OUR is excited to announce that Tawny Tibbits, the current as associate director in the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), has accepted an offer to become its next director following a nation-wide search. Tibbits’ appointment as director will begin on July 29.

The OUR was so happy to see over 160 undergraduate researchers presenting their work at the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival! We are so proud of the work that these students put in. Check out the photos to get a glimpse of the event!

"I was able to present my findings on the petrology and stratigraphy of the Séítah unit within Jezero Crater, Mars and receive feedback and support from industry professionals which I will use in strengthening future research projects." - Thomas Anderson who traveled to Houston, TX to present his geology research at the 2024 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.

Through the generosity of University of Iowa alumni C. Maxwell (Max) and Elizabeth (Betty) M. Stanley, the Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization (SUIFSO) was created in 1979. Since its inception, SUIFSO has funded projects to promote public understanding and cooperative action on critical international issues all across the university, including the creation of the Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research. Stanley Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students in all academic fields for the pursuit of foreign research, learning activities in international studies, and career interests abroad.

CCTS provides educational enrichment and an increased awareness of expanding opportunities in translational science, a discipline focused on moving biomedical discovery into application in the healthcare arena.

Each year, OUR recognizes two faculty/staff members who have been nominated by their student mentee(s). We are proud to introduce Distinguished Mentor Awards Winners as Bob McMurray and Caroline Clay! Learn about their works and contributions here.