STEM

Chemistry students in a cave

Taking field science underground

There’s a common misconception that science is a solitary act, one that only happens sitting inside of a lab. But Josh Sebree, associate professor of astrochemistry and astrobiology at UNI, is on a mission to show his students that that couldn’t be further from the truth.
UNI robotics team

UNI Applied Engineering & Technical Management students earn 3rd place at national robotics competition

The student-led UNI Technology Club – housed in the UNI Department of Applied Engineering & Technical Management – earned third place at the national ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering) 2023 Student Division Robotics Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia, in October.
Solar panels

Preparing tomorrow’s workforce in energy efficiency

A group of UNI professors have produced a curriculum that teaches middle and high school students about electrical energy. 
UNI Chemistry Biochemistry Halloween House

UNI to host Halloween House for children and families

UNI's American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter, in collaboration with students from across campus, will host their annual Halloween House.
Kate Mostek holding a firework in a store

Fireworks obsession sparks chemistry passion for UNI student

When the average person looks at a fireworks display, they probably aren’t thinking of the chemistry concepts behind the fiery spectacle. But that’s exactly what UNI senior chemistry major Kate Mostek does. Since her parents run a fireworks business, she has extensive knowledge of what it takes to put on an impressive show.
Tanzeel Rehman presenting “IoT in the Air: Thread-Enabled Flying IoT Network for Indoor Environments"

Indoor drone research takes flight for UNI student

For Tanzeel Ur Rehman, his year-long undergraduate research project involved flying small drones the size of half of the palm of someone’s hand
Manufacturing student at TechWorks

UNI, Cedar Valley Makers and Hawkeye Community College will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6

The University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College and the Cedar Valley Makers will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 6.
Two men walking in Daryl Smith Prairie

University of Northern Iowa to celebrate 50 years of prairie during Iowa Prairie Heritage Week

Join the Tallgrass Prairie Center and the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Biology to celebrate 50 years of prairie at UNI.