Research

Displaying 51 - 100 of 174 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
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	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.
59	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.
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	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.
73	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.
74	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.
75	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.
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.