STEM

UNI Physics students attend the American Physical Society (APS) March Meeting in Minneapolis

UNI Physics students attended the American Physical Society (APS) March Meeting in Minneapolis in March 2024, where they presented their work at poster sessions, as well as had an opportunity to interact with other researchers from all over the world.

UNI Physics major Brandon Schmidt attended the conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials in Dallas

UNI Physics major Brandon Schmidt presented his research at the poster session of the conference. Brandon’s research is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Undergrad biology research published in academic journal

Geneva Bell and Samantha Heyer took two different routes to UNI, but their paths converged in the lab of Assistant Professor Jerreme Jackson.

UNI biology major awarded national Goldwater Scholarship

Although it took him some time to settle on a career path, once UNI student Treytun Garcia committed to science, he hit the ground running.

UNI students journey to eclipse totality

10 students in Tom Hockey’s Studies in Eclipses class recently shared the experience of traveling to see a total solar eclipse.

UNI physics faculty awarded millions to research of biomanufacturing, quantum computers and materials engineering

UNI physics faculty have been awarded three National Science Foundation (NSF) and one Department of Energy (DOE) research grants.

UNI professor readies class for April 8 total solar eclipse

Some people chase storms, but Thomas Hockey, professor of astronomy at UNI, chases something much more rare and short-lived: solar eclipses.

UNI’s Jesse Wilcox named to National Science Teachers Association board of directors

UNI's Jesse Wilcox has been named director of professional learning in science education on the board of directors for the National Science Teachers Association.