A ten week program providing students with hands-on experience in an active research laboratory under the direction of an established scientist. The research involves planning and performing experiments to answer questions of interest in contemporary biochemistry.

In this position students can learn new perspectives and consider the ways human rights might apply to their vocational interests, developing a critical proficiency in human rights in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Our work on human rights is done through a holistic approach, incorporating insight from a plurality of disciplines. Students will be able to choose from several options, all of which will enable them to learn and conduct research on human rights.

The Developmental Psychopathology Lab conducts research to understand how children develop behavior problems as well as positive adjustment. We have been particularly interested in externalizing behavior problems, such as aggressive, disruptive, and noncompliant behavior. We focus on the development of self-regulation skills and the consequences of children’s self-regulation skills (or deficits) for their school readiness. The goal of our lab is to improve understanding about how children develop behavior problems from a very early age (3–7 years).

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 Office of Undergraduate Research Quick Pitch Challenge (QPC) is a communication competition that challenges undergraduate students to present their research or creative work to a general audience in three minutes. Participants from all majors and areas of study are invited to showcase their work on campus. The final competition is April 9th!

We love research, and we hope you do too! That's why we will be spending the week of Valentine's showing you why we love research! Check out the OUR social media for updates about this campaign, and how you can get involved.

The Iowa Sciences Academy is seeking current sophomores and juniors involved in research to join the UI-MARC program during the academic year of 2025 - 2026. The UI-MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) is an NIH-funded program that supports students committed to pursuing a research-focused PhD or MD/PhD program in the biomedical sciences (not intended for clinical only careers). The fellowship is for June 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026, during a student's junior or senior year.

Want to learn about research from undergraduates? You're invited to the Iowa Sciences Academy 2024 Scholar Symposium! This in-person event features short talks by undergraduate students about their research who are currently supported by programs administered by the Iowa Sciences Academy. Come by the Kollros Auditorium on December 7th from 10:00am - 12:00pm to hear from these spectacular students.

The Office of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors is excited to celebrate the end of the semester with you! Join us for the OUR Ambassador Social featuring a customizable hot chocolate bar, hot apple cider, and sweet treats to warm you up from the cold. See you at our office

Join International Programs for Fulbright Week. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers recent bachelor’s graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, young professionals, and artists the chance to develop personally and gain international experience.