The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is expanding its outreach and engagement mission this year with the creation of the CLAS Engagement Hub. The hub will be anchored by the Magid Center for Writing and the Iowa Sciences Academy, and serve as the college’s official source for information, resources, and news about outreach and publicly engaged scholarship of CLAS faculty, staff, and students in the state of Iowa and beyond.

This is an opportunity to introduce meet experienced researchers in STEM fields on campus, such as Biology, Health & Human Physiology, Psychology, Chemistry, and more! Introduce yourself and learn more about topics such as: getting started in research, developing hands-on laboratory skills, and communicating research to the public. Enjoy refreshments and a chance to mingle, while satisfying your curiosity about scientific research!

Check out this page for upcoming events and professional development opportunities through the Fall 2022 semester.

Check out some of the Multicultural STEM Conference and Events this Fall!

An opportunity for a diverse group of undergraduate students interested researching biological mechanisms that link climate change and health and translating research knowledge toward improving health in Iowa and the nation. Eligible students must identify as a member of an underrepresented group. Click for more information.

Students participating the the Iowa Sciences Academy Summer Program have the opportunity to present their research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Conference. This event was sponsored by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Join us to support our current Iowa Sciences Academy participants! Wednesday, July 27th 1:30-4:30pm IMU - Main Lounge

Make sure to check out former IBA students Niko McCarty and Hannah Campbell in the upcoming programs! Spotlight on Research by Trainees Monday, July 11, 3:30-5pm Exploring Future Careers with UI Graduates Monday, July 18, 3:30-5pm

The application deadline for the 2022-23 Latham Science Engagement Fellowship Program has been extended to June 1st. Please let any students you know that are interested in communicating science in the public sphere about this unique opportunity!

Several ISA students presented at the recent SURF 2022 festival.​​​​​​​ ICRU's Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF) is held in celebration and recognition of undergraduate researchers' contributions to research, scholarly, and creative work at the University of Iowa.

We had so many amazing undergrad researchers this year we had to add a second Symposium in the Spring!!! Eight of our IBA students presented their research to a live and virtual audience.