have a booth showcasing our watershed model and other materials. Join us to learn more about your watershed and how to mitigate flooding in...
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