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1	NASA opportunities discusses on campus Northern Iowan 114:25, p.5	11/30/2017	Former NASA employee, Iowa State University Professor, and Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) assistant director Tomas Gonzalez-Torres spoke about ISGC and opportunities with NASA on November 28. Student Jessica Wayson also shared her experience with ISGC; photo.
2	$40.8 mil. for research Northern Iowan 111:7, p.1	09/22/2014	University of Northern Iowa Foundation has collected $40.8 million dollars for research opportunities for undergraduates and public outreach programs for the 2014 fiscal year.
3	UNI students present research at Iowa Capitol Public Relations News Release 2013:236, p.1	04/03/2014	Several students from UNI presented their research at "Research in the Capitol". This is a program where honors students from the Regents universities present their projects at the Iowa Statehouse. State senators and representatives attended the event.
4	UNI to host lecture on using digital tool for research Public Relations News Release 2013:207, p.1	03/13/2014	UNI will host Juan Luis Suarez to deliver his lecture "Modeling Cultural Networks in the Hispanic Baroque". This is part of The Digital Turn series exploring how the internet is affecting writing, reading, language, and research.
5	UNI's NABL sees success over the years Public Relations News Release 2013:121, p.1	11/13/2013	UNI's National Ag-Based Lubricants Center will cease operations in 2014 due to lack of federal funding. The NABL Center was established in 1991 as a collaboration between UNI, Iowa Soybean Association, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
6	Two UNI programs awarded national awards for economic development efforts Public Relations News Release 2013:120, p.1	11/12/2013	The University Economic Development Association awarded UNI with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship award for the Dream Big Grow Here program. UNI was also awarded the Research and Analysis award for the Iowa Business Concierge program.
7	Shutdown ends; faculty research up in the air Northern Iowan 110:15, p.1	10/18/2013	The government shutdown has affected faculty research at UNI. Funding was unavailable during the government shutdown as were as all of the federally-managed websites and services. Faculty hope that things will return to the pre-shutdown state quickly.
8	UNI Physics Team awarded $105,000 grant from National Science Foundation Public Relations News Release 2013:80, p.1	10/03/2013	A team of physics professors have received a grant $105,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. This grant will allow further research on materials at extremely low temperatures.
9	National Science Foundation awards UNI $750,000 grant for Arctic research Public Relations News Release 2013:58, p.1	09/18/2013	The National Science Foundation awarded UNI a $750,000 grant for the "RCN-SEES: Artic-FROST: Arctic Frontiers of Sustainability: Resources, Societies, Environments and Development in the Changing North". It will focus on sustainability in the Arctic.
10	UNI Creative Life Research Center aims to engage and inspire Public Relations News Release 2013:48, p.1	09/12/2013	The Creative Life Research Center is opening its doors for the 2013-14 academic year. They aim to help students to access their creative side. It will allow students to collaborate with other students and faculty.
11	UNI NABL and Marion Mixers to announce exciting partnership on energy-saving technology Public Relations News Release 2012:182, p.1	01/29/2013	Will announce a partnership to commercialize technology that has the potential to reduce U. S. energy cconsumption by 8.5 percent, or 338 million barrels-of-oil equivalent per year.
12	Guest Column Northern Iowan 108:13, p.4	10/11/2011	Elimination of the cancer contributing factors, including lawn chemicals, urged. Breast Cancer Awareness Month concentrates on the individual to a large extent. Raising money for research is great, but we need to get to the root of the problem.
13	UNI program expands research on issue facing the Arctic Public Relations News Release 2010:366, p.1	06/01/2011	Professor Andrey Petrov continues his research on the arctic with the Arctic Social and Environmental Systems Research Lab (ARCES) located at UNI.
14	Slacktivism to the rescue! Northern Iowan 107:22, p.7	11/12/2010	The breast cancer awareness campaign has been turned into a cheap marketing campaign, according to the author. Slogans and the pink campaign have taken away from fundraising and research activities.
15	Scientific controversy: skepticism now, acceptance later Northern Iowan 107:12, p.5	10/08/2010	Scientific breakthroughs are not always universally accepted. Acceptance takes time and we do have the right to reject new medical research that we oppose on a moral basis.
16	Student Nature Society promotes conservation Northern Iowan 107:11, p.4	10/05/2010	Group feels society should be more conscious of the natural world and how humans influence it in positive and negative fashions. Group will sponsor the annual Fall camping trip at Chimney Rock.
