The Dare to Discover campaign, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, showcases researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa.

The ​​​​​​​Iowa Sciences Academy is seeking underrepresented students interested in a career in research to join our close-knit community of students, faculty and staff.  If you are planning on graduating in SP2025 or SP2026, interested in a career in research, and committed to pursuing a PhD in science after graduation, click here to learn how to apply!

The Iowa Sciences Academy 2023 Scholar Symposium was held on December 2 in 101 BBE (Kollros Auditorium). This event featured short talks by ISA students who are doing research in varied fields across campus. . Click through to see the full presentation schedule and photos!

Do you have a project to showcase? Submit for publication with Synthesis! Synthesis is a student-run, editorially reviewed journal of science communication (ISSN 2643-8410 (online).The Spring 2024 edition is now accepting submissions through December 1, 2023. Start your submission online!

There is still time to enroll in a 1 semester hour course on exploring research on campus! ISA:1040 is a 1 semester hour, off-cycle course offered in Fall 2023 from Oct 12 to Dec 7, 2023 on T&Th from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm in Van Allen 172 • Tour labs around campus • Network with professors & graduate students • Find a lab that fits your style • Get involved in undergraduate research

Join us for the 8th Annual Project Engage Showcase, featuring science outreach projects created by Fellows in the Latham Scientific Engagement Initiative (LSEI). Through this program, students receive training in science communication methods, acquire project management skills, and strengthen future career and award application by designing and implementing science outreach projects. Students will present their projects and interact with the audience on Saturday, April 29 from 9:30 -11:30 in the BBE atrium. Come and go as you please!

Join us for a showcase of our ISA Senior Capstone projects! Students developed their own projects to connect their research to community issues or problem. Each student will be providing a brief overview of their project. Detailed schedule and Zoom link available here.

The Latham Science Engagement Fellowship, administered by the Iowa Sciences Academy, is for undergraduate student researchers interested in communicating science to varied audiences. Fellows work across disciplines to collaboratively develop and implement science outreach projects. Apply now before the April 17 deadline!

10 Iowa Science Academy students were nominated and selected in recognition of their exemplary, innovative work in their chosen field. Students recognized through this campaign are showcased on a banner in downtown Iowa City. 

Each year, 20 students from all three regent universities (the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa) bring research posters to display at Iowa's Statehouse. Students use their posters as a backdrop to discuss their work with Iowa's legislators. This event also allows students to practice discussing their work with officials, outlining the community/global impact, educational benefits, and importance of their research. Check out the ISA students who presented their research at the Capitol.