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CLAS shops help ideas take shape across the University of Iowa and beyond
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Glass, electronics, engineering, and machine shops support everything from scientific research to art installations.
UI chemists unlock new possibilities for rare-earth metal
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A study led by assistant professor Korey Carter and associate professor Pere Miro shows it is possible to make terbium, a rare-earth metal used in electronics, medical imaging, and other technologies, easier and less expensive to separate and study.
Bess Vlaisavljevich Receives 2027 WCC Rising Star Award
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Women Chemists Committee (WCC) of the American Chemical Society has selected Bess Vlaisavljevich to be a recipient of the 2027 WCC Rising Star Award for excellence in the scientific enterprise. This award recognizes nine exceptional women scientists this year who are approaching mid-level careers across all sectors (academic, industrial, and government) who have demonstrated outstanding promise for contributions to their respective fields.
