News

The OUR Welcomes New Associate Director Liz Saathoff!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
On October 14th, Liz Saathoff started as the Office of Undergraduate Research's Associate Director! We are excited to welcome her, and we know she will be an asset to our mission of promoting undergraduate research by providing resources to mentors and students.

Capture Your Research Competition Deadline Extended

Thursday, October 10, 2024
The deadline for the Capture your Research competition has been extended. Submit a photo capturing your research for a chance to have your content digitized and highlighted at the Capture Your Research Awards Ceremony. Learn more here!

Joy Curry and the Travel Award

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research awards up to $500 for travel to a professional conference or professional development event. Listen to how Joy Curry used her award to talk with professionals at the Iowa Museum Association's Annual Meeting.

Sabrina Vlk and the FURF/SURF Exhibit Hall

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Look into what it's like to present in our exhibit hall! Hear more about Sabrina Vlk's experience here.

Spotlight on Faculty-Student Research Collaborations at Iowa

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Join the Iowa Global Health Network on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. (CDT) in the International Commons, University Capitol Centre, Room 1117. Students and their faculty mentors will present their work in the global health realm and will discuss their working collaboration and research focus. Light refreshments will be served. See you there!

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Obesity/Diabetes ($)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Our research aims to identify the molecular components of integration between organelle stress responses that are in play in obesity and diabetes at the cellular organismic levels.

Using Generative AI to Support STEM Learning

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Join the Iowa Sciences Academy and the UIowa Department of Biology for an engaging session on leveraging generative Al to enhance student research and scientific communication. Meet at 2520D University Capitol Center (UCC) on Friday, September 20th if you're interested--graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines are welcome!

Register your Research

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Researchers, it's that time of year. Invest in your growth by registering your research for academic credit! Click here to learn more.

Neural Mechanisms Underlying Motivated Behaviors

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
We are looking for undergraduates interested in neuroscience research investigating how the brain influences reward seeking and fear behaviors.

Neurobiology of Alcohol Dependence and Neurodegeneration ($)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Our group is focused on understanding the molecular and circuit adaptations following alcohol abuse and chronic stress that predispose to psychiatric disorders, neurodegenerative disease and infectious disease.