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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants Public Relations News Release 2002:287, p.1	01/27/2003	Upward Bound Math and Science Program is intended to encourage high school students to enroll in post-secondary education in math or science.
102	Chilean teachers visit UNI to learn about science education Public Relations News Release 2002:128, p.1	10/17/2002	Twenty-one elementary and middle-school science teachers from Chile will observe teaching methods at the Malcolm Price Laboratory School.
103	Creation Science and Christianity Northern Iowan 99:12, p.8	10/11/2002	Supports the creationist view of how the earth began.
104	Predicting earthquakes Public Relations News Release 2002:39, p.1	08/19/2002	An associate professor of earth science will discuss the new methods scientists use to predict earthquakes.
105	UNI student research scientists to report findings in poster session Friday, Aug. 2 Public Relations News Release 2002:26, p.1	07/31/2002	The Merck/American Association for the Advancement of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Meeting will be held in the Seerley Hall Great Reading Room, where around 45 students will be available to discuss their undergraduate research projects.
106	UNI launches undergraduate scientific research journal Public Relations News Release 2002:25, p.1	07/30/2002	The "American Journal of Undergraduate Research," which will be published quarterly, is intended to provide undergraduate researchers the opportunity to present their work in a broad forum.
107	Home-schooled students visit UNI for science experiences Public Relations News Release 2001:457, p.1	04/24/2002	Cedar Valley home-schooled students will take a science field trip at UNI on April 26.
108	New UNI program provides content for math and science teachers Public Relations News Release 2001:443, p.1	04/15/2002	In its second year, the Science and Math Education Renewal Center's goal is to provide math and science teachers with the knowledge they will need.
109	UNI hosts Physics Olympics regional competition Public Relations News Release 2001:312, p.1	02/20/2002	Around 250 high school and middle school students are expected to participate in the UNI/Area Education Agency-7 Physics Olympics regional competition in the UNI-Dome.
110	UNI science teaching majors participate in new type of field experience at George Wyth State Park Public Relations News Release 2001:219, p.1	11/27/2001	Science teaching majors hosted Logan Middle School students at George Wyth State Park for a program called "Exploring the Lake Ecosystem"; students who participated are listed.
111	Program at UNI encourages women, minorities to pursue math/science Public Relations News Release 2001:309, p.1	04/01/2001	Reygan Freeney feels there is a shortage of people going into the math and science fields, and feels that women and minority groups should know that they can succeed in these professions
112	Research suggests science teachers should change teaching methods Public Relations News Release 2000:373, p.1	04/01/2001	Jeff Weld claims that the way science has been taught is ineffective, and that is why students score so poorly on performance tests such as the International Math and Science study.
113	Teaching science isn't what it used to be Public Relations News Release 2000:326, p.1	03/26/2001	Cherin Lee will explain how science teachers keep up with new advances.
114	UNI Upward Bound is seeking applicants Public Relations News Release 2000:263, p.1	02/26/2001	Reygan Freeney claims that there is a shortage of people going into math and science professions.
115	Biblical dogma full of holes Northern Iowan 97:31, p.8	01/23/2001	Believes that science is superior to religion.
116	High school science/math/technology students receive scholarships, awards at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:200, p.1	12/13/1996	Winners at the 34th Annual UNI Science, Mathematics and Tecyhnology Symposium included the full-tuition scholarship winners. Students listed.
117	University of Northern Iowa hosts fifth GLOBE teacher training workshop Public Relations News Release 1996:44, p.1	09/17/1996	Twenty teachers from the Midwest attended the GLOBE workshop during the summer.
118	Iowa-known science educator teaching at University of Northern Iowa's Price Laboratory School this year. Public Relations News Release 1990:432, p.1	03/25/1991	David Fagle has come out of retirement to teach at Price Laboratory School.
119	Northern Iowa embarks on cooperative plastics venture Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.5	09/01/1990	Program of Plastics Technology Center in Waverly.
120	Science education update to be held at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:488, p.1	03/27/1990	Elementary and middle school science teachers are invited to a science education update workshop held in McCollum Science Hall. The workshop will include classroom activities, and information on computer software.
121	Science and technology gap Public Relations News Release 1989:483, p.1	03/26/1990	Professor Bonnie Litwiller sits on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, which proposes new standards for math and science in response to surveys indicating poor performance in American schools.
122	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.
