The research project seeks to reveal how humans interpret complex real-world sounds by measuring how their interpretations change (e.g., what made that sound? what did that person say?) as the acoustical structure of the sounds is carefully modified be experimenters.

Undergraduate students in the McLendon lab will help investigate how different isoforms of a protein, Sorbs2, impact the cytoskeletal structure of vascular smooth muscle cells. To accomplish this goal, an undergraduate researcher will learn molecular cloning techniques, tissue culture maintenance, transfection experiments, and western blotting. Students will have the opportunity to present their research findings at conferences and will be able to include valuable research experience to their CV. If a student wishes to take this opportunity, they would become a valuable member of the team and would have access to other students if they need training or questions answered.

Research in the Smith lab focuses on the inflammatory and endothelial response to acute surgical stress

University Housing and Dining at the University of Iowa is piloting a summer internship housing program in the summer of 2026. For interns at the University of Iowa or in the Iowa City area, the university will make available beds in residence hall rooms between the dates of May 23, and August 1, 2026. Rates are pro-rated based on length of stay.

The overall goal of our lab is to understand the interactions between different environmental factors and microbes using a One Health framework, or the shared health of humans, animal and the environment. The specific project the student will be involved with is investigating farmers' risk factor of tick-borne diseases.

The Computer Science Department at the University of Iowa is now accepting applications for NSF-funded REU: Computing for Health and Well-Being. A ten-week program will run from May 25 to July 31, 2026, in-person.

The Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science introduces a broad range of skills and experiences and add unique depth to your research portfolio, including clinical shadowing.

The research focuses on investigating the signaling mechanisms underlying the development of obesity and breast cancer. This project offers ample opportunities for undergraduate student involvement. Depending on their experience, students may assist with lab maintenance, support experimental procedures, and receive guidance in applying for the ICRU fellowship. With substantial contributions, students may also have the opportunity to co-author manuscripts.

We study children’s social-emotional development from infancy to adolescence. Students in this lab have the opportunity to work on a longitudinal study to help collect data during laboratory sessions, code behavioral data from videos, and perform preliminary data management.

The Byrne Lab is seeking a motivated undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering to support the development of new technologies aimed at improving the standard of care for cancer patients. This position offers hands‑on experience at the intersection of engineering and medicine, contributing to projects that directly support patient‑centered innovation.