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Iowa Sciences Academy Scholar Symposium

Friday, January 16, 2026
Do you want to hear from undergraduate students about their research? Want to hear about internship experiences and funding opportunities from students who were once in your shoes? There may be students in your major presenting at this event and you may find their research topics to be of interest. You are invited to the Iowa Sciences Academy 2024 Scholar Symposium!

Effects of Carbon Fiber Bracing on Patient Outcomes ($)

Research assistants will have the opportunity to work with study participants who use carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) for a number of conditions (e.g. traumatic lower limb injury, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease). Lab procedures include biomechanical gait analysis sessions using motion capture cameras and force plates, physical performance measure testing, creation and application of study questionnaires, mechanical testing of CDOs, and data processing and analysis.

Creative Scholarship with Music-Making in Prison Contexts

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Opportunity to work with Music Education Professor on music-making in prison contexts. Responsibilities will vary based on student interests and schedule but may include, collaborating on original music with an incarcerated songwriter, creating music videos for original songs collaborating with various artists, build social media campaigns and more.

Edge of Space Academy

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Paid 2.5-week, team-based undergraduate research experience in which students design, build, and deploy small instrument payloads on drones or high-altitude balloons to collect measurements of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere. This hands-on program emphasizes learning by doing and does not require prior experience in hardware, instrumentation, electronics, programming, 3D fabrication, or data analysis.

Kani Dare Summer Camp

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
10-day paid summer camp / mini-internship focused on weather prediction, local weather intelligence assessment, and resilience in agricultural and rural communities. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program provides hands-on training and exposure to emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research approaches.

Hiruni Sumanasiri, 3rd Place Undergraduate Winner of Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
OUR Ambassador Hiruni Sumanasiri was the third place undergraduate winner for the Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge. This competition invites students from the Science Coalition (TSC) member institutions to communicate the value of federally funded scientific research at American colleges and universitites.

Stanley Awards for International Research

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.

SPUR - The University of Utah ($) (External)

Friday, December 12, 2025
This 10-week research experience is taking place at the University of Utah. You get the chance to engage with faculty members and work hand in hand with students and mentors in variety of topics!

Quantum Undergrad Research Conference in Science and Engineering

Undergraduates involved in quantum research from around the country are invited to attend QURiSE - January 23-25, 2026 at the University of Maryland, College Park. The goals of QURiSE are centered on helping undergraduates meet the challenges of quantum career pathways, graduate school opportunities, and workforce readiness.

Genetic Regulation of Endoderm Development

Thursday, December 4, 2025
We are currently seeking undergraduate students to join our research team. The students will be responsible for zebrafish care and fish genotyping and will also receive relevant training to conduct experiments. Students will have opportunities to be involved in specific projects and contribute to publications.