STEM

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

Sibling duo takes on undergraduate research at UNI

Conducting summer undergraduate research can be considered a rite of passage for students studying the sciences at the University of Northern Iowa. 

Meeting human needs from things that grow

Researchers from UNI will play a critical role in a five-year $20 million grant to position Iowa as a leader in advanced biomanufacturing.