17	UNI students to present research projects at Iowa Statehouse Public Relations News Release 2009:343, p.1	03/22/2010	The projects address issues on the impact of the current economic downturn on nonprofit organizations, cell migration and organ formation during embryonic development, youth voter turnout and more.
18	Fourth-annual CHFA Graduate Research Symposium to take place at UNI Feb. 19 Public Relations News Release 2009:277, p.1	02/12/2010	A select group of graduate students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) will present their research projects at the fourth-annual symposium in Seerley Hall's Great Reading Room. Cary Nelson, will deliver the keynote address. Students listed.
19	The Human Guinea Pig Method Northern Iowan 106:34, p.15	02/09/2010	The scientific method is well accepted. More practical is gathering human guinea pigs and sending them one by one to attempt a task. With each failure, send in another with a slightly different method until success is achieved.
20	Knowing when to cut back Northern Iowan 106:14, p.6	10/16/2009	Long nights of studying, writing research papers, or attending meetings take their toll on students. Procrastination can be avoided with planning and doing assignments on time.
21	NASA blasts off from UNI campus Northern Iowan 106:8, p.4	09/25/2009	Researchers notified of the application process for funding from Iowa's branch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration funded Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
22	UNI leads Iowa NASA research initiative Public Relations News Release 2009:50, p.1	09/14/2009	Iowa researchers are invited to apply for funding for projects of interest to NASA and the state of Iowa under a NASA program to strengthen research and education in science and engineering.
23	UNI hosts summer research program Public Relations News Release 2008:582, p.1	06/18/2009	As part of the National Alliance for Doctoral Studies in the Mathematical Sciences, the College is currently hosting nine students to participate in the summer research program, which includes a four-week analysis and linear algebra course.
24	Six UNI students selected to participate in National Conferences on Undergraduate Research Public Relations News Release 2008:446, p.1	04/06/2009	NCUR will host more than 2,100 student presenters from colleges across the United States. Students will have the opportunity to present their research through posters, oral presentations, visual arts and performances.
25	Love potion research raises questions Northern Iowan 105:35, p.5	02/13/2009	Believes that the use of love potions seems to be a betrayal of self and another person. The use of hormones to attract the opposite sex reveals a lack of confidence in oneself.
26	UNI hosts Interdisciplinary Research Symposium Public Relations News Release 2008:339, p.1	02/05/2009	"Get Connected. Make an Impact." Through video conference, Keynote speaker Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University since 2002, will share his ideas and experiences in collaboration and innovation.
27	Findings and recommendations for state research and development school announced Public Relations News Release 2008:308, p.1	01/16/2009	The implementation committee developed a detailed transition plan for expanding the Malcolm Price Laboratory School as a state of Iowa research and development school.
28	Student research scientists to present findings at UNI Friday, Aug. 1 Public Relations News Release 2007:789, p.1	07/30/2008	Forty-four students will display posters describing their work in the Great Reading Room at Seerley Hall. Nine Iowa secondary teachers have also been participating in Research Avenues for Iowa Science Education, a Title II- funded program.
29	Research symposium showcases student work Northern Iowan 104:49, p.1	04/15/2008	First annual event allows graduate students to share their research, scholarship, and creative activities; photo.
30	UNI College of Humanities and Fine Arts graduate students present research Public Relations News Release 2007:590, p.1	04/14/2008	Five graduate students presented their research at a graduate research symposium March 29.
31	Presenting Northern Iowan 104:48, p.1	04/11/2008	Scene from the Inaugural Campus-Wide Graduate Student Research Symposium; photo.
32	CSBS Student Research Conference takes place April 12 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:574, p.1	04/10/2008	The 15th annual CSBS Student research Conference will be held April 12.
33	UNI graduate students will present research as part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week Public Relations News Release 2007:549, p.1	04/03/2008	Several graduate students will be presenting their research April 7; list of students, research, and advisors.
34	UNI CROW Forum to end year with presentation of outstanding graduate research paper Public Relations News Release 2007:535, p.1	04/01/2008	Emily Cram will present her research paper at the CROW Forum April 7.
35	UNI students present at Iowa Capitol Public Relations News Release 2007:495, p.1	03/12/2008	Nineteen students presented their research at "Research in the Capitol" March 10; list of students.
36	UNI to lead $11.5 million research program to reduce unintended pregnancies Public Relations News Release 2007:391, p.1	01/31/2008	A five-year research program led by UNI to reduce the high rate of unintended pregnancies has been announced.
37	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/16/2007	The 14th Annual College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Student Research Conference will be held Saturday, April 21.
38	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/16/2007	The 14th annual Sigma Xi Research Conference will be taking place Wednesday, April 18.
