"I enjoy diving into a primary source and constructing a fragment of their world. Between the crossed out words, affectionate closing phrases, and animals drawn in the margins, a close reading of primary sources reminds me of the common thread of humanity that links our experiences across time." Get to know Max Halbach and his contributions to research on campus.

"I enjoy the steady stream of learning and discovering in research, it gives me the opportunity to transcend beyond what I am taught in the classroom by applying what I know to discover the unknown." Get to know Jasmyn Hoeger and her contributions to research.

"I most enjoy the flexibility of research. You're able to problem solve and think on your feet, allowing you to learn a lot from experiments and take them in directions you hadn't previously considered." Get to know Sam Thompson her and research contributions to UIowa

"What I enjoy most about orthopedic research is the shared curiosity of specific topics within the field." Get to know Grayson Talaski and his contributions UIowa's research community

"I love how I get to experience a whole new level of problem solving. A lot of the time, there aren't any textbooks I can reference or tutorials I can follow so when faced with a difficult task, I have to rely on my own skillset and the help of my peers to navigate my way towards a solution." Get to know Sabrina Vlk and her contributions to UIowa's research community

The Iowa Archeological Society (IAS) is once again offering a $1,000 student-oriented research grant in honor of Doug Jones, a long-time State Historical Society of Iowa employee who unexpectedly passed away in late 2016. It’s an easy application due May 1, 2024 for use anytime during the following 12 months (starting May 15, 2024)