STEM

UNI engineering clubs offer professional skills-building and community

Find out about the numerous student organizations related to engineering offered at the University of Northern Iowa.

What can I do with a graphic technology degree?

Have you thought about getting a bachelor’s degree in graphic technology? If you’re a hands-on creative who loves utilizing the latest tech, this could be your dream major.

UNI senior to become first materials science engineering grad

Next spring, Isaac Simpson will become the University of Northern Iowa's first materials science engineering grad after an academic career filled with opportunity.

UNI Department of Biology hosts second annual BioBlitz on Sept. 13

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology invites families, students, alumni and community members to take part in its second annual BioBlitz Saturday, Sept. 13, during UNI’s Family Weekend.

UNI Physics leads $1 million NSF grant to advance quantum research

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a collaborative research project exploring the magnetic properties of advanced materials with potential applications in quantum technologies.

UNI’s NASA-funded research in fluorescent caves could shed light on life beyond earth

UNI students involved in wind cave research presented at the American Chemical Society spring meeting, alongside researchers from across the globe.

University of Northern Iowa celebrates ribbon cutting of Applied Engineering Building

More than two and a half years after breaking ground on the project, the University of Northern Iowa celebrated its newly renovated Applied Engineering Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday.

UNI Physics students present research at American Physical Society Summit

During the week of spring break, UNI Physics majors Brandon Schmidt, Caden Sadler and Salimatou Diallo attended the American Physical Society's Global Physics Summit 2025 in Anaheim, California, where they presented their research on magnetic Heusler alloys.