39	UNI to host student research conference Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/11/2007	The 14th annual Sigma Xi Student Research Conference will be held Wednesday, April 18.
40	UNI faculty member receives award for research Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/05/2007	Shashi Kaparthi was presented with the Faculty Scholarship Award by the College of Business Administration.
41	RAISE program at UNI benefits science teachers Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/19/2006	Thirteen high school and middle science teachers participated in the RAISE program to research with faculty members during the summer.
42	Thinking with a Fox about stem cell research Northern Iowan 103:19, p.7	10/31/2006	Believes Michael J. Fox handled comments of Rush Limbaugh with class; presents tem cell research facts.
43	UNI research projects approved Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/04/2006	Eight research projects were approved by the Board of Regents.
44	Governor to sign bill giving Iowa's electric utilities incentive to switch to soy-based transformer oil Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/26/2006	BioTrans oil is biodegradable and benefits farmers, companies, and the environment.
45	Students to report research findings July 29 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/22/2005	Summer research will be shared from noon until two in the Great Reading Room in Seerley.
46	DeBerg takes leave to research religion Northern Iowan 100:55, p.1	04/30/2004	Betty DeBerg takes leave of absence in order to research the effect of campus ministry programs; Jerry Soneson will fill in as head of the Philosophy and Religion Department; photo.
47	UNI student and professor carry out research in Romania Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/08/2003	Their time was spent looking for evidence of pesticides in drinking water that cause developmental problems in children.
48	High school and university students to report research findings and UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	07/30/2003	Findings are displayed on campus at the Merck/American Association for the Advancement of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session.
49	Research assistantships offer hands-on application Northern Iowan 99:59, p.1	07/11/2003	Biology students have opportunities to conduct summer research both on campus and at other campuses; photo.
50	UNI student stands up for animal rights Northern Iowan 98:34, p.7	02/08/2002	Responds to a challenge by another student to offer alternatives to animal testing in laboratories.
51	Grant to UNI will encourage women to pursue research Public Relations News Release 2000:358, p.1	04/10/2001	The National Science Foundation has provided $250,000 for a new laboratory to evaluate textile materials; women are encouraged to participate in the laboratory.
52	Curt Hanson, University of Northern Iowa associate professor of chemistry, issued two patents for trailblazing new research Public Relations News Release 1999:298, p.1	03/08/2000	Two patents were issued to Curt Hanson for his research at UNI.
53	University of Northern Iowa associate professor of biology investigates risks associated with different swine production systems Public Relations News Release 1998:433, p.1	06/29/1999	Laura Jackson, an associate professor of biology at UNI, will be working with Clare Hinrichs and Tom Richard, professors from Iowa State University, to study alternative hog confinement methods.
54	Where do our priorities lie? Northern Iowan 95:47, p.6	04/02/1999	Instructors who place their classroom instruction over their research are penalized.
55	Students turning more often to electronic research Public Relations News Release 1997:135, p.1	11/27/1997	Kate Martin, Head of Collection Management and Special Services at UNI, reports that students would rather use electronic sources to prepare research.
56	"Models" available to help students refine research in electronic age Public Relations News Release 1996:217, p.1	01/13/1997	With rapid changes in technology driving the information explosion, change also has come about in the way students do research and compile papers or presentations for today's classrooms.
57	University of Northern Iowa students working as research associates Public Relations News Release 1996:57, p.1	09/19/1996	Seven students have been hired as research associates for the Market Development Program for the 1996-97 academic year.
58	Space Week Special: Putting NASA grants into the UNI orbit Public Relations News Release 1995:454, p.1	07/15/1996	July 14-20 is National Space Week.
59	The ethics of corporate-funded research Public Relations News Release 1995:454, p.1	07/15/1996	Many great discoveries have come from university research.
60	Other facets of college life A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.93	07/01/1995	The May Day Fete; faculty organizations; faculty scholarship; photo.
61	Teaching vs. Research Northern Iowan 89:60, p.4	06/25/1993	Results of survey on faculty activity; faculty and administrators offer views on multiple responsibilities.
62	Perplexed: providing excellence in the classroom in times of increasing research expectations Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.36	01/01/1993	Disturbed by trends that place research at a comparable level with teaching at universities; believes UNI should continue to place teaching as the clear top priority; photo.
63	Give respect and you get respect; not all talk is idle chatter Northern Iowan 87:57, p.2	05/03/1991	Frustrated by trying to find good teachers.
64	200 lab rats die in electrical accident Northern Iowan 87:18, p.5	11/02/1990	Burned out electrical motor caused change in temperature, killing lab rats being used in study by Julia Wallace.