123	University of Northern Iowa training elementary educators to teach science better Public Relations News Release 1989:358, p.1	01/23/1990	Professor Louis Finsand participates in the Inservice Network for Teacher Enhancement in Natural Science Education program. Teachers enrolled in the program are given a series of hands-on activities to be implemented into the classroom.
124	Getting kids interested in science--try some stars! Public Relations News Release 1989:347, p.1	01/17/1990	Students of Lou Finsand at Price Lab School erect classroom planetariums to study the dynamics of seasons, the greenhouse effect, and global warming. Finsand prepares planetarium lesson plans for over one-thousand classrooms.
125	Informational meeting on science education graduate degree program to be held Tuesday (Nov. 14) in Peosta. Public Relations News Release 1989:215, p.1	11/01/1989	Prospective students will receive details of the graduate degree program; some of the classes needed for the program may be offered at Peosta.
126	"Science and Religion in the Age of Darwin: The Question of Miracles" presentation in McCollum Science Hall Public Relations News Release 1987:357, p.1	04/08/1988	Iowa State University's Professor David B. Wilson appears in McCollum Science Hall to speak on scientific and religious issues of the Nineteenth Century.
127	Iowa State professor holds presentation on scientific and religious climate of the Nineteenth Century Public Relations News Release 1987:358, p.1	04/08/1988	Professor David B. Wilson holds a presentation on religious and scientific issues of the Nineteenth Century. Wilson has been the recipient of awards from the National Science Foundation, and the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow.
128	Northern Iowa 'hands-on' science workshop series to begin March 12: Sign up now! Public Relations News Release 1987:298, p.1	03/08/1988	Area science teachers are invited to attend a series of workshops designed to enhance their classroom techniques. Workshops cover budgeting, immunology, elementary teaching strategies, and methods.
129	Master project: A program to re-train Iowa elementary school teachers in science and mathematics Public Relations News Release 1987:226, p.1	01/21/1988	Elementary school teachers are invited to a series of math and science workshops held at UNI. Applicants should contact Glenn Nelson for more information.
130	Northern Iowa 'master' program takes outdated teachers back to school Public Relations News Release 1987:194, p.1	01/05/1988	Professors Glenn Nelson and Roy Unruh invite two-hundred Iowan elementary school teachers to the "Math and Science Teaching-Education Revitalization" program to reinforce their teaching abilities in science and mathematics.
131	High school science/math students receive scholarships, awards at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:137, p.1	11/13/1987	Over five-hundred high school students compete for academic scholarships in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium. Winners are listed by hometown.
132	Harlan Community High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:122, p.1	11/04/1987	Students from Harlan High School compete for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Math Symposium. Professor Roy Saigo and several guest speakers hold formal addresses after the competition.
133	Red Oak High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:123, p.1	11/04/1987	Students of Red Oak High School are among those competing for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium.
134	Harlan students at University of Northern Iowa study in sciences Public Relations News Release 1987:85, p.1	10/20/1987	Lisa Grote, Kristi Peters, and Lynne Cairney receive four-year full tuition scholarships in chemistry and biology at the annual Science and Mathematics Symposium.
135	Glacial activity created the topography of Iowa, says UNI professor Public Relations News Release 1987:443, p.1	07/30/1987	Professor James Walters examines the impact of glacial activity in the formation of Iowa's landscape. Walters explains how mineral deposits from Canada and Minnesota were dropped in Iowa at the end of the Ice Age, forming unique hills and lakes.
136	UNI's Kelsey selected to help students reach for the stars in Iowa London Regents Program Public Relations News Release 1987:431, p.1	07/16/1987	Professor Larry Kelsey instructs astronomy and science history courses in the London Regents Program. Student participants in the program visit sites in the United Kingdom that are linked to significant scientific discoveries.
137	Visiting Japanese industrial chemist studies hydrogen bonding in the lab; develops special bonds with UNI community Public Relations News Release 1987:381, p.1	05/27/1987	Katsuaki Tsutsumi, an industrial chemist from Tokyo, conducts research with Professor Paul Rider on chemical bonding to create adhesive plastics.
138	UNI to hold informational meeting concerning graduate degree program Public Relations News Release 1987:366, p.1	05/11/1987	Prospective participants in the Master of Arts in Science of Education Program attend an informational meeting at Iowa Central Community College. The program is designed for middle school, junior high, and high school science teachers.
139	Nebraska crop specialist to discuss future of rural environment, Tuesday (April 14) at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:318, p.1	04/10/1987	Professor Charles A. Francis held a seminar on agriculture in the McCollum Science Hall. The presentation was sponsored by the College of Natural Sciences.
