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Cancer in Iowa report shows need for research on role of agriculture in cancer rates

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Nitrate runoff in Iowa drinking water could potentially be a reason for increasing cancer rates in Iowa, according to experts, including David Cwiertny, professor of civil engineering and director of the Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination at the University of Iowa.
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Christensen among 4 to win UI’s highest teaching honor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
University of Iowa ECE Professor and DEO Gary Christensen wins the prestigious the President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing exceptional and ongoing contributions to student learning and success.
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UI graduate students get first-hand experience with NASA airborne research

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
University of Iowa students recently experienced airborne research firsthand, traveling to California's Mojave Desert for a NASA mission to verify satellite data using a high-altitude aircraft soaring 12 miles above Earth.
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Wang attends 10th DSCOVR EPIC and NISTAR Science Team Meeting

Friday, February 14, 2025
Jun Wang, professor and DEO of chemical and biochemical engineering, attended 10th DSCOVR EPIC and NISTAR Science Team Meeting, presented his team's aerosol layer height data product, and participated in a meeting and group photo with former U.S. vice president Al Gore.
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Iowa grapples with data centers and demand for water

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The rapid growth of data centers and ongoing drought are forcing Iowa to examine water consumption.
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Military experience positions Iowa engineering student for success

Serving in the U.S. Marines gave Arnold “Bill” Bangel III the focus he needed to pursue a PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Learning how to navigate a devastating loss gave him life perspective.
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Special Report: New AI camera system would provide critical evidence in child abuse cases

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Two professors at the University of Iowa are developing a new camera system that uses Artificial Intelligence to detect child abuse as it’s happening.
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Experts say there is high potential for geologic hydrogen in parts of Iowa

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind map that works to pinpoint where naturally occurring hydrogen — a source for clean energy — potentially could be found underground in Iowa.
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Image of the Day: A daily boost in dust height

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The NASA Earth Observatory highlighted Professor Jun Wang's and his team's work using satellites to map dust layer heights from space.
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Iowa researchers studying aerosol data from International Space Station

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Jun Wang, professor and DEO of chemical and biochemical engineering, is leading a new NASA study to gain insights into the complex interactions between aerosols and climate, enabling scientists to better predict and mitigate the effects of climate change.