65	Director of technology transfer for University of Northern Iowa's research consortium announced; plans series of forums. Public Relations News Release 1990:684, p.1	06/06/1990	Claude Henschel has done research and development leading to several patents and publications in the areas of metals joining and metals casting. The Research Consortium was created by the state legislature and the Iowa Board of Regents in 1988.
66	Biology graduate student at Northern Iowa pursuing research on arterial disease Public Relations News Release 1989:520, p.1	04/02/1990	Todd Hixson studies arterial disease prevention under Doctor Mohammad Islami for his master's thesis. Hixson works closely with professors from the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for his practicum project.
67	The call of (or whistles of) the wild--professor studies bird calls Public Relations News Release 1989:362, p.1	01/25/1990	Professor Jill Trainer conducts research on the communication systems of tropical bird species threatened by deforestation.
68	Why do students feel disconnected from the political process? Blame parents. Public Relations News Release 1989:339, p.1	01/10/1990	Professor Stephen Rose serves on a study advisory commission, surveying teachers who report their students' lack of knowledge of the political process.
69	Underwater videos help student researcher examine flexibility factor Public Relations News Release 1989:329, p.1	01/04/1990	Jennifer Evitts researches the benefits of aquatic exercise.
70	University of Northern Iowa to offer educational research course in Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 1989:322, p.1	12/22/1989	Professor Ray Buss instructs a course on methods of educational research in the West Pottawattamie County Extension Office in Council Bluffs.
71	How do children learn? Dramatic play is a positive force in classrooms Public Relations News Release 1989:317, p.1	12/21/1989	Professor Gretta Berghammer researches the application of creative drama in teaching preschool aged children.
72	Children can learn better through dramatic play Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1	12/20/1989	Gretta Berghammer studies the use of drama in early elementary education. She develops a curriculum for problem solving, critical thinking, literacy, and social skills based on her findings.
73	Children can learn better through dramatic play; University of Northern Iowa professor writes drama curriculum for Iowa schools Public Relations News Release 1989:311, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Gretta Berghammer conducts research on the effects of drama on learning in four and five-year-olds at Price Lab School. As a result of her eight week study, the Department of Education requires all schools utilize the arts in their curriculum.
74	University of Northern Iowa professor makes study trip to South Africa Public Relations News Release 1989:313, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Tom Hockey is invited to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Capetown. Hockey reports on the relationships between English and Dutch whites living in the region, and their attitudes toward native Africans.
75	University of Northern Iowa professors makes study trip to South Africa Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Thomas Hockey conducts a study trip to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Capetown. Hockey shares his experience in the oppressive police state.
76	Technology aids businesses; marriage of science and business Northern Iowan 86:21, p.14	11/14/1989	Research Consortium of faculty and business leaders provides technical assistance.
77	Transferring technology to Iowa businesses is goal of research consortium at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:230, p.1	11/08/1989	Research Consortium is a collection of eight Northern Iowa personnel and seven leaders of business and industry from Iowa. Iowa legislature and the Board of Regents created the Consortium to transfer university research and technology to Iowa businesses.
78	Professors seek advancement; research essential as Northern Iowan 85:20, p.8	11/04/1988	Dean Deegan and Professor Gilgen talk about the role of research in the faculty's responsibilities.
79	Northern Iowa study: Violence in dating determined by gender roles? Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1	04/14/1988	Professor Keith Crew conducts a student survey, revealing that young men believing themselves to be masculine are more likely to use violence on a date.
80	University of Northern Iowa awarded a bequest in memory of alumnus Public Relations News Release 1987:312, p.1	03/16/1988	Two-thousand dollars are received as an unrestricted bequest in memory of Ruth Bodenham. The gift will be used to fund scholarships and research as designated by Bill Calhoun, director of development.
81	Northern Iowa awarded bequests in memory of three alums Public Relations News Release 1987:266, p.1	02/17/1988	The Northern Iowa Foundation Board of Directors receives seventy-five thousand dollars in memory of Edna Scott, Ruth Barrett, and Dorothy Blount. These funds are used to support scholarships, research, and other activities.
82	Northern Iowa to offer education courses in Clear Lake Public Relations News Release 1987:20, p.1	08/28/1987	Professors Judy Finkelstein and Gordon Rhum instruct two education courses at the Northern Trails Area Education Agency. Rhum will instruct a course on educational research methods, and Finkelstein will instruct on pre-school and kindergarten education.
83	Northern Iowa to offer education courses at Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 1987:4, p.1	08/19/1987	Two education courses are offered at the Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. The first deals with student evaluation, and teaching language arts to students with special needs. The second course covers methods of educational research.