140	Importance of critical thinking in curriculums is UNI physics lecture topic Monday Public Relations News Release 1987:313, p.1	04/08/1987	Professor Arnold Arons, emeritus professor at the University of Washington, delivered a lecture on critical thinking held in the Physics Building. Arons spoke on the importance of following a logical sequence of ideas to carefully develop concepts.
141	Earth Science Update Public Relations News Release 1987:309, p.1	04/07/1987	The Department of Earth Science hosts the Earth Science Update, which included presentations from university faculty on planetary astronomy, geology, mammals of the Ice Age, plate tectonics, and fossils.
142	Did you know¿ that quantum physics made it all possible -- UNI address April 2 Public Relations News Release 1987:284, p.1	03/26/1987	Fred Alan Wolf visits the Communication Arts Center to discuss quantum physics and philosphy. The presentation was sponsored by the Department of Physics, and Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
143	'UPDATE Conference' for high school physics teachers is April 4 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1	03/24/1987	A conference on holography, elementary particle physics, and nuclear structure using spectroscopy was held for high school physics teachers in the Physics Building.
144	Students, public may interact with science experts during March 11 satellite broadcast at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:246, p.1	03/03/1987	Students were able to communicate with leaders of the scientific community through the College Satellite Network. Experts who were featured live on the program include a Department of Defense Official, an astronaut, and the Australian Minister of Science.
145	Applications taken for $500 Clifford McCollum Science Scholarship Public Relations News Release 1987:244, p.1	03/02/1987	Students with a major in the college of Natural Sciences are invited to apply for a scholarship provided by associates of Clifford McCollum, former dean of the College of Natural Sciences. Applicants must have ninety credit hours, and a gpa of 3.25.
146	The effects of powerful 'new physics' on reality explored at UNI Tuesday Public Relations News Release 1987:241, p.1	02/26/1987	Professor Fred Allan Wolf gives a presentation on the application of quantum physics. Wolf discusses the possibility of parallel universes, as well as photographing parallel worlds. The presentation was held in the Physics Building.
147	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.
148	UNI to offer two courses at NITI in Calmar Public Relations News Release 1986:156, p.1	01/09/1987	The first course held at the Northern Iowa Technical Institute covered literature based composition, and was instructed by Professor Jeanne Harms. The second covered the use of Piaget's theory in teaching science, instructed by Professor Cherin Lee.
149	High school math/science students receive scholarships, awards at UNI symposium Public Relations News Release 1987:104, p.1	11/13/1986	Area high school students were presented with four-year scholarships by Professor Roy Saigo at the Science and Mathematics Symposium. Students attended lectures on biology, geology, and physics. Winners are listed with hometown, and prize.
150	History of UNI programs reviewed Northern Iowan 80:48, p.7	04/03/1984	Excerpts from Dean McCollum's history of mathematics and science; photo.
151	Iowa high school students to compete in science-math at UNI Public Relations News Release 1981:134, p.1	11/02/1981	The Science and Mathematics Symposium allows high school students to compete for four year scholarships and attend lectures and open houses.
152	UNI professor Cooney co-authors a guide to help science teachers Public Relations News Release 1980:371, p.1	02/16/1981	Professor Timothy Cooney co-authored "Science and Societal Issues" a book designed to help science teachers integrate social issues into their teaching.
153	UNI College of Natural Sciences to Exhibit Feb. 4-9 Public Relations News Release 1970:338, p.1	02/01/1971	A UNI science exhibit will go on display from Feb. 4 to Feb. 9 in Waterloo's Crossroads Shopping Center.
154	Grant to Support Academic Year Institute for Science Teachers Awarded to UNI Public Relations News Release 1970:153, p.1	11/03/1970	A grant of $78,996 has been awarded to support an academic year institute for science teachers.
155	UNI Grads Participating in Earth Science Institute Public Relations News Release 1969:740, p.1	08/17/1970	Four UNI grads are among 28 junior and senior high school teachers participating in an earth science institute at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
156	Regents Approve New Degree at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:283, p.1	01/16/1970	Regents approve the new 'Specialist in Science Education' degree as an expansion of the present M.A. in science.
157	Compares scientists and artists College Eye 63:41, p.3	03/17/1967	Suggests similarities between the work of both groups.
158	Perspective: Creative imagination, beauty play major science roles College Eye 60:35, p.3	02/22/1966	Suggests that people shouldn't focus only on facts, but that they should also enjoy and revel in the "creative work of man."
