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.

The OUR is proud to announce the 2024 Excellence in Research Award Winners! Read all about these 5 student's research endeavors and more.

"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