STEM

Halloween House

UNI to host 'Halloween House' for children and their families

The University of Northern Iowa will be hosting "Halloween House" on Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in McCollum Science Hall.
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Panther Products collaboration teaches young students STEM and UNI students real-world job skills

The Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education leverages the expertise of Panther Products to create STEM programs for teachers across Iowa.
WATCH: UNI’s biochemistry major turns one student’s passion into a career in STEM

WATCH: UNI’s biochemistry major turns one student’s passion into a career in STEM

A biochemistry degree from the University of Northern Iowa will set you on the path to success. If you’re on track to becoming a physician, you’ll be in great company since our biochemistry graduates have a 100% medical school acceptance rate. Hear from student Emma Pelligrino about her experiences in the program.
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Newly-renamed Yager Science Education Resources and Outreach center provides resources to students and teachers across Iowa

Demonstrating a deep commitment to the field of science education, UNI’s Science Education Resource Center has touched the lives of countless students and teachers across Iowa since it was founded in 1978. Now, the center will continue on its mission under a new name: Yager Science Education Resources and Outreach. 
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Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust awards $213,000 to UNI for new microscopes

Earlier this year, the UNI Department of Biology received a $213,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, which was used to purchase new microscopes outfitted with real-time imaging technology.
UNI Metal Casting Center in the Applied Engineering Building

AEB expansion and modernization will help build in-demand job skills

The University of Northern Iowa's Applied Engineering Building (AEB) will undergo an extensive modernization starting June 9. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m that day, which will include remarks from Governor Kim Reynolds, UNI President Mark A. Nook and other UNI leadership, alumni and industry leaders.
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New automation degree coming to UNI in fall 2022

In keeping with its commitment to preparing graduates for Industry 4.0, the Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management has announced the first degree of its kind in the state of Iowa. The new Bachelor of Science in Automation Engineering Technology (AET) was approved by the Board of Regents in February and will be offered in the fall semester 2022.
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UNI, national partners launch major Industry 4.0 technology initiative

A new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa, Youngstown State University and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining will leverage $10 million in first-year funding to increase the number of small-to-midsize enterprises using advanced technologies, bolster critical areas of the defense manufacturing supply chain and create jobs.