84	UNI profs receive Fulbright-Hayes award for summer seminar programs in Israel/Egypt Public Relations News Release 1987:367, p.1	05/12/1987	Professors Jonathan Lu and Donna Maier participate in study trips to other countries through the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program. Lu conducted research Israel, and Maier studied in the American university of Cairo.
85	UNI teaching prof wins Rockefeller Foundation summer research fellowship Public Relations News Release 1987:364, p.1	05/08/1987	James Becker, of the modern language department of Price Lab, is named one of one-hundred recipients of a research grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Becker uses his grant to develop teaching materials on French fruit and vegetable cooperatives.
86	Hair color makes a difference says UNI prof Public Relations News Release 1987:233, p.1	02/23/1987	Professor Dennis Clayson conducts research on how hair color affects first impressions by distributing a questionnaire to one-hundred men. Clayson found that blonds are generally considered successful, while redheads are seen as timid and clownish.
87	UNI students study effects of acid rain, light wavelengths on plants, in research funded by USDA, EPA Public Relations News Release 1987:207, p.1	02/05/1987	Under the guidance of Professor Virginia Berg, biology students conduct research for organizations like the EPA, USDA, and Department of Agriculture. Their findings are shared with researchers in Toronto, as well as the Iowa Academy of Science.
88	Unique program for undergraduates in markeing research offered at UNI, one of few in the nation Public Relations News Release 1987:204, p.1	02/04/1987	Professors Dennis Clayson and Steven Corbin outline the importance of marketing research experience for marketing majors. Students must complete two to three research projects for local businesses, keeping them ahead of students from other colleges.
89	University of Northern Iowa to offer course at NITI Public Relations News Release 1987:210, p.1	01/18/1987	Professor Key Lee instructs a child development graduate course at the Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. The course emphasizes the use of research in the field of education.
90	Students learn research skills, provide valuable public service through UNI course Public Relations News Release 1986:149, p.1	12/23/1986	Professor Robert Kramer instructed a course which offered survey research experience. Students developed telephone surveys, questionnaires, and personal interviews for real world clients. The course was offered through the Department of Sociology.
91	May UNI grad develops hospice program to help area families cope with grief Public Relations News Release 1986:454, p.1	06/09/1986	Began as a UNI research project by Karen Franks; turned into a job as a bereavement services coordinator for the Cedar Valley Hospice; she developed a new program; she stresses the role of volunteers and hopes to make an impact on the hospice movement.
92	UNI faculty rated scholarly Northern Iowan 82:56, p.10	05/06/1986	UNI ranks sixth nationally in educational research productivity according to a survey.
93	Animal research questioned Northern Iowan 82:51, p.1	04/18/1986	Professor Gordon Harrington explains why animal research is necessary to science.
94	UNI student wins statewide research paper contest Public Relations News Release 1986:372, p.1	04/16/1986	Camarigg, a senior sociology major, won the Manford Kuhn Award for her research paper "A Contrast/Comparison of Anti-Pornography Attitudes" at the annual Iowa Sociological Association meeting held at the University of Iowa.
95	Students show responsible attitudes towards money but lack important financial management skills in UNI study Public Relations News Release 1986:321, p.1	03/25/1986	Pershing surveyed three hundred and ninety-four UNI students enrolled in general education classes; the results showed students had good intentions, but lacked the skills or motivation to follow a budget.
96	Two seminars examining changing trends in the American population set for Feb. 25-26 Public Relations News Release 1986:257, p.1	02/12/1986	The seminar series will use data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census; titles include "We, the Americans" and "We, the Aging Americans".
97	Economic factors causing Iowa's 'Brain Drain' dilemma studied by UNI professors Public Relations News Release 1985:154, p.1	11/21/1985	Yousefi and Rives are following December graduates from UNI, U of I and ISU to examine Iowa's brain drain issue; the Iowa Development Commission provided funding for the study; a report of the results will be presented to state policy makers.
98	Psychology involves research Northern Iowan 81:27, p.12	12/14/1984	A look at student and faculty research in the Department of Psychology.
99	Mindpower Research Article Public Relations News Release 1981:56, p.1	09/23/1981	Letter to area media about an article that appeared in The Alumnus magazine, detailing select professors' research; related to the Mindpower campaign that seeks to inform the public about the impact of higher education.
100	UNI professor Davis takes look at how children perceive death Public Relations News Release 1980:438, p.1	03/18/1981	Professor Tom Davis will do a study to see how children perceive death.