159	Fox upset about fast moving scientific development College Eye 59:39, p.2	05/07/1965	Disrupts his humanistic views/truths and fears he will soon be preaching what will then be only superstitions.
160	Congress interested in more than science, big business College Eye 59:35, p.2	04/23/1965	National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities may be created to parallel the National Science Foundation.
161	Too little of general ed is devoted to the sciences College Eye 57:16, p.2	01/25/1963	Humanities courses seem to take over the general education.
162	Basil Reppas to address IAO Thursday night College Eye 56:20, p.5	02/23/1962	Will speak on pre-occupation with support of science to the neglect of social science.
163	Brimm raps unbalanced curriculum College Eye 52:38, p.4	07/14/1961	Professor Brimm believes that too much money may be directed to math and science at the expense of other work.
164	Math and science for junior high underway at Price College Eye 52:38, p.4	07/14/1961	Accelerated program underway for sixty students.
165	Outer space exhibit to visit SCI Public Relations News Release 1960:487, p.1	07/03/1961	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration sponsors an exhibit of scale model rockets and space projects to be presented in Sabin Hall by Robert Knutson and Harold Pluimer of NASA.
166	ISTC to hold science and mathematics workshops Public Relations News Release 1960:459, p.1	06/16/1961	Professor Ross Nielsen directs the summer Science and Mathematics Seminar for junior high students, held at Price Laboratory School. Instructors include Albert Potter, Walter Gohman, Donald Wiederanders, and George Immerzeel. Students listed.
167	ISTC Baccalaureate Address Public Relations News Release 1960:447, p.1	06/05/1961	Reverend Jules Moreau delivers the baccalaureate address to the graduating class. Moreau believes that the natural sciences have too much sway over the schooling system, and that humanities and social science must be given more attention.
168	Summer calendar announced at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:434, p.1	05/25/1961	Commencement exercises bring the spring semester to a close, beginning the eight-week summer session. Institutes in biology, counseling, earth science, mathematics, and Asian programs are scheduled for the session.
169	Summer schedule announced at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:435, p.1	05/25/1961	The summer session begins after Commencement exercises. Institutes in biology, earth science, counseling, mathematics, and Asian studies are to be held. Professor Howard Knutson acts as director of the summer session..
170	No conflict in science, Bible? College Eye 52:31, p.4	05/19/1961	Dr. Bremner and Professor Eshelman talk about science and religion.
171	Gibbs represents ISTC at NSF director's conference Public Relations News Release 1960:402, p.1	05/12/1961	Ronald Gibbs represents the Teacher's College at a conference for directors of National Science Foundation summer biology institutes. The meeting is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
172	Weather Bureau meteorologist to visit ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:364, p.1	04/21/1961	Professor James D. McQuigg of the United States Weather Bureau delivers a lecture in the Science Building through the Visiting Professors' Program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
173	1961 science fair winners at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:335, p.1	04/08/1961	Area high school students present scientific displays at the annual Northeast Iowa Science Fair. Four students earn four-year Teachers College scholarships based on their work.
174	ISTC faculty to science academy meeting Public Relations News Release 1960:323, p.1	04/06/1961	Professors Harold. C. Trimble, and Warren E. Picklum will attend the twenty-third annual session of the Iowa Academy of Science. Trimble is chairman of the mathematics division of the session, and Picklum is to head the botany section.
175	High school science fair at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:293, p.1	03/23/1961	Verner Jensen acts as chairman of the National Science Fair in Kansas City. High school students will compete for up to four scholarships awarded based on their submission of a ten to fifteen minute science paper.
176	Local teacher awarded grant for summer study Public Relations News Release 1960:268, p.1	03/15/1961	The National Science Foundation sponsors the fourth Academic Year Institute on the Teachers College campus. Forty-five science and mathematics educators from across the country are set to attend. Participating teachers listed by state.
177	Visiting lecturer to T. C. from Scotland, Africa Public Relations News Release 1960:270, p.1	03/15/1961	Professor Michael McDonald Dow, native of Scotland and chemist for the Ghana government, delivers a lecture in Sabin Hall through the Foreign Visiting Scientists Project of the National Science Foundation.
178	Astronomer to speak at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:219, p.1	02/16/1961	Professor R. Grant Athay of the High Altitude Observatory in Colorado delivers a series of lectures open to the public in the Science Building.
179	Regents approve ISTC summer program Public Relations News Release 1960:171, p.1	01/11/1961	The Board of Regents approves the summer program and academic year budget. Summer institutes in mathematics, science, and counseling are offered under federal grants. Workshops in eastern studies, English, art, and education are approved.
180	NSF grants $158,700 for ISTC math and science institutes Public Relations News Release 1960:168, p.1	01/10/1961	The National Science Foundations supports the earth science, biology, and mathematics institutes. Professor Irvin Brune directs the mathematics institute, and Professor Dorothy Matal directs the two science institutes.
181	Junior college math and science faculty to convene at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:111, p.1	11/07/1960	Professor Fred Lott opens the Junior College Science-Mathematics Conference with his paper on the industrial application of contemporary mathematics, based on his work with Rath Packing Company.
182	ISTC to offer extension courses Public Relations News Release 1960:16, p.1	09/07/1960	Courses in education, social science, mathematics, science, and literature are held across Iowa. Information can be acquired from junior colleges of participating towns, or through Extension Services.
183	Industry sponsors math, science workshops College Eye 51:34, p.3	07/01/1960	For junior high school students.
184	Specialism necessary College Eye 51:22, p.8	03/11/1960	Discusses the difference between science and technology.
185	Hollow challenge . . . . College Eye 51:21, p.6	03/04/1960	Challenges the College Eye's claim that TC is cut off from the outside world; lists the various scientists who have recently visited campus.
186	The Faculty Pen; 'Quality training needed' says ISTC professor College Eye 51:10, p.3	11/20/1959	Robert Rogers speaks on the shortage of scientists and mathematicians.
187	Obiter Scripta College Eye 48:22, p.2	03/22/1957	Comments on the effects of science and technology on the arts.
188	Chimerical chemistry College Eye 47:26, p.2	04/13/1956	Claims that chemistry is the leading science in making man's life more convenient and enjoyable.
189	No rhyme, some reason College Eye 47:18, p.2	02/10/1956	Discusses the friction between the views of science and religion as portrayed by Dick Leet's cartoon, "You're tearing me apart."
190	Untitled College Eye 47:17, p.2	02/03/1956	Claims that views of science and religion are not opposites, as Dick Leet's cartoon showed.
191	"You're tearing me apart!" College Eye 47:16, p.4	01/27/1956	A student screams in frustration between one man who preaches religion and another man who supports, instead, the sciences.
192	Vocational Old Gold 0:0, p.12	06/01/1955	This photo shows students coming and going from the Vocational Building in the winter; photo.
193	Untitled College Eye 43:39, p.3	08/01/1952	Chemistry experiments gone wrong.
194	Three 15-minute programs originating in the college radio studios will be re-broadcast over the new Des Moines public school FM radio station, KDPS Public Relations News Release 1952:463, p.1	03/28/1952	Hake, radio program director said the programs are "Behind the Headlines," "Stories of Iowa," and "Everyday Science."
195	Mary Batchelder, Sioux City, has been named managing editor of the College Eye, student newspaper Public Relations News Release 1952:508, p.1	03/21/1952	The appointment was announced this week by the Board of Control of Student Publications. Batchelder is a junior student majoring in mathematics and science.
196	Special To: Cedar Falls Record Public Relations News Release 1952:522, p.1	03/13/1952	Three Cedar Falls students have been elected as officers of Sigma Tau Gamma, a national social fraternity. Norm Meswarb was elected as social chairman; Gary Van Slyke, historian, and Hank Andrew, athletic manager.
197	Special To: Manchester Democrat-Radio Public Relations News Release 1952:534, p.1	03/13/1952	Lee Miller, Manchester, has been elected president of Sigma Tau Gamma, a national social fraternity. Miller is a junior student majoring in science.
198	Special To: Manchester Press Public Relations News Release 1952:535, p.1	03/13/1952	Lee Miller, Manchester, has been elected president of Sigma Tau Gamma, a national social fraternity. Miller is a junior student majoring in science.
199	Special To: Ottumwa Courier Public Relations News Release 1952:519, p.1	03/13/1952	Carlyle Davidson, Ottumwa, has been elected recording secretary of Sigma Tau Gamma, a national social fraternity. Davidson is a sophomore student majoring in science.
200	Special To: Winfield Beacon Public Relations News Release 1952:526, p.1	03/13/1952	Russ Wilson, Winfield, has been elected recording secretary of Phi Sigma Epsilon, a national fraternity. Wilson is a senior student majoring in science.